2009 was the second year that I costumed the MAPAN Code Blue Dancers – a group of Anesthesia nurses who took it upon themselves to liven up the usual entertainment provided at their annual conference. Their first number was a disco medley. I designed and made draped neckline sparkly tunic tops and floral wigs (inspired by Priscilla, Queen of the Desert).
The MAPAN Code Blue Dancers: Disco Fever!
The second dance routine was done to the song “More” from the movie Dick Tracy and had a burlesque theme. The ladies wore costumes based on cigarette girl outfits, with miniature top hat facinators.
The MAPAN Code Blue Dancers: Burlesque Beauties!
Speaking of fascinators, here’s two more I made in 2009:
Petite Chapeau: Velvet miniature hat with ribbon and tulle accents.
Grad Fascinator: feathers, netting and vintage broach
A ruffled apron (costume piece). Two tone decorative stitched edging.
Ruffled retro style Apron for a performance piece.
Ruffled retro style Apron: neckline detail with ribbon bow and double needle stitched accent border.
Another ruffled costume piece for a gentleman dressing up as Adam Ant.
Ruffled poet shirt for Adam Ant costume. Front lacing and tie cuffs.
A two piece fairy character costume. The underdress (chiffon overlay) can be worn separately as a regular garment. The bodice has snaps beside the back zipper for clipping in a pair of fairy wings.
Two Piece Fairy Dress: Bodice – cotton sateen with bridal satin trim. Underdress: cotton with chiffon overlay. Hand ruched bust panel.
Two Piece Fairy Dress: Underdress: cotton with chiffon overlay. Hand ruched bust panel.
The final project of the year was a set of custom xmas stockings, including a miniature one for the cat…
Custom Xmas Stockings: Cotton velveteen, cotton velvet, faux fur. Felt letters.
Custom Xmas Stockings: Cotton velveteen, cotton velvet, faux fur. Felt letters.
Custom Xmas Stockings: Cotton velveteen, cotton velvet, faux fur. Felt letters.
Thanks for looking!