All projects begin with inspiration. When it comes to the Halloween costumes I make I try to immerse myself in the “art” of the character or concept the costume is based on. I’ll read the book or have the movie playing while I am sewing. I’ll search around for images. So right now on the wall in my sewing room you will find these…
and these too..
I also play all my other Halloween favorites, such as Tim Burton’s The Corpse Bride (all time fav), any or all HP’s, Beetlejuice, Penelope (another all time fav) and of course the classic Sleepy Hollow (the Disney cartoon version). It’s fun stuff!
I always need one fabric that starts it all. Like a these, it is the one element that all elements relate back too. For this costume it was this beautiful silky two toned fabric. I chose it for the color! It changes from pink to purple to periwinkle and lilac. It’s amazing! Just really pretty and interesting. It is going to be used in the underskirt, sleeves, and the bodice insert.
Next is the bodice fabric. I am a huge fan of Dupioni Silk! I love its muted sheen and texture. This fabric is also two toned. The blend of fuchsia and teal woven together creates this vibrant purple.
This is the bodice fabric. YEA!
I am going to use the following fabric for the overskirt and for layering the upper sleeves. It is a sheer pink with pink ribbon design. This will add fullness and sparkle to the dress. 
Gold Lame’ will be used for piping in sleeve details.
There are the fabrics. 
Now let’s talk trim. Trim is an often overlooked element, but I think it makes a huge impact like accessories do for an outfit. But I will warn you it is easy to spend in trims what you do in fabric, so have your coupons ready!
This pretty embroidered metallic lace will be on the cuffs of the upper sleeve and on the opening and hem of the over skirt.
The upper sleeves will have bands of pink satin piped in gold with a jeweled trim. Remember I said in the previous post this was Rapunzel’s dress…on steroids. : )
such as flowers, ivory lace, and other gold trims so …….
stay tuned and wish me speed!
-Tara
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