Former Board Member: Sara McKee

Why costuming?  What brought you here?

Costuming brought together my love and knowledge of portrait miniatures and fashion history combined with the need to have a creative outlet. I also just really like to dress up.

Do you do anything else crafty or artistic?

I try to take ballet class when time allows. 

What was the first costume you made?  Is there a picture?

For my first historical outfit I did a 18th century zone front gown for the Hamilton Ball. I made stays, but roll, petti and gown. There are pics on my Instagram.

What’s on the sewing table now?

I’m finishing a “spooky francaise,” a black organza and tulle robe a la francaise and going next to a velvet redingote. 

What was your first/most memorable costuming disaster/ learning moment?

Don’t use markers to color on polyester satin unless you’re positive they won’t bleed and stain your skin. When I made my Christine Daae/Star Princess outfit I thought I was being clever but ended up with a blue top half of my body after the gala at CoCo.

Costume you’re most proud of?

I worked really hard on my plaid 1830s and it turned out exactly as I imagined.  I am truly proud of everything I finish though.

What’s your holy grail costuming project?  The one you dream of doing?

It was to do Sarah from Labyrinth and I did it!

Tell us one (or two or three) things about you that others might not know.

I recently got a puppy named Gene.

I love my serger.