ABOUT
I am a creative, multi-skilled, and proactive freelance costume maker with experience in garment research and design, as well as pattern cutting and construction techniques, which means I can take a costume from conception to completion in my home workshop. I have a clean, spacious home workshop, ideal for making traditionally sewn costumes, which includes a digital embroidery machine, an overlocker, and a sewing machine. I also have an outdoor studio space dedicated to working with materials that can be a bit messier, like foam, thermoplastics, glues, and paints.
I am passionate about visual storytelling, which has led me to become a costumier, but I am equally passionate about helping people to feel as comfortable and confident as possible, regardless of whether or not they are performing. This is why I offer my services for designing and making bespoke clothing as well as costumes. I pride myself on being adaptable, being able to make high-quality garments regardless of the available budget.
I am particularly interested in fantasy and otherworldly costumes. My previous experience making fantasy costumes has given me a strong level of knowledge about historical dress, as these designs are often adapted to create fantasy costumes. I have taken pride in adapting existing designs for use in Cosplay, as well as designing costumes for characters at Live Action Role Play events.
I am very confident in pattern drafting and making sewn garments, but I also have some experience with puppet making. Millinery and leatherwork, which utilise the skills that I am looking to improve through my practice. I am experienced with decorative textile techniques, fabric dying, and breaking down, which are all key in creating a fully realised costume.
I am a strong team player, equally comfortable working unsupervised, and have the proven ability to meet tight deadlines with high-quality results. I also have experience working as part of a theatrical wardrobe team, taking care to maintain and organise costumes while ensuring that performers are comfortable. I hope to be able to utilise these skills within the film industry in the future. I enjoy working for both performance companies and private clients.
My previous work includes adapting illustrations from the graphic novel Monstress, written by Marjorie Liu and drawn by Sana Takeda. I have also designed and made a Dame costume for the British Airways Cabin Crew Entertainment Society’s rendition of Jack and the Beanstalk, as well as making a lead costume for Marjon University’s 9-5: The Musical. I have experience in designing and making costumes according to simple stimuli such as ‘Plymouth’, ‘Loneliness’, and ‘Health’, as well as designing and making costumes for a wide variety of characters at Live Action Role Play events.
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Excellent knowledge of historical fashion, as well as fabrics, trimmings, and other materials.
Confident with sewing machines, both industrial and domestic, as well as hand sewing techniques, including embroidery and beadwork.
Excellent communication and time management skills.
Great knowledge of wardrobe maintenance techniques and able to keep costumes organised in busy environments.
Experience with fittings, alterations, and able to complete quality repairs with limited time.
Costume research and development skills, as well as pattern drafting and cutting, and toile creation.
Experience as a dresser, pattern cutter, and costume maker.
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Volunteer costume designer and maker for BACCESS Sept- Nov 2024
I provided several designs for a dame costume following the brief that I was given by the Head of Wardrobe. I then made and fitted the costume that was selected while keeping to a strict budget.
Work Experience at The Quad Theatre at Marjon University April- June 2023
During this placement, I was responsible for drafting, fitting, and making a full costume for one of the lead actresses, including a quick-change shirt. I was also part of a small team responsible for wardrobe maintenance, repairs, and dressing, including quick changes.
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BA Costume Production and Associated Crafts, Arts University Plymouth 2021-2026
I gained experience in professional costume making from the point of design through to organising and maintaining costumes backstage. I also gained experience building professional relationships with actors while preparing for the run of a show and while dressing off stage.
A-level Stage Management, Textiles and 3D Design, Andover College 2013 - 2015
I gained a general knowledge of how the back of house operates in a theatre, both before, during, and after a run of a show. I also gained experience as both Head of Wardrobe and Assistant Stage Manager during shows performed by college students.