Who is AB costumes?

My name is Anniken Blokkhus but go by AbCostume online. A Norwegian girl that moved to England, Bournemouth to pursue my passion for costume and get a Bachelor in Costume at Arts University of Bournemouth. I started getting into making stuff after getting my first propper sewing machine at age 15 and stepping into the cosplay community in Norway. And quickly got an eye open for big dresses and started making my own costumes for myself ranging from Disney princesses to Super Mario costumes.

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After I started studying Drama at St. Halvard vgs in Lier, Norway I soon started to design, make and source all the costumes for the plays my class put up. This made me wanna make my hobby as a cosplayer and sewist into work and applied to a bachelor's at Arts University of Bournemouth. After graduating I got a substitute position at the Norwegian Opera and Ballet working as a costume maker for both women's and men's costumes.

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I currently work for Embla Bunader Sandvika I said tailor and I do all the alteration needed for our own bunads, but not but also take on alterations from customers is outside the shop. I also run the social media platform for the store as well as working in the store taking measurements and guiding customers to choose the right bunad and accessories for them.

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I have developed a big passion for historical costuming and used this both at university and when I make costumes for myself as a hobby. 

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I'm a lively girl with lots of motivation and spirit. Always ready to learn new things and take on tasks and challenges. Always positive and hard working with a big eye for details.