FROM SEED TO WARDROBE - WEARABLE ART MADE IN STUDIO FROM LOCALLY FOUND VINTAGE LINENS, NATURALLY DYED WITH ALABAMA PLANTS AND SOME NON-NATIVE ONES FROM THE STUDIO GARDEN. CUSTOM FASHION AND COSTUME CREATION, TAILORED ALTERATIONS, AND ON/OFF SET COSTUME SERVICES BY APRIL BONASERA, A UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA APPAREL/TEXTILE DESIGN GRADUATE, DESIGNER AND IATSE 479 TAILOR/FITTER/STITCHER.
Dress Dye Magic
Bring your unique ideas to life with Dress Dye Magic studio, where sustainable ideas, design, creativity, and skill harmoniously come together to create stunning works of naturally dyed textile art, tailored builds and alterations. With a steadfast focus on quality and sustainability, each stitch created serves as a testament to my unwavering commitment to exceptional craftsmanship and care in every project, long after it has left my hands.
Browse through the online shop to see my latest slow crafted beauties too!
Construction Magic
A quick overview of April's costume construction experience for film, TV, opera, and theater!
Design Magic
April's costume design combines creativity and skill. Her attention to detail for each project shows her unique vision and expertise.
Natural Dye Magic
April uses ancient holistic plant-based dyeing processes to create sustainable and safe textile goods that are ethically constructed in Birmingham, Alabama.
