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The Marriage of Figaro Costume

May 31, 2017 By Chie

I’ve had some interesting assignments recently…making costumes! I haven’t had much chance to make costumes except for my failed attempt to sew a past Halloween costume, so when I was asked to make Cherubino’s costume for the Marriage of Figaro, I jumped on it. The fabric was provided by the client (bright green satin with dragon print!) and I bought the triming. The buttons are from Zakzak and ribbon is from Tomato, both in Nippori. Zakzak has some fun trims, like crazy belt buckles. Worth checking in whenever you are in Nippori.Ive made men’s vests, tuxs and pants in the past (here and here) so I modified it a bit to fit this project.  Added a mock pocket flap. One good thing about making costumes is that the clothes don’t necessarily have to be functional. Here are some close up photos of the pants. I used men’s trouser patterns, shorten the length and added some cuffs.  Tada! Ridiculously shinny vest and jacket set. I’m sure you can spot Cherubino from the miles away. I also made a costume for a customer who wants to do cosplay as a character from a video game, Parasite Eve. I don’t play video games and have no idea about Parasite Eve, but the quick google search taught me it’s  “a 1998 survival horror action role-playing video game”. I was to make a dress for Melissa Pearce, and here you can see the character I based the dress for.It was simple to make but ended up very heavy because the fabric used was velvet. I used closed to three meters.

コスチュームを作るお仕事をしました。
一番上はオペラ、フィガロの結婚のウルビーノ伯爵の衣装。
ベスト、ハーフパンツ、ジャケットの3点セットです。

2つ目はパラサイトイブというゲームに出てくるキャラクターのコスプレ様ドレス。
たっぷりのベルベットで作りました。
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Filed Under: blog, blogs, costume, dress, vest, 日本語 Tagged With: costume, marriage of figaro, opera, parasite eve

Karada Dakara – Dance Event

December 3, 2012 By Chie

I’m so excited to announce that a dance team I designed costumes for is having their performance this weekend, and I made their costumes! They are having 4 shows in total on 12/8 and 12/9. I will be at the 7pm show on 12/8, if you are in Tokyo and interested in coming out, please feel free to contact me at vivatveritasshop@gmail.com! The ticket costs $3,500 at the door.

It was a lot of work bringing the design that the dancer had in mind into real life, due to her need for movability and comfort, and its stage presence. The pictures above only shows the white dress, but I made some with an overskirt in red, purple and navy on top of the dresses. I made seven overskirts in one day, and didn’t have time to photograph them:(

Below is excerpt from Asahi Art Square, where the performance is.

とあるところに一つの机と二つの椅子。 向き合ってる二人。 一方はディーバで、一方はエゴというらしい。 ディーバ『さー、どこから始めようか。』 エゴ『前に一歩踏み出したい、そんな気がする。』 ディーバ『こんなのはどうだい?』 こうやって二人の会話は始まった。。。

■日時 12月8日[土]19:00開場/19:30開演、 12月9日[日]11:00開場/11:30開演、14:30開場/15:00開演、18:00開場/18:30開演

■料金 前売3,000円/当日3,500円

■住所 〒130-0001 東京都墨田区吾妻橋1-23-1 スーパードライホール 4F Tel. 090-9118-5171 E-mail: aas@arts-npo.org 10:00-18:00 *火曜日定休

■アクセス 東京メトロ銀座線「浅草駅」4、5番出口より徒歩5分 都営地下鉄浅草線「浅草駅」A5番出口より徒歩10分、「本所吾妻橋駅」A3出口より徒歩6分 東武線「浅草駅」より徒歩6分

■出演 [代表]秋吉朝子 [guest dancer]cen, shin, bashi, ken(z) [choreographer]まっつん, takabo, kaoru, 海津優子, 三田サブウェイラインズ、wired [vocalist]SAK.,虎徹 [drum]大津惇 [live paint]mika kawakami [projection]下山裕貴

■予約・問合せ e-mail:egopression.2012@gmail.com 主  催|ego:pression 助  成|AAS協力事業 *詳細はwww.facebook.com/Egopression

Filed Under: blog, blogs, costume, creation, 日本語 Tagged With: costume, dance, japan, order made costumes, performance

Mommy’s Diary: Cat Halloween Costume McCall M6383

November 8, 2012 By Chie

I had a lot of fun making this cat costume for Kiko. Last year, I made her a bee costume along with a tulip head piece for Andy. The cat pattern is from McCall, M6383. Zhing from Little Project in Style gave me this last year, and I’m happy that I finally got to use it. I cut the smallest pattern. It turned out a little big for Kiko, but I think it’s supposed to fit not too tight to the body. I don’t know how this fabric I used is called; my mother got it for me for some other project I never had a chance to get to. I would not say it was the easiest fabric to work with because it’s thick and produces a lot of fuzz, but it’s very soft and warm. The lining is cotton polkadot fabric.

