EWH and I had a wonderful little conversation this morning re: Crave and the costuming-experiment I have launched myself into. The problem: how to put these strips of fabric onto this slip in a way in which they can, quickly and easily, be ripped off (and then restored for the next show). My original idea worked but lent itself more to the "slowly removed and less strips" school of thought rather than the "more. faster. better." one.
So, I started again. My two options: snaps or velcro. Now, velcro is used for children and quick changes and is an absolute last resort. EWH and I both think this way. I spent all last night trying to justify the use of snaps over velcro to myself.
As EWH and I ping-ponged strategies back and forth, turning the mannequin round and round, it became very clear that small pieces of velcro would be the most effective and best solution. "I think velcro is the way to go, and you will never hear me say that again!" - EWH.
I rationalized that velcro is what you do for quick changes, and this is just one, extended onstage quick change.
Side note: this particular costume is going to come with a manual. Expect diagrams.
So, I started again. My two options: snaps or velcro. Now, velcro is used for children and quick changes and is an absolute last resort. EWH and I both think this way. I spent all last night trying to justify the use of snaps over velcro to myself.
As EWH and I ping-ponged strategies back and forth, turning the mannequin round and round, it became very clear that small pieces of velcro would be the most effective and best solution. "I think velcro is the way to go, and you will never hear me say that again!" - EWH.
I rationalized that velcro is what you do for quick changes, and this is just one, extended onstage quick change.
Side note: this particular costume is going to come with a manual. Expect diagrams.
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