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Last updated 20th August 2025
Biography
Debbie trained in fashion design and continues to develop her career with a focus towards pattern cutting, garment construction and textiles for fashion. She joined the school of Art Design and Architecture as a lecturer in fashion in 2012 and currently teaches pattern cutting, construction and textiles for fashion. Debbie graduated from The Birmingham City Institute of Art and Design in 2005, with a BA (Hons) degree in Fashion Design. She obtained a Master’s degree, in 2017, which focused on the perceptions of sewing skills in Higher Education. Debbie continues to pursue this focus at the forefront of her current research activities.
Debbie’s previous lecturing and technical positions were gained in Further Education, working across various BTEC National Diploma courses. Teaching and technical responsibilities included pattern cutting and construction, textiles for fashion and visual communication. Debbie also worked for a number of years as a wardrobe assistant and costume maker. Her experiences in industry, alongside her enthusiasm for the creative processes involved in pattern cutting and clothing construction continue to enrich her teaching practice and research profile.
Research Expertise and Interests
Sewing Skills and Garment Construction
Pattern Cutting
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Textile Citizens: Beyond Consumerism
Allsop, D. (Artist), 26 Jun 2025Research output: Non-textual form › Exhibition
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Upcycle Challenge 2025: The Denim Edit
Allsop, D. (Artist), 26 Jun 2025Research output: Non-textual form › Artefact
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‘Made in Huddersfield’ Celebrating Tailoring Craftsmanship at The University of Huddersfield
Allsop, D. (Curator), Brennand, K. (Curator) & Gearing, N. (Other), 24 Jun 2025Research output: Non-textual form › Exhibition
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Arts and Culture Huddersfield Town match day festival
Brennand, K. (Curator) & Allsop, D. (Curator), 21 Sept 2024Research output: Non-textual form › Exhibition
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This Is Not A Duvet Upcycle Challange 2024
Allsop, D. (Artist), 24 Sept 2024Research output: Non-textual form › Artefact
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Activities
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Introduction to Pattern Cutting - Sustainable Fashion Week UK at Thread Republic
Allsop, D. (Organiser)
4 Oct 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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‘Made in Huddersfield’Celebrating Tailoring Craftsmanship at The University of Huddersfield
Allsop, D. (Organiser) & Brennand, K. (Organiser)
24 Jun 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Textile Futures
Ryall, H. (Participant) & Allsop, D. (Participant)
12 Jun 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Kirklees Libraries: Our Cultural Heart Engagement Activity Brief - Embroidered Heart Workshop
Allsop, D. (Organiser)
2 Mar 2025 → 22 Mar 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Upcycled Football Kit
Allsop, D. (Organiser) & Brennand, K. (Organiser)
6 May 2024 → 7 May 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
Press/Media
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Celebrating Tailoring Craftsmanship at the University of Huddersfield
15/07/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Huddersfield Town shirts re-imagined by fashion students at the University of Huddersfield
25/05/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities