Cinnamon Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 My daughter is going to Expo in May & needs a costume We need to make it as cheaply as possible, & it needs to look good too - anyone got any tips for me as I am a total novice at this sort of thing I also need some advice re cheap fabric,please. The necklace is not a problem,nor the shoes.... just the bits in between Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 How about coloured sheets, as it's a sort of wrap around, then nice material for the sash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 A lilac sheet - now theres a though...... Knowing me I will buy a fitted one by mistake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivihen Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Sometimes you can pick up brightly coloured saris in charity shops, you could use one for the sash, and possibly for the jacket too if it is reasonably plain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Lining fabric would be the cheapest option for the sash if you don't find anything else, look at online fabric shops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 A white satin kimono style bedtime robe or an Abba style mini dress in white satin. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share Posted February 8, 2011 OK, have found a lilac wraparound dress on eBay for 99p....I am on my way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j00lz_12366 Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 I might be too late with this but would a couple of different silky robes do-a lilac one underneath thats fastened then a purple one on top thats flowing..then a big sash hope she has a good time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
