SUZANNE FESSLER / EXPERT WITNESS

suzanne's expert

witness    

ph: 213 627-5255

 web: suzannepatterns.com

E-MAIL: SUZANNEPATTERNS@YAHOO.COM

Experience/Expertise

Fashion Design, Garment Construction, Garment Production, Samplemaking, Costumes, Fabric construction, Inflatables, Dolls and Toys, Garments: Contemporary, Couture, Junior and Missy, Sportswear, Swimwear, Men's Children, Maternity, Uniforms, Bridal, and Specialty items. Patternmaking, Draping, Tailoring. Fashion Show coordinator, Lecturer, and Advisory Committee Member.

Selected Areas of Expertise: 

Short Biography: Fashion Designer, Company Owner/Manager since 1984. Experience includes Professional consultations, clothing design for men/women/children ranging from Bridal/Evening wear to sportswear/Swimwear and Specialty items, First and Production patterns, and supervision of up to 10 employees. Has written and published books on Draping, Design and Menswear Construction. Currently University Instructor & have taught pattern making, pattern drafting & draping at various colleges.

: Expert Witness, Patent infringement, Trade Secret Infringement, Apparel Damages, Fashion design and Construction, Fabrics, Patterns, Teaching.

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Education

College or University: California State University at  Los Angeles
Major: Home Economics/Textiles and Clothing
Degree: Masters
Date: 1986

College or University: California  State polytechnic College, Pomona
Major: Home Economics and Fashion
Degree: B.S.
Date: 1973-1981

College or University: Los AngelesTrade-TechnicalCollege
Major: Fashion Design
Degree: A.A.
Date: 1974-1976

Other Education:University of California  at Los Angeles- Teacher Education,

University of California  at  Los Angeles
Major: Teacher Education
Degree: Community College Credential
Date: 1976-1978

Certifications, Licenses, Association/Professional Organizations Memberships

Title: State of Calif. CommunityCollege Instructors Credential, Life-Time
Date Issued: 09/29/1979
Expiration Date: 09/29/2050
State:California

Title: State of Calif, Vocational Trade Technical Credential
Date Issued: 10/20/1979
Expiration Date: 10/20/2050
State:California

Title: State of Calif, Adult Education Credential
Date Issued: 8/10/1974
Expiration Date: 10/20/2050
State:California

THANK YOU

SUZANNE  FESSLER

EXPERT WITNESS   213 627 5255

HISTORY:     

EXPERIENCE

A. Present: Suzanne’s Pattern Specialist  -  Owner / Manager:   Professional  Consultations,                                              Designing ( including Contemporary & Updated,  Junior and Missy Dresses,                                          Sportswear,  Swimwear,  Men’s, Children,  Maternity, Uniforms, Evening wear,                                            Bridal,  Specialty items ),  First  and Production patterns,  Samplemaking,                                                Cutting, and  Grading.   Designing dolls, toys, and Bags.    Prototypes, and                                             Inflatables.  Costumes for Movies.  Supervise 7.

B.         Present:                   Instructor – WoodburyUniversity:  Senior Collection – Couture; Senior Studio –

            2003-               Contemporary; Costume Design Studio.

C.        2007-2008    Bee Darlin, Inc – First Patternmaker, Gerber certified. 11 months.  Supervised 2.

D.        2003-2007    Sister Sam – First and Production Patternmaker.  4  years.  Supervised 5.

E.         1999-2003    Instructor - Otis School of Art and Design:  Sophmore Studio and Pattern Drafting.

                               Instructor -CaliforniaDesignCollege:  Draping, and Advanced Pattern Drafting.

F.         2003           Write and published a book entitled – “Creating an Original Soccer Bag”

G.        2000-2003    Instructor -PasadenaCityCollege:  Advanced Pattern Drafting.

H.            2000:              Wrote and published a book entitled  -  “Creating Garments Using Novelty Fabric                                                 Textures”.

I.              1999:              Wrote and published a booklet entitled  -  “Creating Dog and Cat Toys from Denim                                              Fabrics”.

J.          1988:             Wrote and published a book entitled  -  “Draping and Design”.

K.        1982-1988:    Instructor  - Los AngelesTrade-TechnicalCollege:  Pattern Draping.

L.         1982-1984:    Instructor  -  Los Angeles Fashion Institute:  Patternmaking.

M.        1982-1984:    Nina Piccalino  -  Production Supervisor:  First Patternmaker,  Production                                                           Patternmaker,  Production Manager,  Quality Control.  Supervised  8.

