In need of help with a panel skirt

[Helena Isis]

Greetings all!

As a newbie of the burlesque world, I'm beginning work on one of two costumes I have planned for routines, so I'll probably be calling on you guys a lot. :)

Anyway, the thing I help with at this moment is a vintage panel skirt, as seen in this performance by Perle Noire (start at :57, but I'd watch the whole thing. She's a great performer) http://youtu.be/JShj2N1XVGg Perle Noire's Tribute to Diane Naegel at the 2011 New York Burlesque Festival - YouTube

I found a tutorial for a belly dance panel skirt: http://moonmaiden.hubpages.com/hub/Tutorial-Super-Simple-Belly-Danc... Tutorial: Super Simple Belly Dance Skirt Fits Any Size. It looks like it might work, but you guys could provide any tutorials or general help, I'd greatly appreciate it. :D

Please and thank you.

[Cupcake Terror]

Just saw this! How did your panel skirt come out? Were you able to figure out the bits and bobs needed? 

Panel skirts like the one in the video are easy; the key part is the yoke (belt) of the skirt. Since that would be the foundation, you really want to make sure it will hold up to the weight of the fabrics used and heavy wear and tear. Pick fabrics that won't snag too easily and can be laundered simply. Dry clean only, while fabulous, isn't always a good option (although it will increase the length of your costumes). 

Share pics if you have finished your project! 

[GlitzbyLindaJoyce.com]

I can make you one... Any color you want... I can even leave it plain if your would like to embellish it yourself... I made this one....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GN74DL5XFxU

 

Linda Joyce