Tuna Christmas
Occasionally I think it would be fun to be a costumer with the theater. I have worked several plays with the Denton Community Theater and really enjoy the plays and the people. It has been a few years since I volunteered so when the opportunity arose I said “sure, it will be fun.” And it was…kind of. Between moving, filling Christmas orders and teaching, I had quite a few late nights. But when all was said and done and Buster and Justin put on their waitress uniforms and added their sparkling personalities to the costumes, I felt like I had done something bigger than make a couple of waitress costumes for 2 men who were dressing like women.
Don’t they have nice legs 
The good thing about sewing for the theater, is that you really can’t mess up. Buster’s costume was a little small, so I added an extra piece on each of the side seams and made the sleeves wider. What would be a disaster in fashion is only a slight detour in costuming. I added shoulder pads to Buster’s busts and made his costume easy for quick change by adding Velcro (TM) instead of buttons and made a side closure for the apron –instead of tying it just Velcro’d on (but it still had the tie.)
I am cured from costuming for a while. Unfortunately, like most people I don’t have enough time to do everything I enjoy. Nevertheless, I am glad I had an opportunity to play a small part in this sold-out show.
Categories: Sewing