In their vision, I make a wonderful costume and they look and swim like like real mermaids. This is a pretty tough brief to meet.
Off we go to a local haberdashery.
Once again I rely on my natural instincts. No patterns, no research and no plans...
Fold fabric into 4, have your child lie down on the edge and draw the shape. I decided to go for a full body suit because this avoided needing waist bands or elastic.
Sew along edges and then get someone to try it on. The fins didn't look exactly like my vision but at least this mermaid can still wear shoes when she walks on land.
The other girl decided she didn't want a mermaid costume after all.
What a fun idea .
ReplyDeleteI think the idea was more fun that the reality. But, they have been wearing it in the bath :) Rachel x
DeleteThis is fabulous! What are your costume plans for your other daughter? This one will be hard to top!
ReplyDeleteI don't think she wants anything now, she is questioning my skill levels. Rachel x
Deleteoh wow...a girls dream!
ReplyDeleteYes it was, they have stopped asking at least :) Rx
Deletethey look cool!! :) for everyone who dreamed of being a mermaid!!
ReplyDeleteThey love anything mermaid related. I think it's so cute. Rx
DeleteHaha that's cute - and you're a pretty cool mum for doing that for them :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Cathy x
DeleteResearch, patterns, plans? Who needs them?
ReplyDeleteNice job!
They are a complete waste of time. Just wing it! Rx
DeleteOh very, very nice! So clever.
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Hi, thanks for following. I'll have to pop over and visit your blog too. Rachel x
DeleteHehehe, I love the feet! :P
ReplyDeleteThey cracked me up, it wasn't suppose to look like that at all :)
DeleteROFL that your other daughter decided she didn't want one after all ... I think you did just fine and much better than I could ever do!
ReplyDeleteAs long as she doesn't want a unicorn costume or something. That might be a wee bit harder. Rx
DeleteI cant wait to see the whole project finished.
ReplyDeleteHaha, you're on. I'll post a photo shortly. Rx
DeleteHow beautiful! I love that your other little miss changed her mind! Awesome effort! xxXOoo
ReplyDeleteYes, she changed it pretty quickly too. Rachel xx
DeleteOkay, this is awesome!! I so wish I could sew!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could sew properly :) Rachel x
DeleteThat most certainly sounds like a challenge to me.
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Yes it was, it was a lot of fun too. Thanks for visiting and commenting. Rachel x
DeleteThat's gorgeous! x
ReplyDeleteThanks Kim, I like your new profile pic x
DeleteCreative you!
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