Kathleen P. Brown, Costume Designer & Clothiere

05/03/2026

Suit wearing tips:

When wearing a suit jacket, one is generally advised to leave the bottom button open. According to tailors, critics and stylists, the reason is simple.

03/18/2022

A lovely note from a custom clothing client! My calendar is starting to fill up, so if you need specialty alterations, or have a custom clothing piece in mind, please reach out to me!

02/01/2022

Winter is the time that everyone cleans out their closets. Bring me your alterations! I am getting busy, but not so much that I can’t fit you in.

10/14/2021

This is the last weekend to see “Perseverance” live at Portland Stage! Here is a nice review:

The new play at Portland Stage, which faced many obstacles on its way to opening night, is about two women living 100 years apart.

03/18/2021

In January, I had the opportunity to create some pillows from some really lovely Japanese fabrics for Marc English. They turned out really well, and it was super fun to work with Marc and to hear about his family history.

02/22/2021

Pre-sale of tickets for on-demand viewing of “The Wolves” is available at: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/46822. Tickets are $12.00, with the video available between March 5 -14. This is a production with students at the University of Maine at Orono, Department of Theatre and Dance. We are all so grateful for the opportunity to be able to present theatre during these times. Please support, and enjoy!

Left quad. Right quad. Lunge. A girls indoor soccer team warms up. From the safety of their suburban stretch circle, the team navigates big questions and wages tiny battles with all the vim and vigor of a pack of adolescent warriors. A portrait of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for nine...

02/03/2021

Very excited to announce that I have been hired to design the costumes for a production of “The Wolves” at the University of Maine at Orono! Not a live show, but it will be a recorded performance. More details to follow.

12/12/2020

I have been making a lot of face masks as gifts, but I also have a few available! 2 layers of high quality cotton with a nosepiece casing and nose bar included ( especially great for those that wear glasses). $10 each (plus shipping). PM me if you are interested.

08/18/2020

Beautiful cloth masks: 100% cotton, double layer with a nosepiece casing (great for fit, but in particular for those of us that wear glasses). Also, a continuous elastic strap that runs through a channel on the side. Adjustable, comfortable. Large size or small size available! D.M. Me for details. 😷

07/13/2020

Finished this lovely coat with fabric from Ghana, from a trip that my client made last year. Super sweet story is that although this was originally made for an event that was cancelled, my client is going to wear it when picking up her husband after recovery from Cancer and successful surgery.❤️