N.        1982:             Barbara’s Express  -  Production Patternmaker,  9 months.  Supervised  4.

O.        1981-1982:    New Leaf  -  Production Patternmaker,  7 months.  Supervised 5.

P.         1980-1981:    Poor Charlie  -  Head Production Patternmaker,  10 months.  Supervised  9.

Q.        1979-1980:    Funky  -  Head Production Patternmaker,   1 year.  Supervised  8.

R.         1979:             Junior Concepts  -   Designer / Patternmaker,  Production Manager,  Sample Cutter,                                              8 months.   Supervised  5.

S.         1978-1979:    Julie Miller  -  Head Production Patternmaker,   9 months.   Supervised  8.

T.         1978:            Saba  -  Head Production Patternmaker,  9 months.   Supervised  8.

U.        1974-1978:    Adult Education Teacher,  Garden Grove District  -  Tailoring,  Fit and Pattern                                        Design,  Pants,  Alterations,  Beginning and Advanced Clothing, Sewing.

V.        1997:           Barbara Barbara – Head Production Patternmaker, 8 months.  Supervised 6.

W.       1976-1977:    That’s It  -  Production Patternmaker,  10 months.  Supervised  3.

X.        1976:              Knapps Originals  -  First and Production Patternmaker,  6 months.  Supervised  4.

Y.        1975-1976:    YWCA inHollywood  -  Lecture / Demonstration classes on Design, Patternmaking                                            and Personal Fit.  Lectured atOrangeCoastCollegeon Personal Fit.

Z.         1975:               Saba-Arjon  -  Samplemaker,  6 months.

AA.      1975:               Alpaq  -  Graded patterns,  made markers,  7 months.  Supervised   2.

BB.      1962-1975:     Designing,  Dressmaking, Tailoring and Alteration Business:  including dress                                            designing, drill team outfits,  men and women’s suits,  school clothes,                                                     bridesmaid   and  wedding  dresses,  nurses uniforms,  airline pilot’s suits,                                          formals and  graduation  dresses for  private  customers.

CC.      1972-1974:     Donna O’Hara Originals  -  Manufacturing Restaurant Uniforms:  Production                                                    Manager of  designing,  patterrnmaking, and construction.   Supervised  2.

DD.      1974:              Wrote a revised edition and new material for  “Sewing Men’swear”,  to be                                  published by Prentice Hall, New York.

EE.       1974:               Student-Teacher,FullertonCollegepilot program for the  4-H Club.

FF.       1973:               Wrote an article that was published  in BEAU Men’s Magazine.

GG.      1973:               Wrote and published a book entitled  -  “Sewing Men’s Knit Pants”.

HH.      1973:               Made two personal TV appearances in connection with published books on   -                                                  “Dialing  for  Dollars”,   and  “Ralph Story’s  AM  Program”.

II.            1971-1973:     Leah’s Fabric Gallery, Orangeand Cerritos Mall  -  Lectured,  demonstrated,  gave                                                         lessons,  put on fashion shows, designed and constructed store samples of men,                                                  women, and children’s clothing.   Clothing Construction Consultant for store                                                                  customers.

JJ.            1971-1973:     Sunny Fabrics, Fullerton  -  Organized sewing classes on men’swear,  gave lectures                                                     and  lessons,  and made up sample garments for men, women and children’s                                                   clothing.

KK.         1972:                Wrote and published a revised edition of  -   “Sewing Men’s Knit Jackets”.

LL.          1970-1972:     Leslie’s  Fabrics, Placentia:  Organized stretch-sewing classes on basic knits and                                                          men’swear,  gave lectures and sewing lessons,  made up store samples.  Store                                                        Manager  and Fabric Buyer.  Responsible during owners’ absence.

MM.       1970-1972:     Leiter’s Designer Fabrics, Kansas City,Mo.  -  Fabric and Design Consultant for                                                           individual customers, displayed fabric, and  made display models.

NN.         1969-1973:     Teacher  -  Private homes.  Sewing lessons for small groups of  3-10, including                                                                personal  sewing,  fit,  lingerie,  men’swear and tailoring.

OO.         1969-1972:     Teacher  -  Brea Recreation Department, Brea  -  Organized and taught sewing for                                                          teens and adults,  groups of 10-20.  Beginning and Advanced classes.

PP.          1967-1969:     Turnabout Shop, Brea; and  Irene’s House of Fashion, Fullerton  -  Alterations for                                                       these two dress shops including sportswear and formals.

