Biography

BIOGRAPHY & PROFESSIONAL RESUME
OF MARGARET KOELLIKER

FREELANCE COSTUME DESIGNER, SEAMSTRESS AND LEATHERWORKER

Center Stage Costumes was born of a passion for history, drama and fashion, and provides quality constructed 17th century attire with a period correct silhouette. We also produce hand finished leather garments and leather accessories for the re-enactors, performers, and renaissance faire patrons.

Margaret Koelliker, a self taught designer, seamstress, milliner and leatherworker, utilizes skills which have been refined for over 30 years to bring to life all the garments available on our website , at the various faires and festivals we vend at, or in our home-based studio.

Progressing from volunteering her time and skills with community theatres to designing and sewing for professional theatres, Ms. Koelliker made the decision in 1995 to start her own business. Center Stage Costumes has been a successful internet based business since 1998 and has a nationwide customer base which caters to both individuals in the private sector and professionals in the entertainment industry.

Center Stage Costumes provides its customers with more than just a costume. Ms. Koelliker designs and creates finely constructed garments which capture the essence of a more swashbuckling and romantic era.

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