Jareth Ballroom Master Post
Cheers, lovies!
This will become a pinned master post for all things related to Jareth’s ballroom costume construction. Below is a comprehensive list of all the topics that will be covered.
PATTERN MAKING (1 of 2 posts complete)
Complete diagram of coat and all the pieces. Sketches of the trickier pattern pieces, such as the pleat situation and the collar. Notes about the cuff design. Notes and sketches for proportions and angles.
Separate post on infrastructure: where to add interfacing, extra support, padding. The “pleat vest”.
FABRIC SELECTION (2 posts)
The Saga of the Metallic Velvet
The Drama of the Lining
MATERIALS SELECTION (1 of 2 posts complete)
Digital list with illustrations of most of the decorative elements observed, their details, and where/how they're used.
Separate post about DIY cabochons!
PROCESS AND CRITIQUE
Mostly just about how everything was intertwined, order of the work being done, how materials were handled, and what worked or could have been done differently.
LACE
Choosing lace, pattern pieces, plans vs. reality
Decoration and assembly
GLUE SHENANIGANS
Why done this way?!
A video showing the process of making a base piece, adding to it, painting it, techniques to make it look good. lol
How they were attached.
SHIRT & BROOCH (2 posts)
Shirt pattern, how the collar was done, how the ruffles were done.
How the brooch was made (if you’re on a budget and desperate.)
THE BUTTONS (2 posts)
An explanation of the process.
A video of the process!
CUMMERBUND
WIG MODIFICATION
Which I would have never figured out without mornings-of-gold
MAKEUP (2 posts)
What all was needed, observations and tips.
A new timelapse video because why not
Anyway, looking forward to all the evenings I will now spend reminiscing about this with you all. Hope it will be helpful and interesting.
–pants-magic-pants