Pages

Friday 15 November 2019

Accessories everywhere

The ostrich feathers have arrived

IMG-20191113-WA0000

I had to test them!

20191114_201518

Ring for the cardinal - what one can do with two large buttons!

IMG-20191114-WA0002

Ribbons everywhere

20191114_173004

Medal for D-Artagnan on becoming a musketeer

IMG-20191114-WA0000

Applique for the saddle cover for the horse

IMG-20191114-WA0004

Wednesday 13 November 2019

Lace, frills and very large breeches

Jabots for the 10 mini musketeers

20191107_123154

Extravagant frills for the adult musketeers

20191109_083707

Very, very large breeches to allow the actor to hide one of his lower legs in them

20191106_134029

Ribbons for the cardinal’s bible

20191103_172138

Wired hat brims

20191108_164753

20191109_133704

It’s amazing what you learn when you say “Well, I’ve never done that, but I’ll have a go”.

 

Tuesday 5 November 2019

She isn't blogging - oh yes she is!

Too much panto’  making going on to allow time for blogging. 16 costumes to make from scratch, 11 to adapt from existing wardrobe stores, numerous accessories to make - rapier frogs anyone?

New making experiences this year:

Dyeing swan’s feathers ( gathered legally in Hyde Park, at the Serpentine). Dyed using Dye-na-Flow dyes and a foam brush. Not sure how permanent this will be, but as long as the stage roof doesn’t leak, it should be fine.

20191103_100208

20191103_100232

20191103_100313

20191103_100110

Sewing leather - who knew this was so straightforward!

2019-11-05_02-50-31

and a reason to get out my floral mini-hammer!

20191105_075537

Stitching fun:

Bling for the directors to wear at the first Sunday rehearsal

20191102_18313120191102_183124

Garters for the adult leads, male and female

20191027_144915

Bling for shoes and hats

20191101_165835

20191101_184634

When the sewing gets busy, even my work computer is used as a surface

20191028_102603

Chaos in the sewing room - I always start off saying to myself that I will work in an organised and tidy manner - it never happens.

20191017_150424

A set of musketeers

20191027_174002

For anyone with an interest in costume, there is a terrific exhibition by and about the costume department at the National Theatre, free and on until the middle of 2020.