sampling & consulting
Small-batch production, consulting & sampling for emerging & existing designers and labels in the ethical fashion space. Studio location is Brunswick, VIC. Visits by appointment.
Services include:
Knitwear:
- Hand & Domestic Machine
- Knit swatch, pattern and sample development.
- Yarn sourcing and supplier consulting.
- Small-run production.
Cut & Sew - Wovens:
- Small run garment production for local brands.
- Patternmaking & sample development for one-off projects.
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Experience:
Zoë graduated with First Class Honours from her BA in Fashion Design at RMIT in 2021. Her graduate knitwear collection was awarded the Australian Wool Education Trust Scholarship for advanced design propositions in wool garment types, and was one shown in the MFW Underground Runway.
Since graduation, she has worked in the ethical apparel industry as both a contract knitwear developer and full-time machinist/production coordinator, specialising in fine woven fabrics.
Zoë's freelance services include both knit and woven garment production and sample development.
This includes complex & experimental knit sampling for design students and other one-off projects.
Availability is limited depending on time of year, so please get in touch as early as possible.
Email hello@heyzoemay.com with details about your project and deadline.
Rough quotes can be provided based on these day rates.
previous work examples
2023 (Student Knit Prototype)
2022 (Handknit product development & production for Dominique Healy)
2021 (Graduate Knitwear Collection)
2020 (Lockdown Upcycling Project)
An experimental streetwear project using only end-of-life garments donated from members of the Brunswick community.