Dedicated and reliable Theatrical Stitcher with professional experience in constructing and maintaining a diverse plenitude of costumes.
Skills
Experienced with a wide array of materials and tools
Skilled in garment/costume construction
Able to meet deadlines in fast-paced work environments
Proficient in handstitching techniques
Capable of simple flat pattern drafting
Versed in historical fashion
Focused and team-oriented
Diligent and methodical
Quick to learn and integrate new skills
Detail-oriented and organized
Work History
Freelance Theatrical StitcherDec 2016 - Current VariousBrunswick, ME
Constructed costumes for Camden Shakespeare Festival production of Romeo and Juliet, collaborating with costume designer to actualize her vision in a timely manner. (Camden, ME)
Built costumes for Fulton Theatre production of Annie Get Your Gun per costume designer's renderings and requests, while adhering to a tight deadline. (Lancaster, PA)
Created costumes for Waterville Opera House production of A Christmas Story. (Waterville, ME)
Overhire StitcherJul 2017 - Jul 2017 Maine State Music TheatreBrunswick, ME Altered and repaired costumes as directed by costume-shop manager for production of Grease.
Theatrical StitcherNov 2013 - Jun 2017 MSMT CostumesBrunswick, ME
Constructed costumes for a variety of show packages including, but not limited to, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Sister Act, The Music Man, Grease, and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.
Repaired and restored a vast range of costume inventory.
Worked closely with stitchers, volunteers, designers, patternmakers, and supervisors in a deadline-driven environment.
Created basic patterns as needed.
Education
IBA: Liberal ArtsGoddard CollegePlainfield, VT
High School Diploma: Camden Rockport HighschoolCamden, ME
