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About

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Elaine Wallis
Born in London, England
Costume Maker & Designer

Elaine Wallis is an experienced costume maker with a BA (Hons) First degree in Costume Construction. From her studies, she has crafted stunning costumes and is a skilled stitcher, maker, designer, and pattern cutter with 30 years making experience having started her education with a BTec Certificate in Clothing and sewing within both the in the fashion and wedding industry. Learn more about the projects that Elaine worked on during her degree. 

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Betty Cooper Costume & Stitches is the name for her costume business.  Betty is the name of her first gifted mannequin given to her at the start of her degree course - there were many more Betty's that followed in all shapes and sizes! 

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Cooper is a family name in memory of her Mother.

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Relevant Education

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2020-2023 BA(Hons) First degree in Costume Construction (UAL)

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BTec Certificate in Clothing

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Oxford Board O'Level - Art

Oxford Board O'Level Needlework & Dress

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