Tipping The Velvet
Tipping The Velvet - Richard Burton Theatre Company (RWCMD)
Director:Patricia Logue
Costume Designer: Annie Proctor
Photography: Kirsten Mcternan
I worked on Tipping the Velvet as a costume maker and assistant. I made a dress for Dinan. This dress was based on 1893s dress pattern from PATTERNS OF FASHION. I also helped fittings, dressing and quick changes during the shows.
Materials: cotton, silk, spandex, lace, spiral steel boning.
Process
1 Original pattern
2 Draping
3 The bodice patterns
4 Sleeve toile
5 The bodice back with one sleeve
6 Toile
7 Cutting patterns
8 Tag
9 Sewing the bodice
10 Add on sleeves
11 Cutting skirt pieces
12 Sewing skirt
13 Sewing waistband
14 Add boning, poppers, hook&bar
15 Fitting
16 Final dress
17 Final dress
18 Final dress