Featured project · Quincy High School
Cinderella
At the stroke of magic, a simple dress becomes a ball gown. Susan created Cinderella's transformation dresses for the Quincy High School stage — costumes designed to change in an instant, in full view of the audience.
Transformation dresses designed & sewn by Susan Lybbert
Construction details
How the Magic Was Made
Susan built the transformation gowns to change in seconds on stage — a layered design where the outer dress gives way to reveal the ball gown beneath. Every seam had to survive quick changes, dancing, and night after night of magic.
The magic moment
Before & After
Drag across each photo to watch the transformation.
BeforeAfter
BeforeAfter
The gowns
Costume Photographs
Backstage
Behind the Scenes
The creative process
Stories from the Sewing Room
Susan's stories about creating these dresses are on their way.