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A Hook & Eye Studio · Austin, Texas

We Build
Cool Shit.

Couture · Costume · Custom Build · For Film, TV & Stage

For Screen. For Stage. For Real.
Meanwhile, in a small shop off East Cesar Chavez, a needle threads a hem that will travel to London on opening night.

Custom costumes. Alterations. Actual craft.

Hook and Eye Company builds and alters garments for theater, film, commercial commissions, and the person who walked in with a first-wedding hem. We work with our hands. We take pride in what we hand you back.

If your grandmother taught you what a good seam looks like — you are in the right place. If she didn't, that's fine too. We'll show you.

A Quick Look

Recently on the bench.

A deep-red brocade gown layered with sculpted brown leather armor — an embossed breastplate, belted waist, and overlapping skirt plates — couture-meets-costume work by Hook & Eye
A red gown. Some armor. Both, please.
Back of a custom brown Western suit jacket with elaborate chain-stitch embroidery — an eagle over a Texas flag with feather and banner motifs and rhinestone studs — by Hook & Eye
Suit up. Stitch by stitch.
Close-up of chain-stitch embroidery — a golden-yellow rose framed by a blue horseshoe on red satin — Texas Rose Festival work by Hook & Eye
Pageantry. Yes, even the horseshoes.
What We Do

A studio for film, television & theatre.

Design and craft come to life through our custom-built costumes for film, television, and theatre. Our mission is to provide our clients with costumes that not only look amazing on screen or stage but also feel comfortable and functional for the performers.

With years of experience and a keen eye for detail, we take pride in our commitment to authenticity and our dedication to excellence. We ensure that our costumes are of the highest quality and we strive to meet your needs and exceed your expectations.

Whether it's a period piece, a fantasy epic, or a modern drama, we have the expertise and creativity to make your vision a reality. Contact us today to see how we can help bring your production to life with our exceptional costumes.

A strapless midnight-blue velvet ball gown with a full skirt and cascading silver crystal beadwork — a custom couture gown by Hook & Eye
Our Services

Three ways we work with you.

Same shop, same hands, whatever the scope — but most folks arrive needing one of three things. Pick the door that fits and it takes you straight to the next step.

Bring us a piece

Alterations

Hems, tailoring, restyling, repairs — the work a dry-cleaner's counter won't take on. We charge by the hour, and the price list gives you honest estimates before you ever come in.

Get an estimate & book →
Dream something up

Custom Work

Wedding gowns, costumes, cosplay builds, one-of-a-kind pieces. Start with a few questions so we can prep for your project before we even meet.

Start the questionnaire →
Hire us on location

On-site Services

Commercials, productions, and events — bring the shop to your set or venue for fittings, builds, and wardrobe support on the day.

What on-site looks like →

The vocabulary, made plain → · How we work → · Talk to us →

Who We Are

A women-owned Austin studio — equity first.

Hook & Eye is a women owned, Austin Texas based company. We believe in fairness for all. That's why we prioritize equity in all of our projects. We believe that fair pay, supportive environments, set hours, and professional practices should be the norm. By creating a workspace where employees are encouraged to pursue professional development, we can better serve our clients.

Meet the Makers

The team behind every stitch.

A women-led five-person studio working together on film, television, and theatre commissions.

California, a maker at Hook & Eye

California

Has opinions about thread tension. They are correct. Will quietly fix your sleeve while you're still apologizing for it.

Emma Craig, a maker at Hook & Eye

Emma Craig

Treats fabric like a willing collaborator and deadlines like a strongly-worded suggestion. Pins your hem in three minutes flat. The pin will be straight.

Samantha Gashette, a maker at Hook & Eye

Samantha Gashette

Beading. Draping. Drafting. Panicking about timelines. Equally at home in all four — mostly the first three. The math is always already done.

Lindsey Rae, a maker at Hook & Eye

Lindsey Rae

Has the receipts. Costume design MFA out of UT Austin Live Design, then theater shops across the west — The Phoenix Theater Company, Arizona Broadway, the Utah Shakespeare Festival, the Utah Festival of Opera and Musical Theater. Plus dozens of film sets, commercial and feature. Reads the room before she reads the script.

Emily Wagner, a maker at Hook & Eye

Emily Wagner

Has personally fed an undisclosed but alarming quantity of thread through machines everyone agrees should be retired. They do not retire. Neither does she.

Visit

The studio.

Hook & Eye Studio
1514 Ed Bluestein Blvd
Austin, Texas 78721
View on Google Maps →

Contact

Say hello.

office@hookeyestudio.com
(737) 341-8570

Book an appointment →

Not sure where to start? Tell us about your project →

By appointment — email or the questionnaire to arrange a fitting or consultation.