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StudentPermalink Reply by CelestialSphere on January 18, 2009 at 7:47pm

This is great! I have recently been looking on the internet for stuff like this. Hopefully I can share something when I find it.

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StudentPermalink Reply by Jessica Torus* Wagstrom on January 19, 2009 at 9:50am

I don't have any to add, but thanks for posting these!

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StudentPermalink Reply by Tangled Macrame on January 19, 2009 at 10:18am

The buttoned leg warmers are super cute. Thanks for the link. I'm not a sewer at ALL, but that one looks simple enough.

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Permalink Reply by Froggy on January 21, 2009 at 10:51am

an easy way to make the leg warmers and the leg coverings is to use old trousers, they do not have to fit around your waist and you can even get away with using kids ones if you just want to cover your ankles. if you are lucky to find two of the same you can also use baby skirts.

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StudentPermalink Reply by CelestialSphere on January 21, 2009 at 7:24pm

Baby skirts! Very innovative!

I'm taking sewing classes starting next week. I'm excited, I have had a machine over a year and have done a shirt, hemming and helped my friend with a costume. It will be good to learn some basics so I can do whatever I want. I have big deams for my festival costumes this year.

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Permalink Reply by Froggy on January 22, 2009 at 7:36am

it will not be long before you start looking at every thing differently if you are making costumes, keep an eye out in second hand shops for a cheaper way of getting fabric, the best thing to do is forget what it was supposed to be eg, the baby skirts :)

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StudentPermalink Reply by Kinetic Kristen* on February 1, 2009 at 12:06pm

I have been looking thru Craftster.org, the Hooping Costumes Tribe and the Playalicious Playawear Tribe for lots of ideas. I haven't worn a costume (other than halloween) since high school but I'm really looking forward to summercamp (Chillicothe, IL) in May b/c I want to dress up. Here are a couple of the tutes I have found:

Circle skirts, pixie skirts, flouncy hems
Garter Belts for Leg Warmers/sock/leggies

I kinda lurk on Craftster and Burdastyle, so if I come across anything else, I'll post it here. I do have one saved from one of those sites for fairy wings if anyone is interested.

Safire, I've watched a lot of your vids and I'm interested in the outfit you wore in your "Misery Business" video! Did you design it or make it from a tutorial? I'd love to have something similar, esp. the skirt. I also remember something about making a bag for a camera to wear while hooping. Did one ever come about? I just found these wrist/ankle wallets on Etsy and it made me think of that!

kristen

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ModPermalink Reply by SaFire* on February 7, 2009 at 11:21pm

Hi Kristen!

Yep, these are items that will be in the shop.
The launch is fast approaching but those items won't be up for at least a week after the launch.

I made the Misery Business outfit from scratch. ; )

SaFire

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StudentPermalink Reply by Kinetic Kristen* on February 8, 2009 at 9:45am

Neat! I'm looking forward to your shop launch; I can't wait to check out your wares. :-)

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StudentPermalink Reply by Tink in Tokyo on February 3, 2009 at 8:28pm

I am about to get a serger - yay! - and will be developing some patterns for stretchy hooping pants and tops. I have some pant and skirt patterns and tutorials online now, all sewable on a regular machine. There are more, but these are suitable for hooping in.

5 Minute T-shirt Jacket - no sewing: http://www.mediatinker.com/blog/archives/009937.html
1-2-3 Tiered Skirt - comfy for spinning: http://www.mediatinker.com/blog/archives/009110.html
Faux Fisherman's Pants & Wide Thigh PJ Bottoms: http://www.mediatinker.com/blog/archives/008262.html

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StudentPermalink Reply by Kinetic Kristen* on February 8, 2009 at 9:52am

I got it working! Firefox to the rescue! :-) Your tutorials are awesome, thank you for sharing.

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StudentPermalink Reply by Sassy Hoops on February 13, 2009 at 12:08pm

You can also make wide bottomed legwarmers from thrift store sweater sleeves. Cut at the shoulder hem, serge or zigzag stitch around the edges of where you cut. then put them on. The wrist part goes around your calf. Make sure you have a stretchy wrist cuff so it will fit properly!

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