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    Emily Bolter

    Emily Bolter

    Childrens wear design, babywear designer, kidswear, childrenswear, CAD sket...

    Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

    English speaking

    Hello I’m Emily, I am a full time freelancer always on the look out for exciting new projects and opportunities within design, thank you so much for taking the time to check out...Read moreHello I’m Emily, I am a full time freelancer always on the look out for exciting new projects and opportunities within design, thank you so much for taking the time to check out my profile.

    I am primarily an industry experienced and educated freelance childrenswear and babywear designer, with experience also in womenswear design, graphic design, packaging and logo design as well as skills in other design areas.

    ***Why should you work with me and what can I provide for you?***

    I am a friendly, helpful and versatile designer able to help you with all aspects of the design process from concept through to production. I am experienced both in working for big name high street brands and small unique boutiques and new start-up brands. I love working with both, but particularly love to help start ups and young brands. I am very honest with you about what I can provide and the steps involved in every process of the sometimes-daunting world of design and manufacture. If we set up a working relationship this can be 1 quick project, several projects every so often or a long standing relationship, if and when you require my help after initial design work or consultations I will be available at the end of the phone/skype or on email to help you with whatever steps of the design process you need even if it is just 1hr of help you need every so often after the initial design work I won’t leave you high and dry.

    I believe good design is not just in the beautifully finished concept on CAD/paper - it is a process of which all aspects are important.

    *MY SUCCESSFUL DESIGN PROCESS:*

    ***For start ups/brands re-launching themselves and long standing brands with a customer base and existing successful design handwriting (style)***

    1. BRANDING, CUSTOMER RESEARCH, MOODBOARDS, MARKET COMPETITOR RESEARCH, DESIGN RESEARCH.

    Great design begins with understanding of the brand philosophy and market competitor research and is then followed through with beautifully thought out unique designs.

    I consider your requirements as my customer;
    • Who are you selling to?
    • What is your USP?
    • What does your customer really want in their design – functionality/practicality/uniqueness/simplicity?
    • What does the wearer require? – if the designs are for baby and young children safety will be well considered alongside design and styling requirements.
    • How will the designs I create for you help your collection to stand out from your competitors?
    • I can also provide for you branding where necessary – logo design, label design, packaging design and other promotional design if required alongside the garment design.

    If you are an existing brand or already have branding I will consider your current sales and current styling throughout my designing process.

    If you want to develop a concept from your head I will spend time listening to your ideas and work alongside you to advise and help to develop the designs to fit perfectly to your philosophy and vision.

    2. GARMENT SHAPE, COLOUR, PRINT AND PATTERN AND EMBELLISHMENT DESIGN

    The wonderful creative bit! I can develop new and unique garment shapes for you, or simple standard shapes working from your concept in your head/images/or creatively develop them for you myself to suit your requirements. I will consider in this process the functionality of the garment, the fit and the aesthetics.

    I can provide for you:
    • Moodboards
    • Shape designs in cad sketches with style details
    • All over print repeat designs, to scale and ready to send to the factory or a fabric printers.
    • Yarn dyed stripe designs.
    • Embellishment designs.
    • Placement print graphic designs.
    • Appliqué/embroidery designs.
    • Knitwear designs

    Any other queries not listed – just ask

    Colour palettes will be provided with pantone references for a factory to follow.

    3. MANUFACTURING YOUR DESIGNS

    This can be one of the toughest aspects of the design process for my start up clients, insider knowledge is crucial in this area.

    I can help and advise you in finding the right factory for you, using my experience in manufacturing childrenswear and womenswear in various countries.

    I also work directly for an Indian factory as a UK agent so can help you with direct contact if you are interested to manufacture in India. I can provide you with fabric samples, quality samples, print samples, knit samples and communicate for you on your behalf with the factory, or advise and direct you in your own communication with them directly.

    4. GARMENT CONSTRUCTION DETAILS, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS, PATTERN CUTTING AND PATTERN GRADING.

    I can put together tech packs for you with style details, Pantone colour palette references, fabric details, print/pattern details, graphics details and garment construction details.

    I can work on size specs where necessary and can communicate directly with your factory if needed to ensure the details sent over are clear to them and as required for pattern drafting/grading and sample manufacture.

    5. SAMPLING PROCESS

    I can oversee the sampling process for you if required, I can provide for you the following;

    • Lap dip and strike off factory approvals. I have a sharp eye for colour and stringent philosophy for quality control.
    • Check the quality and weight of sample fabrics submitted by factory.
    • Check the fit of garments.
    • Advise factory and yourself on health and safety regulations required for childrenswear and babywear, check these requirements are followed during sampling processes.
    • Wash Care labels and wash testing.


