Just finished another tech week - I'm dressing on this show - despite having nine characters cut from the script its still a bit manic dealing with all the quick changes, especially as they include wig changes as well.
At home have done some more work on the latest Titania, skirts are now finished, 6 layers of chiffon pleated on to a calico base, with pleated dress net inside to hold the shape. Still have to work out how to finish the hems, want a ragged effect but without too much fraying... Next thing is to cut out and construct the bodice sections, which will then be embroidered.
Tuesday, 8 May 2012
Tuesday, 10 April 2012
Tuesday April 10
Its been a long time...
I've been doing my new job for three months now (its flown by) and in that time have worked on three productions, just about to start the fourth. I have altered costumes, shopped for costumes, made costumes from scratch, helped hire, fit and wash costumes, learnt how to dress wigs and put up hair and dressed actors during performances - its great!
I've been doing my new job for three months now (its flown by) and in that time have worked on three productions, just about to start the fourth. I have altered costumes, shopped for costumes, made costumes from scratch, helped hire, fit and wash costumes, learnt how to dress wigs and put up hair and dressed actors during performances - its great!
Wednesday, 4 January 2012
Wednesday January 4
Its been a while - now that all the Christmas making is done and delivered I have time to create costumes again.
I have started today on another Titania - this one is a more traditional fairy type, floaty and ethereal. I cut out the basic bodice in calico for strength and also in a lining fabric. I have stitched up the calico bodice, leaving the left side open for a zip and cut some rigelene ready to sew on. There will also be a top layer to the bodice, which I can't cut until the skirts are attached as it has to have an uneven hem but still needs to conceal the calico bodice.
Also next Monday I start work as Wardrobe Assistant at a producing theatre, so expect weekly updates about what I get up to there.
I have started today on another Titania - this one is a more traditional fairy type, floaty and ethereal. I cut out the basic bodice in calico for strength and also in a lining fabric. I have stitched up the calico bodice, leaving the left side open for a zip and cut some rigelene ready to sew on. There will also be a top layer to the bodice, which I can't cut until the skirts are attached as it has to have an uneven hem but still needs to conceal the calico bodice.
Also next Monday I start work as Wardrobe Assistant at a producing theatre, so expect weekly updates about what I get up to there.
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