I have been very busy this past month....back to my sewing machines after a four-year absence.!!!!! I have to thank Julie for calling me one morning (I am usually never up that early in the mornings but I was at 8AM sitting at my computer...) and she was asking me if I made costumes, "yes", and would/could I make her one similar to what Johnny Depp wore in Sweeny Todd - the black and white stripped one - She sent a photo and I said yes! Partly because I am a huge Johnny Depp fan and something just clicked and it seemed right. I research some fabric on Fabric.com - and found quite a selection of black and white striped fabrics. The stripes had to go horizontal, I chose what I thought would work, and then Julie ordered it....when it came in I took quite a journey to her home - (my choice) - she lives out in the boonies (she warned me) - I have no sense of direction and don't know the first thing about using a GPS - three calls to find her house, and one stop of the UPS man - he sent me to the right place...a little gravel road.... and there I was....she was so gracious. I instantly liked her because she has alot of animals and I am an animal lover myself. I took her measurements, got a deposit, the fabric and off I went....yes, I got lost when I left her house but somehow managed to get back home!!!
For me making this costume was a pure joy! Julie was a lovely client....the following are some pictures of the process...
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| Setting up the dress form to proper measurements |
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| Drafting the paper pattern |
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| Working on the paper bodice |
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| Laying out the fabric so the stripes would match |
