Why Woodsted Studios Is the Ideal Partner for Your Costume Department

At Woodsted Studios, we don’t just create costumes—we support the entire costume department process, from concept development through to final fittings. Whether you’re producing a feature film, TV drama, fantasy series or historical short, our team provides expert costume design, fabrication, and finishing, all under one roof.

Supporting Costume Departments Across Genres

Our studio works directly with costume departments across a wide range of screen projects. From fantasy and sci-fi to historical and contemporary productions, we understand the unique demands that each genre places on costume design. Our goal is always the same: to produce pieces that look exceptional on screen, function practically during filming, and remain true to the creative vision.

Whether you need hero costumes, background wardrobe elements, or highly specialised pieces like armour and weapons, we offer practical solutions tailored to your brief and budget.

In-House Costume Fabrication

What makes Woodsted Studios uniquely valuable to your costume department is our in-house production capability. Our team can create bespoke garments from scratch, offering everything from textile sourcing and patterning to sewing, sculpting, and finishing.

Our costume-making services include:

• Custom tailoring and garment construction

• Armour fabrication using foam, thermoplastics, and metal

• SFX costume finishing and distressing

• Prop integration (belts, buckles, holsters, etc.)

• Costume replicas and duplicates for stunts or VFX

We also offer 3D printing and vacuum forming for accessories, costume pieces, and hard-surface components. This means we can turn around both detailed hero pieces and multiple copies quickly and consistently—ideal for action sequences, stunt doubles, or visual effects planning.

Collaboration and Flexibility

We understand how costume departments operate on fast-paced productions. That’s why we emphasise flexibility and communication throughout the process. Whether you're working with evolving design references or adapting to tight shooting schedules, we stay agile to meet your needs.

Our workshop integrates seamlessly with your costume team—whether you're local to us or working remotely. We’re happy to collaborate during early design stages or step in as fabricators for pre-approved builds. Either way, you get high-quality results without compromise.

Armour, Weapons and Integrated Props

Many costume departments today require more than just fabric garments—they need integrated builds that combine costume and props. At Woodsted Studios, our expertise in armour, weapons, and accessories complements our costume-making services perfectly.

We can provide matching holsters for weapons, rigging systems for stunt elements, and wearable props that align perfectly with your costumes. This eliminates the guesswork between departments and ensures visual and practical consistency across your production.

Based in the UK. Built for the Screen.

Woodsted Studios is based in the UK and offers costume services to film, television, advertising, and theatre. While much of our work remains confidential, our team has contributed to a variety of UK-based productions, and others around the world, earning a reputation for quality craftsmanship and dependable turnaround times.

All builds are carried out in our workshop using professional-grade materials and techniques. Whether you're shooting a high-drama period piece or a stylised fantasy world, our attention to detail ensures your costumes look and feel authentic in front of the camera.