Thursday, October 25, 2007

Esther's Queen Costume #1: Concept One

Sleeves:
Pattern: McCalls 4997.
Fabric:
Damask, Velveteen, Brocade (light cotton)
Colors:
White
Yardage:
4+ yards
Notions: Six to Eight frog closures or gold brooches and several yards of gold edging

Robe Body:
Pattern:
Simplicity 4134, style A
Fabric:
Laundered cotton, batik, silk, silk types
Colors: White
Yardage: 3 5/8+ yards
Notions: several yards of gold edging


Underdress:
Pattern:
McCalls 3954, style D
Fabric: Crepe, Satin, Chiffon
Colors:
Purple or some other rich color for overlay, good contrasting color for under-fabric such as blue, green, etc.
Yardage: 3 3/8 yard and 3 1/3+ contrast
Notions: One hook and eye, 20" zipper

Sash:
Pattern:
Simplicity 3932, style C
Fabric:
Silk, Tapestry, Chiffon
Colors: Matching overlay of the underdress
Yardage: 1 5/8 yard
Notions: 100+ sew on coins

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