A: Lined top has contrast appliqués and binding, back zipper, and decorative frog closures. B: Interfaced, lined sleeves are close fitting at upper arm and have contrast appliqués and binding, ribbon cut from fabric (raw edges and wrong side of fabric will show), and concealed elastic. C: Skirt has back zipper closure and baby narrow hem. Attached underskirt has horsehair braid in hem. D: Interfaced, lined belt has snap closures, contrast ribbon cut from fabric (raw edges and wrong side of fabric will show), contrast trim, and optional decorative machine stitching. B, D: Purchased flowers and beads.

FABRICS: SUGGESTED A, B, Contrast A, B, D: Shantung, Dupioni. Lining A, B, D: Lining Fabric. C: Chiffon, Sheers, Novelty Sheers. D: Velvet, Velveteen.
Note: Fabric requirement allows for nap, one-way design or shading. Extra fabric may be needed to match design or for shrinkage.

NOTIONS: A: 20" (51 cm) Invisible Zipper, Tear-Away Stabilizer, Nine Frogs. B: ¹/₄" (0.6 cm) Elastic, Two 9" (23 cm) Bead Strands, Two Silk Flowers. C: One 7" (18 cm) Zipper, One Hook and Eye, 10¹/₂ yds. (91.9) of ¹/₂" (1.3 cm) Horsehair Braid. D: One 9" (23 cm) Bead Strand, One Silk Flower, Five ¹/₂" (1.3 cm) Snaps, Beads.

Size Combinations: A5(6-8-10-12-14), E5(14-16-18-20-22)

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COSPLAY TUTORIAL — BIAS TAPE TIPS

Bias tape is a great way to create a neat finish on your garments. Bias tape is a strip of fabric cut on the bias, which gives it flexibility and stretch. This binding is especially useful around the curves of armholes and necklines, and allows you to eliminate facings and still have a clean finish.

• This design contains pattern pieces to create binding to coordinate with your fabrics, as shown in our photos. If you prefer not to make these pieces, you can purchase readymade bias tape instead. You can find pre-packaged bias tape in a variety of colors, and in both single-fold and double-fold widths.

• The best way to start using bias tape is to measure around the area you are enclosing to find the correct length of tape to cut. Then add on about six extra inches to allow for overlapping the ends of the tape. There is nothing worse than pinning your bias tape to your edge and running out of tape!

• If you would prefer to create your own custom bias tape, please see our Cosplayer blog post for additional tips.

Once you learn how to make your own binding, you’ll have infinite choices for your finishes.

Hot Pink Satin and Tulle Flower Cluster with Gems

Hot Pink Solid and Sheer Layered Flower

Orchid Solid and Sheer Layered Flower

2-3/4" Traditional Chinese Style Closure

Double Face Satin Ribbon
- Hot Pink

Double Face Satin Ribbon
- Black

Double Face Satin Ribbon
- Pewter