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Great performances are supported by amazing costumes…
Opening tonight! Beauty & the Beast at Nottingham Playhouse
The last few sneaky peaks at the costumes I made.
Designer : Morgan Large
Wardrobe Supervisor: Emma Waugh @emmawcreative
My assistant: Imogen Reed @imogen_grace_stitches
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Opening tomorrow - Beauty & the Beast at Nottingham Playhouse
This won't be spotted from the auditorium but still have to pattern match. Spot the pocket flaps. 🧐
Designer: Morgan Large
Wardrobe Supervisor: Emma Waugh Emmawcreative
#sneakypeak #beautyandthebeast #theatre #costumes #panto #costumemaker #countdowntochristmas #costume #patternmatching
This week technical rehearsals are going on for Beauty & the Beast at Nottingham Playhouse
Here's a little sneaky peak into the costumes I have been making for them.
Designer: Morgan Large
Wardrobe supervisor: Emma Waugh Emmawcreative
My assistant: Imogen Reed @imogen_grace_stitches
#costume #costumemaker #panto #costumes #theatre #sneakypeak #beautyandthebeast
TONIGHT is the opening night of Aladdin at Mercury Theatre Colchester
YIPPEE!!!
I went to see the public dress rehearsal last night & can safely say that the show is absolutely fabulous! Lots of sparkling costumes & set, cheering & booing, sillyness & Hump-phrey the camel. 💖
Go get your tickets now!
A huge well done to my fellow costume makers @kittypowercostume @chantellejoanne A huge thank you to my assistant @imogen_grace_stitches
& I hope all the cast & crew have a fantastic run. 😘
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Countdown to panto for Aladdin at Mercury Theatre Colchester
TOMORROW!!!!
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Countdown to panto, just 2 days to go!
Aladdin at Mercury Theatre Colchester
The fabrics I have been given to work with this year have been gorgeous! 😍 #princessjasmine #glittery #theatre #sequins #costumes #panto #costumemaker #aladdin #sparkle #countdowntochristmas #costume #sneakypeak
Countdown to panto - 3 days to go!
Aladdin at Mercury Theatre Colchester
All that glitters is sometimes gold, though always glitter & sequins. 😁💖
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4 days to go in my countdown to panto - Aladdin at Mercury Theatre Colchester
Princess Jasmine will sparkle in her beautifully embroidered & sequined costumes.
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Aladdin opens this Saturday 27th November at Mercury Theatre, Colchester. 🥳
This week everybody will be busy with the technical rehearsals.
I will be counting down the days to the grand opening by posting a little sneaky peak into Princess Jasmine's wardrobe each day.
@kittypowercostume, @chantellejoanne, @mercurytheatrecolchester would you like to join me in this countdown?
It all started a few months ago when I received a parcel containing these gorgeous fabrics, a design & a set of measurements.
Tbc
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Sleeves!
@mercurytheatrecolchester #panto #princessjasmine #aladdin #costumes #costumemaker #theatre
Still on the "what will they be" quest. Jenni Waugh was the closest. 2nd guesses please. Mercury Theatre Colchester #panto #aladdin #princessjasmine #costumemaker #costumes #sparkle #glittery #theatre
So, who can work out what these will become?
Mercury Theatre Colchester
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Reflecting on our work.
Mercury Theatre Colchester @imogen_grace_stitches
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Sparkly things are happening here at The Bye Studio. 💖 Mercury Theatre Colchester
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Day 24 of #standbyforpanto is Christmas Future
with @michellebristowcostume
Another cheeky post. This has been a very difficult year for all theatre people. However, there is hope. @MercuryTheatreColchester have their 2021 panto all planned & I will be making some costumes for them again. https://www.mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/aladdin/
In the meantime, here are some photos from previous productions of Aladdin.
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Day 23 of #standbyforpanto - Christmas Present for @michellebristowcostume
I'm going to take a bit of liberty here. These are the costumes I made last year for Cinderella at Mercury Theatre, Colchester. Deborah Tracey as the Fairy Godmother & Genevieve Nicole as the Baroness. It is now on-line, until 1st January. Tickets can be booked here: https://www.mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/cinderella-online/
@mercurytheatrecolchester
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Day 22 of #standbyforpanto - Christmas Past. with @michellebristowcostume
Killing 2 birds with 1 instagram challenge. From 2006. here is a coat for Mr Fezziwig from A Christmas Carol, Derby Theatre. Designer: Steven Richardson
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Day 21 of #standbyforpanto is - Dames. with @michellebristowcostume
I don't often get to make the Dames - not being a fan of the glue gun.
However, way back in 2001 (!) I got to make a Dame outfit for Harrogate Theatre. It had a lovely 'ladies who lunch' feel to it. To this day I can see her in Betty's
Designer: Kate Stanton
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Day 20 of #standbyforpanto - Tell a Funny Story. with @michellebristowcostume
Well, I have a good one for you & it includes the lovely Emma, who you met on the 18th. Are you sitting comfortably, then I'll begin ...
This is a raclette. It is meant to grill & cook small amounts of food. I use it for heating up my hot fix crystals. One of the lovely things about the raclette is that it is small enough to take with you should it be necessary.
Emma & I were at a final fitting and felt that the costume needed even more bling. Out comes the raclette, we put it down on the floor, lay the stone on top, plug it in, turn it on & wait for it to heat up. We wait & wait, something seems to be not working. In the meantime, the room is heating up & getting a little hazy. There is also a slight burning smell - we had the raclette the wrong way up & burned the carpet!!!!!
@emmawaughcreative @emmawcreativecostumes
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Day 19 of #standbyforpanto is Favourite Moment with @michellebristowcostume
Well, I can't pick just one! So, I will share with you my favourite markers along the way.
1. The 1st sight of the design & fabric. The fabrics are mostly colourful & shiny & glittery, occasionally 'look good but are a complete ******* to work with.
2. All the costumes are finished and hanging on a rail, being photographed on the stand, triple checked that everything really is finished, then packed. (The annual struggle to find the right size boxes! 🤣)
3. No turning back. The costumes are finished & packed. All the excess fabric & trim (well most of it!) has been parcelled up too. Everything is just waiting for the courier to arrive. The worry here is if anything should happen on the journey to the theatre. Nail biting times.
4. Seeing the costumes I have made, on stage, with all the other amazing costumes and set. Seeing the whole thing come together. Absolute magic!!!💖💝💗💓
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Working as a freelance costumier from my North London workshop, I am happy to create individual costumes, take on time sensitive jobs or manage your entire wardrobe. I am flexible and reliable and can travel all around the London area for meetings and fittings.
I have many years’ experience and expertise in both period and modern costume cut and construction. The diverse range of skills and experience that I bring to any project include:
- Initial design consultation (if required)
- Cutting material
- Making costumes
- Altering and adapting
- Fitting costumes, maintenance and dressing
- Hand embroidery and appliqué
- Tambour beading
- Bobbin and needle lace making
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