Shanazel
Moderator
I've joined the costume competition on Pattern Review and want to solicit some input from my good sewing pals at OD. The time period is October 1 through October 31 so I have time to consider fabric, decoration, and even make a muslin before being able to make the first cut in the fashion fabric on October 1.
Dance class falls on Halloween this year so we are having a class hafla, giving tme the perfect opportunity to make a new costume in a style I've never used before. I intend to make a full length entari and vest using the following pattern:
Folkwear Pattern #108
When Liz was still with us she posted pictures of her troupe wearing similar costumes and I liked them very much. I want something covered-up and folkloric/fusionist- yea, even unto orientalist- and this suits my fancy.
First caveat: chose fabric colors carefully. I don't like the example on the Folkwear page because seeing the black pants through the white fabric of the entari breaks up the line of the costume.
I also tend to chose black for costumes and it does not show up well against stage backdrops. So- no black, but I'm uncomfortable in light colors, probably a hangover from having been so heavy.
Second caveat: chose fabric textures carefully. I want the entari to slide easily over the full legs of the pants without any static nonsense.
I have a closet full of fabric from which to "shop" and I am leaning toward using part of my rayon challis stash. I like the way it flows, it looks a bit more rustic than chiffons and silks, and (big consideration) it is washable.
Has anyone used this pattern? I read all the comments on Pattern Review but none of those folks planned to dance in the outfit.
Dance class falls on Halloween this year so we are having a class hafla, giving tme the perfect opportunity to make a new costume in a style I've never used before. I intend to make a full length entari and vest using the following pattern:
Folkwear Pattern #108
When Liz was still with us she posted pictures of her troupe wearing similar costumes and I liked them very much. I want something covered-up and folkloric/fusionist- yea, even unto orientalist- and this suits my fancy.
First caveat: chose fabric colors carefully. I don't like the example on the Folkwear page because seeing the black pants through the white fabric of the entari breaks up the line of the costume.
I also tend to chose black for costumes and it does not show up well against stage backdrops. So- no black, but I'm uncomfortable in light colors, probably a hangover from having been so heavy.
Second caveat: chose fabric textures carefully. I want the entari to slide easily over the full legs of the pants without any static nonsense.
I have a closet full of fabric from which to "shop" and I am leaning toward using part of my rayon challis stash. I like the way it flows, it looks a bit more rustic than chiffons and silks, and (big consideration) it is washable.
Has anyone used this pattern? I read all the comments on Pattern Review but none of those folks planned to dance in the outfit.