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From: blackie
Date: 01-19-2006, 07:20 PM (1 of 7)
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So, I want to make my 4 y.o. daughter a dress like the one the girls wore in the film Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events (a picture of the older girl's dress and its mockup here (http://www.fashionsintime.com/html/violet.html)). I don't know where to begin to find a small version of a dress like this. Anyone who has tips, let me know! Thank you. (Xposted to Childrens Sewing) http://www.fashionsintime.com/assets/images/violetb1.jpg see the mundane life of a housewife.
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User: blackie
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 594 |
From: emermuffin
Date: 01-20-2006, 02:27 PM (2 of 7)
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Wow - I'm impressed you have the time to tackle an ambitious (and gorgeous) project like this with two kids under 5 at home! I don't know about Nels but my 16 month old Merrick is into everything! Try the costumer's manifesto: http://www.costumes.org/ . I had a great link two weeks ago to a costumer who I think could help you find what you're looking for but I deleted my history and can't remember what it was. Bummer! But this site above could help point the way... Good luck! emermuffin
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User: emermuffin
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From: SummersEchos
Date: 01-20-2006, 04:53 PM (3 of 7)
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This may help you out, it is a good site for different movie costumes. http://www.costumersguide.com/violet.shtml http://www.alleycatscratch.com/movie/Costume_Links.htm Summer
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User: SummersEchos
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From: blackie
Date: 01-20-2006, 05:24 PM (4 of 7)
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Thank you both! It is obvious I'm going to have to do a lot of digging and internet research to get this. I am nervous as I've never drafted but the simplest of patterns. This may help you out, it is a good site for different movie costumes. http://www.costumersguide.com/violet.shtml http://www.alleycatscratch.com/movie/Costume_Links.htm SummersEchos, those are really great sites. Much better than anything I turned up with. Thank you! Kelly see the mundane life of a housewife.
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User: blackie
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 594 |
From: blackie
Date: 01-20-2006, 05:40 PM (5 of 7)
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OK, now I'm just depressed. That is a *very* elaborate dress. And the worst part is, there is no existing pattern for it. I am quite sure my technical abilities could sew the dress if I had good directions. But considering I don't know the first thing about the principles of lining and underlining and complex construction - I would just be unable to start. I wish there were sewing classes in this sort of thing, where I lived. Thanks for the input, all who replied. see the mundane life of a housewife.
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User: blackie
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 594 |
From: bethy
Date: 01-20-2006, 06:31 PM (6 of 7)
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Go to the back of the Simplicity pattern catalogue and look at the historical costumes. I'll bet you can find one that is similar enough to construct the bodice (probably the most important feature) and other pieces. The sleeves are very full and seem to be tied in the middle with ribbon. It looks like the most unique aspect of the dress is the fabrics and the interesting accessorizing. You might want to play with fabric stamps or paints to create an approximation of the fabric prints after you cut them out and before you sew them. Come on, you can do this- just take your time and think carefully about how you want to go about re-creating each effect before you do it. I sew a lot of costumes for my kids (I have four), and they often choose movie characters to dress up as for Halloween. The good thing about this is that there are usually great websites with plenty of advice or pictures, as you know. And remember, the Lemony Snickett costumes have a very stylized tied-up and layered feel to them. Almost like the children were covered with hundreds of layers of cobwebs. This effect can still be achieved without the EXACT fabric and pattern. Just breathe, think, and have fun. The second best part will be how much you learned from the experience. The best will be to see your daughter having so much fun in her very special costume. Happy sewing, Beth 
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User: bethy
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From: blackie
Date: 01-20-2006, 07:20 PM (7 of 7)
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Go to the back of the Simplicity pattern catalogue and look at the historical costumes. I'll bet you can find one that is similar enough to construct the bodice (probably the most important feature) and other pieces. The sleeves are very full and seem to be tied in the middle with ribbon. It looks like the most unique aspect of the dress is the fabrics and the interesting accessorizing. You might want to play with fabric stamps or paints to create an approximation of the fabric prints after you cut them out and before you sew them. Come on, you can do this- just take your time and think carefully about how you want to go about re-creating each effect before you do it. I sew a lot of costumes for my kids (I have four), and they often choose movie characters to dress up as for Halloween. The good thing about this is that there are usually great websites with plenty of advice or pictures, as you know. And remember, the Lemony Snickett costumes have a very stylized tied-up and layered feel to them. Almost like the children were covered with hundreds of layers of cobwebs. This effect can still be achieved without the EXACT fabric and pattern. Just breathe, think, and have fun. The second best part will be how much you learned from the experience. The best will be to see your daughter having so much fun in her very special costume. Happy sewing, Beth Thanks, Beth. This really made me feel better. I think you are right and the bodice is the part I need the most help with (the double-puffed sleeves too - but I know some of the links above will have details for that). Thank you for the encouragement! see the mundane life of a housewife.
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User: blackie
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 594 |
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