Once upon a time, a very little girl was given some beautiful new handkerchiefs by her Nanna. The little girl was delighted to receive such pretty pieces of fabric and promptly cut them up to make dolls clothes - Mum and Nanna were not quite so delighted. However the following Christmas the little girl received her first very own sewing kit and the rest as they say, is history.
Hi, I’m June and over the years I’ve made literally thousands of leotards and costumes (and other stuff) and loved (almost) every minute of it.
But with my costume diary constantly overflowing and client waiting lists threatening to bury me under a froth of fabric, frills and feathers, I recently decided deadlines were no longer my thing – but creating well made, beautiful, colourful, sometimes innovative (and often over the top), costumes definitely always will be. So from my two labels – Leotards Unlimited (1986) and One White Swan (2010) – Dance Costumes NZ was born.
Now a new label - Cygneture Dancewear (specially designed for younger dancers just starting their stage solos) has joined these pages.
I’m really excited to bring you a selection of dancewear, costumes and accessories – all created or curated solely by me here in New Plymouth, New Zealand. Some are stage ready and available to ship right now, some are previews of what's either 'In the Wings' (just waiting for a few final touches before they're ready for sale) or 'Backstage' (still in the design stage)
I invite you to join me on my new (ad)venture and to enjoy my creations xxx