Sweeney Todd Costume Ideas

About Sweeney Todd

Once a mild-mannered barber with a beautiful wife and baby girl, Benjamin Barker invoked the attention of a corrupt judge who wanted his wife for his own. Falsely imprisoned, Barker returned to London after his incarceration, seeking revenge on those who wronged him. Beliving his wife to have been dead and still seeking his daughter, he was a hardened man and took on the name and identity of Sweeney Todd. While in London, he teamed up with Mrs Lovett, his landlady and partner-in-crime. Lovett's meat pies, which once were "the worst in all of London" became a delicacy once she and Sweeney disposed of the bodies of his victims by making them into meat pies.

The story of Sweeney Todd has been told in literature, on Broadway, in ballet, and most recently on film with Tim Burton's retelling of the classic tale of the "Demon Barber of Fleet Street," who was played by Johnny Depp.

Dressing up as Sweeney Todd

Start with a Sweeney Todd wig of wild, bushy black hair streaked with white to look almost exactly like Johnny Depp's portrayal of the brutish barber! Opt for one of several costume featuring a weathered leather-look vest and a Victorian-styled men's shirt. And don't find yourself without the barber's signature blades, or, as Sweeney himself referred to them as "my friends." The Sweeney Todd accessory kit comes equiped with a fake, bloodied straight razor, perfect for getting a REALLY close shave... Close to the jugular! It also includes a belt with holster and a bloodied handkerchief.

Sweeney Todd - How To Ideas

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	How to Make a Simple No sew Sweeney Todd PARTY Ms.L   1 up, 1 down  * Take a SMALL Black shirt nothing on front, it can have sleeves,short sleeves or no sleeves. * Start with cutting the sleeves off IF you have them. * Turn the shirt inside out and with a white pencil, draw a corset shape from one side to the other. * Cut along your line. * You should now have a rough looking corset top. * If you have made it to big dont worry wear a top underneath or pad ... read more »
	How to make a Sweeney Todd costume?   0 up, 3 down  Sweeney Todd has recently become a very popular costume due to the movie released this year. If you wish to make a Sweeney Todd costume rather than purchase one you have come to the right section. Below we will offer instructions as well as items needed to make the costume. ##Things You’ll Need:## * Dress pants (blue or black) * White peasant shirt or dress shirt * Brown vest * ... read more »

Recent Discussions about Sweeney Todd costumes

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  Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street posted by katieperkins

  I think that since Sweeney Todd just came out this past year and it hit so big, there should be a Sweeney Todd and Mrs. Lovett costume. I mean, nothing too extreme, just the ...
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  Sweeney Todd and Mrs. Lovett costumes from the MOVIE posted by hollyferry

  I really really loved "Sweeney Todd". My husband-who normally has NO interest in Halloween...thinks it would be fun (and of course I am all for it!) to dress up as Mr. Todd, ...
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Sweeney Todd Blog Posts

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  This costume has been long waited for... Many of you have posted comments to forum threads and blog posts about it, "where can i find it? how does... more

• Sweeney Todd: we need the costume & wig!

  There is an upcoming movie we recently blogged about , I will be eager to watch when it comes out on DVD or on the cable: Sweeney Todd: The... more

• Sweeney Todd and Tim Burton's Christmas Connection

  It would seem that director Tim Burton has an unparalleled love for the holidays. The gothic-leaning filmsmith's latest movie, an adaptation... more

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