So with a little bit of fabric stiffener and a little bit of love, my kids now have some new dress ups...
The crowns were made by stiffening the trim using Fabric Stiffener (thanks to Cam for her advice with getting this right). I used two rows of boning in the headbands and then covered them in the same fabric I used for the cape. To allow the crowns to fit on growing heads and make them easier to put on and off, there is a piece of elastic sewn into the back. I figured if you're going to wear a crown then you need a cape so I got an idea on how to make the cape from here. The outer fabric is upholstery fabric and the lining is satin. The cape does up with a snap so I can add another as the kids grow, and it will come apart easily and not choke them should an accident occur while playing. Which is important I think!
45 comments:
This looks so cute! I love the crown idea - I would of never thought of that - perfect with the crowns
That was meant to say perfect with the capes - sheesh
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They look fantastic! I was wondering how you were going to stiffen and shape it....
I'm also sitting here laughing because of the photos that I'm going to post in the morning - it seems that great minds think alike when it comes to superheroes.
what a brilliant idea! those crowns look fab
x isis
Wow - these are absolutely amazing! What a fantastic idea .. you gals are making this hard!
Haha! Your kids look so cute with their capes and their crowns! I never expected that!
Those crowns look amazing! And of course you absolutely must have a cape to wear if you're wearing a crown.Nikki don't tell me those little angels are the ones keeping you up at 4am? I don't believe a word of it!
A great idea and they look fantastic. Very King Arthur!
I just love your crowns, that is such excellent outside-the-square use of that trim!
I love your trim notion! (so that definitely worked). Although I do admit to being momentarily miffed that mine didn’t arrive stiff! Gotta love that fabric stiffener...
Very regal and very cute! What a brilliant use for the trim - your kids are going to have a ball.
Now, how about the felt orb and septre?
These are fabulous Nikki - you can never have too many dress-ups!
Very innovative use of the trim too.
Terrific. I am really loving how so many people come up with amazing ways of using the one product. Most enjoyable to watch. Cherrie
Ooo, those are great fun! Did you make one for yourself?
is fabric stiffener a spray? how does it work??
Your crowns are beautiful! love them.
Fantastic idea! Never too early to start stocking that dress up box.
OK, so that is seriously impressive. You could sell those!! Great work :-)
What a clever mummy and What a great transformation for this trim!Your little ones look like they LOVE their new dress up!!xx
Love the dress-ups - and the littlies look gorgeous.
oh Nikki, your babies are TOO cute!!!! but you must be totally sick of hearing that by now ;)
love the little crowns too.
What a fantiastic idea and so well made. You've inspired me to make something similar for my Little Mister - thanks!
That is super cute!
Clever you. I wouldn't have thought of that either. Don't they look lovely? Elsie
So appropriate! I don't know about your house hold...but my kids seriously rule the roost...very cute crowns!
Your children look truly magestic.
Such lovely dress-ups.
You're a queen... in the royal way not the vampy one ;)
Perfecto!!! There is no way this trim would have the life it has without Gemma spreading the love. What could be more special than a grown? I am noticing a dress up trend though... Superpops, cowboy pants...hmmm
xo Steph
Yeah, They look BRILLIANT!!!
Awww, those little royal things... I just want to curtsy and hug them at the same time. Perfect!
What a clever idea! Your kids look so cute in their crowns and capes.
So cute! What a great idea :) K
These photos are adorable!
SO cute.
Great crowns - very regal indeed!
i hope queen mother has one as well..very wonderful idea nikki!
such a clever mummy. crowns are fantastic
That's awesome, they look so cute!
These are adorable, and such a clever idea :) What a regal looking pair!
What a gorgeous idea! Especially with the capes too. My girls would love these! Your little cuties are looking just charming!
Yeah, Prince and Princess Charming! You've done an amazing job, once again, Nik. Congratulations on a terrific job of using the trim challenge.
Ooh this is just too sweet!!!
i'm loving this challenge...well, not participating, but seeing all the wonders you can make with gold trim! lovely darling ♥
love to see what is possible to do with a piece of trim - great idea!
That is just the best dress up creation ever!
Oh my gosh! These are so adorable! I love them with the capes! Cute!
What a great idea!! I'm going to remember this for our church Christmas pageant! (Would make some awesome wise men crowns...)
I posted a link to your project on Craft Gossip Sewing:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/lookie-what-she-made-dress-up-crown-from-tassle-trim/2009/10/24/
--Anne
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