Nightmare Costumes
Nightmare Costumes
The Back Story
I’ve always loved art and telling stories, being inspired by books and media from a young age. Always doodling fashion designs growing up, in 2014 I attended my first Comic Con and discovered the cosplay hobby. From then on I developed self-taught sewing skills before enrolling in my BA Hons in Costume Design and Practice at Birmingham City University in 2018.
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I graduated from BCU with a 2:1 in my degree and since then have been working freelance in theatre and carnival productions; I also worked as an Alterations Seamstress in 2021. My most recent work has been with The Grand Opera House, Belfast as their Wardrobe Mistress for Oliver!
Browse my Costume Portfolio for examples of my work and contact information. If you’d like to collaborate, please get in touch.
My Resume
What I’ve Worked On
Wardrobe Mistress
Oliver!
Grand Opera House
July 2023
I was responsible for costuming 160+ young actors aged between 10 and 18, as well as managing a small wardrobe team. I sourced and hired costumes from reputable costume hire companies, altering and repairing them when necessary as well as making new costume items.
Costume Designer and Maker
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Beat Carnival
January - March 2023
Designed and made carnival costumes for St. Patrick's Day. Worked to a set budgeting helped manage a small costume team. One performance day I assisted with get ins and outs and dressed performers.
Wardrobe Deputy
Cinderella
Crossroads Pantomimes/Grand Opera House
November 2022 - January 2023
Assisted Head of Wardrobe with fitting and altering costumes. I carried out quick changes and laundry duties during this production.
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"We were instantly impressed by Jess's knowledge, skills and dedication to costume making"
Beat Carnival
Client List
Who I’ve Worked With
I've worked with some incredible companies since I started my costuming journey and I look forward to working with them again, as well as new ones!
