costume construction
1920's style blouse with raglan sleeves, created for the character of Grace in Radium Girls.
Grace's blouse featured raglan style sleeves and a gathered neckline.
blouse close-up.
spats constructed and hand-painted for the character of Sasha in Orlando.
brocade bodice made for Rapunzel in Into the Woods.
bodice featured pattern matching on the front as well as a unique balloon sleeve design.
bodice close-up.
mesh fungus sleeve made for the character Corin in Somewhere.
sleeve progress photo. many hours were spent hand-stitching and painting around the edges of the rope.
sleeve was meant to give the illusion of an alien fungus slowly overtaking the character's body.
kataginu modeled after the traditional garment from japan's edo period. instead of fabric, i created it using manga pages.
kataginu close-up. pages were folded to give the illusion of pleats.
progress photo of regency stays made for a production of Pride & Prejudice. created from cotton flatlined with canvas.
back of stays close-up.
sewing projects
striped poplin vest, fully lined with button closures.
back of the vest, featuring adjustable back slider.
patchwork wizard hat, made from all upcycled materials.
i wanted to incorporate classic elements of a wizard hat with my own unique twist.
button-up shirt created from an existing sundress.
back of button up shirt.
corduroy fringe vest, featuring hand embroidery and button closures.
fringe and embroidery close-up. the vest is also fully lined.
embroidery on the back of the vest.
upcycled star jeans. star patches made from various other denim pieces i don't wear anymore.
pleated button up shirt created using fabric from a thrifted dress.
pleat close up.
coveralls made from cotton twill.
close-up on pleats and top stitching.
the front features two pockets and button closures.
barrel leg jeans made from pinstripe denim.
barrel leg jean details.
upcycled jacket made from a thrifted tapestry blanket and close-up of button closure.
back of tapestry jacket.