About Me
Amanda Meldrum is a costume creator, pattern maker, stitcher, sewing instructor, and costume craftsperson. She worked as a Costumer for Walt Disney World until 2020 (similar to an assistant designer position) and has since then been creating sewing patterns for CUT/SEW Patternmaking as well as for individual clients.
While at Walt Disney World, she brought designers' ideas to life for many shows and events, including the opening of Animal Kingdom's nighttime spectacular "Rivers of Light". Here's an interview she did for for the Disney Parks Blog regarding the show's intricate costumes: "Ancient Techniques & Digital Technology Behind ‘Rivers of Light’ Costumes" Lately, she created Plus Size inclusive patterns for CUT/SEW Patternmaking, as well as updating their existing patterns to the extended size range. Check out the line here: CUT/SEW Patternmaking Plus Size Amanda has her BFA from Michigan State University, and MBA from Stetson University. She lives in Orlando, Florida with her husband and growing succulent plant collection. Resume![]()
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