So, I can’t remember how the idea cam up, but a while ago I told Danny that I would sew him a “Purple Rain” era Prince costume for Halloween. My schedule got so crazy for a while that it didn’t look like it was going to happen. Yesterday I decided I was going to make it work.
Yesterday evening I went to the fabric store and bought a costume suit jacket pattern, purple suede-like fabric (I wanted something with more structure than cheap velvet – the nice velvet was $20/yard), interfacing, purple silky fabric (for a neck scarf), silver buttons, and leopard-print ribbon (guitar strap).
After dinner, I measured Danny and started cutting out the pattern. I sure hope it fits! He was at the top end of one size, but there was a pretty big jump up to the next size. If it is too small, I’ll need a new pattern and more fabric so I can start all over.
I stayed up too late sewing, but I really wanted to get the top third of the jacket completed (minus sleeves). The whole collar/lapel/sholder lining area was tough! My seam-ripper was my best friend. I finally got the collar sewn in without any seam puckering, and I pinning the lapels and chalked in the shape I wanted for them before heading to bed. This morning I spent 15 minutes sewing the lapels and pressing everything. I think It looks great so far. I am just really nervous about the size…
Yesterday I won 100 pyramid studs on eBay. When they arrive, I will cover the right shoulder with them. The buttons I chose look like something Prince would have picked – if Prince had to shop at Joann’s.
I am letting Danny chose what kind of prop guitar to get. I sent him links to three kinds – inflatable, a life-like rubber one I could custom-paint and a realistic kids’ guitar that plays riffs at the push of a button.
I need to order a jheri curl wig and a ruffle shirt today. With the pirate craze, it is easy to find fru-fru shirts. Heis just going to have to wear a pair of his own black pants. The coat is all I’ll have time for.
awesome job! be sure to post pics when he’s dressed up!
nice work, very cute! Are you going to be Sheena E or Appaloosa? hehe
Hehe… no matchy-matchy for us this year. I am going to re-wear my mermaid costume.
Pictures are required. When the shirt comes in, be sure to make lots of “puffy shirt” references. 😉
You’ve done a great job on re-creating the “Prince” look!!
Susan
.. singing …
purple brain! purple brain !
Re: .. singing …
Mmmm…. Brrraaaainnnzzzzz
Ironically I was working on my fiance’s costume last night. I’m almost done with the pleats on his Spiderman kilt. Last night I started work on his Spiderman sporran. He’s going to wear a Spiderman baseball jersey and be “Spiderman!” (said enthusiastically with a Scottish accent). Otherwise he was going to make a Spiderman yarmulke (tho he’s not Jewish) and go as “Ira Spiderman” pronounced (“Spee-der-man”).
Is Dan going to wear the butless pants too?
a) love your icon
b) that’s a mad-cute costume!!
c) What are YOU going to be for Halloween?
Wow! That looks awesome! What you guys doing for Halloween this year?
You are amazing. Seriously. I envy anyone who can sew. I can barely sew a button.
Go by a pawn shop for the guitar. I see some for like $20. You can then spray paint it whatever color. Grated they aren’t good guitars but… I don’t htink dan plays anyways.
Oh, and it’s lookign awesome! But dont’ go with buttless pants!
Awsome costume idea,..
… but you should make sure that Danny let grow and trim the same thin whisker, Prince wore at that time. 😀
Heh, if you wouldn’t already re-use the mermaid, I would be realy a good match if you would wear a “Sheila E.” costume. ^_^
purple rain costume
Hi, I posted a comment on flickr but thought I’d try this to. I don’t have any sewing skills and I’m wondering if you might be willing to rent your purple rain costume for an event fundriaser performance that I’m working on? Please e-mail back a response either way.
Thank you!!
Rebecca @ [email protected]
Hmmm,,,can I have one???
If I send you my measurements,,,will you make me the same costume??? LOL
I sing Purple Rain at Karaoke alot by request and would LOVE to come out wearing this!!! Excellent Job!!! 🙂