Hello! I don’t know if this has been done yet, but how about trying to make a Jessica Rabbit dress? I can’t seem to understand it.
hello!
Considering her cartoonish proportions, she’s definitely a classic, but also pretty crazy. This is not a beginner project, so I’m assuming you already have some seamstress knowledge, and it doesn’t require super basic knowledge like what type of pattern to use (find a strapless dress pattern, preferably with a princess seam. You can hide it carefully Cut the seams of the sequin material.
My first suggestion: see “Screw Accuracy” and don’t have a low back. It’s nearly impossible to get the chest support you need while maintaining your lower back.
My second suggestion is to create a corset inside or under the garment. This way, you get bust support and maximum cleavage while making your waist look as slim as possible (even if you don’t tie the laces tighter than an inch or two, it will still create the illusion of a slimmer waist!).
My third tip is hip padding to really improve those proportions. Wear two to three pairs of dance tights over hip padding, squashing all edges for a seamless look.
For actual sewing, you need structure, structure, structure. I would suggest looking into how actual prom and red carpet dresses are made – basically you would use an underlying structure of thicker, more stable fabric, bone, and maybe add some fusible fleece on top to smooth things out, Then add fashion fabric, which is the classic red sequined fabric. Even with the underlying structure of a corset, you need so much support to keep the heavy fabric in place and smooth against your body. This becomes even more important if you choose not to wear a corset.
If you go for the ultra low back…that’s some pretty advanced garment making, but if you want extreme cleavage I would recommend a Misses Kisses bra.
I hope this helps! The main problem with her dress was the proportions, not the actual sewing.
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