Making my own version of this?

Faith

I saw this costume on ebay, and I quite like it. Given the price, though, I'd say it's not nearly as fitted as I'd like. Do you think it would be possible to cheaply make my own version? The bit I'd say will be hardest would be finding an appropriate corset that won't break the bank! This is it:



If anyone could give me any tips on how to go about making this, I'd really appreciate it! Especially with regards where to get the different elements. I'm based in Cork, and am open to buying online. Thanks!

Lady

I searched high and low, in shops and online and couldnt find any of those peasent/wench tops for myself this halloween. I guess you could make you own if you are pretty handy with a needle and thread.

The underbust corset you can have a look for on ebay or again I guess get the needle and thread out, you could just get a felt material and sew it to the top. The skirt you could again just get material or buy a skirt and a tulle[afaik claires accessories have these atm] and just add detail, any good habidashery places [hickeys etc] will have stuff you could sew on. Afaik the outfit above is all attached.

There are a few places on ebay that do similar costumes in very small sizes [4-8 etc iirc] Amazon also sell a similar costume if you decide to fork out on it.

Good Luck

2xj3hplqgsbkym

Have you checked the €2 shop, there are loads of outfits like that in the €2 shops in Dublin and cheap shops like Guineys, I'm sure it's similar in Cork.

Mary-Ellen

Hi Faith,
I'm in Cork too and got my costume in madd last weekend.
I'm going to be a musketeer

They've a great selection and were really helpful.
When they didn't have my size they checked the small shoppy across the road (that one's closed onsundays) and the stock room and found it.
So ask if there's something you like.

I got my costume online last year and the postal charges were expensive compared to getting one in a store.

If you can you should try make it there before next weekned though, it gets crazy the weekend before halloween.
Hope you get something you like

Molberts

I'm awful lazy :pac: so if it was me I'd just buy this instead http://www.thecostumeshop.ie/costume/sexy-dorothy-costume-wizard-of-oz-.html

When you factor in time, parking charges etc its going to cost more money and hassle that just clicking and buying imo

(wow I really am lazy!:eek:)

Faith

Thanks for the replies!

WRT the underbust corset - do you think I'd be okay buying off eBay? I know there's a few places in Cork that might sell one, but I couldn't be arsed tramping around in the rain trying to find one. The only problem with ebay is that they're all black, and I'm afraid it will look too severe!

I know it would be cheaper to buy the outfit whole, but I really want the corset look, and I won't get that with a cheap ready-made outfit .

Lady

Just came accross this top on Asos for a bargain too! In case anyone is looking for something like this.

Madame Razz

Great selection of this sort of thing at www.3wishes.com

Lots of them in fact if you have the patience to sift thru.

It's a US site tho so you'd prob want to get ordering pretty soon:)