Gwen

The founder, Gwen has over 16 years experience in pattern making, garment development and production for independent fashion brands. In addition, she has a bachelor in Business Management and over 10 years of fashion retail and wholesale management experience. Because of her background, Gwen has a high level of understanding regarding all aspects of the fashion business.

Gwen’s pattern making career began in San Francisco where she attended a pattern making trade school called Apparel Arts. She then went to work for Nooworks, an artist driven locally manufactured clothing line, as a part-time pattern maker and full-time business operations manager. Within a year she was promoted to head pattern maker and production manager. She would have likely stayed there forever if it weren’t for her relocation to Vancouver, BC.

Gwen launched Symmetry Patterns in 2017 and has grown the business from pattern development and samples to full service production studio with a team of sewers and pressers. The heart of the business remains focused on excellent quality and sustainability. Running a small local manufacturing business where employees are paid fairly and no corners are cut isn’t easy but it remains a form of resistance for Gwen against fast fashion and the destruction it inflicts on our planet.

Ele'

Ele' is a alumni to Emily Carr, Central St. Martin's, and the London School of the Underground.

Ele' has worked as a knitwear designer and material research & design, she enjoys the hands on process of sample sewing and production. 

Paula