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   carolfresia | May 20, 2002 09:08pm | #1

   Marilyn, you could try using a very stiff fusible interfacing, such as Acro. You can even fuse several layers one of top of the other for added body. Another stiffener that's used in handbags and purses sometimes is that plastic needlepoint grid stuff; you might even be able to do a quickie sewing job by stitching the fabric to it through the grid. I don't know how neat you can get it to look that way, but it should stay firm, at least.

   Carol

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   ShannonG4d | May 20, 2002 10:35pm | #2

   I'd even take it one step further in the simple department......make it of cardboard, cover it with felt applied with spray glue.  After all, it's a costume....not meant to be worn for very long.

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   carolfresia | May 20, 2002 11:15pm | #3

   Yup, that's the way I do costume things, too! Remember, the glue gun is your friend...

   Carol

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   Tish | May 21, 2002 02:09am | #4

   I've made costume crowns out of layers of heavy fusable interfacing, and I've made a costume pillbox hat out of plastic needlepoint canvas.

   That one was for a poodle costume.  After joining the plastic canvas, I whip-stitched lace ruffles all over it.  I can't describe the costume really, but I took her to a party and the man dressied as Barbie confided to me that, "As soon as she walked in I said to myself, that's either a poodle or Audrey Hepburn!"

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   carolfresia | May 21, 2002 03:45pm | #5

   That's what I'd expect to hear from a man dressed as Barbie!!