Cutter/Draper
This is a selection of my work as a cutter/draper from the last several years. Projects include draped pieces, flat patterning, existing pattern alterations. I use a mix of all styles depending on the needs of the project. There is no need to reinvent the wheel for a design with an available pattern and time is always limited, so this allows me to focus my time on designs that need special consideration and custom work. I take extreme (some might say 'excessive") pride in my pattern matching and cutting skills.
Pieta/ Suor Angelica (2023)
Costume Design by Alyssa Couturier-Herndon
Produced by OCU Opera
Photography by Michael Anderson
Modified old choir robes by shortening and adding new cuffs and collars with HTV pomegranate images
Drafted overalls, stitching by Natalie Jacobson
Modified old choir robes by shortening and adding new cuffs and collars with HTV pomegranate images
American Girl LIVE! In Concert (2023)
Costume Design by Jeffrey Meek based on original American Girl designs, Produced by Gershwin Entertainment
Promo Image
Promo Image
Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really (2023)
Costume Design by Kate Hartigan,
Produced by Theatre OCU
Photography by Bryan Cardinale-Powell
White strait jacket top and skirt. self draped, cut and stitched
White strait jacket top and skirt. self draped, cut and stitched
Sweeney Todd (2023)
Costume Design by Allison Winsby
Produced by OCU Music Theatre
Photography by Michael Anderson
Draped bodice and patterned skirt
Ain't Misbehavin' (2023)
Costume Design by Jeffrey Meek
Produced by Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma
Photography by K. Talley
Patterned, cut, built, and altered all female looks
Patterned, cut, built, and altered all female looks
Patterned, cut, built, and altered all female looks. More photos to come.
Patterned, cut, built, and altered all female looks
Sunday in the Park with George (2023)
Costume Design by Rachel Barnett
Produced by OCU Music Theatre
Photography by Wendy Mutz
Combinations and Corset patterning, Skirt was rented from The Huntington
Self patterned and built bustle ensemble
Combinations and Corset patterning, Skirt was rented from The Huntington
A Midsummer Night's Dream (2023)
Costume Design by Kate Hartigan
Produced by Theatre OCU
Photography by Bryan Cardinale-Powell
Machinal (2023)
Costume Design by Madeleine Pugh
Produced by Theatre OCU
Photography by Bryan Cardinale-Powell
To Business, Dress stiched by Natalie Jacobson
To Business
A Machine
To Business, Dress stiched by Natalie Jacobson
Hansel and Gretel (2022)
Costume Design by Alyssa Couturier-Herndon
Produced by OCU Opera
Photography by Wendy Mutz
Patterned Gretel's dress
Patterned Gretel's dress
She Kills Monsters (2022)
Costume Design by Kate Hartigan
Produced by Theatre OCU
Photography by Bryan Cardinale-Powell
Battle Looks
Lillith wearing custom stretch mesh bodysuit to assist in later quick changes under altered leatherette bodysuit. Tillius in an altered jumpsuit under custom armor with added cape.
Battle Looks
Bright Star (2022)
Costume Design by Rachel Barnett
Produced by OCU Music Theatre
Photography by Wendy Mutz
Patterned quilt inspired opening dress, built by Natalie Jacobson
Patterned quilt inspired opening dress, built by Natalie Jacobson
In The Heights (2022)
Costume Design by Gaby Bastidas
Produced by OCU Music Theatre
Photography by Wendy Mutz
This project primarily involved altering adapting purchased garments for more personality and extreme danceability.
This project primarily involved altering adapting purchased garments for more personality and extreme danceability.
School for Lies (2022)
Costume Design by Susie Williams
Produced by Theatre OCU
Photography by Bryan Cardinale-Powell
Doublet pattern
Little Women (2022)
Costume Design by Rachel Barnett
Produced by OCU Opera
Photography by Wendy Mutz
All dresses patterned and built in shop
Jo patterned and built by Madeleine Pugh. Beth self patterned and cut, stitched by Micah Bowen.
All dresses patterned and built in shop
A Charlie Brown Christmas LIVE! (2021)
Costume Design by Jeffrey Meek
Produced by Gershwin Entertainment
Photography found online, Various Sources
Coat self patterned and stitched
Red Raglan Coat, Purple Plaid Coat, and Brighter Orange Coat self patterned and stitched, also did finishing work on other coats.
