Sarah Williams

Bubble Ball Gown from Jim Henson’s Labyrinth (1986)

Costume Completed: May 2019

For: Fanime 2019

Time to Complete: Approximately 5 months

Patterns: McCalls M7885 (Dress bodice and skirt); McCall’s M7763 (Dress sleeves); Simplicity 8579 (Panniers/Pocket hoops)

Materials:

  • Dress: 12 yards bleached muslin, 24 yards pearlescent poly organza, 12 yards primary lace, 6 yards secondary lace, steel boning, 4 McCall’ s appliques, misc. seed beads, 1 large prism

  • Panniers: 1 yard bleached muslin, 3 yards sprung steel hoop boning, 4 yards 1” twill tape

  • Hair Clips: 2 alligator hair clips, 2 small fake flowers, 6 fake leaves, 1/8” white ribbon, 1/4” white ribbon, 1/4” shimmer ribbon

  • Wig: Arda Wigs' "Matilda Classic" in color CL-077 Deep Brown, nylon stocking, cotton batting

  • Shoes: Theatricals Character Shoe in tan with 2" Heel

  • Jewelry: Molie Crystal Bridal Necklace and Earring Set (Amazon)

  • Crystal: MerryNine Photographic 2 1/2” Diameter Crystal Ball (Amazon)

All photos courtesy of Ben Nishimoto.