Summary: Seeking an experienced patternmaker/sample maker to develop premium cinema merchandise, focusing on achieving a specific vintage fit and feel for original designs. Highlights: 1. Develop original vintage-style garments from reference pieces 2. Potential for ongoing work and collaboration 3. Focus on achieving authentic 1960s/70s vintage fit and feel Paid freelance project — Bay Area We're a local independent cinema looking for an experienced patternmaker/sample maker to help us develop two original pieces of premium cinema merch: 1 vintage-style sweatshirt 1 vintage-style T-shirt We already have vintage reference garments with the fit, proportions and overall feel we're looking for. We'd like to work with someone who can use these as references to create our own versions — without damaging or taking apart the originals. We're particularly interested in getting that great 1960s/70s vintage fit and feel right: soft, comfortable, beautifully proportioned and something you'd actually want to wear rather than standard promotional merch. WHAT WE NEED For each garment: Pattern developed from our reference garment First sewn sample Fit adjustments/revisions Final production-ready pattern Potential grading for a small production run later We're starting with one garment first. If it's a good fit working together, we'll move immediately onto the second and there is potential for additional ongoing work. We're open to experienced professional patternmakers, sample makers, costume makers, retired industry professionals, fashion instructors or talented independent garment makers. This is paid freelance work. We're not looking for a large development agency — we'd particularly love to find a talented local person we can work with directly. TO APPLY Please send: A little about your experience Photos/examples of garments or patterns you've developed Your Bay Area location Your hourly rate or typical project pricing Whether you can provide final patterns Your availability over the next few weeks Bonus points if you love vintage clothing and understand why the fit of a great old sweatshirt somehow feels completely different from a brand-new blank.
Craigslist · HR
Craigslist · HR
