This is the story of a costume that I built for a one-woman show. I sewed every item, from the corset to the over-dress.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
2) I'll Mock You Up
Dueling Mock-Ups...
For those outside of Costume Land, a "mock-up" is a muslin version of a potential garment that is fitted to an actor. This is the test-run for the pattern, which will be changed after the fitting and before the garment is cut from the real fabric. On the left, featuring a muslin bodice, skirt and sleeve is the early version of this mock-up. It has a white underskirt from stock that was used in the draping process. On the right, featuring a satin bodice, is the mock-up that was used in the fitting. Note the appliqued underskirt that will be part of the final ensemble.
Front and Back
The mock-up has a cartridge-pleated skirt and only one sleeve for the fitting. These cartridge-pleats were later replaced with regular, flat pleats.
I am a pretty simple person, I like to ride my bike, read my books and make stuff. I am lucky because I ride my bike to work, get paid to make stuff and then come home and read my books. I want to share my pretty pictures with the world and explain exactly what I do with my time...
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