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 Rebecca
50s Dresses
Christmas of Broadway
Broadway Rose Theatre Company
Kate and Bianca
Rendering of Design (by Allison Dawe)
George Fox University
Kate fitting photo.
The Taming of the Shrew
George Fox University
Petruchio's Jacket. (Process Photo)
The Taming of the Shrew.
Kate and Petruchio
The Taming of the Shrew
George Fox University
Gown and Jacket 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 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.
Prep work.
Sleeve Completed
Joseph's Dreamcoat
Process Photo
Jacket sewn together
Skirt sewn on.
Detail of metallic topstitching.
Final Product.
Photo Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer
Dreamcoat designed and made by Allison Dawe
Laura's Act 2 Dress
The Glass Menagerie
Bag and Baggage Productions
Jacob Marley
The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge
Bag and Baggage Productions
Lady Macbeth gown and Witches
Designed and Created by Allison Dawe
Bag and Baggage Productions
Liz's Wedding Dress
Made by Allison Dawe
Edna's Finale Dress (Hairspray)
Meghan's Wedding Dress.
Made by Allison Dawe
Meghan's Wedding Dress (Back View)
Made by Alison Dawe