Olivia Hartshorne

Bio:

Olivia Hartshorne is a Scottish Costume Maker with experience in both Theatre and Film/TV. Her roles across these industries have ranged from costume trainee, dresser, costume manager as well as costume maker.

Prior to RCS she studied Fashion Design and Manufacture at Glasgow Clyde College. Through this and her current degree she has acquired a wide range of skills including pattern making, draping and hand sewing.

After graduation she is excited to grow her knowledge and experience in Theatre and Film/TV.

Skills:

• CAD (Lectra Pattern Drafting and Grading)
• Breakdown Techniques
• Machine Sewing (Industrial and Domestic)
• Overlocking (Industrial and Domestic)
• Training in Using Industrial Irons
• Couture Hand Sewing
• Repairs and Alterations
• Pattern Drafting and Cutting
• Tailoring
• Basic Corsetry
• Basic Millinery
• Dressing
• Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Basic Breakdown Skills
• Basic Knowledge of Sync on Set
• Trainee and Standby Experience

Work Experience:

Professional:

Costume Maker – A Crackin’ Cinderella Story (Inside Out Productions)

Costume Trainee – Shetland (Series 10, BBC), April 2025

Costume Maker – The Nutcracker (Scottish Ballet), November 2024

RCS:

Costume Manager – Modern Ballet Annual Performance

Costume Maker – Die Zauberflöte

Costume Maker – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Costume Maker – She Loves Me

Costume Maker and Dresser – Sweet Charity