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Belle Blue dress

Belle Blue dress

Belle blue dress

Belle blue dress

Belle Gold dress

Belle Gold dress

Belle gold dress

Belle gold dress

B & B The Beast Blue and gold tailcoat-page-001_edited

B & B The Beast Blue and gold tailcoat-page-001_edited

Beast tailcoat

Beast tailcoat

Cogsworth Rendering

Cogsworth Rendering

Cogsworth

Cogsworth

Lumiere Rendering

Lumiere Rendering

Lumiere

Lumiere

Lumiere Cowl process photo 1

Lumiere Cowl process photo 1

After using a poster board to drape the shape of the cowl, Wonderflex was cut and sewn into the cowl shape. It was then steamed to harden and then two layers of Sculpt or Coat was applied. A Sharpe was used to draw on basic designs.

Lumiere Cowl process photo 2

Lumiere Cowl process photo 2

Pipe insulation foam was cut into fourths with a bandsaw and was glued onto the hardened cowl. Other small pieces of hardened Wonderflex were then glued on in layers to add dimension. Plastic gem stones were glued on top to add texture. A pool noodle was carved with a leaf texture with a hot knife and glued to the edge of the cowl.

Lumiere Cowl Process photo 3

Lumiere Cowl Process photo 3

After all the decorative elements were added, another layer of Sculpt or Coat was added and left to dry over night.

Lumiere Cowl Process photo 4

Lumiere Cowl Process photo 4

The entire cowl was lined with brocade fabric and then painted gold with acrylic metallic paint.

Lumiere Cowl Process Photo 5

Lumiere Cowl Process Photo 5

Highlights and shadows were then painted in with black, brown and white acrylic paint.

Completed Lumiere Act 2 cowl

Completed Lumiere Act 2 cowl

Lumiere Hands Process Photo 1

Lumiere Hands Process Photo 1

After the fake torches were bought, they were covered with a layer of poster board and hardened Wonderflex.

Lumiere Hands Process Photo 2

Lumiere Hands Process Photo 2

The hands are designed to snap apart into two pieces so that the batteries can be changed in the torches. After being sure of the fit, both pieces are covered in a layer of Sculpt or Coat and left to dry over night.

Lumiere Hands Process photo 3

Lumiere Hands Process photo 3

Grey pipe insulation was cut in half and then glued to the hands. Smaller pieces of hardened Wonderflex were glued to the top of the hands to mask the connection between the two halves. Plastic gem stones were glued on to add texture before painting.

Lumiere Hands Process photo 4

Lumiere Hands Process photo 4

The top of the hands conceal the top of the torch. Spray foam was used to create the candle drips. After that was dry, everything was covered in a layer of Sculpt or Coat to dry over night.

Lumiere Head

Lumiere Head

A Wonderflex base was draped on a wig block. It was then sewn and hardened. The candle head has a base of floral foam that is covered by spray foam. It was then covered in Sculpt or Coat and painted with white acrylic paint.

Finished Lumiere Hand

Finished Lumiere Hand

Babette

Babette

Babette

Babette

Cutlery Rendering

Cutlery Rendering

Cutlery

Cutlery

Potts and Chip

Potts and Chip

Mrs. Potts

Mrs. Potts

Potts Process photo 1

Potts Process photo 1

Constructed a crinoline cage for base of Potts bottom.

Potts Process photo 2

Potts Process photo 2

Covered cage with 1/2" green upholstery foam.

Potts Process photo 3

Potts Process photo 3

Added 1/2" green upholstery foam to crinoline cage. The foam was sewn together like a beach ball.

Potts Process photo 4

Potts Process photo 4

Constructed the top of the pot with 1/2" green upholstery foam.

Potts Process photo 5

Potts Process photo 5

Checking the fit of the top to the waist section of the bottom bowl.

Potts process photo 6

Potts process photo 6

draped and sewed the spout of the tea pot.

Potts Process photo 7

Potts Process photo 7

Covered the bottom and the top of the tea pot with pink and cream brocade fabric. Floral appliques were then sewn on by hand.

Potts Process photo 8

Potts Process photo 8

The spout was then fitted to the bodice section of the pot.

Chip process photo 1

Chip process photo 1

Cut head hole and chip out of plastic flower pot.

