Bye Bye Olaf, was nice making you!

I have had a very busy couple of weeks making the 10 Girls outfits for the Frozen troupe. I had already cut them out of different coloured fabrics and bagged them up in named bags, as the girls are all different sizes. Here are some photos. I have not put the petticoats in them yet, as I want to try them on and make sure the lengths are correct before putting the zips in. They will probably be a bit long, so I will take them up at the waist and then they can be let down later when the girls grow.

 

I have made scalloped hems on five of the dresses, as they were featured in the film. I have chosen much brighter colours than in the film to give more impact. Once the petticoats are in, the skirts will stick out a lot more and they will all have a pair of white lace-edged bloomers.

 

I have also been working on Kristoff and have completed his top. I have used long grey fur inside out so that the fur edge is showing and trimmed it with thick cerise ribbon. I cut up a grey jumper for the sleeves and neck. When I went to Camden Market recently, I found exactly the right scarf to use as his belt, which was another stroke of luck, as trying to make one would have been very difficult. I now have to make his trousers, boots and hat. Here is a picture of work in progress

 

 

 

I have attached the mittens, as it saves them getting lost by the dancer, which often happens with quick changes.

 

Well, I was sad to say goodbye to Olaf, who has been my companion this last week. Once the features go on, the characters seem to come alive and I get quite attached to them. However, I was thrilled to see how well he fitted and Emily was over the moon with him. I am really looking forward to seeing her dance in the costume, she has to do some cartwheels, which won't be a problem for her, as she is a very talented gymnast. Some of you may remember her as the Hedgehog in Alice, where she had to do countless gambols through the hoops made by the cards. she will be the Hedgehog again this year in the show in December and after a few alterations, the costume just about fits after 3 years. Here is a photo of Emily, looking very happy in her costume. Her face will be painted grey to make it look like his mouth.

 

I have started to make Sven, the reindeer and will post some photos in my next blog, which will be the last of the Frozen blogs, except for maybe a photo of all of the dancers in their costumes. After this, I have 11 Playing Cards, A Red and White Queen and a new Alice to make and will be blogging about them, hoping that there are some interested folk out there.

 

 

Olaf Costume