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Report: This weekend’s costume progress

October 27th, 2008 · 12 Comments · a day in the life, bridget, dave, domestic attempts, random, tina

Just thought I’d share what I got done on the costumes this weekend…

Sulley…
Cutting and pinning the tail. Just prior to sewing time.

Bridget helping me stuff the sewn tail with batting.

The tail. All done and ready to attach to the body.

Dave trying things on. We also measured him for shoulder padding and padding inside the head. SOME of the padding was added and glued together.

Sulley so far. I don’t know if you can tell, but I revisited the hands… added nails and painted the vinyl turquoise to more closely match the fur. I also rounded out the teeth a little.

Shoe covers, stage I.

Mike…
Dave helping me to shape the foam around the paper mache globe. Making it rounded is harder than it looks. Thank goodness for a talented engineering-minded husband!

Shaping and gluing the seams.

Projecting the face onto the foam shape so I can outline the location of the mouth and eye.

Traced. Also looking at the hard hat idea… perhaps a traditional sized hard hat is too small for his head though. SIGH!

I am still a bit behind though. I had hoped to get Sulley’s feet completely finished, and to touch up the paint job on his face… also this weekend. Still holding my breath that I’ll get done by Halloween.

THANKS though to Emily who took Bridget to the Pumpkin Walk on Friday, so I could get stuff done. I owe you big time!

I may try to update my progress once more before Halloween… we’ll see how it goes. Otherwise, hopefully all will get finished and you guys will be able to see the finished product soon!!

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12 Comments so far ↓

  • Dave

    Everyone please ignore the bald spot on my head! I’ve been pulling my hair out over school and work!

  • Dave

    I’d also be remiss if I didn’t emphasize how impressed I am at Tina’s hard work and dedication.

    I haven’t been too much of a motivator this entire time. From the very beginning (when we were dating), I told her how much I detest this holiday. She’s doing everything she can to change my views. I’d rather turn off the porch light and hide in the basement.

    Tina’s impressive – quite amazing, really. What vision, dedication, and talent. Wow!!!

  • Sandra

    Wow that is looking great!!!! I can’t wait to see the full costume on both of you! Thats neat that you can use the projector to outline , excellent work! Dave LOL on the bald spot, I didn’t even notice it, I had to scroll back up to see it. How does the costume feel? Is it itchy or heavy?

  • Crystal Hoeg

    The costumes are looking great! You are so amazing I would never be able to come up with an idea like this or even be able to know where to start to make it. Good luck I hope you get them done in time, they look so good so far!!!

  • Mother of the Wild Boys

    Those are simply amazing!

  • Kellee

    They are unbelievable! How will you top this next year?

  • Tina

    Top this? NEXT year? HAHAHAHA… um, I don’t think I’ll try. I get at least one year off, right?

    Though… we have talked about wearing them again next year, and adding a “scream canister” costume for the baby. We’ll see.

  • Tayli Nelson

    Oh my heck that is so much work! You are soooo talented and patient!

  • heather

    Holy Cow Tina…you guys are so talented and creative! I don’t think I would or could ever attempt something like that! Props to you guys! Can’t wait to see the final LOOK!

  • Amanda

    Tina, you are crazy! They’re gonna be cute!

  • Carrie

    What in the world! That is so much work…I can’t believe what a great job you did…I had no idea you were so talented!!!!!

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