CHOOSING YOUR
COLORS AND FABRICS
We used a mixture of whimsical and elegant fabrics to create
the costumes for each of the Nutcracker Danglers. Standard
cottons are great for appliqués, but we wanted to add more flair
that you would see in the costumes of an actual ballet. Included
in our outfits were velvet, silk, layered cotton and organza, faux
leather, and lamé. Matching bold and metallic threads made each
costume come to life. Each character has a personality of their
own, so give them each their own color and theme to make them
stand out from one another!
FANCY FABRICS
A variety of fine fabrics give these danglers
the feel of real ballet costumes. Consider
textures, sparkles, and non-traditional
combinations for an ethereal feel.
ASSORTED THREADS
Since we used a combination of fun
fabrics, we wanted to use fun threads. Try
using your standard polyester threads
along with some metallics, and even
hologram threads for a super sparkly look!
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