I Need a Dress Pattern For Disneys Belle For an Adult

Question

For my textiles year 11 course i need to design and make a costume for a stage show and as a lover of Disney i really want to make the golden ball gown that belle from beauty and the beast

please help

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Answer 1

From all I can find, this is probably the pattern that is closest to what you want:http://www.simplicity.com/assets/5724/57...

This pattern is now out of print, so may be difficult to get hold of.  The pattern is complex and needs to be fitted over accurate period underpinnings and an oval crinoline.  It would look stunning in gold taffeta with gold trimmings.

I made a version of this a while ago for a customer.  As a dressmaker with lots of experience at this sort of thing, it took me in excess of 55 hours sewing time!  You can see the project here: http://www.diceyhome.free-online.co.uk/K...

As for off the shoulder ball gowns...  In order for them to stay up, you will need advanced level sewing skills.  Here are some nice patterns for you to consider:

http://www.simplicity.com/assets/3878/38...

http://img.sewingtoday.com/cat/10000/itm...

http://img.sewingtoday.com/cat/40000/itm...

http://img.sewingtoday.com/cat/40000/itm...

http://img.sewingtoday.com/cat/40000/itm...

http://img.sewingtoday.com/cat/20000/itm...

http://www.kwiksew.com/Catalog/cat_detai...

http://www.weddingpatterns.com/frame.asp