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Fancy Fabrics Challenge 2014

Cusi’s Christmas Creations

I created these dresses for a Holiday on Ice show (for a routine that was coreographed to the song, "Deck the Rooftop" by Glee). I made these ice skating dresses out of fancy fabrics, such as ribbon and sequins embelished netting overlays lined with metallic fabric. The fabrics were cut on the bias for the most stretch possible. Two different types of embellished overlays were used for each dress. One in the bodice and the other in the skirt. One girl is also dressed in green and gold, and the other is in red and silver. The skirts are actually 7 layers (with metallic netting underneath) and consist of horsehair under the fur trim. The dresses also consist of swarovski crystals using coordinating colors in a diagonal design placement, which I executed by hand. I also made the headpieces by hand, which function as two separate parts that can be used in unison or placed in separate areas of any hairstyle that the skaters might wear. One part of the headpiece is a headband of white fur. The other headpiece is a clip (also made by hand) that consists of coordinating metallic presents and glittered holly.

Although my name is Blanca, my designer name is “Cusi” (pronounced as coo-see) which is my family given nickname. I actually make all types of garments and things, as I am a fashion designer, costume designer, accessory designer and even do a little home decor. I decided to post some of the costuming work which I made for the holiday season, as they were spefically constructed using fancy fabrics and were made with a lot of hard work, dedication, and love.

Enclosed are a few pictures detailing what I made for a Holiday on Ice Show (for a routine to a song called “Deck the Roof Top” by Glee); an 1812 Regency Gown for a holiday event to honor Charles Dickens’ 100th Anniversary; a Victorian Gown that I custom made for a Victorian Christmas Charity Ball; and another set of ice skating dresses made from velvet stretch fabric and white boa fur for the Holiday on Ice Show (for a routine that was coreographed to the song “Jingle Bells”). My clients absolutely love these garments. I hope you enjoy them and can appreciate what I call my “sewing masterpieces” for the holiday season.

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    MarshaHarding | | #1

    nice one mate

  2. darnellhall | | #2

    superb stuff

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