Sewing Inspiration
Peony Patterns Costume Party: Day 1 - Movies & TV
Posted by Natasha Tung on
Welcome to the Peony Patterns Costume Party!!
We've had so much fun behind the scenes creating some incredible costumes, which will totally blow you away! But the best part? YOU can recreate these looks! Each of our testers has used at least one Peony Pattern to sew up an outfit that will inspire you with your own DIY Halloween, Book Week or Spirit Day makes!!
Adding a tulle skirt to the Ivy Dress Pattern
Posted by Jodie Pascoe on
Ivy is the perfect base pattern to experiment with different fabrics and create something spectacular! My passion is making big poufy dresses, so this was the perfect excuse to make an Ivy using tulle in the skirt. You will need the following items: A bolt of 54”(1.37m) wide soft tulle (extra tulle may be required for larger sizes) Invisible thread (100% nylon thread) or matching cotton Constructed Ivy bodice Lining fabric that matches the tulle A fine sewing needle such as a size 60 or a microtex needle Wonder clips/pins Step 1 – Constructing the Bodice Sew the...