R Harper wrote:
Hello, all - I've got an interesting theatrical costume project. Am
helping with a production of The Rocky Horror Show, and one
character wants tear-away briefs for underneath his very short kilt.
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I was told once by a fellow costumer who once worked for one of the
many Chippendale's dance teams is that velcro was far too strong for
tear-away clothing; too much wear and tear on the fabrics and the
release was unreliable.
What they used were little snaps, like the snaps used for baby
clothing. I've never had occasion to use this technique, but I stored
it away in my brain *just in case* I ever have occasion to sew for an
ecdysiast...
Yep. Snaps. Velcro doesn't let go (unless you're going to run your
fingers along the seam).
Why tear-away briefs, though? Are they going to show before they're torn
off? If not, just have a pair of briefs that can be attached (not worn)
under the kilt and pulled out.
andy
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