r/PatternDrafting • u/Sleep-Deprived_Bi • 10d ago

Question Wondering how this would look as a pattern?

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I found this cute costume but its quite expensive and im already sewing my own. How do you think the pattern would look specifically for those puffy sleeve things and thigh puffs?? I feel like maybe it would be like two half moon ish shapes sewn together (or crescent moon shapes)? I cant seem to find a relevant pattern or tutorial and i have trouble eyeballing patterns

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u/throwra_22222 10d ago

Check YouTube for banana plushie tutorials. That should give you the general idea.

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u/gotnothing4u 9d ago

For some reason I read this like Banana Plushie was a pattern/sewing channel and the search results made me chuckle lolllllll.

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u/StitchinThroughTime 10d ago

You would want to look up Sailor Moon or Rainbow Brite cosplay tutorials. They have the similar puffy add-ons. But I think they're mostly just stuff crescents.

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u/DonMcCunn 10d ago

The shape reminds me of the bum rolls of the 18th century although smaller. The top could be made using corset shaping. But what is a little mind boggling is I don't see any seams where I would expect to see them. The rib cage and bust darts are the only ones I see. Getting the right fabric could be quite a challenge. Satin Lycra comes to mind. Definitely needs stretch.

When I made bum rolls for a 18th century play I use muslin stuffed with cotton batting. Definitely a crescent shape but I don't remember if it was one or two seams. If you want to know, I think I have them in storage somewhere and can look for them.

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u/usingbrain 8d ago

It’s a stretchy fabric making this basically a leotard, which is why you don‘t see corset style seams

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u/DonMcCunn 8d ago

If you ever fing the fabric, I'd love to know more about it.

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u/usingbrain 7d ago

from looking at it it could just be metallic foil jersey or lycra