Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Halloween 2014 II: Pattern Selection

When it came time to select a pattern for my costume, I needed something that was tightly fitted to either the waist or the hips, with a sweetheart neckline.  Traditionally, Wonder Woman's belt is at her waist, but since my costume will be extending much further (since I will be swapping out panties for a skirt), I don't want to OD on blue with white stars.  Fitted to the hips sounds better to me.

I have been unable to find a dress that fits those criteria, so I have decided to adapt a corset pattern.  Butterick 5797 (view D) is my choice, and it shouldn't be too difficult to add a skirt to it.  I don't have a skirt pattern picked out, but it shouldn't be too hard to steal one from a another pattern or draft one myself.

4 comments:

  1. Good choice! I'm looking forward to seeing the result. :)

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    1. Thank you! I hope I live up to everyone's expectations.

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  2. Oh wow! I'm designing a costume for my step daughter. She really wants to wear a corset. I didn't even think to look to Butterick

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    1. Butterick also has some more traditional corsets too, for tight-lacing. (This one uses a zipper.)

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