My son Alistair is in grade four and one of the highlights of the year is a trip to Frazer Island. I had the pleasure of joining him on the excursion. It has been about 24 years since I've had the opportunity to venture to the eastern side of the island and I was pleased to see it is still as beautiful as I remember it.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Vintage Prom Dress to Sexy Saloon Girl Costume
My beautiful friend Sarah is turning 30 in June and to celebrate she is having a themed party-Saloon Girls and Barman. Which is wonderful because we both love to dress up. I was very excited and imediately (literally as soon as she left my home after the conversation) I hit the opportunity shops.
In the first opportunity shop I went to I found this very interesting purple and aqua blue dress. Wow what a find and it only cost me $7 and with a little adjustment it could be the perfect costume for the party.
So how did I transform my Vintage Prom Dress to a Sexy Saloon Girl Costume?
Step 1: I appear to be a little more 'busty' than the dresses original owner. So I removed the zipper from the bodice section and replaced it with eyelets and a ribbon.
Step 2: I want to skirt to be longer at the back and much shorter at the front. I carefully removed the silk trim from the hem of the skirt, it might come in usefull for something else. Then I cut a semi-circle from the front of the skirt and sewed it onto the back hem.
Step 3: I want the bottom hem to match the top. Thankfully the silk trim was doubled over so i was able to cut it in half length ways, sew the ends together and it gathered just enough to look like it was made that way originally.
Step 4: My dress needs a bustle. Layers and layers of tulle sewn under the rear section of the skirt. This fulls out the rear section and leaves the front sitting flat... beautiful.
Step 5: Now I have this great dress, but it needs something to cover the zipper area on the back skirt. Luckily the dress came with a sash which I was able to use, with the combination of some coordinating fabric, to make a bow and train.
I am very Impressed with my final product and cannot wait to wear it on the night!
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