In this project the brief was to design and create a costume for the character 'Veruca Salt' from 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'. During this project I researched each of the main characters; the five children and 'Willy Wonka', completed design sketches and fabric samples and constructed a pattern which I then used to make the dress. I photographed each stage and presented the process with annotation in my sketchbook. The dress was made out of a red cotton with a textured dye finish, this allowed it to look like velvet, a more appropriate material for the nature of the character, while still being affordable. I added frills to the neck and sleeves and a large red bow to show the characters over-dramatic, attention seeking nature. Please read the PDF for more information on the process of making the dress.
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