about me
I am a graduate from the Wilson College of Textiles at North Carolina State University. I received a Bachelors of Science in Fashion and Textile Design with a concentration in Fashion Design and a minor in Textile Technology. My interests lie in sustainable apparel design and pattern making. The way flat patterns are like a puzzle that fit together to form different shapes and silhouettes to fall on the body intrigues me. I enjoy the way fashion implores people to express themselves through both the technical fit of a garment and the emotional inspiration behind it. I hope to continue to work in the fashion industry as a pattern-maker, supporting sustainable efforts.
contact me at: maraharris0@gmail.com
based in: raleigh, nc
education
North Carolina State University 2018-2022
Bachelor of Science in Fashion & Textile Design with a concentration in Fashion Design
Minor in Textile Technology GPA 4.00
Western Alamance High School Graduate 2014-2018
Graduated with Honors GPA 5.00
experience
Designed For Joy Production Volunteer Jan 2022-Oct 2022
Help with accessories designs, pattern cutting, leather work, sewing, etc. for the production of bags and other accessory items.
Pattern Maker Intern June 2021-Aug 2021
Adidas - Product Operations, CCP
Worked on apparel size and fit projects using Gerber and collaborating with the sample studio to create a basic pattern library. Attended design reviews, fittings and shadowed team members using CLO.
Undergraduate Research Assistant Sept 2020-May 2021
NC State University - Wilson College of Textiles
Assist with research in 3D Apparel Simulation by designing and carrying out experiments in CLO, Gerber and Optitex 3D software, then writing up results.
Hope Threads Design Volunteer June 2020-Jan 2021
Work with other volunteers to create designs for the upcoming collections
Ideation for product design, textile prints and ways to incorporate the use of artisan skills into the products.
Platform Magazine Stylist Aug 2018- Aug 2020
NC State University - Wilson College of Textiles
Assistant to lead stylist
Plan themes for photoshoots and style different looks for the models
Help edit and sell magazine
BETTERMEN Brand Ambassador Jan 2019-Jan 2020
NCSU Campus Ambassador
Work with other campus ambassadors to promote the brand on and off campus through social media and events.
Support and live by the idea of "Be Better Do Better"
Help design logo and upcoming fashion collection
Made By Mara Designs July 2012-June 2018
Personal Business
Designed, created, and/or embroidered bags and clothing items to sell locally.
Managed finances, marketing, social media accounts, and communicated with customers.
involvement
Summit College 2019-2022
Student Leader
AATS Fashion Show 2021
Awarded first place for designing a four look collection of athletic apparel for men and women using CLO technology.
ITAA Anual Conference 2019
Textile designs nominated by professor and board of judges for display
Kids Helping Wish Kids Aug 2016-June 2018
Make A Wish Foundation
Planned fundraiser events, raising funds for the Make A Wish Foundation each year
Facilitated communications with MAW and managed donations
Designed t-shirt logos and slogans
Textile Design Job Shadowing Feb 2017
Glen Raven Design Department
Learned about how the designers work as a team to pick final designs and present them to buyers.
skills
Design Technology
Garment Construction Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Flat Pattern Making Gerber AccuMark (Pattern Design)
Draping Lectra (Kaledo Print)
Embroidery Optitex Software
Illustration CLO 3D
Technical Flats Juki Industrial Equipment
Fitting
Trend Research
Mood Boards
courses
Fashion Textiles
Computer Aided Design (Fashion) Computer Aided Design (Textiles)
Fashion Illustration Fiber Science
Fashion Workroom Practices Textile Technology (Formation/Structure Draping of Textile Fabrics)
Major Fashion Designers