My wife wants to go as Mrs. Lovett from Sweeny Todd for Halloween. Anybody have the foggiest idea where we could look? Thanks,
John
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Looking for a Mrs. Lovett Sweeny Todd costume. Anyone want a job? :)
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Darth Mule
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Re: Looking for a Mrs. Lovett Sweeny Todd costume
This is likely to be a contract job. I'm sure there are/will be some crappy mass-produced versions out there, but for anything decent, you may have to visit your local seamstress or one of the lovely board members that feels up to the task.
To start your research, here's a link to a skirt pattern http://trulyvictorian.com/catalog/101.html(lovett's without any understructure of course). I think she's wearing men's high top Stacy Adam's shoes too.
Like this one?
This is likely to be a contract job. I'm sure there are/will be some crappy mass-produced versions out there, but for anything decent, you may have to visit your local seamstress or one of the lovely board members that feels up to the task.
To start your research, here's a link to a skirt pattern http://trulyvictorian.com/catalog/101.html(lovett's without any understructure of course). I think she's wearing men's high top Stacy Adam's shoes too.
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Re: Looking for a Mrs. Lovett Sweeny Todd costume
That's it. Thanks for the info. I was hoping one of our talented folks would offer their services.
That's it. Thanks for the info. I was hoping one of our talented folks would offer their services.
Re: Looking for a Mrs. Lovett Sweeny Todd costume
The wife really wants this costume. Any of our talented members want to make a few bucks? Thanks,
John
The wife really wants this costume. Any of our talented members want to make a few bucks?
Thanks,John
freakengine
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The hardest part would be replicating that fabric. It was certainly a custom print.
My Wife to be is working on a Mrs. Lovett too is still in the drawing stage we had the pleasure of seeing the costume at FIDM when it was out here in California it has ALOT of small details on it we have found the perfect color fabric and probably will have to hand do the paisley pattern
BlueRoommate
New Member
What is your luck with the paisley application to the fabric? Are you guys doing a block print for this one? It's such a fun and intricate costume!!
BlueRoommate
New Member
I've heard of straw being used- have you found anything that would show how? I've seen museum examples of braided straw trim (especially in bonnets and hats, but sometimes in belts), but I'm assuming that this is done differently? It doesn't look woven/braided.. is it tatted? So many questions!
Mojo_Turbo
Sr Member
yea, the ebay dress takes 2 weeks to make - you won't get it in time for Halloween.
There is also more than 1 dress, maybe another one might be easier to do. The coloring on her primary dress is actually less drab
check out the references here: The Costumer's Guide to Movie Costumes
There is also more than 1 dress, maybe another one might be easier to do. The coloring on her primary dress is actually less drab
check out the references here: The Costumer's Guide to Movie Costumes
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