Make a Professional Looking Poodle Skirt Costume Yourself

If you are looking for an easy costume for any occasion, that you don't have to be a professional seamstress to make yourself, as well as one that won't put a hole in your pocket, then consider making a poodle skirt costume. Follow the steps below and before you know it you will have a poodle skirt costume that will impress without making you want to rip your hair out while trying to construct it.

Supplies for Poodle Skirt Costume:
You can find these supplies for the poodle skirt costume at local craft and fabric stores.

Tape Measure
Baby Pink Felt
String
Sewing Chalk
Scissors
Sewing Machine or Needle and Thread (Pink Thread)
Self-Adhesive Velcro
Poodle Pattern (http://www.freeapplique.com/dogshapes.html)
Contrasting Fabric for Poodle
Adhesive Backing
Iron
Trim for the Poodle's Leash
Fabric Glue

Step 1 in Construction of Poodle Skirt Costume: Measurements
Measure the desired length of the skirt, which should fall somewhere between the knee and the ankle of the person who will be wearing it. Measure the waist of the person who will be wearing the skirt. Now add the length measurement and 1/4 of the waist measurement so that you know how much fabric you will need and how long you should cut the piece of string.

Step 2 in Construction of Poodle Skirt Costume: Supplies
For the fabric you will need two pieces of baby pink felt that are twice as long as the new measurement. (Example: If the length needs to be a yard, and the waist measurement is 20" then you need two rectangles of felt that are 82" long. And you will also need to cut the piece of string 41" long.)

You only need a piece of fabric for the poodle that is large enough to cut out one of the poodle patterns, same goes for the adhesive backing. If you are going to want to embelish the poodle in any way (puff balls for the hair, rhinestone eyes, etc.) make sure to pick up items you need for that as well. (Hint: Try finding a fabric that you like that comes in one of those pre-cut squares of quilting fabric.)