Atelier Spatz

Atelier Spatz started with Jo's own kids growing up with vintage costumes that had been in her family for generations. Missing from the seafarer's chest of costumes in her parents attic was a bird cape and so she made one. Since then, the bird capes have remained a signature costume although she has now designed and sewn everything from snow queens... , ringmasters and superheroes to fairies and pirate costumes. Why Spatz? "Spatz" is the German word for sparrow. In Southern Germany - where Jo is originally from - kids are often called "little sparrow" as a term of endearment by their mums. When designing and testing costumes, Jo always strives to make them versatile, use mainly natural fibres and detail them as colourfully as a child's imagination. Patterns accommodate growing and active kids and have been tested on real little people. As an atelier we offer ready-to-wear children's costumes as well as a bespoke service for custom made costumes that are made to measure and designed for or alongside a customer's wishes. All costumes are handmade in the UK and have been enjoyed by children worldwide. We have produced garments and accessories for film and television as well as private events and theater groups. In 2018 and 2019 we were invited by Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children to join their campaign with Superhope. The project included making ten bespoke superhero costumes for patient children to support their mental health during the healing process.Read More