Xochil Herrera Scheer Email & Phone Number

Shorewood, Illinois, Us

My team and I work with brands, factories, and designers on a freelance project basis. Services include CAD pattern making, in-house prototype creation, design & technical specification packages (tech packs). Consulting throughout the product development process including material vendor and factory sourcing, and conducting factory visits as required.Markets served: Women, Men & Children Ready to Wear (knit & woven), activewear, swim, lingerie, denim, technical, outerwear (no down fill), sewn accessories (home goods, yoga, bags/packs). Experienced working with maternity/nursing, plus size, and with specialty products (workwear, medical, safety apparel, technical activewear).Full Time since 2009.Press coverage includes BRAVA Magazine (2019), Chicago SPLASH (2017), New City Chicago (2006), Chicago Fashion Magazine (2005), Chicago Sun Times (2005).Podcasts: Make & Create Podcast (2018), SewHeidi: The Successful Fashion Designer (2020), Triple F (2022), Rockstar Millennials (2022)

Chicago, Il, Us

I co-teach the senior capstone class "Concept to Consumer I and II" which brings together students from Product Development and Fashion Merchandising majors to work in cross-functional teams directly with a Brand Partner through the entire development process and product launch. First semester this includes research into consumer profile demographics, trend and market, concept ideation, creation of patterns, tech packs, and prototypes. Second semester focuses on product launch strategies including social media and other marketing plans, product costing and pricing, and implementing an omni-channel sales plan. I crafted the curriculum for and have taught several (12+) industrial sewing workshops with a focus on beginner skills (single needle lockstitch and overlock machines), basic seams, hem finishes, zipper construction techniques. Averaging about 18-20 new skills in 2 days. Student success rate in Pattern/Construction I has improved by 30% as a result of these workshops.I created and taught the course "Introduction to Sewing", helping students to make 4 basic garments and get to know both knit and woven materials. In the course "Apparel Evaluation", I taught students how to identify and review apparel construction, fabrication, and quality features, while understanding historical context as well as current trends. I introduced a focus on tech pack components and development.

Conover, North Carolina, Us

Senior subject area expert for a full-service garment production company built to revolutionize the apparel industry from the consumer straight through to the retailer.Worked closely with manufacturing team to train on industrial sewing production processes, setting up sample production sewing including optimizing order of operations and conducting time studies to improve workflow. Worked with technology team on the FitOS tech pack software to integrate solutions geared towards small businesses and freelance designers.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Tailor for Fashion/E-Commerce Photography and Film Production. Works on-set with production crew stylist, conducts model fitting and creates alterations to clothing for models to wear during photo/video shoots used for e-commerce, catalog, and look books for large companies including: Kohl's, Land's End, Trunk Club, Nike (Schawk!) and others. Represented by Distinct Artists (formally Factor Artists).Tailor on set for magazine photo shoots including: - November 2010 issue of In Style Magazine featuring Carrie Underwood- November 2011 issue of Men’s Health Magazine featuring Henry Cavill- August 2023 issue of Ebony Magazine featuring cast members of The Chi (Showtime)

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Worked with clients on various stages of design development, patterns and product design, preparing them for prototypes and production of apparel and other sewn products. Worked together with a team of professionals offering business and brand strategy, product development services, and production services. Served clients in a comprehensive manner, though each stage of their business: Concept and Planning, Design and Development, and Production.Clients/Projects include: FOMO Activewear, Hank USA, Moxie Cycling, Robyn Glaser Home, 1420 Collection, Stella Blu Clothing, All The Numbers, Molly Ades Maternity, Iguana Med, Michael Alan Stein, Kore Extreme, Hershey's Chocolate World

Worked with owner and creative director to design new styles, and revised existing patterns. Managed pattern library. Graded all patterns to specified sizes, and cut for small production. Sewed fit samples for new styles and worked with sewing contractor.

Chicago, Il, Us

Tailoring and advanced clothing re-design services for professional client wardrobes. Worked directly with clothing stylists and image consultants to achieve strong results for client's "personal branding."

Store manager with a staff of up to 5 employees. Managed Custom Clothing, Restyling and Handbag department, including design, patterns, fabric selection, construction and finishing. I re-styled vintage and "treasured-but-ignored" clothing for clients and designed custom handbags made from fabrics or leather. Projects ranged from bridesmaid dresses to fur coat transformations. Handled vendor relations, inventory, pricing, customer service. Assisted in retail buying and attended StyleMax and Coterie. Managed up to 15 employees and an internship program. Oversaw daily operational activities, scheduling, events, marketing and promotions. Involved in event planning partnering with organizations, charities, and fashion/trunk shows including Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce, Poor Little Rich Girls, Yelp.com, and In Style magazine. Created all promotional materials including signage, posters, flyers, and mailings.Press coverage includes a feature on the TV show, 190 North (ABC 7 Chicago - Sept. 9, 2007) and an article in The Real Chicago (July 2007).

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Tutored students in fashion design classes including technical, sewing, and computer courses. Worked with instructors to create templates and work sheets.

Los Angeles, California, Us

Retail Sales Associate at the Company Store. In addition to serving customers and making sales transactions, I also was in charge of the visual displays and merchandising across the entire store. I also designed uniforms for the cocktail servers of the restaurant and sold my own women's t-shirt in the Chicago store in 2005.

Bfa, Fashion Design

Graduate Certificate, Entrepreneurship

Fashion, Sewing Related Arts