Callie Holden 2026 Sara Putt Trainee - Costume

EDUCATION: Fashion Design (University of Salford)
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: costume design and making • use of industry standard machines • adobe software • microsoft software • CLO3D & basic knowledge of BrowZwear • pattern cutting and construction • print design • felting • experience with surface design • laser cutting • 3D printing

WATERLOO ROAD

Costume Trainee (Dailies)

– Assisted with dressing principal cast and supporting artists
– Managed costume continuity throughout filming
– Prepared costumes for set and daily shooting schedules
– Supported fittings, alterations and on-set costume changes
– Organised costumes and maintained department workflow
– Worked efficiently within a professional television costume department

GINO CERRUTI

Design & Alterations Trainee

• CLO3D for digital pattern cutting, garment visualisation & design development
• Assisted in the launch of a debut collection
• Dressing models and supporting buyer presentations
• Produced CADs, line sheets, and technical packs to industry standards
• Garment development through alterations, hand embroidery, and hand finishing
• Content creation for collection promotion

CALLIE THERESE

Sewing & Fashion Designer

• Founded an independent fashion label
• End-to-end design and production
• Sustainable materials and practices
• Bespoke pieces for musicians and artists
• Collaborated with stylists, photographers, and designers
• Editorial and commercial projects

INTERNATIONAL FASHION SHOWS

Dresser & Backstage Assistant

• Marrakesh
• Paris Fashion Week, Menswear
• New York Fashion Week
• London Graduate Fashion Week
• Manchester Fashion Week

• Steaming & preparation under fast-paced conditions
• Accessorising, colour coordination & final look adjustments
• Last-minute fixes, hand sewing & garment adjustments
• Model welfare and production flow

ODD ARTS

Costume Maker & Teacher

• Designed and produced costumes for theatre, from concept to final garment
• Delivered practical garment-making workshops for young people
• Developing transferable creative and technical skills
• set design and backstage production, supporting live performance
• Worked on improving accessibility within arts and performance spaces

ZEHJIANG FASHION INSTITUTE

Fashion Sourcing- China

• Exhibiting final collection internationally, Museum of Ningbo
• Collaborated with students from Zhejiang Fashion Institute
• Assisted with show production, backstage & dress rehearsals
• Large-scale, fast-paced design project involving 100+ students
• Six complete looks per team and staging a full show within one day
• Sourcing major textile hubs including Hangzhou and Shaoxing

SILPA

Sewing Intern

• Assisted the Head Designer and technician
• Denim reworks / upcycling, contributing to sustainable design practices
• Hhands-on experience in pattern cutting, garment construction & CAD