Grecian Goddess.

My brother and sister-in-law had a fancy dress party for my niece's 13th birthday on Saturday (19th July), sister-in-law asked me to make her costume.

At first I thought, oh that'll be easy. But then when I started to think of the construction I realised as I'd never made anything that required so much yardage I actually didn't have a clue where to begin.

Of course I've still never learnt how to adjust a pattern up or down a size, so I cheated and bought a shirt pattern the size required. I cut and constructed the top section just as if I was making the shirt, except I sewed the two front halves together and inserted a side zip. The skirt section was just elongated from the shirt peplum.

For the wrap section I used 2.5meters , pleated one end, attached to the skirt at left hip and wrapped around the body. I added gold ribbon for detailing. There was so much fabric I kept standing on it and was worried I'd actually ruin it by doing so, and although it was slightly too large my sister-in-law was happy and a great night was had by everybody that attended.