I am making a Willy Wonka suit for a Rugby commercial.
It was lucky that the Costume supervisor had hired a number of suits to see what looks best on the busy celebrity. So I just copied the one that looked great, incorporating a few changes to improve the fit and style. So this suit I will make straight through to finish – no fitting! This saves a lot of time – but YIKES, is also a wee bit scary, having to get it right without being able to check the details!
The waistcoat was interesting to make, since it has got a beautifully shaped collar – this is basically just a one piece facing.
Like I would on a jacket, I ran a bridle along the break line with a piece of salvage from the lining. This pulled the break line in slightly and made the collar sit beautifully.
They chose furnishing fabric for this, it is a nice color, but very thick…
Here is a close up of the trouser waist band… I did not do a great job documenting this process…
I have cut the tailcoat and have started photos more frequently…
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