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Smurfette Costume
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Here’s my very blue Smurfette costume. This was the first time that I sewed spandex and didn’t have any real difficulty, but I think I should have used a stretch stitch or something.
The dress bodice is a modified Danielle bodice with a 7" inch zipper on the side – I was lazy and grabbed the only white zipper left at Wal-mart instead of going to Jo-Ann’s, but the dress fit over my head so it worked. I free handed the bottom and cut out the tear dropped shapes.
For the top, I traced a shirt I owned and ‘drafted’ the sleeve. I added a collar that went up my neck so I only had to put face paint on my face and not my neck. The tights are from a free pattern download. I traced my hands for the gloves (I think they were the most difficult part of the costume).
I made some shoe covers but did not like the way they turned out, so I rocked my yellow- biege heels as they were.
For the hat, I free handed it. It is two pieces – an inner band with the hair weave sewn directly to it and the “smurf” hat that was pulled over it.
Material Notes
Dress and hat - 1 thrifted bed sheet Body suit - about 2.5 yards spandex/lycra
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Credits
- Shelby Kaava #302 Vuokatti Tights Pattern
http://www.shelby.fi/kaava/302/302.php
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Nov 3, 2009, 07.25 PMby calicocouture
The spandex was a great idea. It blends in well with the makeup.
Nov 3, 2009, 10.06 AMby Almatinka
My, I guess my step-son was lucky that you weren’t in their Smurf competition – he won, but if you were in it, there’d be no doubt that you’d get the prize!!! Awesome costume!!!!
Nov 3, 2009, 10.04 AMby Sew4my3
At first glance I thought you had painted your whole body only to discover you had sewn the dreaded spandex material. Haha You really did a wonderful job and the look is perfect!
Nov 3, 2009, 12.24 AMby harmony758
Hahahaha! This is great!
Nov 2, 2009, 09.05 PMby TwoBoos
THIS….IS….AWESOME!!!
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Nov 2, 2009, 09.06 PMby dorawarren
thanks
Nov 2, 2009, 08.43 PMby Lala86
It’s so funny! congrats on your very original costume!! how long did it take to vanish all the blue paint on your face?
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Nov 2, 2009, 09.05 PMby dorawarren
not long to get on or take off. i was cream based and i just wiped it on with my fingers. when it came to getting it off, i put some lotion over it and wiped it off with tissue then washed my face with a regular face cleanser
Nov 2, 2009, 05.08 PMby jodika
amazing costume!!
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Nov 2, 2009, 09.06 PMby dorawarren
thanks