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 where I designed and made a 18th century Pet en L'Air for a character from Dangerous Liaisons. The robe was draped and constructed on the stand and consists of a pleated back, panniers with pleated details over the top, and a decorated stomacher.