Haylee Boynton

Passionate and dedicated pattern cutter with ten years experience in the industry. Strong understanding of the design to patterning process, with extensive knowledge in garment construction. For the last seven years I have found that my attention to detail and love of fit has allowed me to hone in on women's RTW, lingerie, bridal, and corsetry. 

Senior Pattern Cutter - For Love and Lemons  

May 2015 - December 2022

-Creating first patterns, based on designers sketch and inspiration. 

-Working mainly on Optitex, and digitizing any manual patterns, or draped pieces as needed. 

-Patterning for collections such as women’s ready to wear, lingerie, bridal, and swimwear. 

-Working with various fabrics, lace, silk, satin, chiffon, organza, stretch denim, wovens, and knits. 

-Attended fittings and updated patterns as needed. 

-Organised work load for seamstresses and other pattern makers to make sure deadlines were met. 

Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design, Framingham State University 

Standard fashion design courses, draping, tailoring, pattern making, fashion illustration, amongst others. With extensive course work in technical fit, and hand grading my patterns and designs to be sold on my etsy shop.

Honors & Awards

- Nominated student to meet and showcase my work with the founders of Boston Fashion Week

- Awarded ”Most Marketable” in Make it Work competition