Elf Jackets and Breeches Patterned, Cut and Stitched, Elf Hats Cut and Stitched for Elf The Musical at the Springer Opera House. Photo by Allie Kent, Design by Alex Allison.

Sports Coat and Bucket Hat Sized and Built for Paul Pierce as RR in A Tuna Christmas at the Springer Opera House. Design by Alex Allison.

Mrs. Claus Bodice Patterned and Built for Larren Woodward in Elf at the Springer Opera House. Design by Alex Allison.

Mrs. Claus Bodice Patterned and Built for Larren Woodward in Elf at the Springer Opera House. Design by Alex Allison.

Jacket and Shorts Patterned and Stitched for Ry Cavanagh as Buddy the Elf at the Springer Opera House. Photo by Allie Kent, Design by Alex Allison.

Dress Pattern copied and scaled from existing stock piece for “Cabaret” at the Springer Opera House.

Larren Woodward as Sally Bowles in “Cabaret” at the Springer Opera House. Photo by Allie Kent, Design by Alex Allison.

Black Stretch Pleather Jacket (detailed photo) cut, stitched, and rhinestoned for “Elvis: A Musical Revolution” at the Springer Opera House. Design by Alex Allison.

Black Stretch Pleather Jacket and Pants cut, stitched, and rhinestoned for “Elvis: A Musical Revolution” for Daniel Durston at the Springer Opera House. Photo by Matthew Swindell, Design by Alex Allison.

Leotards, Stockings, and Gloves Cut and Stitched for Courtlyn Holt, Larren Woodward, Meagan Cascone, and Tamela Ransom in “Guys and Dolls” at the Springer Opera House. Design by Alex Allison, Photo by Allie Kent.

Tearaway Dresses Cut and Stitched for Courtlyn Holt, Meagan Cascone Larren Woodward, and Tamela Ransom in “Guys and Dolls” at the Springer Opera House. Design by Alex Allison, Photo by Allie Kent.

Red Dresses finished and rhinestoned for Reality Hendrix, Ebony Strong, and Kimberly Fearson in “Little Shop of Horrors” at the Springer Opera House. Photo by Allie Kent, Design by Alex Allison.

Red Corsets patterned, cut and stitched for Reality Hendrix, Ebony Strong, and Kimberly Fearson in “Little Shop of Horrors” at the Springer Opera House. Photo by Allie Kent, Design by Alex Allison.

Pink Dress sized, cut and stitched for Courtlyn Holt as Audrey in “Little Shop of Horrors” at the Springer Opera House. Photo by Allie Kent, Design by Alex Allison.

Pink Layered Dress sized, cut, and stitched for Bianca Bulgarelli as Judy in “White Christmas” at the Springer Opera House. Tech Photo by Allie Kent, Design by Alex Allison.

Blue Zipper Fly Pants cut, sized, stitched and fit for Christian Becerra (center) and Ensemble in “White Christmas” at the Springer Opera House. Photo by Allie Kent, Design by Alex Allison.

Cast of “James and the Giant Peach” at the Springer Opera House. Pieces constructed: Grasshopper (Left) Tailcoat and Pants, Centipede (Center Top) Coat, Ladybug (Left Center) Blouse, Earthworm (Center Bottom) Overalls and Sleeves. Design by Alex Allison. Photo by Matthew Swindell.

Centipede Coat front view for “James and the Giant Peach” at the Springer Opera House. Modified, cut and stitched from Simplicity 9389. Design by Alex Allison.

Centipede Coat side view for “James and the Giant Peach” at the Springer Opera House. Modified, cut and stitched from Simplicity 9389. Design by Alex Allison.

Centipede Coat Welt Pocket Progress for “James and the Giant Peach” at the Springer Opera House. Modified, cut and stitched from Simplicity 9389. Design by Alex Allison.

Grasshopper Tailcoat progress photo from “James and the Giant Peach” at the Springer Opera House. Pattern altered, cut and stitched. Design by Alex Allison.

Grasshopper Pants Zipper/Waistband Progress for “James and the Giant Peach” at the Springer Opera House. Pattern altered, cut and stitched. Design by Alex Allison.

Dress Patterned, Cut, and Stitched for Hannah Broeils in “Margaritaville” at the Springer Opera House. Design by Alex Allison, Photo by Allie Kent.

Peasant Vest, Cut and Stitched for Costume Stock at Portland Stage

Peasant Vest, Cut and Stitched for Costume Stock at Portland Stage

Peasant Vest, Cut and Stitched for Costume Stock at Portland Stage

Peasant Vest, Cut and Stitched for Costume Stock at Portland Stage

Patterned, cut, and sewn for set dressing for “Talley’s Folly” at Portland Stage Company; Set Design by Anita Stewart

Patterned, cut, and sewn for set dressing for “Talley’s Folly” at Portland Stage Company; Set Design by Anita Stewart

Patterned, cut, and sewn for set dressing for “Talley’s Folly” at Portland Stage Company; Set Design by Anita Stewart

Patterned, cut, and sewn for set dressing for “Talley’s Folly” at Portland Stage Company; Set Design by Anita Stewart

Life Vest Pattern

Life Vest Pattern

Baroque Stays Pattern

Baroque Stays Pattern

Baroque Stays (in progress)

Baroque Stays (in progress)

Baroque Stays (in progress)

Baroque Stays (in progress)

Baroque Stays (Final)

Baroque Stays (Final)

Baroque Stays (Final)

Baroque Stays (Final)

Baroque Stays (Final)

Baroque Stays (Final)

Belle Epoque Era Corset Final Pattern

Belle Epoque Era Corset Pattern Drafted from measurements.

Custom Saddle Pad, Patterned and Constructed on Commission

Custom Saddle Pad, Patterned and Constructed on Commission

Child’s Period Breeches with Zipper Front, Side Pockets, and Welt Pockets; Stitched for “A Christmas Carol” at Portland Stage

Child’s Period Breeches with Zipper Front, Side Pockets, and Welt Pockets; Stitched for “A Christmas Carol” at Portland Stage

Child’s Period Breeches (Back) with Zipper Front, Side Pockets, and Welt Pockets; Stitched for “A Christmas Carol” at Portland Stage

Child’s Period Breeches (Back) with Zipper Front, Side Pockets, and Welt Pockets; Stitched for “A Christmas Carol” at Portland Stage

Child’s Period Fall-Front Breeches; Stitched for “A Christmas Carol” at Portland Stage

Child’s Period Fall-Front Breeches; Stitched for “A Christmas Carol” at Portland Stage

Child’s Period Breeches (Interior) with Zipper Front, Side Pockets, and Welt Pockets; Stitched for “A Christmas Carol” at Portland Stage

Child’s Period Breeches (Interior) with Zipper Front, Side Pockets, and Welt Pockets; Stitched for “A Christmas Carol” at Portland Stage

Child’s Period Fall-Front Breeches (Interior); Stitched for “A Christmas Carol” at Portland Stage

Child’s Period Fall-Front Breeches (Interior); Stitched for “A Christmas Carol” at Portland Stage