Katamari Princess costume part I
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hazliyaSo, I've gotten most of the materials necessary for the costume. I still need the tights and shoes, but I can find those at Macy's or something, I'm sure.
Anyway, I grabbed 3 yards of spring green fabric, 4 yards of purple tulle, 5 yards of big-ass green ribbon, and thread that matched the fabric. And to prove to myself that this wasn't impossible, I set out to make the second-easiest piece: the skirt base.
I decided I wanted an excuse to use the big ribbon. So I made one! The skirt is drawstring, which does allow for more ruffling, but I wanted more ruffles on the side (kinda in the style of a kick-pleat skirt?) so I made up a pattern. I wanted to start with a 20" skirt, so I measured a 20"r quarter-circle, left 9 inches or so, folded that in half, and cut. So now I had this 20" diameter oval with 18" straight across. I cut along the fold, tried it on, and success! It was pretty much what I was going for. The margins for the drawstring bit around the waist were about 1.5". I then cut about 2 yards of that huge green ribbon and threaded it, tied it, and voila!
I have since hemmed the ribbon.
Oh man, is that skirt swishy! The fabric is just stiff enough that it keeps shape, but it won't weigh down the tulle. I was bouncing around in it for a while xD
Depending on the petticoat, I may make the skirt shorter. And depending on the shirt, I might make the bow in the back. I have yet to put on the poodle-skirt-esque katamari applique and hem the bottom, but I'll need to see how short I want it before I do that anyway.
Next will be the tulle petticoat (I may go buy more tulle) and the Katamari decoration made out of foam. I still haven't decided on a shirt style yet, but I do have more of that huge green ribbon that I want to use, so we'll see. After that will be the "ears" and antenna.
Does anyone else want to be a Katamari cousin with me for Halloween, specifically the Costume Dance Party? The materials cost less than $20, and I can help you make it. In a couple of hours. Not counting shopping time.
-Haz
Anyway, I grabbed 3 yards of spring green fabric, 4 yards of purple tulle, 5 yards of big-ass green ribbon, and thread that matched the fabric. And to prove to myself that this wasn't impossible, I set out to make the second-easiest piece: the skirt base.
I decided I wanted an excuse to use the big ribbon. So I made one! The skirt is drawstring, which does allow for more ruffling, but I wanted more ruffles on the side (kinda in the style of a kick-pleat skirt?) so I made up a pattern. I wanted to start with a 20" skirt, so I measured a 20"r quarter-circle, left 9 inches or so, folded that in half, and cut. So now I had this 20" diameter oval with 18" straight across. I cut along the fold, tried it on, and success! It was pretty much what I was going for. The margins for the drawstring bit around the waist were about 1.5". I then cut about 2 yards of that huge green ribbon and threaded it, tied it, and voila!
I have since hemmed the ribbon.
Oh man, is that skirt swishy! The fabric is just stiff enough that it keeps shape, but it won't weigh down the tulle. I was bouncing around in it for a while xD
Depending on the petticoat, I may make the skirt shorter. And depending on the shirt, I might make the bow in the back. I have yet to put on the poodle-skirt-esque katamari applique and hem the bottom, but I'll need to see how short I want it before I do that anyway.
Next will be the tulle petticoat (I may go buy more tulle) and the Katamari decoration made out of foam. I still haven't decided on a shirt style yet, but I do have more of that huge green ribbon that I want to use, so we'll see. After that will be the "ears" and antenna.
Does anyone else want to be a Katamari cousin with me for Halloween, specifically the Costume Dance Party? The materials cost less than $20, and I can help you make it. In a couple of hours. Not counting shopping time.
-Haz
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Date: 2007-10-19 07:07 pm (UTC)Thought you might want this for reference. :) If this guy could pull it off, you'll have no problem.
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Date: 2007-10-19 07:48 pm (UTC)Ah, a cornocopia of love :)
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