This project started with a donated wedding dress: There were many things I loved about this dress. The size was perfect for one of the cast members (always a plus!), the skirt was dynamic, the price was right (who doesn’t love free) and it was a different “look” than anything I had used up to…
So . . . . this is Part 2, the second try to make a Ball gown out of the top of this dress. In the last post I had detached the bodice from the skirt (and used the skirt for the other project). I had also added some black lace in the process. I…
We have sent out the call for donations for the show, and I have had a number of dresses donated which is really awesome. I want to make a point of using them if at all possible. Some may be disguised beyond recognition, which is OK too. If I have contact information for the…
The next dress to reach the chopping block was a blue sequinned tulle ballgown Prom dress that I picked up at a thrift store in the Halloween section. The top layer of tulle had a few rips in it, which is probably what accounted for the low price. However, there often seems to be no rhyme…
The Prince is giving a Ball, and EVERYONE is invited . . . therefore, EVERYONE needs something to wear! We were fortunate to be able to inexpensively rent the majority of the costumes for the guys at the ball. That still leaves about 40 girls to dress. My plan is to upcycle old Prom and…
Thanksgiving is now over, and our show auditions will be this next week (FINALLY!!). I took a few minutes in-between cleaning, cooking and visiting with family to sneak in a few minutes of sewing. I had so much fun making the Tablecloth Overskirts that I decided to make some more. I picked up a few tablecloths (or…
While watching a Youtube video of “Cinderella” one night, I paid particular attention to the Villager outfits. Fitting, I suppose, since that has been my focus for the last little bit. One of the men had on a short, fitted jacket with slit sleeves. I rather liked that look and thought it would be a…
For our upcoming production of “Cinderella” my Director wants a brighter show, but not “Disney”. So, I have been considering different looks for the Villagers and trying to decide what components are most important for the mood and the message of oppressed Villagers seeking social change. How bright is too bright? Is it a…
And so the Nutcracker project continues. There was a borrowed Prince jacket, however, it was about 3 sizes too small. (Measurements anyone???? That’s just me, I know. Obsessive with the tape measure. They think I’m crazy. I’m such a micromanager. Inches make a difference!) The Coach really wanted a red jacket. (I sort of…
Sleeping Beauty is one of the classic “Princess” characters. I have had her dress on my “list” for awhile, and several years ago (years!!! gulp) I had a really fun Prom dress with a multi-color tulle skirt in shades of pinks, purples and blues that would have made a pretty fabulous “Fairy-fight” costume. However, it…
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