Florencia en el Amazonas
Boston University Opera Institute, 2025
Costumes designed by Sara Mathew
Production photos by Alisa Smith
I was the draper for the character of Paula, shown here wearing a blue striped, semi-tailored jacket and skirt. I built it alongside my first hand, Webb Hodges.
Emilia
Boston University School of Theatre, 2025
Costumes designed by Sydney Hovasse
Production photos by Katie Nelson
I was the draper and stitcher for Emilia 2, shown here in a purple ensemble in a puffy-sleeved top and ruched silk skirt inspired by a combination of Elizabethan and modern styles. Neck ruff made by Joice Caldeira Simao.
Cycling suit
Class: Ladies’ Tailoring 2025
This 1890’s suit, with a removable panel to convert the pants into a “skirt,” is based on this piece which is currently living at the Met.
Cendrillon
Boston University Opera Institute, 2024
Costumes designed by Yao Kuang Lee
Production photos by Jacob Chang-Rascle
I draped and built the costume for the “evil stepmother” character, Madame de la Haltiere, made out of velvet and brocade.
Orlando
Boston University School of Theatre, 2023
Costumes designed by Andrew Wehling
Production photos by Katie Nelson
This orange gown for the character of Clorinda was my first draping project at Boston University. I also built the neck ruff.
Yellow mantua ensemble
Class: Costume Production 1/2, 2023-2024
This yellow mantua, gold skirt, and underpinnings were made for my introductory Costume Production courses.
Green and purple suit
Class: Men’s Tailoring 1/2, 2023-2024
This suit was my first foray into the world of tailoring, using drafts from R. I. Davis’s Men's Garments 1830-1900: A Guide to Pattern Cutting and Tailoring.
