Patternmaking

Mid 14th century arming cote made based on the extant Charles de Blois pourpoint (ca 1365) and various surviving late medieval textual sources including Hasting MS. (f122b). Shell and inner reinforcement are made of fustian with wool batting using in various thicknesses. The whole is lined with sateen.

Pourpoint based on the Charles de Blois pourpoint (circa 1365). Four layers of fustian, three layers of bamboo rayon batting. Quilted with handsewn seams.

Bodice sewn and decorated for USC’s 2024 production of Broken Shells. Shells were applied after construction using glue.

Costume designer: Maya Reddy

Photo credit: Craig Schwartz, USC SDA

1890s style evening dress made for USC’s 2024 production of The Importance of Being Earnest.

Costume designer: Morgan Whittam

Photo Credit: Loreen Sarkis, USC SDA

Pair of custom fit merino wool hosen. One of three made as a set for a local reenactment group.

Dresses constructed for USC’s 2023 production of Urinetown.

Costume designer: Morgan Whitman

Photo credit: Craig Schwartz, USC SDA

Leather jacket made of cowhide. Chainmaille details are made of laser welded links and are individually stitched to the jacket. All stages of this jacket, including patterning, sewing, and chainmaille, were done by myself.

WWII military drag style dress constructed for USC’s 2023 production of Weekend Warriors.

Costume designer: Crystal Son

Photo credit: Craig Schwartz, USC SDA

One of two identical skirts created for USC’s 2023 production of Hit the Wall.

Costume designer: Crystal Son

Photo credit: Craig Schwartz, USC SDA