Lillie Rainey                         

   I have extensive experience in pattern drafting and modification and costume recreation.  I have created countless costumes and garments out of fabric, metal and leather.  I have made and assisted in making several suits of custom leather armor using water-hardening and wax-hardening techniques.  I have also made several suits of decorative metal armor including a full reproduction of Xena armor hand cut and hammered out of copper plate.  I have won awards at several conventions for costuming.  I have extensive experience in creating costumes out of existing garments, and found objects.  I have also made several large projects such as tents and pavilions.  I have worked with modeling mediums, metal, dental acrylic, plastic, gemstones, foam, wood and paint to make accessories and jewelry.  A member of the Society for Creative Anachronism (and one of the few active female fighting squires around), I tend to spend a great deal of time drafting period patterns and creating custom garments from them.  I make custom-fit corsets and also teach classes on corset-building.