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Monthly Archives: May 2015

Lumiere: Suggestions on how NOT to make the costume :)

Lumiere. Lumiere is one of the “problem” costumes in Beauty & the Beast.  Now . .if you are a professional, you can make really neat hand pieces with real flames and everything.  If you have electrical skills, you can maybe wire something up . . . if your skills are more in the sewing area.…

May 20, 2015 in Beauty & the Beast, Costume, Musical, sewing.

Upcycle: Shake, Rock ‘N Roll! Various methods to create a vintage 1950’s look dress.

 Shake, Rock ‘N Roll! Everyone in “Grease” wants to attend the big dance at Rydell High and dance in the Hand Jive Contest!  Bring on the petticoats, tulle & “Away We Go!”  This scene is BIG!  This scene has ENERGY!  This scene is HOPPIN’!  And this scene requires A LOT of costumes! The guys aren’t so…

May 14, 2015 in alteration, Costume, dress, Grease, Musical, sewing, upcycle.

“Where Do You Get Your Ideas?”: Books, Blogs, & Bouncing Ideas

One of the questions I get asked the most is:  “Where do you get your ideas?” And THAT is a question that is easier asked than answered . . . because there is no one good answer. I try to find inspiration somewhere . . . usually from a picture or a description.  Once I…

May 13, 2015 in Costume, prop, upcycle.

Mrs. Potts & Chip: “Beauty & the Beast” Costuming Ideas

Mrs. Potts is one of the more unique costumes in “Beauty & the Beast”.  Her iconic teapot shape can be more than a bit challenging to create.  Fortunately . . .there are a number of tutorials and blog posts sharing ideas . . .and here is one more to add to the “library”. I did…

May 7, 2015 in Beauty & the Beast, Costume, dress, Musical, sewing.
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