01/07/2026
AI is an amazing tool that can create stunning and imaginative images, and it’s a wonderful source of creativity.
However, I will no longer accept AI-generated images as design inspiration for tutus and costumes. While they look beautiful, they frequently include fabrics, embellishments, colours, and construction details that don’t exist or simply can’t be recreated.
To help me create the best possible tutu or costume for you, I prefer that you use photographs of my tutus and costumes, along with sketches, and detailed descriptions of which design features you like or don’t like. This will ensure I can bring your vision to life while maintaining the quality and craftsmanship my tutus and costumes are known for.
I am sharing the below post from a UK tutu maker because it highlights the use of Ai in costume design really well.
Thank you for understanding.
A little update regarding custom design enquiries…
As AI has become more popular, I’ve been receiving more AI-generated costume images as inspiration for custom orders.
From today, I won’t be accepting AI-generated images as design inspiration.
This isn’t because I’m against AI. I actually use it myself from time to time as a design tool, but years of experience mean I know what will work in a real costume and what just isn’t possible.
AI is amazing at creating beautiful images, but it isn’t designing costumes that have to be made, worn and danced in. It often creates made up fabrics, trims, embellishments and details that don’t exist, so it can set expectations that no costume maker could realistically recreate.
I’d much rather you send me a rough sketch, a colour palette, a mood board, photos of costumes I’ve made that you love, or even just tell me the style and feel you’re hoping for. That’s far more useful, and it gives me the freedom to create something that’s beautiful, practical and made especially for you.
Thank you, as always, for your understanding and support. ❤️