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I designed this dress as part of a series.
I wanted this one to be a high fashion runway piece inspired
by the beauty of flames. I am so pleased with how it all came together.
I've made this "making of" so you can get an idea of how I put it together.
I hope it inspires you to make your own beautiful piece.
If you would like to see some more of my costumes you can visit my website:
http://littlewingsdesign.com/costume.html
or you can visit my etsy shop:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ibukij
Materials:
Fabric:
Wings:
I designed this dress as part of a series.
I wanted this one to be a high fashion runway piece inspired
by the beauty of flames. I am so pleased with how it all came together.
I've made this "making of" so you can get an idea of how I put it together.
I hope it inspires you to make your own beautiful piece.
If you would like to see some more of my costumes you can visit my website:
http://littlewingsdesign.com/costume.html
or you can visit my etsy shop:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ibukij
Materials:
Fabric:
- 5 yards yellow Chiffon
- 5 yards Red Chiffon
- 5 yards orange chiffon
- 1 yard sparkly orange special occasion satin
- 1.5 yards red dupioni silk
- 1.5 yards fuze-able web
- 1.5 yards imported corset coutil.
- a mix of spiral steel boning and flatsteel boning.
- gold size 00 grommets
- a mix of various fire colored Swarovski crystals and crackle glass beads
- red and orange glass gems.
- brass metal decorations
Wings:
- clear cast epoxy resin (you need about 4 oz)
- galvanized steel wire
- black floral tape
- Orange and red basket wrap cellophane
- gold and red glitter
- a wood burning iron, incense sticks, or long matches your choice
- a hot glue gun
- a heat iron or regular iron
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I started with a corset pattern a friend of mine helped me to draft.
I always start by making a mock up. (Trust me this will save you
a lot of stress and wasted fabric later. It's worth the time I promise ^_~)
I use very heavy duck fabric to make them out of.
Look for something that is really stiff and can hold it's own shape.
You could use coutil, but it tends to run about $30 a yard so I
don't really find it worth it.
Once I got my fabric I started by cutting out my corset pattern.
I always start by making a mock up. (Trust me this will save you
a lot of stress and wasted fabric later. It's worth the time I promise ^_~)
I use very heavy duck fabric to make them out of.
Look for something that is really stiff and can hold it's own shape.
You could use coutil, but it tends to run about $30 a yard so I
don't really find it worth it.
Once I got my fabric I started by cutting out my corset pattern.
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Alas my husband didn't feel like dressing up like a fairy so there's only this version.
He tends to like his costumes in more subtle colors of brown and greens.
I do have some of the costumes I've made for men on my website.
http://www.littlewingsdesign.com/costume.html
Thank you for the compliment!
these are awesome!!!! but i'm a little confused on how you made the wing attachments. what products do you prefer to use to make it? :)
Sometimes I'll make loops if I'm going to wear something that doesn't work for.
I use galvanized steep wire
cellophane
clear cast 2 part resin
a heat gun
glue gun
woodburning tool
disposable brushes
plastic measuring cups
It comes in two bottles that you mix together.
Also if you are doing a large cast, get the finishing spray. (same brand)
That way if your mix ratio is off slightly it won't be sticky after.
It kinda reminds me of what Katniss might have worn in the book "The Hunger Games". lol!
I'm glad you enjoyed it ^_^
I made the mistake of looking at your husbands photos....
I think I have just added you to my phantasy list...sorry!!
You pray you don't mess up the 4 hours of work you just did, but I was very pleased with this one.
Thank you so much