Janie's Portfolio

Here you will find examples of my past work in Costume Design.




Red Flame
This Bedlah was done in deep red velvet.  With flame shaped appliqués which were wired to mold or not around the breast on the bra and to stand up above the belt.  Accented with AB rhinestones and large red stones.  Long red beaded fringe completed the Bedlah.




Watermelon Star
Modeled by Erna Woo
Watermelon Star was a custom made costume (not Erna) and was made to her specifications.  She wanted an old Hollywood feel to it.  She also insisted on the purple stars.  Bra is a gathered chiffon over a red bra with hand beaded 2" purple fringe and long fringe and star in the center.  Belt is also gathered red chiffon over a red base.  4" purple and gold fringe alternate around the belt.  The fastener is a 4 " oval, which allows for easy adjustments.  It features 2 stars and long gold fringe.  The skirt is attached to the belt and is 2 layers of red chiffon in full circles for great spins.  Sleeves are a wide bell of red chiffon ending in wide gold elastic accent with a purple star.  The fringe was designed to accentuate shimmies.




Iris Bedlah
This bedlah was done in purple iris fringe applied at a diagonal line to flatter and trimmed in silver sequin trim.  The base was a purple iris sequin fabric and black velvet.  4" fringe was used on the bra with 6" fringe in the center.  The belt was done in 6" fringe with 12" fringe around the bottom.  It made a very heavy belt, but worth the weight for the fantastic effect of shimmies and hip movements.

 

Antique Assuit
This was an antique Assuit Shawl that a customer asked me to turn into a two panel skirt.  I lined the entire skirt and made a waistband, all to protect the delicate fabric.  There was enough left over to also cover a bra for her.

 

Purple Dress
This is an A line purple dress with accents of glitter, with a double godet in the back for fullness.  To accent the sparkle of the glitter I used yards and yards of AB rhinestone trim.  The front neckline was outlined and ended in a lavender stone to give the look of a necklace.  Clusters of silver fringe was added in a V line  (very flattering)  to accentuate hip movements.