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…
More Dance Team stuff! Tulle Tree: We needed a big Christmas tree as part of the set for the “Nutcracker”-themed Production Dance. The tree needs to be larger-than-life because this dance will be done on the floor of a 17,000 seat arena. Originally I had the idea to use a round clothing rack. It sits…
The name of this post makes it sound like this is going to be quite a mixed-up disaster of a costume! My daughter is playing the part of the “Mouse Queen” in a Nutcracker-themed Production dance that her high school Dance Team is doing for a competition. One idea that was suggested was a “Cats”-like…
I started my Orphan Dress series using a flowy summer top and a casual short sleeved man’s shirt. This made a dress in the size 8 range. For my next project I wanted to make something a big larger. I am guessing this would be more in the 12-14 range. Length is obviously a limiting factor…
It feels like it has been WAY too long since my last post . . . largely because that means that no costume sewing has been happening in my life, which means no “me” time :(. I am finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel for my current time-sink…
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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