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older costumes
A selection of costumes designed, made or partially made by me prior to attending FIDM and FIT and, you know, actually learning how to sew properly. Hey, I tried.
Willy Wonka and the golden ticket
For my smallest clients, who are huge fans of the original film (great taste, they have). Wonka costume consists of orange velveteen top hat, ecru silk cravat, floral waistcoat using a Spoonflower reproduction of the print used in the film, a walking stick, and a purple velvet coat. Golden ticket …
lolita TARDIS ensemble
Designed to function as both a prom gown and cosplay for attending cons, this ensemble was created for a young client in Germany while I worked in NYC. The hardest part was the interminable waits between shipping and receipt of various materials, fitting mockups, etc. but it all came together …
Cabaret ensemble
For the 2010 FIDM Theatrical Costume Debut, a revised Sally Bowles ensemble for two iconic songs. Ensemble includes a purple poly burnout chiffon/satin dressing gown, a heavily beaded, crystallized and sequined lace bodysuit with a detachable feather front and a detachable ribbon cockade at rear, and various accessories including crystallized …
over the rainbow ensemble
Designed for my 2010 FIDM theatrical Costume program Debut show, this ensemble features an enormous hand-built crinoline foundation, an overskirt made from custom-milled oversized gingham checked silk taffeta, a strapless bodice made of the same oversized silk gingham reworked into smaller dimensions, and a detachable silk organza bow. All components …
teal cherry blossom bridal ensemble
developed for a DC summer wedding, this gown included hand beaded branches and handmade silk organza cherry blossoms (made in bulk at a flower party by friends of the couple!), a matching corset, and a small clutch purse.
fall harvest bridal ensemble
Created for a fall wedding, the gown has a built-in foundation and also included silk rose corsages for the groom and party, a wrap and clutch for the bride.
screen printed and embroidered underbust corset
A salmon silk dupioni underbust corset with a 4 color screen image of chrysanthemum that was then hand beaded.
firedancing ensemble
An ensemble for a firedancer to perform at a book launch party. For safety mostly organic materials were used. Ensemble includes hair accessory with ribbon cockade and silk chiffon streamer, ribbon cockade choker, metallic lambskin covered bra with 2 sets of interchangeable straps (short for performance, long for party), metallic …