(trading as craftedwith hart)
07905020658



Bognor Regis, PO21 2BA
@abigailhartcostume
Abigail Hart
Abigail hart
(trading as crafted with hart)
Costume maker, dresser and wardrobe assistant
I am a graduate from the BA (hons) Costume Design and Practice degree at Birmingham City University. I am currently a seasonal Wardrobe Assistant at Chichester Festival Theatre, working during the summer season as well as on their winter CFYT Christmas show. I absolutely love my job, working with new crew members and actors / performers everyday is a privilege and an amazing opportunity to gain experience and improve my skills for the future. I grew up as a very shy child and young adult and this job has allowed me to come out of my shell and be less shy and assert myself more. Working for Chichester Festival Theatre allows me to work in running wardrobe as well as making costumes.
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As well as working in running wardrobe I also make costumes for cosplay and various theatre productions. When making for theatre I typically get given a design and pattern draft from there or embellish on top. With Cosplay, I take inspiration from the original character and pattern draft, make toiles and sew the final costume.
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I also teach workshops and sewing lessons to young children. Watching their skills and confidence improve is the best thing and I love teaching them new sewing and pattern cutting skills. ​
Key skills and qualities
General skills
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Microsoft Office suite
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Enthusiastic team member
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Reliable and conscientious
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Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
sewing skills
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Experienced on industrial sewing machines and overlockers
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Hand embellishment application
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Domestic machine embroidery
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Hand sewing
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Alterations
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Pattern cutting