Maggie Burns is the perfect example of someone who has chased after her dreams and is well on her way to a prosperous future.
Growing up on a farm with a house full of siblings, Maggie’s greatest inspiration, her mother, taught her to sew at a young age. Four years ago, Maggie transformed her inner seamstress into a successful designer. She now spends her days designing, making wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses for her company Marie-Margot Couture.
One year ago, Maggie put herself into the film industry by submitting herself and her talent for sewing into a film association website. This summer she was contacted to make costumes for Jessica Alba in her new film “Dear Eleanor” also starring Luke Wilson and Josh Lucas. The film was being shot at the Jester Theatre in Boulder, CO and at the Paramount Theatre here in Denver. The movie is set in the 60’s, just before the Hippie movement.
The entire process took about a month to complete. Maggie saw it as an incredible opportunity to learn and expand her expertise. Getting to go on set and watch some of the filming opened up an understanding and admiration for the film industry. Sewing … Read more!
