Any ideas on a pattern or ideas to make the dolce and gabbana metal dress Lady Gaga wore at the end of the Paparazzi filmclip????:

Is there any chance you could link us a picture of the dress you are referring to? Then we can go from there

here is the link

ladygagapicturesscrapbook.blogspot.com

Forgive me for embedding your image for you - it's easier for reference.

I think I'd begin by finding a suitable form fitting dress, in black or silver - after a bit of research it looks like it's just a modified tulip skirt, so that might be a way into the 'shape' of the costume. Religion has a 'tulip wrap shirt dress' here but getting hold of one for the pattern might be difficult.

As for material - well I was going to say formed foam for the skirt, but it depends how much work you want to put in. I would use foam, seal it and all the rest, but use mirror film for the actual coating. Not sure how you'd go about it - my friend has recently used mirror film on his Spiderman lenses, and it looks fantastic (just to give you an idea of finish):



I hope this gives you a bit of inspiration. I know it can be difficult when you know what you want, but not how to make it!

I agree with what LewaKyser has mentioned. Foam for the bottom part of the skirt would be really effective.

Another option would be to use Silver PVC fabrics or Metal effect leatherette. It won't give as shiny finish as the chrome vinyl roll but it can be sewn which I always found easier than working with foam when I was beginning. You could also make the body of the dress from this fabric. As an alternative to foam for the 'Tulip base' you could create wire frame out of craft wire.

Good luck - its a really awesome dress

thanks guys- I'll take all that on board and give it a try. I'll post a pic if it turns out okay but I have until November to make it thank goodness

Best of luck! Beginning these things is always harder than when you have something to work with.

If you have any other puzzles to do with it until November, there's usually an Islander that'll help.

While I'm at it, I just found an eBay seller that might sell the metallic leatherette you need for £5.99 a metre: here.

Hope we get some piccies soon

I look forward to seeing your progress

think I'll start with kwik sew 3166 for top of dress - it's the right shape

This one? Pattern (Link is potentially not safe for work due to cartoon ladies in their knickers.)

It looks good, though bear in mind that pattern also includes wiring for the cups so you might need to go to Dunelm Mill or somewhere for the wires.

This is the finished product.