ABOUT THE DESIGNER

Hi there! My name is Lauren Nicole and I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Film, Television and Video Production From Webster University.

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I specialize in Costume Design, with a focus in the fantasy genre. I began designing clothes at a very young age, but I never imagined I would be this close to turning it into my career. After years of watching movies and television shows, I became so enthralled with the beautiful dresses in various fantasy and period pieces, but they never seemed to be an option when I went shopping for a Halloween costume.

 

When I was about 10 or 11 years old, I finally decided I was tired of trying to find the costumes online; I would make them myself. I didn't have any sewing experience other than fixing a hole or a loose button; I didn't have a machine, or the tools to help me start learning. Without any of that, I focused on the breakdown of costumes, studying them and deconstructing them in hopes of discovering how they were put together.

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Fast forward to the beginning of my high school journey: my school had a theatre program! They had a costume department! They were looking for people! I jumped at the opportunity, and when my parents saw my genuine dedication and ambition, they bought me my first sewing machine.

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At 23 years old, I have moved on to my third machine; designed and built costumes for various high school productions; made and worn dozens of cosplays to conventions; and I have built a collection of costumes to go with a script I wrote for my senior overview at Webster.

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With the launch of my business, beginning with alterations, I have officially joined the workforce. I can't wait to see Sewn Into Stories grow and turn into something even greater. In the future, I hope to offer full costumes and other custom clothing items alongside the alterations.

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I hope you'll stick around and support me on this exciting new journey!