QQ.         1965-1967:     Oregon Tailor Shop,  Klamath Falls- Extensive experience in all phases of men                                               and women’s alterations.

A.            1986:                 California State University at Los Angeles.  Major:  Home Economics/Textiles and                                                       Clothing  Department.  Graduated:  Masters Degree.

B.            1973-1981:     CaliforniaStatePolytechnicCollege, Pomona.  Major:  Home Economics.                                                         Graduated:   B.S.  Degree.

C.        1972-1979:     FullertonCollege, Fullerton.  Major:  Home Economics and Fashion..

D.        1977-1978:     UniversityofCaliforniaatLong Beach.  Major:  Education.

E.         1976-1978:     UniversityofCaliforniaatLos Angeles.  Major:  Teacher Education.

F.         1976-1977:     UniversityofCaliforniaatIrvine.  Major:  Education.

G.        1974-1977:     UniversityofCaliforniaatFullerton.  Major:  Education.

H.        1974-1976:     Los AngelesTrade-TechnicalCollege.  Major:  Fashion Design.  Graduated:  A.A.                                              Degree.

I.          1974-1975:      ChapmanCollege, Orange.  Major:  Education.

J.          1971-1972:       NationalSchoolofDressDesign, Chicago.  Graduate.

K.        1968-1973:      NorthOrangeCountyAdult Eduction.  Tailoring;  Knit and Stretch Fabrics,  Dress                                            Design,  Sportswear for Men.

L.         1963-1967:      UniversityofCaliforniaExtension, Berkeley.  Major:  English.

M.        1960-1962:      UniversityofCaliforniaatSacramento.  Major:  Home Economics.

N.        1957-1960:      Palo AltoHigh School.  Graduate.

A.        1980-1990:      Advisory Committee Member, Apparel Arts, FullertonCollege.

B.         1974-1978:      Fashion Show Coordinator forGarden GroveAdult Education.

C.        1967:                Lecture series presentation atOrangeCoastCollege:  Personal Fit.

D.            1967-1974:      Brea Junior Women’s Club,  Brea:  Member and Fine Arts Chairman,  1967;                                                      Historian,  1968;  Publicity Chairman,  1969;  Second Vice-President,  1970;                                                           Publicity  Chairman,  1971;  Ways and Means Chairman,  1973.

E.             1972-1973:     BreaUnitedMethodistChurch:  Member. Adult Choir member.

F.             1968-1971:     BreaCongregational Church:  Member.  Organized and directed Youth Choirs.                                                                Adult  Choir member.

G.            1970:                 BreaCongregational Sewing Fair:  Organized,  instsigated and participated in                                                                fashion show,  showed films,  sew up displays,  and demonstrated.

H.            1967:                 Miss Brea Beauty Contest:  Organized and developed procedures for the lst Miss                                                        Brea  Beauty  Contest, during the lst Brea Bonanza Days Celebration;                                                               encouraged  participants and sponsors.  Personally sponsored a contestant.

A.        1975:               Los AngelesTrade-TechnicalCollege.  Save-A-Life Scholarship.

B.         1974-1976:      Los AngelesTrade-TechnicalCollege.  Chancellor’s Distinguished Honor List.

C.        1974:               Los AngelesTrade-TechnicalCollege.  Patternmaking Contest Winner.

D.        1960-1962:       Delta Sigma Nu Sorority, SacramentoCollege.  Member.

A.            1979:              State ofCalifornia,  Community College Instructors Credential,  Life-Time,  Full-                                                     Time. Subjects:  Textiles,  Textile Services,  and Related Technologies.

B.            1979:              State ofCalifornia,  Standard Designated Teaching Credential,  Vocational Trade                                                            and Technical,  Life-Time,  Full-Time.  Subjects:  Sewing,  Tailoring,  and                                                                 Fashion Design.

C.        1974:           State ofCalifornia, Adult Education Credential.  Subjects:  Sewing, Tailoring and

                                     Patternmaking.

I am listed as an expert witness in the Southern California Experts and Consultants Directory, published by the Los Angeles County Bar Association.  A Lawyer-to-Lawyer Consultants Network.

I am also listed as an expert witness with TASA, Technical Advisory Service for Attorneys inPenn.  A nation-wide referral service for attorneys.  1-800-523-2319.

The following are the people I have consulted with and served as an expert for:

Gordon Boyco                                                         Date: 1990 and onwards

Wes-Tex Adjusting Service, Inc.                            Re: Expert Witness testimony in an arbitration hearing;

8l9Santee  #400                                                             testimony  on the witness stand before the judge;

Los Angeles,California 90014.                                    case work consultation.