Children of Eden (2021)
Costume Design by Rachel Barnett
Produced by OCU Music Theatre
Photography by Wendy Mutz
Custom modified purchased suits with added drapes
Eve in draped skin toned mesh dress with floral applique, Adam in skin tone mesh flat patterned hippie yoga pants and tanks tops with floral applique
Custom modified purchased suits with added drapes
Die Fledermaus (2020)
Costume Design by Rachel Barnett
Produced by OCU Opera
Photography by Wendy Mutz
Patterned and cut dressing gown and sleeping cap
Patterned Adele's maid apron, Roselinde's purple and gold brocade dressing gown, and silk charmeuse nightgown
Patterned and cut dressing gown and sleeping cap
Arcadia (2019)
Costume Design by Alix Phelan
Produced by Theatre OCU
Photography by Bryan Cardinale-Powell
Dress self patterned and cut, stitched by Natalie Jacobson. Also patterned and built undergarments.
Dress self patterned and cut, stitched by Natalie Jacobson. Also patterned and built undergarments.
Lucia di Lammermoor (2019)
Costume Design by Reagan Williams
Produced by OCU Opera
Photography by Wendy Mutz
Patterned kilts, trews, and vests as needed
Patterned and cut all three dresses and Alisa and Lucia's petticoats
Patterned kilts, trews, and vests as needed
The Music Man (2019)
Costume Design by Rachel Barnett
Produced by OCU Music Theatre
Photography by Wendy Mutz
Draped and cut Eulalie's opening dress
Draped and cut Marion's opening dress
Draped and cut Marion and Mother's finale dresses
Draped and cut Eulalie's opening dress
Cendrillon (2019)
Costume Design by Celia Kasberg
Produced by OCU Opera
Photography by Wendy Mutz
Patterned and cut Elizabethan inspired short dress, added trim and beads
Most changes for principle cats took place on stage. Patterned and trimmed pink (and green) bustier and mini crinoline, navy bloomers, and pink (ang green) Rococo inspired dresses and boleros with faux whisks.
Patterned and cut Elizabethan inspired short dress, added trim and beads
Side Show (2018)
Costume Design by Rachel Barnett
Produced by OCU Music Theatre
Photography by Wendy Mutz
Conjoined the twins and patterned and cut day dresses
Conjoined the twins and patterned and cut day dresses
Hello, Dolly! (2018)
Costume Design by Jeffrey Meek
Produced by Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma
Photography by K.O. Rinearson
Built and altered several ensemble looks
Built lavender and teal look
Built Dolly's finale look- More Hello, Dolly! images to come
Built and altered several ensemble looks
Mamma Mia! (2018)
Costume Design by Jeffrey Meek
Produced by Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma
Photography by K.O. Rinearson
Altered pattern, cut and built all custom wetsuits for men's ensemble
Built some of the women's ensemble glow in the dark swimsuits. More Mamma Mia! images to come.
Altered pattern, cut and built all custom wetsuits for men's ensemble
Lord of the Flies (2017)
Costume Design by Alix Phelan
Produced by Theatre OCU
Photography by Bryan Cardinale-Powell
Unique concept- female beauty queens crash landed on the island instead of school boys. Patterned navy, red, and 2 pc pink cropped dress.
Patterned abstract watercolor dress
Unique concept- female beauty queens crash landed on the island instead of school boys. Patterned navy, red, and 2 pc pink cropped dress.
Sister Act (2017)
Costume Design by Celia Kasberg
Produced by OCU Music Theatre
Photography by Wendy Mutz
Patterned Deloris/ sequin dress and Tina/Michelle sparkly spandex jumpsuits
Patterned Eddie's dress shirt
Patterned Deloris/ sequin dress and Tina/Michelle sparkly spandex jumpsuits
Dark Sisters (2017)
Costume Design by Becca Bailey
Produced by OCU Opera
Photography by Wendy Mutz
Patterned all FLDS style dresses. Most had a similar style but different decorations, collars, and details.
Patterned all FLDS style dresses. Most had a similar style but different decorations, collars, and details.
House of Atreus- Electra and Orestes (2017)
Costume Design by Becca Bailey
Produced by Theatre OCU
Photography by Bryan Cardinale-Powell
Patterned Electra's blouse
Patterned Servants 1970s dresses
Patterned Electra's blouse
House of Atreus- Iphigenia and Agamemnon (2017)
Costume Design by Rachel Barnett
Produced by Theatre OCU
Photography by Bryan Cardinale-Powell
Patterned bolero, belt, and breeches, built hat
Patterned bolero, belt, and breeches, built hat
Il Nozze de Figaro (2017)
Costume Design by Rachel Barnett
Produced by OCU Opera
Photography by Wendy Mutz
Patterned coat, vest. and breeches, cut and built coat
Patterned coat, vest. and breeches, cut and built coat
Selected School Projects (2008-2012)
An assortment of draping/patterning and cuttings projects for realized shows and classwork at Baylor University
Costume Design and Draping
Completed Mockup
Designed by Toni Portacci, Produced by Baylor University Theatre
Costume Design and Draping