The sewing of this costume went pretty quick and smooth. I think it took about 3 hours in total. The pattern instructions were clear and easy to follow.

Unfortunately, Kiko wasn’t all so thrilled with this cat costume. I don’t know what her problem was, but she hated to be put in it. I could not take any pictures of her smiling in this costume..

We went trick or treating. It was fun! She had her first lollipop, and it was funny to see her being confused because she did not know how to eat it. Once she found out how to eat it she was crazy about it..

 

Filed Under: blog, blogs, costume, creation, mama series Tagged With: cat, costume, Halloween, kids

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「GOOD DAY PARK!」🌱
横浜赤レンガで開催された環境保護をテーマにしたイベントで、@riemorrisvibes に衣装提供しました👗
彼女の明るさにぴったりのライムグリーン&松の木柄の着物リメイクセットアップを制作しました✨ 

Provided an outfit for @riemorrisvibes at the eco-themed event held at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse! 
Created a vibrant lime green kimono remake set-up with pine tree patterns to match her bright energy. ✨ 

#KimonoRemake #Sustainable
#GoodDayPark #GreenroomFestival #みなとみらい #着物リメイク #サステナブル
黒留袖のリメイクは私が大好きなもののひとつです🥹👌
黒地を背景にした鮮やかな柄はクリムトのアートを思い出させます🎨
こちらは華やかな花柄が映えるジャンプスーツにしました✨ 

✔ 一重仕立てで通気性抜群、夏も快適 
✔共布ベルト&丸バックルで愛らしいアクセント
✔アクセサリーが映える エレガントなVネック
✔ カシュクール風トップス

Upcycling a black tomesode kimono is one of my favorite things! 🥹👌 
The vibrant patterns against the black backdrop remind me of Klimt’s art. 🎨 

✔ Lightweight single-layer fabric, breezy for summer 
✔ Charming fabric belt & round buckle accent 
✔ Elegant V-neck, perfect for showcasing accessories 
✔ Kashkool-style top for a refined look 

Big thanks to @pepamoricet (model) and @carolinemarchante (photographer) 💕

#KimonoRemake #SustainableFashion #BlackTomesode
#着物リメイク #サステナブルファッション #黒留袖
Behind the lens, beyond the glam ✨📸 Sneak pee Behind the lens, beyond the glam ✨📸
Sneak peek at the magic in motion🌸

撮影の舞台裏📸✨

Model @jasineoftherose
Flower @hanasakie
Make up and hair @hmua_mami
Jewelry @catwalk_bijoux
Photographer @casa_mari_portrait

#撮影裏側 #BTS #FashionShoot #CreativeProcess #StyleInTheMaking
壺柄×無地オレンジのリバーシブル帯 壺柄×無地オレンジのリバーシブル帯ビスチェ🎴
表情がガラッと変わるツーウェイデザイン。
カジュアルにもドレッシーにも映える一着✨
後ろは編み上げリボンでサイズ調整も◎

Reversible bustier made from an obi with a unique tsubo (jar) motif on one side and solid orange on the other🎨
Elegant curve neckline + lace-up back = perfect fit.
From parties to street style — one piece, endless looks✨

Model @1.yve.1
Photographer @capturetokyo
Make up artist @mami_hmua

#帯リメイク #ビスチェコーデ  #帯ファッション
#KimonoBustier  #JapaneseStyle #TwoWayOutfit #ModernKimono
かのこ柄の赤いウォッシャブル着物から、ミディ丈のワンピースを仕立てました👘✂️
クラシカルなカシュクールデザインのフロントと、背中がまるく開いたバックシャンなシルエットがポイント。
ジャケットやカーデを羽織れば、普段使いにもぴったりです🧥✨
Vネック、ウエストのタック、すっきりIライン、ふんわりパフスリーブ…
シンプルだけど、細部までこだわった一枚です🌸

