This week I really tried to crank the costumes out . . . I am beginning to feel the pressure! So many details and so little time! I AM having some fun dresses donated, and it is a challenge to try and use as many of them as possible . . all while I am trying…
I have posted a couple of times previously with suggestions on how to make a simple costume overskirt using elastic and a bias tape casing. The drawback to the elastic version is that it is a little harder to put extra fullness in the back, and while the elastic has stretch, the skirt is more size limited. The bias…
Another red dress??? I know, I am about at the limit of red dresses for the ballroom scene. I spent some time in the Costume Room this week, and assigned the dresses I had to chorus members, so I have my list of “holes”. I am trying to do things the easy way and start…
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…
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…
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…
I love peasant/villager outfits . . . there are so many variations and combinations, and it is fun to mix and match to make different looks, time periods and social standing. What I really like are LAYERS, and VOLUME . . both of which can take some time and money to achieve. We have…
“Starbucks” Coffee Cup Costumes are quite the trend right now, and wouldn’t you know, our Dance Coach (DC) decided they should be a part of the Nutcracker production. Dancing Candy . . Dancing Coffee . . . all part of the fun. Google “Starbucks Coffee Costume” and you can see images of many variations on…
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