Little sparrow
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.
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. Over the past 10 years, 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.
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.
In 2021 the studio relocated from the UK to Luxembourg and the received its registration as an artisan business in January 2022. Jo continues to serve clients worldwide right here from the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
Jo
Owner, Designer, Chief Seamstress
I've been making costumes since 2013. My passion is to bring a little magic into your kids' dress-up closet and to make costumes more sustainable and long lasting.
Small batch, Made to Order and Bespoke
The atelier offers ready-to-wear children’s costumes made in small production batches with the help of local seamstresses, a range of made to order items available in all size groups from 3 to 12 years as well as a bespoke service for custom made costumes.
For a bespoke service a costume will be made to measure and designed for or alongside a customer's wishes.
All costumes are handmade in Luxembourg and have been enjoyed by children worldwide.
Costumes for an event,
film, theater or project
Jo has produced garments and accessories for film and television as well as private events and theater groups.
In 2018 and 2019 Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children invited Jo 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. It was a testament to how costumes can make a difference in a child’s journey to growing up and spark their imagination and positive energy.
Read more about Superhope at Great Ormond Street Hospital
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