Help Sewing a One Shoulder Mini Dress?
So for Halloween I'm going to be a modified version of Beyonce from her 'Single Ladies' video. However, I don't want to pay $20 plus s&h for an outfit. So I thought I would make it instead. What would be the best way to cut my fabric to make the dress more so form fitting. I want the dress to look like: http://www.chicstar.com/storefront/viewDetailProduct.aspx?flagSide=0&sku=34910&color=Black
thanks for any suggestions!
I bought some cheap jersey knit fabric in black and also bought broadcloth for a practice run if that helps at all...
If the dress is only $20 I'd be inclined to just buy the dress. By the time you purchase the fabric, pattern, and thread you will have spent that much or more.
As for cutting instructions, if you are not experienced with designing your own clothes I suggest buying a commercial pattern and following the instructions for cutting and sewing.
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