skirt

Dicken's skirt with burgandy plaid suiting fabric and two layers.

Items constructed for this costume:

fabric

Fabric

Plaid polyester suiting, burgandy background with white, gold, and highlighted plaiding.
sketch sketch gold and purple dress

Drawing1

Two gathered flounces attached to skirt. See how in the picture there are two gathered portions with gold stripe fabric trim. Using fabric to trim is sometimes less expensive than the cost of actual trim, fabric washes better than some trims, and can be more visible/dramatic since it can be several inches.

2 flounces:
(3 + 2 + 2)hr x $12/hr = $84
may be some additional time to sew on trim.
skirt skirt with trim dress

Drawing2

Two layers, less fabric used and less time to sew (less expensive).

time similar to 1 flounce:
(3+2)hr x $12/hr = $60
may be some additional time to sew on trim.
sketch

Skirt

Drawing 2 was selected. Burgandy plaid skirt with two layers, hidden side pockets, back hook and eye closure, cartridge pleats, velvet trim on edge of both layers.
skirt detail cartridge pleats


Completed: October 2006