costuming for my first solo!

[Urvashi Chandani]

I am searching for antique / nostalgic / vintage looking costume items for my first solo . . I have discovered that it is nearly impossible to find off white/sephia/tan colored costume pieces so I think I might just be tied to my sewing machine making my own schtuff. oh jeez .. I'm a baby seamstress! Any recommendations?

[Bibia]

What kinds of items are you looking for?

[Stephanie]

my question also what kind of items are you looking for?

[kauwika]

Are you able to find what you want in white? And dye it? (Will depend on the fabrics and trims.)

[Bibia]

you can use tea to "dye" whites and laces to make them look antique.

[Urvashi Chandani]

Thank you all for responding. I think I've got it together. Just went to the fabric store and found some yummy stuff and was able to find trinkets that I wanted at various Michaels stores. Just a few more items and I think I will be set. I will be tucking and pinning alot because I dont want to limit the fabric to just this costume :) Now, I just need to make my top and i'll be done!

I'll post pix :D

[Kathleen]

Have you tried tea staining items to look sepia or antiqued?

[Natasya Katsikaris]

Sorry I can't help you with sewing advice ... as a performer ... I LOVE the nostalgic look ... but make sure you know your back-drop and lighting so your costume doesn't "fade into the background". If there is a chance of this with your color-scheme ... make sure you add a few "strong' colors or costume elements for dramatic effect.

Good luck!
Natasya
www.neareastdance.com

[Urvashi Chandani]

So here are a few pix of my costume :)

Wee!

[Kathleen]

Wow, that's a lovely costume!!!