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Halloween Costume Contest 2012

curvy mermaid

I made this costume because the mermaid costume I wanted to buy only went to size 10.I combined a lot of ideas from the internet. Its 2 separate pieces. The top is a steel boned corset in beige .I added pieces of the skirt fabric to make it look like it flows into one piece. Shells from a craft store were sprinkled with holographic glitter. The skirt was made from fabric I bought online. I created a pattern using brown craft paper and cut fabric accordingly. Once the skirt was sewn, I added net mesh to fluff it out so I could walk, and coordinating colors of organza fabric cut into strips to the bottom. I made the two larger fins by creating a pattern, cut sequin and leather using that pattern. I sewed them together and left the top side open and added a piece of cardboard to each to stabilize them. Then I attached the fins.

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  1. Karl79 | | #1

    Love it! You look fab!!!

  2. lapark | | #2

    you are so creative! i love it!!

  3. sewfashionista | | #3

    You did a FABULOUS job! It fits your curves to perfection and the workmanship looks impeccable!!!

  4. briggsbeck45 | | #4

    I like your effort

  5. briggsbeck45 | | #5

    Really great effort.....

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    janicwilson26 | | #6

    Great work

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    SabrinaLDavis | | #7

    This costume is really awesome. And also attached fins are also looking great.

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