| The Pre-Raphaelite Woman |
| Welcome to The Pre-Raphaelite Woman My goal for this site is two-fold: One goal is to offer advice and tips to the full figured woman on creating her own costumes, and fantasy clothing, as well as some fashion shopping advice. And another goal is to document the making of my own costumes, document my own costume studies, or costumes I make for others so that you can learn from my mistakes, get some information about a costume so you can make it for yourself, and to let other women like myself know, that size doesn't matter, we are only limited by our imaginations. About Me: I am a women's petite size. Being 5 foot 2 inches tall and a women's size 16 through 18, (depending on make and cut) means that finding a pair of jeans that fit properly also means wading in tons of extra fabric on the legs. This is what started me on sewing. When I go out shopping, I hate it. I wanted clothing that is stylish, flattering to my figure not hiding it. I had decided to begin making my own garments, as well as trying to find some of the best retailers of plus size ready to wear clothing out there. I would like to share what I have learned with you. I am not an expert. I also enjoy theatrical or fantasy clothing for Halloween or anytime..I always have. Mass production costume makers normally do not produce anything (of very good quality) for someone over a size 12(US) in most cases, and that cookie cutter size 12 may not even fit a perfect size 12! Most of the plus size ready made costumes I have seen are really disappointing at best. |
