Using Loose Feathers for a Dance Costume

Info about the Using loose feathers up on your shoulder creates a very different look. It is the perfect look if you want to have a cute little decoration that brings the focus up to your face yet still keeping your costume nice and simple. When you want the focus on you but do not want a plain bra and shorts, this is the perfect technique.

Supplies:

Dance top
Loose feathers
Thread to match feathers
Pins
Scissors

Directions:

Choosing the MaterialsOf course, your first step is choosing the top you want. You could use a regular bra or a sports bra. Then you want to choose the feathers in the size, style and color that you want to use.

Pinning the Feathers to the Top
When it comes to pinning the loose feathers to the top, place a few feathers on the dance top where you think best. Keep placing the feathers in various configurations until you until you find your favorite look. It is all a matter of preference. Pin the feathers on top of each other as you go. End up with a smaller feather on the bottom to give it a finished look. Make sure to trim the ends of the feather stems as you go so that you do not have those ugly tips hanging out.

The feathers could be placed on either shoulder, in the center or wherever you like. Just play around with the base piece and the feathers and have fun.

Sewing the Feathers to the Top
Make sure you start sewing from the inside of the top. Weave the needle and thread in and out of the top making sure to catch all the stems of the feathers. You want to make sure that the feathers are sewn in place where you want them and that the feathers are indeed sewn securely in place. As we always suggest, tie knots inside the tops at frequent intervals so that in case a thread breaks, the feathers will stay in place.