Selected Professional Experience
Owner / Costume Maker
Mmmm Sew Good Designs — Northern VA | 2015 - Present
Designed and constructed 100+ custom costumes and specialty garments
Pattern adaptation
Managed full production timelines and client fittings
Selected Technical Experience
POSITION: Stitcher
PRODUCER: University of Mary Washington
SUPERVISOR: Kevin McCluskey
YEAR: 2025
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensemble alterations and construction
YEAR: 2025
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Wide-leg trousers with double-button front flap
1950s black dress with kick pleats
YEAR: 2026
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Puppet construction support
Lined A-line skirt construction
YEAR: 2026
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Tailored vests with inset pockets
Structured jacket with bias pockets
Costume crafts
Education
University of Mary Washington Bachelor of Liberal Studies Theatre 2027 (expected)
Skills
Garment construction
Pattern adaptation
Tailoring basics
Inset & bias pockets
Puppet construction basics
Domestic and industrial machines
Hand finishing
Serger
Coverstitch
Fabric sourcing
Machine embroidery
Costume crafts
References
Kevin McCluskey Associate Professor, University of Mary Washington 540-654-1979 kmcclusk@umw.edu
Nichol Forbes Costume Shop Supervisor, University of Mary Washington 540-654-2011 nforbes@umw.edu