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" Skill Level: Advanced   Materials: Sewing pattern for long, sleeveless prom- or bridesmaid-style gown (ours has layers of tulle trim at bottom, but you can add that if your pattern doesn&amp;#039;t call for it); fabrics and supplies as required for pattern; tape measure; scissors; pins; matching thread; sewing machine; hand sewing needle; chalk marking pencil; hot-glue gun; small seashells; large sequins or paillettes; stretch belt to match dress; long-sleeve fitted T-shirt to match dress; several long pearl necklaces; white foam tiara; glitter pens; flip-flops; glitter hairspray.   Directions:    1. Cut and sew gown according to pattern.   2. To add tulle layers, cut 20-inch-wide strips of tulle, about 4 yards long. Sew running stitches along one long edge. Place gown on child to mark tulle placement below knees. Pull up thread to gather tulle to fit marked line; glue in place so ends meet at center back. Add more layers inside gown in same manner, if desired, to match dress.   3. Glue seashells and sequins to gown, belt and T-shirt as desired.   4. Drape a pearl necklace across front of gown near waist, forming two curves (one longer than the other). Stitch or glue ends near seams.   5. Use sequins and glitter pens to decorate tiara and flip-flops.   6. Glue a seashell to one necklace for medallion.   7. Dress child in T-shirt and gown. Spray glitter hairspray on hair; let dry, then add accessories. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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