Gallery
Navigate through a selection of my work - from Costume Construction Degree course work to wedding dress alterations and more...
Costume Breaking down and Aging course at Pinewood Studio's 2022
Costume Breaking down - 2022
1860 Ballgown
The King & I
Prop making
Cuff detail for Ice Queen costume
19th Century Smock
19th Century Smock
Tailored Jacket for performance
Jabara
Pattern Subtaction
Tailored Trousers
Wedding dress alteration
Children's Pyjama commission
Button Bouquets
Handmade Roman Blinds
Roman Blinds for Patio doors
Inspired by the 1956 film The King and I, I chose to make Anna Leonowen's ballgown from the "shall we dance" scene.
The design is based on a historical 1860's ballgown with underpinnings
Tybalt - Romeo and Juliet
Royal Opera House Prize
Tybalt is the character I chose to make from Romeo and Juliet, as part of one of my project in my 3rd year of my degree. This project is set by the Royal Opera House and a prize is awarded at the end. I received Runner Up for my costume. I chose a male character and a ballet to broaden my repertoire, work with a heavy upholstery fabric, dying techniques, stretch fabrics and hand sewn Goldwork. My costume was on display at the Linbury Theatre for 2 weeks as part of the course and for the public to view.
Royal Opera House prize
June 2022 I received Runner Up for my Tybalt costume at the Linbury Theatre, ROH in Covent Garden
Costume in Art
"Water Carrier"
by Eugene de Blass
Re-created from a painting by Eugene de Blass - the Water Carrier.
BA (Hons) Costume Construction
Costumes I created throughout my 3 year course
The "King & I" 1860 Ballgown
This is my personal project from my 3rd year of my Degree. Inspired by one of my favourite films, the 1956 film version of The King & I starring Deborah Kerr and Yule Brynner. In the dance scene "Shall we dance" Anna Leonowens (played by Deborah Kerr) wears a huge ballgown. The volume of the skirt is created by the large crinoline underneath the top layer of skirts. I've loved this costume for many years and chose this time in my degree to make a version of it, giving me the opportunity to make a large crinoline, corset and a nod to an historical costume.
William Smith Smock
As part of a live project in my 2nd year of my degree for Eastbury Manor in Barking, we were asked to make costumes for significant people that either lived at or were part of a team to rescue Eastbury Manor. One of them was William Smith who lived and worked at the Manor from 1890 to 1910. I made this 19th century Smock after researching William's career and what he could have worn at this time. The costume, along with a pair of gaiters, is on display as part of their Exhibition called "Land of the Fanns", which is open to the public. I'm incredibly proud of this piece of work and really enjoyed the research and the process of making it and being part of this project.
Tailored Jacket
In the 2nd year of my degree I learnt how to adjust costumes for performance, to allow the performer to move freely whilst wearing their costume. This means making adjustments to various points within the costume but still retaining the aesthetics. I made this tailored jacket with a gusset under the arm to allow the performer to dance and move without compromising the way the jacket moves on the body. I also made allowances within the lining to compensate for movement. I really loved tailoring, the process and each layer to make a jacket that has durability and longevity.
Tybalt - Romeo and Juliet
In my final year of my degree I made a tunic and body with sleeves for a Ballet performer. Using the skills I had learnt over the 3 years for tailoring, performance, fitting, fabric dying and using different types of fabric. This project is set by the Royal Opera House, either a Ballet or Opera. I decided on Tybalt, a Montague from Romeo and Juliet. I was inspired by the costumes after seeing the performance at Covent Garden and the Dance of the Knights scene. The tunic is made in a heavy upholstery fabric washed and dyed serval times, then I embroidered Goldwork to enhance the pattern. I made Lycra tights and bodice and attached the extravagant sleeves so the two could move independently. This costume won Runner Up for the 2022 Royal Opera House Prize of which I am hugely proud of.
The Water Carrier
Inspired by a painting by Eugene de Blass I created this costume made up of a chemise, corset, petticoat, skirt an apron. The scarf, shoes and stockings I sourced and modified to complete the costume. The date is approximately 1890's