The costume was finished on time and I was please with my approximation for this costume. I ended up not focusing on character accuracy 100% but at least recognizable. So, I'll go through the method I ended up going with for the leotard and skirt, the accessories, and what I decided to leave out. Leotard and Skirt So, for the overall costume I kept the skirt and leotard as separate pieces because I thought I could use the leotard as a base for a future costume. This meant I followed the advice in the pattern except I made the leotard a lined leotard. I learned a new method of lining tops called the Burrito Method. Saves me a lot of heartache! The skirt also used the pattern pieces but I went off-script for this piece. I left the back seam open on the belt and upper part of the skirt. Like a fly on a pair of pants. Then I cut two "button holes in the back of the belt. The large ribbon that sits on the back I have extra ties on that I loop through the holes and tie down....
Budget and Beginner Friendly Costume Design