(213) 627-5255

Ms. Judianne Jaffee, Esq.                                        Date:May 13, 1993

Pritchard and Fields                                                 Re: Texollini, Inc. v. Lola, Inc.

10100Santa MonicaBlvd., Suite #950                          Expert Witness testimony in arbitration hearing,

Los Angeles,California 90067                                      meetings with attorneys (Depo preparation).

(310)284-841

                                                                                 Date: June 5,  1998

                                                                                         Re:  Southern Calif. Embroidery v. Thin Red Line                                                                                                           Expert Witness Consultation: review doc, assess                                                                                                        damaged goods, document and report findings.

John T. Brooks, Esq.                                               Date:September  30, 1996

Luce, Forward,Hamiltonand Scripps, LLP           Re: Rated R Clothing, Inc. v.Northbrook, et al.

600 West Broadway,Suite  #2600                                 Expert Witness Consultation: review doc, prepare

San Diego,California 92101                                          questions  for opposition Depo. (fire loss,

(619) 699-2401                                                                          pattern damage)

Steve Galvez                                                             Date:June 20,  1997

Mirrors-Granite, Inc.                                                 Re: Documented Report: Inspection of Garments

4309 Exchange Avenue                                                  Dispute between  Mirrors  Inc. and Lerners Store

Vernon,California 90058

(213) 585-7282

Joe Pittera, Esq.                                                         Date: Nov. 20, 2002

2214 Torrance Blvd.  #101                            Re:  Tooba Jaghoori v. Teresa Kucer

Torrance,California 90501                                 Client Dispute/ Arbitration

(310) 328-3588

Kristin Wedell                                              Date:October 12, 2000

Gallagher, Sharp, Fulton, and Norman          Re:  Jane Barrett v. Bradcourt Corp, et al.                                                       1501 Euclid Avenue, 6^th Floor                             Expert Witness Opinion Report: review docs,

Cleveland,Ohio  44115-2108                                       research, document and report findings.

(216)  241-5310

SheridanRoss                                              Date:October 18, 2004

Paul Cha                                                      Re:  Lippincott v. Bounce Inc.

1560 Broadway,Suite1200                              Witness Consultation.  Research/Documents

Denver,Colorado 80202                                             Patent infringement Case.

(303) 863-9700

David Brien, Esq.                                                    Date:January 2, 2005

23801 Calabasas Road, Suite 1006                         Re:  Adwani v. Jan

Calabasas,California 91302                            Expert  research on clothing fire damage

(818) 222-6667

Sheppard Mullin                                                    Date: August 8, 2005

Darren M. Franklin                                      RE:  Flexi-Mat Corp. v.DallasMfg, et al.

333S. Hope – 48th floor                                                 Expert Witness Opinion report: review docs,

Los Angeles,California 90071-1445                          research, document and report findings.

(213) 617- 5498                                                           Patent infringement.  Deposition testimony.

Gregory N. Owen                                                  Date: January 20, 2006

Owen, Wickersham & Erickson, P.C.                   RE:  5.11, Inc. v. Hi-Tec Sports USA, Inc., et al.

455 Market Street, 19^th Floor                           Review docs, expert opinion on findings.

San Francisco,  California 94105                                  Trade Secrets infringement case.

(800) 968-1562

Phillip C. Allen                                            Date: June 15, 2008

McHale & Allen, Corp.                                            RE:  Faye Deriso v. Foot Locker

626 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 600                                       Review docs and depos, research and report

Los Angeles,California90017-3215                           findings on skin sensitivity to fabric dyes.

(213) 629-1131

Don Miller, Esq.                                                   Date: June 23, 2008

Graves, Miller & Kingston                                   RE:  Bull Moose v. Town of Alpine

 408 West 23^rd  Street, Suite 1                                      Review docs and depos, research and report

Cheyenne,WY82001                                                  findings on possible dating of screen printing.

(307) 638-8885

Billy J. Mallory, Esq.                                  Date: Sept 20, 2011

Brick Gentry P. C.                                     RE: Jet Pac/Jet Imports LLC  v. HJC I/Whaksak

6701 Westown Parkway, Suite 100                              Review docs, research and report, expert opinion

West Des Moines,IA50266                            on findings. 

Patent infringement, Design infringement, and Trade Secrets Theft case. 

References will be submitted upon request.

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