ABOUT

After being taught to sew by my mum when I was 7, I developed a love of creating. 15 years of dance training meant I spent a lot of time in the theatre growing up, of which my favourite part was always being backstage. It was through this I realised I could combine my two favourite things within the world of costume.

I studied Costume Design and Construction at Nottingham Trent University, from which I graduated with first class honours in 2023. I was also awarded the NTU Chartered Society of Designers CEP Student Prize for my final year work. During my studies I gained new skills and advanced pre-existing ones, including pattern draping and drafting, millinery and tutu construction. It is also where I started my straw millinery journey, after creating a historically accurate hat for the character of Katrina Van Tassel as part of my third year project.