TLDR AT BOTTOM:
This woman could probably make a potato sack look dashing.
Christine is an artist. She's creative and flexible, and focused on creating works of art THAT WILL LAST.
She does nothing halfway, and will go to amazing lengths to ensure that the products that she places into the world not only flatter the customer, but accurately reflect the methods of construction that the people of the Elizabethan era used.
As a historical reenactor, I would not trust anybody else to clothe me.
Christine is a professional artist. She is very focused on delivering what the customer requests, but making art means allowing the artist to weigh in as well.
As with any artist, she makes dreams, ideas, and visions come to life.
I was insanely happy with the peasants garb she did for me recently. I gave her a brief idea of what I'd like, and mentioned some colors. She worked with me on pricing, design, and even threw in a couple embellishments as a surprise, that I ADORE.
I left my ideas with her, and I came back a week later to a beautiful bodice that is twice as sturdy as anything I could ever find "machined", that fits like a glove, and makes me look like I just stepped out of the era. She was even able to make last minute alterations and did not mind one bit when I asked to change things up midway through alterations.
She's very focused on making something that you will love, and will not send something out if it does not meet her very high expectation of quality.
What seriously astounded me, is the insanely high amount/quality of the hand stitching.
If you need nobles or peasants clothing, fancy hats, or fancy historical underwear, this is the person you want.
TLDR: She's amazing, HISTORICALLY ACCURATE, and customer service great. You'll get the best product if you tell her your vision, and let her loose on the project, rather than trying to make whatever you have lying around work. PRICES REFLECT THE QUALITY OF CONSTRUCTION.
If you want a circus tent from hell to look like a gown fit for a queen you need to put down your wine and search elsewhere. If you want to take an idea and watch a gown fit for a queen grow from them at her hands, this is the person for you. read more