Help making a Dorothy costume

meames_2

Hi

i need help making a dorothy costume. i'm a hefty size 16, with a big tum so the shop bought ones never fit, apart from that the material they are made out of is a satiny stuff thats really sweaty. So i decided to make my own. I want to avoid using a zip so wondered if a shirred panel at the back might be a good option but I have no idea how to go about it.

Anyone able to help?

baconandcabbage

have you tried ebay? they always have plus sizes and don't forget the Red Glitter shoes i have umpteen pairs of them - oops rambling.

meames_2

its that satiny material I can't stand the feel of!

VJsmum

As in wizard of Oz?

I made one for my DD years ago when she was at primary school

I bought a plain light blue skirt from a charity shop
added a white blouse she had
Made a pinafore apron out of blue and white checked material - one with a bib
hair in plaits
red shiny shoes
basket with toy dog in

She looked fab if I say so myself - however the competition was [STRIKE]one[/STRIKE]:eek: won by a girl who had a school uniform blue check dress on and better shiny shoes.

I've never forgiven them!:mad::mad::mad:

SailorSam

Can you find a pattern on there that helps.

http://www.freeneedle.com/directory.php?directory=Costume+and+Fancy+Dress&top=4