This project began with a lovely burgundy colored satin skirt with a small train. The waist was smaller than the majority of the cast members on my list, so I wanted to make the skirt larger. I began digging in my “pieces of things” box and found a leftover skirt from a previous project to use…
upcycle / Costume / historical / Victorian/1800 / turn-of-the-century / Chitty Chitty Bang Bang / Music Man
So . . I have been having the most fun creating 1900’s inspired outfits for the chorus of “Chitty Chitty Band Bang” starting with outdated women’s suits . . . some turn out better than others, but this first one I really like. These costumes are fairly quick to make, and best of all, they…
alteration / Chitty Chitty Bang Bang / Costume / dress / Edwardian / historical / sewing / steampunk / turn-of-the-century / upcycle / Victorian/1800
It’s always a major bummer when you begin digging through your stock costumes hunting for pieces you can adapt for your next show and you come up . . . empty. When you combine that with a large chorus . . . it’s well, just a lot of work. My sister is estimating she needs…
upcycle / Costume / alteration / dress / Edwardian / Victorian/1800 / turn-of-the-century / Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
If you do an image search for Truly Scrumptious costumes you will most likely see either the ruffled white dress or the puppet costume. You may also see a few partial pictures of some of her other outfit: a pink suit, a peasant-themed outfit in Vulgaria, and this blue ensemble: Initially this outfit is covered…
Ms. Darbus was the character that I most enjoyed dressing in “High School Musical”. I really think the sky is the limit in terms of her wackiness and eccentricity. That said, it is important that she incorporates into the onstage “pictures” and that the costumer try to find some unifying themes to tie her look…
Gabriella Montez is the leading lady in “High School Musical”, and she, in contrast to most leading ladies, wants to be a part of the chorus. She has recently moved to a new school, and, having struggled with her identity at her old school, she just wants to sit back, get the feel of the…
I have a new project starting . . costumes for a production of “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”. My sister is costuming this show and was planning on renting costumes. Unfortunately, that didn’t work out for her, so instead, it’s into the sewing room. The show hasn’t been cast yet, but in the meantime, it seemed…
At the end of the first act of “High School Musical” (HSM) Sharpay is supposed to take a cake to the face. The audience LOVES this–the cast member playing Sharpay, not so much (note she is crossing her arms to keep from fending him off). This is a do-able event as Sharpay has…
I decided to start my blogging about “High School Musical” (HSM) with Sharpay and Ryan, because that was where I started, and many of my other costuming decisions branched off of my vision for them–either complimentary, or in contrast. Early on, I decided that they should dress in coordinating clothes, and that pink would be…
Disney’s “High School Musical” (the Musical) is the theatrical version of the highly successful 2006 Disney Original Movie by the same name. The theatrical version runs pretty true to the movie, with the exception of the elimination of Troy’s mother, and the addition of Jack Scott, the narrator. The general story is a combination of…
My costuming life has been revolving around red and white these days . . hopefully finishing up “High School Musical” soon so I can move on without guilt! At some point I will share what I did . . . but I regret it is nothing too inspired. Anyone can order red & white uniforms…
My nephew recently messaged me asking for help with a costume. He sent me this picture and wanted to know if I had any tips or tricks to help make the blue shirt costume. Well . . .let’s just say I fired up the old computer and sent him a LONG email suggesting where to…
