of shoes and ships and sealing wax

Well, I figured it was about time to write again, seeing as my last post was **shock-horror!** two weeks ago. I just thought I'd jot down what I have and haven't done, just so I can get a grip on exactly how behind I may or may not be.

Here's what I've done:
Drawn up original costume designs for all characters.
Redesigned and redone about half of them.
Given out first-draft costume sheets
Revised costume sheets for some characters
Collated patterns for costumes
Sent out sizing sheets
Put thought into modifying patterns for different sized people (oh woe is me to have all my patterns sized 10-14).


Here's what I still need to do:
Get back everyone's sizes
Copy out patterns & make changes to some of them
Buy fabric
Cut fabric
Put together the basic pieces
Embellish with sequins, appliquee etc.
Prepare 15-minute presentation
Fix any mistakes, or 'unforeseen circumstances'.

So it's apparent I really haven't got very far. But I'm going to Spotlight this Sunday to buy things, and then I can work on actually making the costumes.
There are a few items that I have considered as a part of costumes, but they kind of come under props. So I guess I'll have to get them, as they are not on Bec's prop list. Or I'll tell her what they are so she can work on it.

I'm also putting a little thought into Hair and Makeup. I know that this isn't my area, but for some characters, like the clowns, the costume really isn't complete without it.

Something else: I need to get some dressers, I think. I won't be able to help everyone to get their costumes on and off, and I think some people will need help.

Anyway, off I go to look at clown-faces. See you all in 4&5th lesson today. And once again I won't be able to be there after school, as I have to be in theatre for Capers. But that's only for this week and then its over, so that should be fine.

Love y'all.
xoxo


EDIT:: Just looked at makeup styles for clowns. And I'm putting this here so I don't forget it. Whiteface clowns should be painted white on their face AND all the way down their neck. Apparently they should also be covered all over by clothes. Which mean I need to put sleeves on my costume design. It says here that if the neck isn't painted, it will be assumed that the clown is going to mime. Which is obviously not the case as Victoria has lines.