About Carmella
Carmella Dalton-Quealy a creative and dedicated person with a background in Graphic Design and a passion for historical costuming and leather-working.
Carmella trained at the University of New Haven, where she completed her BA in Graphic Design. She later moved to Scotland, UK and completed her MFA in Performance Costume Design at the University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh College of Art.
Carmella currently resides in Binghamton, NY where she works at All Leathers and Repair as a Designer, Stitcher, and Alterations Specialist.
Throughout the years Carmella has created a variety of historical garments, cosplays, and accessories. In recent years her work has been focussed on creating fine leather goods and mastering the art of hand sewing leather and working with fur.
EDUCATION
Edinburgh College of Art - MFA Performance Costume (With Merit), 2019
University of New Haven - BA Graphic Design, 2012
EMPLOYMENT and EXPERIENCE
All Leathers and Repair, Seamstress and Custom Designer & Maker : March 2021 - present day
David's Bridal, Alterations Specialist : February - June 2021
RWS Entertainment Group, Stitcher : February - March 2020
Hero Hair, Wig Making Apprentice and Hair Application Specialist : September 2019 - January 2020
Edinburgh Arts and Picture Framers, Gallery Assistant and Framer : May 2018 - July 2019
Fragments and Gestures: Performing Jenny Saville, Costume Designer and Maker : April 2018
Sacrament, Costume Assistant : April 2018
Belle Etoile, Costume Assistant : March 2018
Tri-Cities Opera, Seamstress Over-Hire : March 2016 - January 2017
KEY SKILLS
Sewing - Industrial machine, walking foot machine, long arm patcher sewing machine, domestic machine, and hand sewing and embroidery
Pattern Creation - Pattern drafting and pattern cutting
Adobe Creative Suite - Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Portfolio
REFERENCES
Available upon request : carmelladaltondesign@gmail.com