    GENERALLY ALL MY DESIGN WORK IS UNDERTAKEN ON A PER HOUR BASIS OF £20/HR. IN VERY RARE CIRCUMSTANCES I MAY CONSIDER FIXED PRICE PROJECTS OR HOURLIES AVAILABLE TO BUY AT A FIXED PRICE.

    PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH ANY QUERIES BIG OR SMALL. I WILL GET BACK TO YOU AS SOON AS I CAN WITHIN THE SAME DAY, THOUGH PLEASE NOTE AT BUSY TIMES IT MAY TAKE A LITTLE LONGER.

    VERY HAPPY TO PROVIDE FURTHER PORTFOLIO IMAGES ON REQUEST!

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    adobe illustratorcharacter designchildrensweargraphics designlogoillustrationprint designseamstressadobe photoshopcomputer-aided design (cad) +2
    embroiderypattern design

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    Create 3-6 capsule wardrobes for kids
    • Thaisby Thais B.
    • Posted: 4 Apr 2019
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    • 17 May 2019 Thais B.
      Thais B.
      London, GB

      Very flexible and easy to work with. The capsule wardrobes she created were beautiful and functional. Thank you Emily, I hope we can work together again.

      Emily B.
      Emily B.

      Thank you Thais, I really enjoyed working with you on this :)

    Maternity/nursing clothing
    • Debbieby Debbie B.
    • Posted: 21 Feb 2019
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    • 12 Mar 2019 Debbie B.
      Debbie B.
      Beaconsfield, GB

      Emily is really helpful. We are looking forward to working together for the foreseeable future

    Tech packs complete with sizing charts and illustrator images of my final garments
    • Yewandeby Yewande O.
    • Posted: 16 Nov 2018
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    • 16 Jan 2019 Yewande O.
      Yewande O.
      Shepherds Bush, GB

      Emily did an amazing job producing garment outlines for my start up. She's professional, lovely to work with and her work is of a very high standard.

      Emily B.
      Emily B.

      Thank you Yewande. It’s been really nice working with you too, and hope to work with you again x

    Baby mood board
    • Effaby Effa B.
    • Posted: 24 Jul 2018
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    • 11 Sep 2018 Effa B.
      Effa B.
      Saint Kilda, AU

      Emily is fantastic at creating the moodboards. Delivered great prints. Easy to work with and excellent communication.

    A full line of scandi inspired baby clothing
    • Taraby Tara E.
    • Posted: 10 Apr 2018
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    • 01 May 2018 Tara E.
      Tara E.
      Banstead, GB

      I have worked with a few designers on people per hour and can honestly say that working with Emily has taken my vision to another level. She is fantastic and very knowledgeable in her field! It has been a fantastic experience and am thrilled with the work that was produced. I cannot recommend her highly enough and look forward to working with her again in the future!

    Childrenswear illustrations
    • Raishmaby Raishma I.
    • Posted: 19 Mar 2018
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    • 23 Mar 2018 Raishma I.
      Raishma I.
      City of London, GB

      thanks for such a quick job!

    Children's wear designer to assist with start-up
    • Jessicaby Jessica G.
    • Posted: 17 Jan 2018
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    • 23 Mar 2018 Jessica G.
      Jessica G.
      Malmesbury, GB

      Emily is brilliant, she is very knowledgeable, with great ideas. She is also a lovely person to work with. Thanks Emily!

    Design of full children's collection
    • Khadijaby Khadija B.
    • Posted: 16 Oct 2017
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    • 08 Nov 2017 Khadija B.
      Khadija B.
      Sheffield, GB

      Great work so far looking forward to the designs!!

    Embroidery Design for Kidswear Denim Jacket and Jeans
    • Ahadby Ahad A.
    • Posted: 31 Mar 2017
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    • 11 Apr 2017 Ahad A.
      Ahad A.
      London, GB

      Pleasure to work with. Looking forward to more projects with Emily..

    I need design drawings/tech packs/pattern cutting
    • Janeby Jane S.
    • Posted: 2 Feb 2017
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    • 18 Mar 2017 Jane S.
      Jane S.
      Bourne End, GB

      Emily is a fantastic designer. I've been using her to help with design, branding and as a general consultant for a babywear line. Very experienced, fantastic ideas and timely work. It's been a pleasure to work with Emily

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