Thread: dark bridal costume

Tweet

Thank You. I tend to forget to check the pattern sites some how. Most of the time their "plus" wedding or formal wear only goes to 20 or 24, which is still a bit small unless they make industrial strength girdles. :P
I tend also to have a ridiculously low budget even for a student still at home with the parents. (They've been very indulgent when it comes to my "halloween thingy") I'm still workin on them. One was a Christmas baby who I don't expect to convert anytime soon.

Are you planning on going to/hosting a party, or trick or treaters or anything? What about props/accessories/etc?

there's a lot of "goth" clothiers that you could borrow ideas from. this web site offers links to a few http://www.thefaerycrossing.com/Faer.../clothing.html
and here are a few other clothiers
http://www.goodgoth.com/
http://www.blackrose.co.uk/
http://www.shadowfae.com/index2.html
I hope this helps!

I haven't been planning for a specific event, but I usually host a small (very) get together with a few other friends. This dress is also ment to work for if I want to go out on a rather fancy night out, toned down of course. Gee found some nice patterns to make, but the idea of dropping 4 dress sizes seems like its a better prop theme than reality. Hehe

http://www.google.com/search?hs=iFf&...s+&btnG=Search

Here is a google link that might help.

I also know of a medieval pattern that has a full skirt because of gores that is created from your basic measurements. Once you know the basic layout it is easy to alter to your liking. It can be made from any material, so you could have fun with it, like making the dress from some stretchy crushed velvet and making the gores out of satin or lace, create bell sleeves, etc. If you are an experienced seamstress, you could put a laced front or back in it, too.

This pattern is based on rectangles and triangles so uses a minimum of fabric. I am 5'8" and made a dress with a 5" puddle from about, if not less than, 5 yards. Buy yourself a bunch of $1 a yd material from Walmart or other local fabric shop.

PM me if you want the website with the pattern layout.
I'll be happy to help!

I've decided to drop the idea. Not enough money or time anymore to persist. That and just having a black replica of my best friends real wedding dress isn't a good idea. She took the pattern i picked and ran with it. I"m not complaining, I helped make it. hehe.