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Fiddler on the Roof: Peasant Costume #5

I am now moving into the “variations on a theme” sort of post.  Shirt + skirt + linen = outfit.  I have a few more ideas for different base garments, and hopefully I will get to those in the next couple of weeks.  This is college-apartment moving season for daughters #3 & #4, and I…

July 18, 2018 in Costume, Fiddler on the Roof, peasant/villager, Tablecloth projects, upcycle, youtube companion.

Fiddler on the Roof: Peasant costume #4

I’m continuing to work on some potential chorus costumes for an upcoming production of “Fiddler on the Roof”.  This project did not end up being one of my favorites, but the components have potential, even if the end outfit is lacking. I began with four pieces:  a black/white stripe blouse, a cream knit peplum top,…

July 17, 2018 in alteration, Costume, Fiddler on the Roof, peasant/villager, sewing, upcycle.

Fiddler on the Roof: Peasant costume #3 (navy blue)

My last project began with a woman’s blouse that was already fitted through the body, and I liked the shape of that shirt (see Fiddler on the Roof: Peasant Costume #2).  So, for this project, I wanted to do a little remodeling with the shirt.  I also liked the look of the blouse worn outside the…

July 9, 2018 in Costume, dress, Fiddler on the Roof, Oklahoma, peasant/villager, pioneer, sewing, upcycle, youtube companion.

Fiddler on the Roof: Peasant Costume #2

I’m continuing in my exploration on different ways to upcycle thrifted garments and lines to create the peasant/villager outfits for an upcoming production of “Fiddler on the Roof”.  I am continuing to work with combining different patterns and textures, and hoping to end up with an Eastern European feel.  In my first costume, I ended…

July 4, 2018 in Costume, Fairytale, Fiddler on the Roof, peasant/villager, pioneer, sewing.

Fiddler on the Roof: Peasant Dress #1

One of my friends is costuming “Fiddler on the Roof” this fall.  This is a new musical for me (well, to costume . . . my kids were chorus members years ago 10-12 years ago).    I began by doing an image search of the costumes, as well as looking for costume plots.  I also…

July 2, 2018 in Costume, Fiddler on the Roof, peasant/villager, sewing, upcycle.

Brown & Black Dress, Turn of the Century-ish: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

This is my last post about “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”.  The show will be performed next weekend, and the costumes are set and ready to go.  Now that I am done writing up these posts, projects will probably start coming a little slower and with a more eclectic inspiration.    I have a long list…

June 18, 2018 in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Costume, dress, Music Man, sewing, turn-of-the-century, upcycle.

Blue Edwardian-inspired “Fun Fair” Costume: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

This project began with the need for a costume in a specific size.  I didn’t have anything good for a base dress in my stash, so I went on a quick thrift-store run.  I did not have anything specific in mind other than I thought I would like to start with a dress.  I found…

June 15, 2018 in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Costume, dress, Edwardian, Music Man, sewing, turn-of-the-century, upcycle, Victorian/1800.

Purple Jumper: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

I needed to make a few more costumes for the chorus to wear to the Fun Fair, and so I searched images on the internet looking for turn-of-the-century fashion for inspiration.  I found several pictures that showed a jumper look: The nice thing about these looks, especially the one on the far right, is that…

June 14, 2018 in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Costume, dress, Edwardian, sewing, turn-of-the-century, Victorian/1800.

Bombie Samba #5: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

When I began making dresses for this production, between the Baroness and the Samba, I KNEW I had a perfect dress to use for pieces: This dress has been in my stash a long time . . . I bought it when my kids were in middle school, and were still excited about dressing up…

June 13, 2018 in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Costume, dress, sewing, upcycle.

Candy Shop/Toot Sweet Girls: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

  One of the most memorable songs (at least for myself and my sisters) from the 1960’s movie “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” was the “Toot Sweet” song. This is a grand, frolicking piece with a very singable chorus, and of course, the added joy of the dogs storming the Candy Shop at the end is…

June 12, 2018 in assembly line production, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Costume, dress, sewing, Tablecloth projects, upcycle.

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