The party was definitely a success, I got interesting reactions already on the tram going there and at the place itself everyone was very enthusiastic. For the top bit I just stapled some stuff together, but I didn’t trust that enough (you move too much, too much danger of spilt drinks dissolving the cards) to not wear anything underneath.
I punched holes in the last cards on either side so that I could close the thing with a piece of string.Īfter the first ring is done, put it on your floor/table upside down and start stapling the rest of the skirt to it! You can make the bulb shape by bending outwards one or more layers of cards. If you do this make sure it’s not too tight – it would look better but generally a dress like this already immobilises you enough. I started with the ring around my middle, because it’s important to get that one right for size. I just bought 6 packs of playing cards (didn’t use all of them, but it’s good to be on the safe side) and a whole lot of staples. The nice thing is that it looks impressive but is very easy to make with easy to find material.
I had done something like this before, but not as complicated. I made this original Queen of Hearts dress made out of cards for a carnival party in Rome, where I was living at the time.
