For my first Barrio story in 2016 we did not consider making it form fitting. But for the Nogales production the shape really mattered especially for the dresses. This time I made actual sleeves, a cinched waistline and wrap around blouse. To create the shape of the circle skirt I added a hoop under skirt crinoline.
 
For the men’s shirts I made sleeves, a yoke, collars and pockets. The only difference in making giant costumes is in scale. It’s easier to make patterns for these but the same technique is used in sewing as in making one for an actor.
 
Anything that you'd like to share about your process and/or experience on this project?
 
My process is simple. I let the garment tell me who it wants to be. What type of character is behind the costumes? I look at it from an audience point of view. As a costume designer, I try to make it as realistic as possible but also functional.This experience has been very beneficial to me because I get to play with puppets.

Ivy Wahome is currently getting her Masters in Costume Design and Production at the University of Arizona( 2024). She worked for the Stevie Eller costume shop, University of Arizona from 2015-2021 as a firsthand. Ivy has been a technical crew member for Borderlands Theater since the production of Más. Recently Ivy has shown her work at the Tucson Museum of Art Biennial Showcase 2020 and at the School of Art Invisibility Salon showcase 2022.