Made this midi dress from a washable kanoko-patterned red kimono👘✨
From the front, it looks like a classic cache-coeur dress — but turn around, and there's a chic, round cut-out in the back.
Layer it with a jacket or cardigan for an easy everyday look🧥🌿
Features a V-neckline, subtle tucks at the waist, a clean I-line silhouette, and puff sleeves with an open back for a modern twist🌸

Photographer @shirapyonphoto
Model @myon_y
Make up and hair @kaori0048

#HandmadeDress #CacheCoeurStyle #ModernKimono #UpcycledFashion 
#着物リメイク #カシュクールワンピース #和モダンファッション #ハンドメイド服 #kimonoremake
思い出の帯が毎日活躍するアイテムに🎒 
タンスで眠っていた帯が、A4サイズやPCも入る大容量リュックに生まれ変わりました。
シンプルなコーデのアクセントになる和モダンなステイトメントピース✨ 
内ポケット付きで機能性も◎ 
ストラップのメタルはゴールドorシルバーから選べます。 

📏サイズ:高さ40cm 幅30cm マチ5cm 

A cherished obi transformed into a daily essential 🎒✨ 
This upcycled backpack, made from an obi, fits A4 documents or a laptop with ease. Features an inner pocket for functionality, with strap metal options in gold or silver. 

📏 Size: H 40cm, W 30cm, D 5cm 

#ObiBag #Upcycled #SustainableFashion
#帯バッグ #アップサイクル #和モダン #サステナブル
華やかなレッドに、ゴールドの紅葉柄が映えるビスチェ ✨

帯をリメイクた特別な一点。
柔らかなカーブのネックラインが、女性らしくエレガントな雰囲気を引き立てます。

パーティーや特別なイベントで視線を集めるのはもちろん、
海外旅行で日本の美しさをさりげなくアピールできるのも嬉しいポイント🇯🇵✨

1枚で主役級の存在感。

シャツの上に重ねてベスト風に、カーディガンのインナーに、
冬ならタートルネックニットに重ねても素敵なコーディネートが楽しめます。
合わせ方次第で、全く違う表情に変わるのが魅力です。

✔️ 洗濯不可なので、夏よりも秋冬に大活躍の予感🍂
✔️ 後ろはリボンを通して編み上げるデザインで、後ろ姿まで可愛い🎀

パーティーコーデにも、カジュアルにデニムで外しても◎
オリジナルなスタイリングを楽しんでみてください💫

A stunning bustier featuring a bold red base with delicate gold maple leaf patterns.
This one-of-a-kind piece is crafted from upcycled obi fabric, adding a unique touch of Japanese tradition.

The soft, curved neckline creates a feminine, elegant silhouette.

Perfect for parties and special events, it’s sure to turn heads wherever you go.
It’s also a great way to subtly showcase Japanese culture during your travels abroad 🇯🇵✨

This piece makes a statement on its own, but you can also layer it for different vibes:
— Over a shirt for a vest-style look
— As an inner piece under a cardigan
— Or layered over a turtleneck sweater in winter for a chic seasonal outfit.

✔️ Note: Not washable, so it’s especially suited for autumn and winter 🍂
✔️ The back features a lace-up design with ribbon details—gorgeous from every angle 🎀

Dress it up for a party or dress it down with jeans for an effortlessly stylish look.
Enjoy styling this unique piece your own way 💫

Photographer @shirapyonphoto
Model @myon_y
Make up and hair @kaori0048

#帯リメイク
#和モダンファッション
#ObiRemake
#OneOfAKindStyle
#StatementPiece
Kimono Remake Jumpsuit 👖 A soft cream base ador Kimono Remake Jumpsuit 👖
A soft cream base adorned with delicate floral patterns gives this piece a refined and elegant look.
The waist tie cinches in to flatter your figure—and yes, it has pockets! (I absolutely love pockets 🤗)

着物リメイクジャンプスーツ👖

淡いクリーム地に花模様が散りばめられた一枚は、華やかで上品な存在感。
ウエストのリボンできゅっと絞ってスタイルアップできます。
そしてもちろん、ポケット付き!ポケット大好きなんです🤗

Model @naka_kanar 
Make up and hair @cocojpn5 
Photographer @tashaadelina 

#着物リメイク #一点もの #ジャンプスーツ
#KimonoRemake #UpcycledFashion #oneofakind
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