Things You'll Need:
- Yellow Satin Prom Dress - Strapless
- Red Sequins Trim - 1/2" Wide
- Red Satin Ribbons - 1" Wide
- Red Chiffon for Cape
- Blue Satin Ribbon - 2" Wide
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Step 1
$89 Prom Dress-OnlineBUY A YELLOW PROM DRESS. Check out thrift stores or online prom dress websites. Look for a full-length strapless gown. Satin is ideal, but do your best.
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Step 2
ADD BLUE RIBBONS TO THE BODICE. Place strips of the blue ribbon over the bodice next to each other. It will be easiest to make a six inch section down the center front and a six to 8 inch section down the back. If you use stretch ribbon, you'll be able to cover over the bust, too. Pin the ribbons and whip stitch by hand. Use the red stretch sequins to cover the joins of the ribbon.
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Step 3
MAKE THE SLEEVES. Add blue straps using the blue satin ribbon. Cut 3 to 4 strips of the red ribbon for each short sleeve. Attach them to the outer edge of the blue straps at the top of the shoulder. They're going to hang loose. Yes, this is a sexier Snow White.
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Step 4
Snow White Cape ShapeMAKE THE CAPE. Cut out a quarter circle in the red chiffon. The radius should be 8" longer than your fingertips. Cut out a pie shape wedge at the top. Determine the pie depth by measuring the distance between the dress straps in back. See sketch. Do a rolled hem all around the edges or have it sewn for you. Sew the cape to one strap at the top of the shoulder. Hand sew the other side after the dress is on or add hooks and eyes.
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Step 5
ADVANCED SLEEVES. If you have the skill, you can always buy some blue satin and attach real sleeves. Apply red satin marquis shapes to the sleeves for the traditional Snow White costume.
