Sweeny Todd & Mrs. Lovett

Monday, November 02, 2009


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Blake & Tigan * Picture Credit: Chelsi Mae Photography

I know I promised How-To instructions but boy this was a lot more complicated than I originally thought. So I will just give you a little insight and point you in the right direction. At first I thought I could just use some existing clothes and then just dye and paint them for the desired effect.


So I got some Rit Navy Blue Dye.


And Dyed me some blue clothes.


For Blake's costume I thought I could just paint the stripes on like we did last year for our Wheres Waldo costumes. But alas imperfect stripes spoke to the perfectionist in me and.... So I scratched the whole idea except for one navy blue dyed shirt and bought some fabric. I cut up the clothes that I had originally bought from savers and used them as my patterns. So with several lengths of red ribbon and a couple days we had ourselves a...

SWEENY TODD & MRS LOVETT


Where did I get my quality striped tights? Check Here they come in every color under the sun.


Notice Blake's Straight Razor $5 from Ebay.


And no Sweeny Todd is complete with out a Johnny Depp wig and a little Tim Burton inspired make-up.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!


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3 comments

  1. Tigan these costumes turned out greast!!!!

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  2. We remember your Waldo costumes. These are great, too! Good job! We miss you guys! Glad to know all is well with you both out there.

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  3. I love love love this idea! Very original! You guys look great!

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