Thursday, October 31, 2013

Costumes - Bible Drama: The Story of David and Potiphar's Wife

 
 
            
(backstage before opening scene of first performance)
 
 
 
Pharaoh - Silk and satin headdress.  Neck made from a covered button kit and hanger wire.
 
 




Daughter of Pharaoh (Performance 2) Cotton dress.  Attached silk collar and hem, removable belt.


 
 
 
 
Son of Pharaoh (Performance 2)  Satin robe.  Novelty, embellished fabric on collar, belt and hem.
 
 
 
 
 
Pharaoh's Fanboy - Silk headdress and skirt.  100% Cotton top. 
 
 



 Pharaoh's Guard - Satin and polyester headdress, cotton top, silk skirt.

 
 
 
 
Potiphar - Silk and polyester headdress and  silk tunic, leather belt
 

 
 
 
 
Potiphar's Wife - Satin dress.  Specialty trim used to embellish neckline and hem.
 

 
 
 
 
Three of David's brothers - 100% Cotton tunics.

 
 
 
 
 
Jacob - Cotton tunic, headdress and sash.  Purchased fake beard.  
 


 

 




Accessories

 
 
24" x 18"  Star Block Tote Maxima - Constructed using 24 star quilt blocks.  Each block consists of nine 2 1/2" cotton squares.  The star points are cut from 100% cotton fabric with a color print.  Oversized, heavy duty zipper with large pull.  Red braided leather handles and sturdy metal hardware.  Professionally installed rivets at O-ring connection tabs and zipper end tab.  Fully lined.  Inside pockets on  both sides. 

 
 
24" x 18"  Star Block Large Tote  (inside view)
 
 
 
 

24" x 18"  Star Block Tote Minima Constructed using 24 star quilt blocks.  Each block consists of nine 2 1/2" cotton squares.  The star points are cut from 100% cotton fabric with a color print.  36" heavy duty nylon handles.  Open top, fully lined, metal feet.



 24" x 24" Ottoman  The interchangeable top is constructed using 16 star quilt blocks.  Each block consists of nine 2 1/2" cotton squares.  The star points are cut from 100% cotton fabric with a color print.  Handmade wooden base, foam cushion, and purchased brushed aluminum 8 1/2" curved legs. 


 
 
 


Clothes




My friend Regina volunteered to be my fitting model when I started designing.  We met 2 - 3 times a week for an entire yea

 
 
 
Black cotton front laced bustier with mini tuxedo tails back.  Black cotton fitted slacks, high waist.
 

Devices Fashion Show - Port Chester, New York 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shoulderless, jersey cotton, print on white jersey cotton pants.
 
Devices Fashion Show - Port Chester, New York 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Silk bustier with center back zipper, boned and lined.  Fringe embellishment around bottom.  Coordinating pants, with side pockets, fitted waist and fringe embellishment at ankles.
 
Mari Gallery Fashion Show - Mamaroneck, New York 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Off white silk brocade, full length scoop neck, backless gown.

 
 
 
 
 
Backless gown with crisscrossed straps. Sweetheart cut front. Manmade fabric. 
 
 
 
 
 
Royal blue wool crepe full length gown, silk lining. Bones, lined, and interfaced from bust to hipline.  20" center-back invisible zipper.     
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shoulderless,  crepe backed satin full length gown with mini train.  Silk lining.  Bodice is boned, interfaced and lined to hipline.  Matching scarf and thin strap micro-mini purse. 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Fitted gray satin skirt with black silk lace overlay.  Silk lining and invisible center back zipper. 
 
 

 
 
 
 



Bridal

Wedding Dress - White bridal satin, china silk lining.  Hand appliqued bodice, fitted to hipline (boned, interfaced and lined).  Full skirt.





Wedding Dress - White bridal satin , China silk lining, embellished collar, attached train.