Jan Bigg-Wither

Jan Bigg-Wither is an accomplished creative pattern cutter with over 35 years of experience in the fashion industry. She has worked with luxury brands, emerging designers, and high-street retailers, collaborating with industry professionals in China and presenting seminars on creative pattern-cutting and problem- solving. Additionally, Jan designs body form mannequins and conducts research and development for her company, Design- Surgery.

Jan began her teaching career in 2004 as an associate lecturer at St. Martins, a role she held until 2020. She has also served as a visiting lecturer at several institutions, including the Royal College of Art (RCA), London College of Fashion (LCF), Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU), CSVPA, and Ravensbourne University.

Since 2017, Jan has been teaching at the University of Westminster, where she helps students explore 3D design, enhancing their creativity and understanding of garment construction and finishing techniques.