One of my last projects was the formal jacket for Baron Bomburst (I’m going out-of-order . . I got tired of writing about Fun Fair costumes). My instructions were that it should be over-the-top and made in red & black, and it could have some gray, but no white. While my jacket works well for…
I recently saw a youth summer production of “Little Mermaid” and I was inspired by some of the fun costumes that I saw. Of course, once I see some costumes and get inspired, then I have to try to make some myself! The base garment I used for this upcycle was a vintage woman’s…
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…
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…
Every costume starts somewhere . . .either with a picture, a vision in your head, or an inspiration. This post is about a costume that started with an inspiration. I was browsing a thrift store one day and found this set of four awesome valances: They were a little faded here and there, but overall,…
Rapunzel is a relatively “new” Princess on the scene. While I imagined Rapunzel as being defined by her long hair . . . I was quickly corrected by my (much) younger and more “in touch” daughter, lol. Rapunzel, as presented in the popular animated movie “Tangled”, wears a purple and pink dress. She DOES have…
There’s nothing like a good cape. It swirls. It flows. It billows around with movement. It can be playful . . mysterious . . . evil . . . elegant. . . heroic. It can be a statement of wealth or an indication of poverty. Above all, though, it takes you to a…
A “little blue dress” is to Fairy tales what a “little black dress” is to cocktail parties . . . it is highly favored by Belle, Little Red Riding Hood, Dorothy, Alice, Cinderella and even Jasmine & Ariel wear variations on the theme. So, for a generic dress-with-no-specific purpose, choosing blue seemed like a good…
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