Help sewing star wars costume?

Question

I wanted to know how to sew the kind of skirt shown in the link below. Also, would I need a petticoat?

Thanks!

http://lujayne.canalblog.com/images/padme_silver_promo1_m.jpg

Answer 1

Yes a petticoat will help it stand out. So will the type of fabric.

You can find a pattern similar and adjust the sleeves.  

Answer 2

i don't know

Answer 3

That looks to be cartridge pleated, and yes, it's over a petticoat.  It may need horsehair braid or wigan, a type of interfacing, in the hem.

Cartridge pleating: http://www.reconstructinghistory.com/beg...

The quick and dirty method would be a simple gathered skirt, e.g.:

http://www.butterick.com/item/B5209.htm