Snapdragon Designs - Costumes by Commission
About Me
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As a child, Halloween was always my favorite holiday. Even then, the idea that I could be somebody glamorous or scary or powerful just by changing my clothes positively captivated me. My mother, bless her heart, let me wear my costumes year-round, and even bought me Superman PJs even though they were for boys (I really just wanted the cape anyway...) I was 13 when I realized I could actually wear this stuff In Public other times than Halloween. I started with the Renaissance Festival, teaching myself to sew my own garb because there was no way I could afford to buy it. From there, I grew into movie re-creations: Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and more complex creations. I learned leatherwork, sculpting, corsetry, quilting, hand-embroidery, machine embroidery, pattern drafting and draping, couture sewing techniques and how to bite off WAY more than I can chew where a costume is concerned. And for some reason, I still pursue this maddeningly time-consuming hobby. Go fig. My Background:I have a BA in Archaeology from Wright State University, along with several costume design and construction classes. I've been sewing for over 10 years, drafting my own patterns for 2. I've studied leathercraft with a fantasy artist, and repaired a hundred-year-old fur coat. I've designed costumes for the Beavercreek Community Theatre, and sold pieces on commission to cosplayers, rennies and 501st members. My Workshop:I currently have available to me:
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