Chip process photo 2

Chip process photo 2

Added green upholstery foam to flower pot.

Chip process photo 3

Chip process photo 3

Covered green foam with pink and cream brocade. Added floral appliques to match Mrs. Potts. Added pool noodle around top of flower pot and pool noodle handle.

Chip Process photo 4

Chip Process photo 4

Glued plastic gem stones to pool noodle handle to add texture before painting.

Finished Chip head

Finished Chip head

Potts and Chip finale

Potts and Chip finale

Finished Potts Finale dress

Finished Potts Finale dress

Finished Potts Finale dress

Finished Potts Finale dress

Beauty and the Beast

Draper/Designer

May 2022

Costume Design: Eryn Brooks Brewer

Photography: Dave Schlinker

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La Ronde

La Ronde

Patterned, cut and constructed the corset and petticoat for The Actress.

La Ronde

La Ronde

Front corset detail

La Ronde

La Ronde

La Ronde

La Ronde

Patterned, cut and constructed the corset and petticoat for The Actress.

La Ronde

La Ronde

Patterned, cut and constructed the corset and petticoat for The Actress.

La Ronde

La Ronde

La Ronde

La Ronde

Back corset detail

La Ronde

Draper

Spring 2017

Costume Design: Katie Stankovitch

The University of Alabama

Photography: Profirio Solorzano

Arcadia

Arcadia

Arcadia

Arcadia

Tailcoat front

Arcadia

Arcadia

Side

Arcadia

Arcadia

Back

Arcadia

Arcadia

Arcadia

Arcadia

Arcadia

Arcadia

Arcadia

Arcadia

Arcadia

Arcadia

Arcadia

Arcadia

Arcadia

Arcadia

Arcadia

Cutter/Draper/Tailor 

Spring 2016

Costume Designer: Meghan Leigh Pearson

The University of Alabama

Boeing Boeing

Boeing Boeing

Berthe Sketch

Boeing Boeing

Boeing Boeing

Berthe Blouse, pants and tunic

Boeing, Boeing

Boeing, Boeing

Berthe Blouse, pants and tunic

Boeing, Boeing

Boeing, Boeing

Boeing Boeing

Boeing Boeing

Boeing Boeing

Boeing Boeing

Boeing Boeing

Boeing Boeing

Boeing Boeing

Boeing Boeing

Boeing Boeing

Boeing Boeing

Boeing Boeing

Boeing Boeing

Boeing, Boeing

Draper

Spring 2016

Costume Design: Molly Akin-McKinley

The University of Alabama

Pink dress

Pink dress

Patterned, cut and stitched bodice and under garment for pink dress. Patterned and cut skirt and ruffles for dress.

Patterned and cut pink dress

Patterned and cut pink dress

Patterned and cut pink dress

Patterned and cut pink dress

Wedding dress

Wedding dress

Patterned, cut and stitched bias wedding dress

Wedding dress

Wedding dress

Wedding dress

Wedding dress

Wedding dress

Wedding dress

Wedding dress

Wedding dress

The Philadelphia Story

Cutter/Draper

Spring 2017

Costume Designer: Chalise Ludlow

The University of Alabama

1890's Corset

1890's Corset

I made this corset for an actress who had acute scoliosis. I added a cookie to the right side of the bust and hooks to the left side to aid in leveling the skirt of the costume.

1890's Corset

1890's Corset

Another concern was movement. I added two jumbo spandex panels on the sides to allow for greater range of motion.

1890's Corset

1890's Corset

Back

20th Century Underbust Corset

20th Century Underbust Corset

Front lacing

20th Century Underbust Corset

20th Century Underbust Corset

Back with elastic gusset

1900 Petticoat

1900 Petticoat

Front

1900 Petticoat

1900 Petticoat

Side

1900 Petticoat

1900 Petticoat

Back

1900 S Curve Corset

1900 S Curve Corset

Front

1900 S Curve Corset

1900 S Curve Corset

Side

1900 S Curve Corset

1900 S Curve Corset

Back

1700 Stays

1700 Stays

Front

1700 Stays

1700 Stays

Side

1700 Stays

1700 Stays

Back

Pocket Panniers

Pocket Panniers

Front

Pocket Panniers

Pocket Panniers

Side

1860's Corset

1860's Corset

Lobster tail cage bustle

Lobster tail cage bustle

Lobster tail Cage Bustle

Lobster tail Cage Bustle

Back box pleat detail

Lobster tail Cage Bustle

Lobster tail Cage Bustle

Bustled inside detail

Lobster tail Cage Bustle

Lobster tail Cage Bustle

Unbustled inner lacing detail.

