BSc (Hons) Clothing Design & Manufacture
Graduates
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Bruce Roberts, Couture Designer, with B. Munro Roberts (own business)
Bruce, a mature student. was attracted to the course structure offering a balance
between theoretical knowledge and practical ’hands on’ skills He graduated with
a first class honours degree and in November ’02 opened B. Munro Roberts, his
own couture fashion business.
From small beginnings, Bruce’s business has flourished, to the extent that he is
offering a work experience opportunity to a second year student this year.
Graduate Quote
“The course gave me the practical skills of design, pattern creation and
production which has been invaluable for my business. These skills linked with
the business element of the course gave me the grounding to set up my couture
business”
Jane Monument, Senior Garment Technologist with John Lewis Partnership
From an early stage in the course, Jane’s interests lay in garment assembly and
after graduating she joined the London based separates and tailoring company,
Two Two.
Jane moved to John Lewis’s head office where she quickly worked up through
the company to senior garment technologist who is now responsible for the
quality and fit of all own-brand fashion within the John Lewis group.
Graduate Quote
“The course has given me a great foundation to build on, in particular a firm
understanding of pattern cutting, manufacturing and production techniques
essential for success in my job. My six-month industrial placement also gave me
an advantage over other candidates when I secured my first job”
Natalie Crichton, Sourcing Director with Berghaus (Pentland Group)
Now Natalie spends much of her time traveling around the world scouring and
overseeing production facilities for world renown performance outdoor clothing
company, Berghaus. She found the breadth of the course gave her the
appropriate knowledge base, in textile properties, production assembly and
management to take such a position.
Graduate Quote
“The wide ranging topic covered within the four years, all have helped me to be
successful in my career with Berghaus”
A selection of July 05 Graduates
Pamela Downes graduated with 1st class honours degree and she was instantly
offered a Garment Technology position with Berghaus (Pentland Group) and is
now travels regularly to Vietnam and China working with Berghaus suppliers.
Pamela’s quote:
“As a result of the contacts and working relationship created within Berghaus
during the 6 month industrial placement I was able to spend the following
summer in their Hong Kong office working as a brand merchandiser and visiting
the factories, putting the production management lectures into practice!”
Jennifer Logan - QC Manager and Garment Technologist with Cohen & Wilks
International based in Shanghai and Leeds
Lisa Johnston - Ladies wear Buyer with Next based in Leicester. Lisa was also
offered a buying position with Debehams based in London
Catriona King - Buyer with Next also based in Leicester
Rosie Euson - Development Garment Technologist, Rohan, MIlton
Keynes at their head office
Helen McDonald – Rohan, Garment Technologist based Milton Keynes at their
head office.
Melissa Mann – Design Co-ordinator with Keela, Glenrothies.
Siobhan Low – Buyer for Tesco, ladies wear clothing.
Laura Buchan – Sales Assistant with Zara in Inverness, awaiting confirmation of
acceptance to Management Training Scheme with Zara.
Nicola Burns – CAD Technician with Heriot Watt University. Plus Design Partner
in a small business based in the Edinburgh area. Nicola is designing Bridalwear
for Plus Size ladies.
Joanne Cameron & Rosie Vennelle – Planning to take Master programme in
Fashion Design at Esmod in Paris commencing in April.
Ruth McLarty – Applied to take PG Home Economics course at Jordon Hill
college.
Current students’ contents
Stephanie Hutton currently in year 4, she completed a 22 week work experience
placement with Glyndebourne Opera, Lewes, near Brighton.
Stephanie’s quote
The clothing course seemed to offer a wider range of skills than the other
courses at the Scottish Borders including Management, Marketing and
Economics; which are all important aspects of the clothing industry and therefore
in theory make me more employable.
Nitin Vatwani is a direct entrant into year 2 of the course.
He completed is work experience with Nike(Holland) and is currently in year 3.
Nitin’s quote
“The course provides the technical skills and academic theory to allow my ideas
to progress from design through the various garment creation processes, as
used in industry. It offers an industrial placement which is unique to this course
and makes us stand out to prospective employers.”