Ghost Costume Project Part 1.

I have gone to several stores in search of the proper supplies needed to create this amazing costume. I've tested the different ideas in my mind and am confident that it should all work out to meet or exceed my expectations. The skeleton suit I'm making has glow-in-the-dark bones (painted with special glow pain that, when charged, should last for 12 hours) with the base fabric made form a silver lycra material. Lycra is very stretchy material commonly used for making swimsuits and dance costumes (hence, that is why you would find this fabric in the 'swim and dance wear' section of any fabric store.) The silver is very reflective too so it will mirror all light images cast on it, giving an added transparent look. Many of the ghosts inside The Haunted Mansion have the same clear plastic or silver coated frames under their wardrobe to achieve the effect. I could just be over excited and it may not turn out the way I envision it, but I'll make it look good regardless. The skeleton suit is probably the last thing I will be working on as it is the most expensive fabric that will require more than 3 yards so it will have to wait until I get a new job.

Likely the first piece I will be constructing is the bow tie. I have devised at least 3 different fabrics for the piece and will layer them accordingly: silver costume satin under sheer charcoal glitter fabric under sheer pearl nylon.) I know it seems bulky, but it wont be layered loosely.

Next item of business; I've purchased a clear plastic shower curtain as the coat material. There's just some confusion on if I should line the inside of the coat with the sheer pearl nylon material or not. It will be difficult considering this plastic is not really meant for sewing. I wonder if a stronger thread is needed, but I have a theory that a double stitch will also work. Luckily the best way to maintain a plastic coat is by tumbling it in the drier for a few minutes to get rid of wrinkles. Lysol wipes to disinfect and remove spots. A pattern has been purchased for the coat which fortunately includes a top hat pattern so a hat will also be made from the plastic.

Lastly, there are three final pieces left to the outfit which include the vest and pants followed by the shoes (painted silver). Both the pants and vest will be lined with the sheer pearl nylon.