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I love peacock feathers and decided to be a Peacock Lady for Halloween this year! I had peacock feathers and a feather printed cotton in my sewing room ready to go, but if you don't you can buy the feathers online. I bought the fabric several years ago, intending to stitch up a dress and this costume finally brought that idea to light. I didn't have a lot of time, so I decided on a simple wrap dress that I can add details to later.

I also wanted a tail that would allow me to move through a crowd and sit with ease. A verticle, belted tail glued to an oval of felt covered cardboard worked perfectly all night long. It also removed easily for the trip to and from the party. First I cut an oval of cardboard that would comfortably rest on the small of my back, then cut two loops on either side to lace a belt through and began adhering the tallest feathers that would face front with hot glue. Then I added layers of back facing feathers at decreasing heights, laying them out first to make sure they looked good. To finish off my tail I covered an oval of felt with eye feathers and hot glued that to the cardboard and feathers. I laced a borrowed belt through the loops and was ready to go.

After adding a feathered hair clip (hotglued together) and eyelashes (purchased), bright red lipstick and peacock colored shadow, my super feminine costume was ready!

Jessiena, member
Posted on Nov 5th, 2010 in sewing, design, garment construction, fabric, reader's closet, Peacock costume, peacock feathers, peacock dress

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