CONSTRUCTION PORTFOLIO

Beauty and the Beast

Designed by Allison Padley

For Heartland Theater Festival

Stitcher 2010

 

Madame Bouche

Enchanted Plates

Enchanted Mop

Mrs. Potts - Enchanted and Human

 

The Taffetas

Designed by Allison Padley

For Heartland Theater Festival

Stitcher 2010

 

I was responsible for the cutting of all dresses, and the patterning and construction of select dresses.

 

Act I Dress

I was responsible for all aspects of construction and fit with this dress made for Audrey Filson.

Act II Dress

I was responsible for all aspects of construction, including the sizing down of the pattern.

 

A Prom to Die For

Prom dress designed by Craig Schlagel

For Heartland Theater Festival

Stitcher 2010

I was responsible for all aspects of construction.

Pagliacci

by Leoncavallo

For Sugar Creek Symphony and Song

Watseka, IL - 2009 Season

Assistant to the Designer

Designed by Margaret Whedon

This production of the famous opera was set in the 1970s. I assisted in clothing selection from vintage stores, and alterations of the rented vintage garments. I was also responsible for the cutting of all constructed pieces, and for the construction of select garments.

Tosca

by Puccini

For Des Moines Metro Opera

Assistant to the Costumer 2009

Tosca Act I dress (designed by Ms. Margaret Whedon)

Created for Ms. Carter Scott

I was responsible for all aspects of construction: cutting, fitting, construction, and finishing.

 

Barber of Seville

by Rossini

For Des Moines Metro Opera

Assistant to the Costumer 2009

Count Almaviva Act III Vest (designed by Ms. Margaret Whedon)

Created for Mr. Jeremy Little

I was responsible for all aspects of construction.

1940's Dress

Made for Costuming Class Project

For University of St. Thomas

Designer and Stitcher 2007

I used a commercial pattern, which I altered to fit my measurements.

 

New-Look Era Housedress

Made for Costuming Class Project

For University of St. Thomas

Designer and Stitcher 2007

I created this piece using a vintage pattern. It is a wrap dress, with a Dior-inspired silhouette. I altered the original pattern to fit my measurements.