Costume Design

From historical research to the first sketch, my costumes

are designed to combine realism with practical, theatrical needs.

This was a sketch by Janet Arnold based on

a dress from the period on display at the

Gloucester Museum, c. 1818-23.

Next, I create a design sketch for the costume to be created.

Underpinnings are a crucial part of creating the correct silhouette for the period costume.

Since under-things will not be seen for this project this corrsett incorporates the use of some modern materials.

A pattern is created and the costume is completed.

Variations of the pattern are also created from the original design.

Our lovely pioneer sisters make beautiful models.

More costumes that I have created.

A tutor style gown (c. 1650) modeled by another

lovely pioneer sister.

A renaissance style gown. Notice how the use of

underpinnings give the correct silhouette to the

model's figure.

Softscupture doll of Josephine and her pug.