Cosplayers, the culture, the fans, the enthusiasts and everything in-between!
Dark Phoenix inspired ballgown progress shot!
I'm getting really close to done on my Dark Phoenix inspired ball gown project and so I though I'd share what I have so far here since I had talked about it with some members of this group. This is the bodice with the phoenix emblem pinned into place (It's since been very carefully hand sewn on) and the petticoat is also visible. I managed to get an awesome bell shaped look my petticoat design. Seen Here!
I'm hoping to be done this weekend and to have some shots of it being worn soon!




Wow! That neckline is amazing; what did you stabalize it with?
I haven't actually done that yet! In the picture all the pins holding the edge in place for the handsewing are keeping it stiff. Right now without the pins it's pretty floppy. I think I'll start with some fusible interfacing and see how that goes and if that doesn't work look around for some other methods
I suspect you will want something very heavy-duty, along the edge at least, like buckram or even something in the boning family. If you can't get buckram, you could use plastic canvas; it's easy to cut and adds stiffness without being heavy or scratchy.
Thanks! I'll take that under advisement! I really apreciate the help. :)
Sure! Let me know how it goes!