GRAHHH! by michaela de bruce, September 19, 2014 Spotted what look like butt cup seams on Maleficent’s bodysuit. So I’ll definitely have to try and work out how that fits in. But it does possibly mean I found the main seam for the side leading in to the body. Now to hunt back the side…
Category: projects: media recreations
Recreations and original costumes not bound by historical fashion.
ELISSA HEM
ELISSA HEM by michaela de bruce, September 18, 2014 Small section left to fill plus a couple of filligree pieces on the top of the red band. And stones. But once the tabs are tacked in place.
ELISSA SKIRT
ELISSA SKIRT by michaela de bruce, September 18, 2014 Reminding myself of how this will look finished so it is worth being worked on.
MADAME VASTRA PREP :)
MADAME VASTRA PREP 🙂 by michaela de bruce, September 13, 2014 Maleficent’s gown is just not cooperating (chiffon velvet being an ass???????) so it is hanging on the form until it does. But I was thinking of a livestream tomorrow of sculpting. I may be able to charge and hook up my camera to my…
HIDDEN STRUCTURE
HIDDEN STRUCTURE by michaela de bruce, September 12, 2014 Stay tape. It’s working, this stabilises the edge and helps keep the shape- be it curved or straight. Yes it would be better black. And I may need to swap sides. Poot. I will.
I STEPPED BACK FROM THE VELVET SACK
I STEPPED BACK FROM THE VELVET SACK by michaela de bruce, September 13, 2014 I do really need to fit and fix the neckline on the stand. The stay tape is brilliant, I do need twice the width for the front though.
SIMPLER MALEFICENT PATTERN OPTIONS
SIMPLER MALEFICENT PATTERN OPTIONS by michaela de bruce, September 8, 2014 I’ve had a few questions about patterns so I thought I’d do a quickie update 🙂 Dress exhibit notes: http://hollywoodmoviecostumesandprops.blogspot.co.nz/2014/06/angelina-jolies-maleficent-christening.html The train has been totally removed and we cannot see the back, but this shows some great details that may help with decisions on what…
FOR THE PHANTOM FANS:
FOR THE PHANTOM FANS: by michaela de bruce, September 8, 2014 Adelina Patti as Marguerite! From Images of Show Business From the Theatre Museum (v 384?) ed .James Fowler, Methuen, London. Jean-Baptiste Faure as Mephistopheles and Mario as Faust.
HORNS HAPPINESS
HORNS HAPPINESS by michaela de bruce, September 7, 2014 Sorry for the blur, but low lights and I can’t be bummed trying to set up my good camera. I am also coming down from an andrenal high. Mr Boo Boo went missing for a few hours. He was actually on the garage roof, just on…
THE NOSE KNOWS
THE NOSE KNOWS by michaela de bruce, September 5, 2014 I need to use dyes with far less pigment and this has a bubble and is not well trimmed. But it is self adhesive so….. Back up!