Women's Costumes

These custom made women's costumes were made over the last few years. I draped all of the pieces, using no patterns.

Above Left: Little Red Riding Hood; Above: Fairy; Above Right: Betty Boop.

Children's Costumes

These two custom made costumes were made for two little girls several years ago. They were (if you couldn't tell) Dorothy and Little Red Riding Hood.

These custom ordered costumes were made for a little girl's pageant. The one to the left was for Western Wear and the one on the right was for Disney Wear (she was one of those new fairies, Iredessa).

1850's Day Dress

This 1850's Day Dress was my biggest independent project yet. The ensemble includes a corset, chemise, bloomers, two petticoats and the outer bodice and skirt (made from silk taffeta). All pieces of the outergarment were draped and the undergarments were made from time period accurate patterns, adjusted for fit (the piece was made to fit a classmate of mine). I hand smocked the front panel on the bodice and the skirt was also hand pleated. This was my senior project while attending the University of Kentucky. I began my project with research in November of 2005 and completed the project at the end of February 2006 (working on the project while attending school full time). After finishing my project I headed south to Orlando, FL for the Southeastern Theatre Conference where I competed in the Crafts and Technology Competition, winning 1st place in March of 2006.