We first had to figure out what type of material we wanted to work with. We knew we wanted something sheer/transparent/translucent so the EL lights could shine through and create diffuse light on the multiple layers of fabric.
Testing out fabric
The fabric we ended up purchasing
We also had to buy piping to create the structure of the skirt. We attached the piping using fishing wire tied to the waistband wrapped around Mimi's waist.
Piping for the bottom of the skirt
Testing out the piping
Construction of the skirt...
Testing out fabric
Top layer
Tiffany testing out the bottom layer
Woohoo...bottom and top layer!
Antoinette and I making some alterations
Woohoo, proud of the completed skirt! I made some mistakes such as not giving enough space for the piping and had to hand stitch around the pipes for extra support but I learned from my mistake and didn't do the same thing for the bottom layer! After all my sewing, I was able to insert the piping through the seams, insert the waistband at the top seam, and sew the ends of the fabric together to finish it all off.
My sad attempt at dancing
Once the skirt was completed, we could add the EL lights...
Small stitches to keep light in place
Added the light to bottom layer of skirt
And can't forget about the arduino board and wire construction (more pictures to come)...
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