On Stage

Opportunity has come knocking once again.  That means there are a few different projects I get a chance to work on.

The Hudson Village Players are putting on a Spring production and I have been selected as costume mistress.  Most of the costumes will come out of the closet of my favourite supplier,Karen, but a few special items are required. In HVP style of course these fun little items are to design and make "quick release" pyjama bottoms with matching undies and of course two bustiers with animated bosoms and a school girl look.  To help is my good friend Valerie to make sure all the innuendos are not missed.  Should be fun!

The Hudson Village Players have been practicing so much for their upcoming production No Sex Please, We're British, it is only fair that their costumes be ready for the St. Patty's day parade in Hudson.  Many have come fit and chosen pieces.  Its the home stretch for this week and they are looking good!

Ms. Kerwin requested a custom look to complement her choreography of a lyrical number to be debuted recital night.

 Fittings for the 5 Hudson Dance girls.  DONE!  The practice dance looked awesome.  Now on the alterations and the dresses are all theirs!

On Fire or fizzled out?

The second of my four element tutus is, let's just say..on fire! 

As I have finished the skirt after a few modifications, it's on to the bodice.  

Originally trying an ombré effect from black to white,  I produced, instead something that looked dirty.  Next I died it to a full grey, but something still isn't right.  

Now it's time to take a step back and stick with the basics.  

            So back to basic black it is.

This tutu is definitely for show.  I love the texture of the skirt, but it is way to poofy to dance with.

The idea here was to emulate the movement of flames.  Inspired by the following picture, you can see the fire in a dance.

Captivated by this my first instinct was to emulate through layering of organza in order to provide a transparency and a blending orange, reds and yellows.  The plate was set on a plain black tule traditional built pancake skirt.  I think my colours were a good blend, but the depth and scale of the application is not giving me what I had hoped.

Unfortunately the plate ended up looking like a pile of leaves.  As a result the dress didn't make the keep it list and I will try again in the future to concur the movement of fire that will encapsulate the viewer as the dancer moves.