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Old October 19th 08, 12:49 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.sewing,alt.sewing
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Bob Simon wrote:
I need to make a costume for an All Saints party. I want
to look like a Buddhist monk or perhaps the Dali Lama.


I don't think you need a pattern,
http://thefamoustouristdestinations....dalai-lama.jpg
http://www.writespirit.net/authors/dalai_lama/pictures
http://family.webshots.com/album/100865978bJiVqt
http://family.webshots.com/photo/110...49838440uIrVUM

Just get a few yards each of maroon and red and a bit of
yellow, and start draping. If you take the first piece,
double it lengthwise, and make a slit in the center large
enough to put your head through, then sew seams up the sides
(for modesty) to within about 12" of the center top fold
(leaving an opening to put your arms through), you could
then drape the other pieces artistically and pin to secure
everything.

Does anyone know what the garment that they wear is
called and how to make one? I've never made clothes
before plus this only needs to last for six hours so
simple is appropriate for many reasons.

Even if you have no idea, please tell me how much fabric
a 6' person would need to make a simple toga.


I'd guess 3-4 yards of the main color (enough to cover your
body hem-to-shoulder and back again) maybe two to three
yards of the second color, and a yard or so of the yellow
contrast. You might find very inexpensive fabric at WalMart
or a thrift store.

Good luck!

Beverly


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