Combination Underwear

Combination Underwear

1860's Corset

1860's Corset

1860's Corset, Combination underwear and Lobster tail cage bustle.

1860's Corset

1860's Corset

1860's Corset, Combination underwear and Lobster tail cage bustle.

Ballet Bodice

Ballet Bodice

Ballet Bodice

Ballet Bodice

Center front

Ballet Bodice

Ballet Bodice

Side Detail

Ballet Bodice

Ballet Bodice

Center back

Corsets & Underpinnings 

Class work from Corset & Underpinnings 

Fall 2015

Instructor: Jacki Armit

The University of Alabama

Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing

Cyrano de Bergerac

Cyrano de Bergerac

Cyrano de Bergerac

Cyrano de Bergerac

Cyrano de Bergerac

Cyrano de Bergerac

Cyrano de Bergerac

Cyrano de Bergerac

Richard III

Richard III

Richard III

Richard III

Richard III

Richard III

Richard III

Richard III

Richard III

Richard III

Richard III

Richard III

Richard III

Richard III

Richard III

Richard III

Richard III

Richard III

Richard III

Richard III

First Hand


Texas Shakespeare Festival

Summer 2017

Costume Designer Much Ado About Nothing & Cyrano de Bergerac: Brandon McWilliams

Costume Designer Richard III:  Angelina Herin

Draper: Camilla Morrison

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The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice

Portia

The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice

Pleating bodice fabric to create a smaller stripe and pattern matching chevron on bodice and sleeves.

The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice

Blythe Spirit

Blythe Spirit

Ruth's pink blouse and pattern matched chevron skirt.

Blythe Spirit

Blythe Spirit

Blythe Spirit

Blythe Spirit

Charles's Robe

Blythe Spirit

Blythe Spirit

Ruth's robe, stripe pattern matching Charles's robe

Blythe Spirit

Blythe Spirit

Ruth's black and grey "death dress".

Blythe Spirit

Blythe Spirit

Henry V

Henry V

Henry V

Henry V

Henry V

Henry V

Henry V

Henry V

Henry V

Henry V

Henry V

Henry V

Henry V

Henry V

Henry V

Henry V

Carousel

Carousel

Julie Jordan

Carousel

Carousel

Carousel

Carousel

Carousel

Carousel

Carousel

Carousel

Carousel

Carousel

First Hand


Texas Shakespeare Festival

Summer 2016

Costume Designer Blythe Spirit & Merchant of Venice: Steven Graver

Costume Designer Henry V & Carousel: Angelina Herin

Draper: Camilla Morrison

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1650's Dress

1650's Dress

Half drape of 1650's dress with Manteau and cartridge pleated underskirt.

1650's Dress

1650's Dress

Half drape of 1650's dress with Manteau and cartridge pleated underskirt.

Cartridge Pleat detail

Cartridge Pleat detail

1830's Day Dress

1830's Day Dress

Half drape of 1830's Day dress.

1860's Crinoline Dress

1860's Crinoline Dress

Half drape of 1860's crinoline dress with pagoda sleeve.

1860's Crinoline Dress

1860's Crinoline Dress

Half drape of 1860's crinoline dress with pagoda sleeve.

1880's Bustle Dress

1880's Bustle Dress

Half drape of 1880's bustle dress with box pleated lace detail.

1880's Bustle Dress

1880's Bustle Dress

Half drape of 1880's bustle dress with box pleated lace detail.

Edwardian

Edwardian

Edwardian shirtwaist and skirt

Historical Draping Classwor

Historical Draping Spring 2016

Instructer: Jacki Armit

The University of Alabama

Born Yesterday

Born Yesterday

Billie evening dress

Billie evening dress

Draped, stitched and hand applied heat set crystals to 1940's bias cut evening dress.

Billie evening dress

Billie evening dress

Born Yesterday

Ocala Civic Theatre

Costume Design: Eryn Brooks Brewer


 

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