
Introducing Madelyn Jane Designs
Training & Education
Bachelor of Design, Fashion Design Major, Minor in Fashion Design, Minor in Accounting for Business Decisions
Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia
Through her Bachelor Degree, Madelyn has developed the skills necessary to work in the Design and Production Sector of the Fashion Industry.
This sector involves creating to given briefs, from the initial design stages, through to the development and manufacturing of garments and/or accessories. In this sector, there are job opportunities for self- employment, working independently through contract work with other companies, or working as a team member for an external company. She specialises in one-off theatrical, bespoke garments, custom fit to clientele and is looking to develop her skills by working both independently through her own business, Madelyn Jane Designs, and through other companies as part of their design team. She is focussed on enhancing the local fashion design landscape in Australia, involving herself in small, onshore design and production, enabling Australian fashion to continue to provide for the Australian economy and have even more of the spotlight in the global fashion market, “allowing it to flourish and be more sustainable.” (Roseby for Ernst & Young Australia, p.3, page 22. 2021)
Developed, Industry Ready Skills
Ability to design to a given brief
Sewing machinist
Sustainable practice design
Soft tailoring
Pattern making & grading
Custom fit design
Fashion illustration
Fashion merchandising
Brand development
Development of spec sheets & tech packs
Proficiency with the Adobe Suite
Proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook
Knowledge of fabrics, patterns, garment construction, finishes and quality
Knowledge of key elements and principles of design
Basic Understanding of GERBER Technology
Understanding of business models, costing, and accounting processes
Business valuation using accounting analytics
Practical and theoretical knowledge of specialised branches of fashion design:
Laser cutting
Digital pattern making (StyleCAD)
3D Design (Clo3D)
3D Printing
Biomaterials research and development
Textile Recycling
Cultural research and intercultural communication in fashion design
Upcycling techniques
Eco printing & natural dying
Silicone art
Silk fibre fabric design
Screen printing
Fashion event planning and management