Anna Light ~ Lititz, Pennsylvania

Emerging Member

I'm Anna Light. I'm a patternmaker and draper for live theatre, television and film. I have a master's degree in costume production from Boston University. For the last 8 years I have been a draper for the New York City Ballet. I also work as an independent contractor for a variety of industries; making soft good props for Broadway shows, working as a tailor on photo and video shoots, tailoring and wardrobe maintenance for live musical performances as well as costuming for television and film productions. Recently, my family and I moved from NYC to Lititz, PA where I am working on establishing my tailoring business.

What professional title do you use?

Draper, tailor, patternmaker.

How long have you been sewing professionally?

10-15 years

What is something that you have always wanted to learn?

Small business marketing, pattern grading, technical design for fashion.

What is your favorite task to do in your business?

Patternmaking and construction

What goals do you have for your business (or yourself professionally) in the next 5 years?

I'd like to purchase a house that will allow for a dedicated professional studio and fitting space, develop a strong marketing & adverting plan and buy an industrial blind hemmer, coverstitch and serger.

What else should we know about you or your business?

I am transitioning from my career in NYC working for NYC Ballet and TV/Film to starting and operating my own small business in Lititz, PA. I am hoping to find a balance between my tailoring and costume business and raising my 5-year-old son. It's important to me to keep in touch with my professional contacts and to stay relevant in the costuming industry even though I am no longer working in a major metropolitan area.

Website annalight.com