Work Experience Placement Week Two. Alterations

For the past couple of days I have been working on alterations for the many different costumes in this play whilst observing fittings etc. Through watching the runs and using their the costume plots the dressers have established some of the quickest changes and therefore some adjustments that have to be made. For example, below are three pictures of how I turned a blouse into a quick change blouse using velcro.

This will speed up the changes and make the backstage work easier for the dressers.
Observing fittings has allowed me to see how a designer approaches any difficulties and problems that might occur. I have realised the importance of having a good rapport with the actors as this helps the process and improves the final finished costumes; both designer and actor can discuss the possibilities of a costume.