With over 10 years experience in costume construction and design, you can be confident I can make or design a single costume or production both professionally and to a high standard.
I have worked in all areas of costume from dressing and costume maintenance, to construction, design, costume supervision, buying and occasionally with some jobs all of the above at once,
I pride myself on high quality work and have a great deal of skill in surface decoration. I can construct a whole costume from base to top layer starting with undergarments, corsets and petticoats to finishing touches like beading, embroidery, surface decorations and even some fabric manufacture.
Along with the above I have made masks and some props such as fans as well as shoe coverings. I am not a milliner but do have great decoration and trimming skills.
Some of my past work credits include:
ALADDIN THE MUSICAL (Hamburg, London, Australia): Costume Maker
WICKED THE MUSICAL (LONDON): Sewer, Decorations, Refurbishment, Alterations
DORSET OPERA: Designer, Maker, Supervisor. Buyer and Head of Workroom
ENGLISH NATIONAL OPERA: Wardrobe Mistress, Dresser
GRANGE PARK OPERA: Assistant Wardrobe Mistress and Dresser
CUNARD AND P&O CRUISE LINERS: Maker, Alterations and Refurbishment.
CARRY ON COSTUMES: Maker and Supervisor