I need a cage crinoline! help!

[ArielCallista]

So...I need a cage crinoline...I know its not historically accurate and technically im not even using it for faire, but I thought this would be a good place to ask around. I have specifications on exactly what i need but I don;t have the time to make one myself. Is there anyone here who could and would be willing to make me one?

Specifics:
-5 hoops
-12 vertical straps (or whatever you call them)
-about 100" bottom circumference

If you think you could do this for me please please please feel free to ask questions about what I'm needing.
I've seriously looked into making one myself but I know I don't have access to the supplies, space or time in order to do so.

no worries about the time tho. i don't need it til august...

Please help!

[Lady Rebecca]

http://www.woodedhamlet.com/costume_accessories/CagedCrino.htm
This is really expensive, and it seems a bit more "cagey" than you are needing, but apparently it's good. They can make you one, or you can get their kit (which is like $200 cheaper). Here's is a link to how the kit goes together: http://koshka-the-cat.com/cage_crinoline.html

[Lady Kathleen of Olmsted]

The Cage Crinoline was the  Undergarment worn under Civil War era gowns.

I beleive I saw one at Very Merry Seamstress not long ago.

[ArielCallista]

I know Cage crinolines are a civil war thing but i was hoping someone here might also be into that or something, or someone just be able to hook me up. I was afraid it would fail. I would love more input, especially any tips on building them, I've found a good place where I could get all the pieces for about $100 but I'd be afraid I wouldn't be able to finish in time, since I can't start til 2 weeks before the event.

Still looking for help!

[Kate XXXXXX]

If you can put aside and hour each evening to work on it, you should have it together in less than a week.

[ArielCallista]

the problem is i only have those two weeks to pull together the entire costume...

[Kate XXXXXX]

Time for some FTL sewing.  Ignore all housework and let someone else do the cooking and walk the dog.

Machine finish everything not critical, including visible skirt hems: from the outside no-one can see you used the blind hem stitch!

Have several things cut and ready to sew, and work in batches.  If you cannot do everything with the darkest thread you really need, remember that no-one can see what colour the seam thread is unless it's on a sheer fabric.  Use a neutral thread, or thread up two machines.

Keep sewing machine needles, lots of spare bobbins all ready wound, and the machine cleaning & oiling kit to hand: be vigilant about new needles and keeping the thing clean and clear to avoid time-consuming snarl-ups and damaged fabric.

Sew straight seams without pins so you don't waste time taking them out!

Don't put the machine away each evening.  If you sew on the dining table, serve up in bowls and eat camping on the sofa for a few nights!  Throw a cloth over the sewing if you need to keep it cat free.  or shut the door on it if you can.

Good luck!

[ArielCallista]

Haha well I'll already be doing all of this in my dorm room, so no dog or cat, very little cleaning, i eat on my bed usually, and my sewing machine is always out! I should be able to finish everything here (at my parents house full of bothersome curious people and a horrid cat) except the bodice and crinoline. It shouldn't be too much of a problem, I keep going back and forth about whether I'm stressed about it or not! hahaha! This is my first time of making both a cage crinoline and a bodice, but I've done enough sewing that I'm sure It'll work out just fine!

of course in about 3 days I'll prolly be stressing about it again

[Kate XXXXXX]

The only answer to that is chocolate. 

[Syrilla]

And lots of it!   Oh, add hot tea for good measure!

[ArielCallista]

I was thinking more like gummy bears

Gummy bears and Mountain Dew.

[LadyShadow]

Thanks alot now I want some gummy bears   Maybe I can sneak off to the store, kid free, tomorrow and get some.