Second fitting

front view

Fabric pinned to cover the neck

profile view

From the second fitting I was able to see how the costume had progressed and any changes in the materials that would influence my chosen paint finish. The costume varies from the original design in subtle but significant ways. His body suit colour has noticably changed from light blue to light green, though I have been informed that this is also likely to change as more scales are printed on. This photograph shows a piece of material pinned into the back of the head, to act as a neck to the crocodile. I have been provided with different fabrics to attach to the head once it is complete to help tye my piece into the rest of the costume. Though the ruffle appears rather large from the back, it is not noticeable in the front view.

An example of miscommunication is evident in the fabrics they provided me to re-create this neck ruffle. I was given completely different fabric off cuts that were not large enough to cover the neck and clashed with my paint finish. After finding Debbie, I was able to use the fabric shown here as it was already sewn and overlocked for me. Though I have been visiting the costume studio, there are definite gaps in my understanding of how she has adapted the costume. If I had more input into the costume work, I would have probably chosen a different material for the trousers and bodysuit. Alternatively, I would have probably changed the performer's body shape to more closely resemble the torso of a crocodile, if I could convince the client it would work.