COSTUME CONSTRUCTION
Successful costume designers need professional technologists to execute their designs. Below are examples from classwork and productions that I have draped, patterned, fitted and constructed down to the little details.
Tailored suit jacket and pants Designed by: Linda Pisano for Indiana Repertory Theatre, 2017
Patterned and built leather doublet with piping Designed by: Devon Painter for Indiana Repertory Theatre, 2016
Expanded historical patterns to create the doublet and breeches. Designed by: Jordan Anderson for Michigan State University, Fall 2013
Patterned flight attendant uniform Designed by: Matthew LeFebvre for Indiana Repertory Theatre, 2017
Built bodice from vintage pattern For Indiana Repertory Theatre, 2016
Draped and tailored coat. Peacock eyes were all hand beaded. See below for more photos. Designed by: Daniel Hobbs for Michigan State University - Spring 2015
Patterned and built cigarette pants and sweater blouse Designed by: Matthew LeFebvre for Indiana Repertory Theatre, 2017
Expanded a commercial pattern to build vest and pants worn by Cyrano. Hand stitched all trim on jacket. Designed by: Karen Kangas-Preston for Michigan State University, Spring 2014
Built and altered prom dress from commercial pattern. Distressed with paint. Used on Carrie's double that appears during prom. Designed by Stephanie Eubank for Michigan State University, Fall 2015
Expanded historical pattern for pink overdress. Draped floral dress in back for Tourvel. See below for more photos. Designed by: Elspeth Williams for Michigan State University - Fall 2014
Patterned and tailored coat. Lapels are wired to stand up away from body. Designed by: Daniel Hobbs for Michigan State University - Spring 2014
Expanded a harem pant pattern and constructed using hand pleating. Built reversible vest using commercial pattern. Designed by: Daniel Hobbs for Michigan State University, Spring 2014
Executed heavy alterations on military coat (far left). Using historical pattern in 1/8" scale, expanded and built pink overdress. Designed by: Karen Kangas-Preston for Michigan State University, Spring 2014
Patterned jumper and blouse Designed by B. Modern for Indiana Repertory Theatre, 2017
Designed and executed free standing witches masks. Hand painted on outside to look like faces, lined with led lights. Designed by Stephanie Eubank for Michigan State University, Spring 2015.
Built layered red skirt (middle), draped and built brown earthquake dress (far right), built layered ruffle purple dress (second from left). Designed by Stephanie Eubank for Michigan State University, Spring 2014
Modified historical pattern to create lined doublet and pumpkin hose. Finished with trim. Designed by: Jordan Anderson for Michigan State University, Fall 2013
Built harem pants using a commercial pattern. Designed by: Angie Wendelberger for Michigan State University Dance Repertory, Spring 2014
Drafted pattern for each actor using a sloper and constructed garments. Designed by: Brigitte Bechtel for Michigan State University, Fall 2013
Modified a commercial pattern to create yellow jumpsuit with hood. Machine gathered tulle to create tutu. Designed by: Brigitte Bechtel for Michigan State University, Fall 2013
Draped pleated bodice and constructed bodice and circle skirt. Designed by: Brigitte Bechtel for Michigan State University, Fall 2013
Flat patterned green over dress. Created belt by draping and inset orange panels. Designed by: Jordan Anderson for Michigan State University, Fall 2013
Expanded historical pattern to create 8' tall replica of Queen Elizabeth's dress. Actor's head sits in the bodice. Designed by: Jordan Anderson for Michigan State University, Fall 2013
Used historical pattern to create robe a l'Anglais. Finished with trim and hand-sewn hems. Constructed paniers with hooping and heavy weight muslin. Designed by: Stephanie Eubank for Marymount Manhattan College, Spring 2009
COSTUME CONSTRUCTION - PROGRESS PHOTOS
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1880s Corset
Corset drafted from Corsets and Crinolines by Norah Waugh. Features a spoon busk down the center, steel boning throughout, light pink embroidered coutil and lace. Fully self-lined.
Peacock Coat
Tailored coat draped for Hair at Michigan State University, Spring 2015 designed by Daniel Hobbs. Features dark purple velvet and white faux fur, tailored lapels, hand beaded peacock eyes.
Floral 1780s Dress
Dress draped for Dangerous LIasions at Michigan State University, Spring 2015 designed by Elspeth Williams. Features cream floral linen, fully lined with a front closure..
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1837 Mourning Gown Bodice
Bodice expanded from Janet Arnold's Patterns of Fashion. Bodice is made from silk faille, is fully lined, completely piped with 14 rows of ruching on each sleeve. Closure is hook and eye tape down center back.
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1899 Wedding Dress Recreation
Recreated Harriet Sams' wedding dress from the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. Draped bodice with standing collar, lapels and fake shirt front. Gored skirt with small bustle pleats at center back.
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1950s Suit Jacket
Modified a modern commerical pattern to reach a late 50s silhouette. Tailored using Roberto Cabrera method of tailoring. Double breasted jacket with welt pocket.