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Hi Guys and Girls,
I'm having a bit of a mare. I've just discovered that my daughter's St Patrick's school parade has to be home made costume along the lines of Bio-diversity. The school participates in the Irish green schools program. I want to make her a dress out of refuse sacks (recycling theme). I need some help with ideas and style.

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Re: Home made fancy dress help

I should have added the Parade is tomorrow (17th) @ 15.30

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Re: Home made fancy dress help

Dude, you had me worried for minute! Blah

Good luck and props to Recluse420 ^^ !
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Re: Home made fancy dress help

Dude, you had me worried for minute! Blah

Good luck and props to Recluse420 ^^ !
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Thanks for the replies guys, here is what I came up with:
For this you will need.
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Bin bags, gaffer tape, scissors and coffee.
Inspiration from someone who did a great how to.
http://m.instructables.com/id/Make-...s-and-duct-tap/step3/Attach-the-plastic-bags/
A willing model
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Some Bowes
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Some carnations
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Some help
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Start building add four inches to waistline measurement.
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Cut the closed end off bags and puff them up, gather at one open end and lay on Gaffer tape.
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First fitting
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Oops how did that get in there....?
First fitting
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Second fitting add Bowes, I sewed the Bowes on for robustness and worked on using an odd number to make distribution even.
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The under dress was made from a larger bin bag. Cut the bottom off to create a basic dress.
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Add outer skirt and secure at the back with Gaffer tape. Accessorize with hat and wings and transform into the recycle fairy. Sew on Carnations.
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Go to parade wearing three jumpers and two sets of tights. Enjoy the Parade and march with pride.
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I have to say that the style and enthusiasm by my girls was brilliant. I am just starting nights and had no sleep but it was well worth it. Also very proud of James and Caitlin who marched with their newly formed beaver Scout group.
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Last year we had hail and snow well worth wrapping up warm.
Thanks for looking.


Cheers
Nelly



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Thanks for the "how to" Neil, maybe it should be made a sticky for the Ireland forum ;), looks great, and your daughter looks so sweet :thumbup:

Reminds me of the carnaval parades they have in the Netherlands, and parents are always running around making costumes for their kids, I had to make a knights helmet for the last one :eek:
 

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Good Job man! And DAUGHTER!!! :thumbup::thumbup:

You got me there! Thanks for the laugh!! :Flash:
PS - You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Nelly again. << Denied! :(
 

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Thanks guys, I just wanted to share with my forum friends and family. Chloe won a medal for her costume at school today.
I'm delighted for her.
This thread also demonstrates that we are more than just a Yamaha Forum. A truly great international community.

Thanks for your posts, I've show Chloe and she is made up.
Thanks friends.
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I knew you would appreciate that one mate. Hopefully not mid mouthful of coffee lol.

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I love it! And especially love the fact the first thread I look at this morning made me smile...Thank You!

Isn't a smile and a grin the best thing to receive. Delighted you enjoyed it Bren. Nelly.

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Thanks for the "how to" Neil, maybe it should be made a sticky for the Ireland forum ;), looks great, and your daughter looks so sweet :thumbup:

Reminds me of the carnaval parades they have in the Netherlands, and parents are always running around making costumes for their kids, I had to make a knights helmet for the last one :eek:
Cheers Martin


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I knew you would appreciate that one mate. Hopefully not mid mouthful of coffee lol.

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Bravo for sportsmenship! And no didnt have to clean my viewing device but it was close!
Glad you all had fun!:thumbup:
 
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