Half Scale Janet Arnold

For this project I made a half scale version from a Janet Arnold pattern. I chose a 1887-89 day dress, and this is the bodice. It is made from Terracotta silk, lined with stripped cotton, trimmed with velvet and lace. The front pouch is made of a patterned fabric with stripped lining. The whole thing is lightly boned, and the seams are all hand bound (see last image).

Cappuccino - Busker's Shirt

This shirt was for the character of a busker, who played guitar throughout the play. Because of this, I had to subtly break it down enough so that it looked worn, and also ensure that it was not ironed during the run of the play (hence the crumpled look!). This shirt allowed me to practice finishes such as flat fell seams (including curved) and finishing a garment to look shop brought. 

The Europeans - Starembourg's Mother

This costume was made for a production of Howard Barker's The Europeans. I constructed the bodice on the stand and the sleeves and skirt were flat drafted. After making the garment, I had to break it down, which included shredding the skirt up and making a stain on the left shoulder (see second picture).

Waistcoat project.

For this project I designed, constructed and embroidered an 18th century waistcoat. I decided that I wanted my decoration to be very traditionally inspired, so I adapted an example of embroidery that I had found and hand embroidered the waistcoat, and the buttons. It is made from silk and lined in cotton.

Dancewear

For this project I made a catsuit. The aim was to produce a garment that would be suitable for a dance performance, in fit, construction and design. I made the catsuit in black jersey, appliqued silver stretch fabric onto it and trimmed it with a silver neckline. I learned a lot about different sewing techniques for stretch fabrics in this project, and how the techniques vary so much from sewing regular fabric.

More wig dressing pictures

1940's "Victory rolls"

Curls made with tongs

Roller set

Hair style after roller set

Hair wrap

Wig Dressing

For my wig dressing project I decided to recreate a 1915 hairstyle (first image). During this project I learned how to dress a wig professionally, as well as the correct maintenance for wigs. I really enjoyed wig dressing and felt like I took to it naturally. It is an area I would like to look into more.

Screen Printing

This is a screen print which I did for a printing project. This was my first attempt at screen printing, and I am keen to try some more.

Theatre Making

In this project, I designed a production of Shakespeare's Measure for Measure. This was a coat I designed and made in half scale for the character of Lucio. My production was set in 18th century Venice. My design for Lucio was very Flamboyant with bright colours, as I thought that this suited the character. 

Kimono Project

Half scale Silk Kimono. This project practiced my flat drafting and basic sewing skills, as well as my hand finishings.

Sound of Music - Liesl Dress

I was comissioned to make this dress, a replica from the "Sixteen going on seventeen" scene from The Sound of Music film. Due to the budget I was given to make this in, I was unable to use my preferred choice of fabrics, however I believe that the fabric I did use works well in it's place. I constructed the dress using a mixture of flat drafting for the skirts, sleeves, and pleated bodice, and stand cutting for the bodice lining.

Superheroes

In this project, I designed and made 3 superhero costumes for characters that I created myself. The two green costumes are for characters who can speed up and slow down time, so I decided to show this by using a mixture of futuristic and historical influence in their costumes. I gave one a futuristic top and 18th century inspired skirt, and the other an 18th century inspired, boned bodice and a futuristic skirt. The third character can reflect powers so I decided to use a lot of reflective and metallic fabrics for her asymmetric bodice, skirt, cape and leggings. All were constructed on the stand.

Two Cocktail Dresses

These are two cocktail dresses that I made for an event for myself and a friend. Both were constructed on the stand, and then fitted to the wearer.