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Dress Dye Magic
BESPOKE SLOW FASHION AND COSTUME, TAILORED ALTERATIONS, ON/OFF SET COSTUME and NATURAL DYE ATELIER by April Bonasera—-A graduate of The University of Alabama Apparel/Textile Design program, published designer and IATSE 479 TAILOR/STITCHER, CUTTER/FITTER and SPECIALTY COSTUMER.
Bring your unique ideas to life with Dress Dye Magic atelier, where sustainable concepts, thoughtful design, creative vision, deep knowledge and skilled hands harmoniously come together to produce stunning works of naturally dyed textile art, meticulously tailored bespoke builds and refined couture alterations. With a steadfast focus on sustainability and a wealth of industry experience, each stitch and finish created serves as a lasting testament to the unwavering commitment to exceptional craftsmanship, careful attention and enduring care invested in every project, long after it has left the atelier.
Film, TV, Opera, & Theatre Costume Builds
Just a small glimpse into the tailoring, dressmaking and specialty costume construction body of work April has done for film, tv, opera and live events.
Costume Design Magic
April's costume design highlights her attention to detail with character building and sustainable ideas.
Fiber Couture
April uses ancient historic and scientific holistic plant-based dyeing processes to create sustainably re-imagined slow fashion using vintage linens and natural dyes.