Making costumes for children or adults to wear in a play or a
pageant, or to a fancy-dress party, is a pleasant sewing task since most of these garments don't require finely finished details—the costume's line is the most
significant thing to accomplish. It takes much less time if you work with a
basic dress or dress pattern that fits the person. Besides, an impatient
subject normally won't stand still long enough for you to cut and fit a muslin
pattern. Begin with a simple classic dress, robe, or suit, and alter it to look
like a picture of the costumed character...READ MORE>>>
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