The first time I worked in a costume shop, I was home. For every production I have worked on, I have sewn something. I love the process of taking something from start to finish, whether it's a show piece, a simple dress or a gown. Here are some of my favorites I have made.

Amy Jo and Rebecca50s DressesChristmas of BroadwayBroadway Rose Theatre Company

Amy Jo and Rebecca

50s Dresses

Christmas of Broadway

Broadway Rose Theatre Company

Kate and BiancaRendering of Design (by Allison Dawe) George Fox University  

Kate and Bianca

Rendering of Design (by Allison Dawe)

George Fox University  

Kate fitting photo. The Taming of the ShrewGeorge Fox University 

Kate fitting photo. 

The Taming of the Shrew

George Fox University

 

Petruchio's Jacket. (Process Photo)The Taming of the Shrew.  

Petruchio's Jacket. (Process Photo)

The Taming of the Shrew. 

 

Kate and Petruchio The Taming of the ShrewGeorge Fox UniversityGown and Jacket designed and made by Allison Dawe

Kate and Petruchio

The Taming of the Shrew

George Fox University

Gown and Jacket designed and made by Allison Dawe

Bianca GownThe Taming of the Shrew George Fox UniversityGown designed and made by Allison Dawe

Bianca Gown

The Taming of the Shrew

George Fox University

Gown designed and made by Allison Dawe

The 12 brothers of JosephThe Broadway Rose TheatreAll tunics, vests, sashes, designed and made by Allison Dawe. Pants dyed to match by Allison Dawe. 

The 12 brothers of Joseph

The Broadway Rose Theatre

All tunics, vests, sashes, designed and made by Allison Dawe.

Pants dyed to match by Allison Dawe. 

Joseph's Coat Mock Up and Structure layer.

Joseph's Coat

Mock Up and Structure layer.

Prep work. 

Prep work. 

Sleeve Completed

Sleeve Completed

Joseph's DreamcoatProcess Photo 

Joseph's Dreamcoat

Process Photo

 

Jacket sewn together

Jacket sewn together

Skirt sewn on.  

Skirt sewn on.  

Detail of metallic topstitching.  

Detail of metallic topstitching.  

Final Product.  Photo Credit: Craig MitchelldyerDreamcoat designed and made by Allison Dawe

Final Product.  

Photo Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer

Dreamcoat designed and made by Allison Dawe

Laura's Act 2 DressThe Glass MenagerieBag and Baggage Productions

Laura's Act 2 Dress

The Glass Menagerie

Bag and Baggage Productions

Jacob MarleyThe Trial of Ebenezer ScroogeBag and Baggage Productions

Jacob Marley

The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge

Bag and Baggage Productions

Lady Macbeth gown and WitchesDesigned and Created by Allison DaweBag and Baggage Productions

Lady Macbeth gown and Witches

Designed and Created by Allison Dawe

Bag and Baggage Productions

Liz's Wedding DressMade by Allison Dawe

Liz's Wedding Dress

Made by Allison Dawe

Edna's Finale Dress (Hairspray)

Edna's Finale Dress (Hairspray)

Meghan's Wedding Dress. Made by Allison Dawe

Meghan's Wedding Dress. 

Made by Allison Dawe

Meghan's Wedding Dress (Back View) Made by Alison Dawe

Meghan's Wedding Dress (Back View) 

Made by Alison Dawe