Conceptual design and construction project for film and television based on original written work.
The story follows Victoria, a maid, and Taliesin, the son of a wealthy nobleman.
After his father declines Taliesin’s request to marry Victoria, they enlist the help of their close friends to come up with a creative way to stay together.
Luckily, Valentine has a solution, albeit a dangerous one.
Character mood boards:
Character designs:
Victoria design and make:
Dress mood board
Approximately 1860’s inspired
Hair references used for photo shoot 
final design 
early sketch
All patterns used were scaled up from Elizabeth Friendships book “Making working women’s costume.”
Dye samples on heavy cotton, dark brown was an unused option.
The white swatch was used to make the apron.
Partially completed dress,
pre-breaking down
Hand-worked buttonhole practice
Construction details:
Costume breakdown:
Final dress:
Photo shoot:
Model: Emily Nelson
Lucile Russing 