Francesca Newman

PERSONAL STATEMENT
I am an enthusiastic and self motivated person who takes great pride in my eye for detail and the capability to work in an organised and resourceful manner even when under pressure. This helps me work efficiently controlling my time to complete tasks.  I enjoy working on projects with new people because of my positive can-do attitude I am always keen to share my skills in order to contribute to a team as a valuable asset. I am skilled in designing by hand and in computer aided design, and have the capability to translate ideas into 3D form through my knowledge of pattern making, draping and sewing.

KEY SKILLS

• Experienced in the garment construction process from design to pattern cutting and garment assembly either by hand or machine using various sewing techniques.
• Able to make full garments and repairs.
• A confident understanding of technical illustration.
• Confidently & efficiently capable of communicating with people at all levels within a theatre.
• Highly organised.
• Experience in continuity.
• Great knowledge of IT including Word, Photoshop,  Corel and Excel
  
  

THEATRE
Henry I
Oct/Nov 2016 - Wardrobe Supervisor/Dresser

Much Ado About Nothing
JAN/FEB 2015 - Wardrobe Supervisor

Our House
Feb/July 2014 – Costume Designer

Jerusalem 
Feb 2014 – Costume Designer

Romeo & Juliet 
Sept/Oct 2013 – Wardrobe Assistant


Cinderella Ballet
Feb/June 2013 - Costume designer

Twelfth night or what you will
Oct/Nov 2012 – Wardrobe Assistant


TELEVISION
Valentines Kiss – C5
May 2014 - Wardrobe Assistant

The Midnight Beast – E4
Oct 2012 - Wardrobe Assistant

Text Santa – ITV
Dec 2012 - Wardrobe Runner

Stepping out with Katherine Jenkins – ITV
Nov 2012 - Wardrobe Runner

Production Co: Reading between the lines
Director: Hal Chambers
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Production Co: Reading between the lines
Director: Hal Chambers

Production co: Berkshire Theatre School
Director: Dani Davies

Production Co: Reading between the lines
Director: Dani Davies

Costume Designer: Zoe Squire
Wardrobe Supervisor: Ros Marshall
Production Co: Reading between the lines

Production Co: Mo’s Dance & Drama School


Costume Designer: Harriet De Winton
Production Co: Reading between the lines



Costume Designer: Jacky Levy
Costume Supervisor: Mandy Cole

Costume Designer: Jemima Cotter
Costume Supervisor: Mandy Cole

Costume Designer: Debbie Roberts
Costume Supervisor: Mandy Cole

Costume Designer: Jacky Levy
Costume Supervisor: Mandy Cole

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TESTIMONIAL
“I found working with Francesca to be very enjoyable and easy from start to finish. Because of the continuous consultation and the several fittings it meant I had an outfit that I was really pleased with and fit perfectly. The garments are excellent quality and authentic, whilst also being original and stylish. Francesca is friendly and professional with an eye for design and style as well as an attention to detail, I would recommend working with her to anybody.”

– Regency Dancewear client

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