An Introduction...

Welcome to Starlight Costumes, I hope you enjoy your visit.

I have been interested in theatrical costumes since childhood and learned to sew at a very early age. I design and make historical costumes, dance and theatrical costumes, fancy dress, prom dresses and bridesmaid gowns.

Thursday, 1 December 2011

Victorian costume



My Victorian outfit is finished ready for the Dickensian Christmas Fair at the weekend...I'm quite looking forward to dressing up! The costume is in three parts, a full skirt with slight train on the back, over skirt of an apron front with bustle back and a fitted jacket. I used some tartan style cotton fabric for the main costume which was left over from another project (there was just enough if I wasn't fussy about the nap)....and the contrast on the jacket is dark blue dupion (again, a left over piece from another project). I'm really pleased with the result....especially as I didn't have to buy extra fabric to make it!



Saturday, 26 November 2011

Jane Austen Style Dress




Another Jane Austen style dress completed...these dresses are

lovely to make and quite beautiful in their simplicity when finished.


I'm planning to try a couple of variations to this style...when I have

finished the rounds of craft fairs for this year....and completed all of the cast costumes for 'Alice in Wonderland'...and finished my list of alterations...and completed my doll orders...busy,busy,busy!


Friday, 14 October 2011

...And we're off to see the wizard...again



The Dorothy outfit is proving extremely popular for halloween this year...I'm now making them in childrens sizes...you can find out more by visiting my Etsy shop.

Tuesday, 11 October 2011

We're off to see the wizard...



This custom make Dorothy outfit was requested for a halloween party, hence the black and white theme.

Saturday, 8 October 2011

Halloween Cutie...




It's amazing what can be created from left over fabrics...this cute little witches dress is now in my Etsy shop...or you can buy direct from me if you prefer.

Going, going, gone...




Just sold this beautiful Jane Austen inspired regency dress on Ebay, so this style is now available as a custom make...you can choose your colours/fabrics...just contact me for details.

Tuesday, 27 September 2011




My new adverts are now ready for printing...then the really hard work begins as I will be distributing them myself!