Special Skills

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• Precision draping and hand patterning (miniature and full scale)

• Precision hand and industrial machine sewing

• Various Shibori techniques - Arashi, Miura, Nui, Itajime, Kumo, and Kanoko 

• Pantone color matching - paint and dye

• Hand embroidery techniques including, but not limited to: split stitch, satin stitch, french knots, blanket stitch, chain stitch, fishbone stitch, woven wheel, whipped back stitch

• Passementerie

• Hand Beading

• Basic crochet and knitting stitches

• Lace seaming and Applique

• Various hand pleating and folding techniques including , but not limited to: knife, box, accordion, shirring, plisse, honeycomb, bow tie, wave stitch

• Corsetry (miniature and full scale)

• Millinery (miniature and full scale)

• Hand Quilting techniques - Trapunto, Piecing

• Various historical patterning techniques including, but not limited to: crinolines, pannier, hoop petticoat, farthingale, bustle

• Various Origami techniques including, but not limited to: Spanish box, crane, blossom, marguerite, pansy

• Weaving

• Armature construction - wire and ball and socket

• Laying and styling fur

• Laying and punching hair

• Proficient in Photoshop

• Extensive experience with 3D printed and silicone cast costume elements

• Sourcing fabrics (online and locally)

• Creating custom print fabrics (sublimation)

• Project budgeting and scheduling

• Creating efficient categorization and organization methods for costume shop materials and patterns

• Over 10 years experience working in a professional costume shop environment