Burda Style For people who sew

Description

It’s true: I love Pokemon. And stupid costumes!

This was a very rushed and improvisational sewing project. I finished it four hours before the party I was supposed to be attending. :D

The ears were handsewn, stuffed and colored and glued to a headband using an elongated version of the ears from my Where The Wild Things Are hat.

The dress was drafted/copied from the shape of my favorite stretchy sheath dress – just altered the neckline, and it’s got Pikachu’s signature stripes on the back. I had to keep trying the dress on and resewing it – I swear I can sew anything but clothes!

The tail is three layers of fleece and two of carboard – I had originally thought to reinforce it with wire, but when I sat down to sew it, the wire I thought I had could not be found. This worked just as well but was a little more heavy. The base of the tail is glued in place and then sewed as well. It stayed erect all night! ;)

Be warned if you choose to go this costume route ever that your tail will molest people without your knowing it… so you’ll either be very popular or very creepy. :D

Material Notes

All materials are fleece and felt, tail is reinforced with lightweight cardboard in two layers. :)

Categories

For

Women

Garment Type

Costume