SOS Sewing Surgery

Alex Watherston

Co-director/founder of The Thrifty Stitcher

Alex has worked as a professional costumier for many years in London. She also runs a bespoke soft furnishing company, and can offer students both clothing advice and help students to begin making their own cushions,blinds and home accessories. She is currently re- mounting the successful production of Peter Pan in preparation for a transfer to America

Claire-louise Hardie

Co-director/ founder of the thrifty stitcher

Claire-louise has spent many years as a Theatrical Costumier, & Wardrobe Mistress. She has make costumes that have graced the national theatre, welsh national opera and regent's park to name a few. Some of Claire-Louise's costumes have been exhibited at the Theatre Museum in London. CL began sewing at a young age, and has a lot of experience both making clothes, and fixing them. Having travelled around the world with the Royal Shakespeare Company Cl was responsible for the day to day repairs of all the costumes in the shows, and has become an expert at fixing things on the spot backstage.