Maribel Melanson

PatternMaker/Sample Maker/Product Development

Chicago, IL

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After going to The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago and IADT-Las Vegas and earning a BA in Fine Arts with a major in Fashion Design Maribel has quickly gain recognition in the Chicago Fashion Industry as a pattern maker and sample maker for leading designers in the Chicago Land Area such as Anna Fong, Fashionable Addiction, Lindsey Berns (childrens wear), Satoko MIzuno, among other upcoming emerging and establish designers. With a backgound in manufacturing womans clothing apparel, mens, childrenswear, bowties, neckties, plus size markets, etc. Successfully helping Designers produce their lines in Chicago based on market needs or directing people to valuable resources. Have been an active member of the Apparel Board Industry in Chicago for 8yrs and going, a member of CFF and continue support in the Chicago Fashion Industry. Her dedication and determination can be seen thorough her knowledge in patterning/clothing construction/fit/grading/draping techniques, fittings, tech specs, digitizing, grading, marker making, as well as assisting local chicago designers as well as Midwest region. With partnerships established with contractors, sales rep, buyers, photographers, models and different professional within the fashion industry Me’Lanson Patterns is sure to assist with your product development needs at a cost effective and productive way. As well as provide fast turn around time. We handle all your pre-production needs
Education
- Fine Arts Fashion Design
  
  International Academy of Design and Technology
  
  2008 - 2010
- Fine Arts Fashion Design
  
  The Illinois Institue of Art- Chicago
  
  2005 - 2007
Experience
- Technical Design/PatternMaker
  
  The PatternMaker14
  
  Chicago, IL
  
  Apr 2010 - Present (11 years 9 months)
Awards

Founder of Me’Lanson Patterns Started 2010

The Business of Fashion: AIBI- 2010
Affiliations

The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago

AIBI- Apparel Industry Board

CFF- Chicago Fashion Foundation

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