213 627 5255
LOS ANGELES, CA
ph: 213 627-5255
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SUZANNE FESSLER / 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.
REGISTERED MEMBER OF
Technical Advisory Service for Attorneys
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, 6th 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, 19th 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 23rd 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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