I thought it would be neat to have a thread specifically for giving out tips on costume making.
Share tips, websites, and anything else you can think of to help people create their own personal dance outfit. This includes general sowing tips for those who aren't accustomed to it.
I personally don't sew much, and haven't made a costume, but I can try to offer some advice.
Make sure you have your design perfected before starting. Try to draw it out as best as you can beforehand on paper first to see that it all looks ok.
Keep in mind how heavy, or light you want it too be. Make sure you have strong enough fabric, and thread to hold everything together.
Have a lot of extra beads/coins/sequins etc. on hand. You don't want to get close to finishing and realized you underestimated. Better safe than sorry right?
It also helps to double up your thread when you sow, its makes it twice as strong.
Share tips, websites, and anything else you can think of to help people create their own personal dance outfit. This includes general sowing tips for those who aren't accustomed to it.
I personally don't sew much, and haven't made a costume, but I can try to offer some advice.
Make sure you have your design perfected before starting. Try to draw it out as best as you can beforehand on paper first to see that it all looks ok.
Keep in mind how heavy, or light you want it too be. Make sure you have strong enough fabric, and thread to hold everything together.
Have a lot of extra beads/coins/sequins etc. on hand. You don't want to get close to finishing and realized you underestimated. Better safe than sorry right?
It also helps to double up your thread when you sow, its makes it twice as strong.