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Shiva as Jun Jun in a costume she made herself. |
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Shiva says: "I began with a green bikini top, removed the straps and added my own gold trim to serve as straps instead. Once in place, I wanted to add some detailing because I thought, as a circus performer, JunJun's costume should have a little bling. I designed a subtle gold beading pattern for the straps which I hand sewed on bead by individual bead. I spent weeks attaching the beads but the glittery effect on stage was worth it. I then topstiched another layer of trim so all of the sewing is hidden." |
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"For the pants, I used white matte Casa satin for the outside layer and lined them with a thick white cotton so they are opaque. They're made using a yoga pant pattern which I modified by cutting out two holes at the hips. I added ties just below the knee so the pants end around mid-calf. The green trim is cotton adorned with the same gold trim/beading pattern on the sash and purple craftfoam accents." |
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"The ballet shoes were white which I hand-dyed green and sewed the ribbons on pointe-shoe style." |
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"The headpiece is made from three wooden rings wrapped in twine. The back piece is a cut up wooden ring screwed into the base with a large pin sticking out of the top, which inserts into a large styrofoam ball covered in green hair extensions. A cord tied at the back and hangs down to two other styrofoam extensions." |
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"Finally, it was sewn directly onto the wig. Combs were added inside of the wig to keep it on securely." |