Ellen Francis
Costume Design and Making BA Hons
Bucks New University
Graduates: 2026
Specialisms: Costume Design - Stage Screen Dance / Atelier - Pattern Cutting
My location: High Wycombe, United Kingdom
Ellen Francis
First Name: Ellen
Last Name: Francis
University / College: Bucks New University
Course / Program: Costume Design and Making BA Hons
Graduates: 2026
Specialisms: Costume Design - Stage Screen Dance / Atelier - Pattern Cutting
My Location: High Wycombe, United Kingdom
About
Hi, I'm Ellen and I'm an aspiring costume maker, currently studying at Buckinghamshire New University. I love creating garments that feel unique and personal to the character they were designed for. My designing style varies from project to project and I love experimenting to find the best outcomes, whether this be through sketches, textile experiments or draping on the stand. Understanding character and the purpose of a garment helps me to understand my vision and concept for a piece. I hope you enjoy my work so far, and I look forward to sharing more as my skill and style develops further.
Second year project on my university course, making and designing for characters from The Inspector Calls by J.B Priestley. Using millinery techniques, I crafted a bowler hat by steaming and shaping a wool felt capeline, finished with petersham ribbon. In addition, I constructed a wool tailored waistcoat featuring pad-stitching, single welt pockets and a roll collar.