WHY SHOULD I EMPLOY YOUR SERVICES?

In my twenty nine year career I have always worked professionally, keeping to deadlines and budgets. Nothing leaves my studio unless it is perfect. I work hard, maintain good communication, I'm efficient and everything I make is to an excellent standard, is strong and true to the design. If there is a problem I resolve it quickly, without fuss and above all I love what I do. I'm passionate about making and I'm a very creative person. For me it's not just a job, being creative is very much part of my personality and is very much my happy place!

 

WHAT THEATRICAL MILLINERY AND COSTUME PROP SERVICES DO YOU PROVIDE?

With twenty nine years experience as a professional milliner for theatre and costume prop maker I can bring to life many ideas - from period headwear to fantasy headdresses, special effects on costumes, textile art, sculptural headpieces and much more. I work remotely from my home studio in MOORTOWN, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE but can travel for fittings and delivery. I work to a very high standard and always deliver my work on time. I love a challenge so welcome unusual projects as well as the more straightforward work.

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DO YOU WORK WITH THEATRE COMPANIES ACROSS THE UK AND GLOBALLY?

Yes, I have worked closely with many theatre companies over the years and I'm always open to collaborating with different companies and individuals wherever they are based in the world.

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WHAT MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES CAN YOU USE?

I am very experienced working with a variety of materials such as - BUCKRAM, STRAW, CRIN, FELT, SINAMAY, THERMOPLASTICS, WIRE, LEATHER, FABRICS, CLAY, and PLASTAZOTE. I can BLOCK HATS from scratch, PATTERN CUT ON THE FLAT and STAND, BEAD, EMBROIDER and APPLIQUE FABRICS. In addition I can create SPECIAL EFFECTS ON COSTUMES and MAKE/ADAPT JEWELLERY.

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CAN YOU WORK FROM COSTUME SKETCHES?

Yes, I am very experienced in interpreting designs from a 2D sketch into a 3D form. I work very closely with the costume designer and costume supervisor to make sure everything is created accurately to the correct scale, using suitable materials and take into consideration the weight and balance of the headpiece.

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CAN YOU CREATE HISTORICALLY ACCURATE HEADPIECES?

Yes, I have made hundreds of historically accurate hats and headpieces so I am very experienced in this area.

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WHAT IS THE PROCESS OF WORKING ON A PROJECT WITH YOU?

Most projects start with an initial email or phone call to chat through your requirements. We can discuss deadlines and look through sketches/designs/inspiration. In terms of buying materials, sometimes the supervisor or designer will provide them or sometimes I will source them. I will make an initial shapes and either fit them in person or send through photos. I quite often work remotely, occasionally I will send a headpiece to be finished without me being present. Each project tends to be different so I just work to what is expected of me. After then I will work on any adjustments, finish and deliver before the deadline.

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WHAT IS YOUR TYPICAL PRODUCTION TIMELINE?

I can work to very quick deadlines (depending on my workload). Ideally I prefer to have plenty of time to finish projects but this is not always possible due to last minute requests so I try accommodate as much as possible instead of turning work down.

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CAN YOU PRODUCE MULTIPLE HEADPIECES FOR TOURING PRODUCTIONS?

Yes, I often make multiples of headpieces and hats or make spares.

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DO YOU WORK IN TV AND FILM PRODUCTIONS?

Yes, I am open to all work. It just depends on my workload and if it requires me to travel but I will consider anything.​​

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DO YOU WORK WITH COMPANIES SUCH AS MUSEUMS, PR COMPANIES SMALLER ORGANISATIONS?

Yes, I welcome projects from whoever would like to work with me and I'm open to all projects.

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WHAT COMPANIES HAVE YOU PREVIOUSLY WORKED FOR?

I have worked with many companies multiple times over my twenty nine year career and I am regularly employed by several of those listed. These are some of the main theatres, production companies and museums that I have worked with.

*GLOBE THEATRE

*THE PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE

*OPERA NORTH

*LEEDS PLAYHOUSE

*NORTHERN BALLET

*BIRMINGHAM REP

*NORTHERN BALLET

*LEEDS CITY VARIETIES

*ITV

*TUTTI FRUTTI

*ZUOZ GLOBE ZURICH

*MANCHESTER ROYAL EXCHANGE

*SHEFFIELD CRUCIBLE

*LEICESTER CURVE THEATRE

*ENGLISH HERITAGE

*BRADFORD CITY OF CULTURE

*NATIONAL CIRCUS FESTIVAL

*LAPLAND UK

*THE ALPINE THEATRE COMPANY

*MSC WORLD AMERICA

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