Shopping for DIY Costume

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Last November we celebrated the National Reading Month. We were asked to cosplay different book characters. The mechanics was simple. We needed to dress like a character of a book. Everyone was asked to participate in the said activity. As much they want us to participate, the organizers reminded us to observe thrift on our spendings. They discouraged us to spend too much on costume. And what would be the best way to do it was a DIY costume.

I went off to the Ukay-ukay market to get the best deals for a DIY costume. It is where we can buy the cheapest clothing in town. Clothes in the Ukay-ukay stores are preloved and are still in very good condition. You can find clothes as low as 10Php (0.18$) depending on its condition.

My colleague said they were able to find ready to wear ukay costumes we can use. I planned to buy one instead of a DIY so I could save more time and use it for other work related activities.

I had a 15-minute bus ride to get to the town of Hilongos. On my way there, I found this lovely view of the ricefield splashed in golden color as the rice grains were already matured and were almost ready to harvest.

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The weather was fine that day. My view of the ricefields along the road added more beauty to this lovely day.

The rice in this area was already harvested as you can see the piles of hay.

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This field was plowed and ready for another round of planting.

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I arrived at the market and went directly to the ukay- ukay stores. I quickly noticed the dresses displayed. There were different costumes to choose from. But most of the dresses displayed were for kids.

Here were some of the children's dresses that can be used as fairy costumes.
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There were also dresses that can be used as costumes for horror stories.
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I found sailor's moon's costume. This brought back childhood memories.
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There were more displays but I was not able to find something I could wear.
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I decided to just stick to the plan of making a DIY costume. In mind was one of the character of the 101 Dalmatian. Not Cruella de Vil but one of the dogs 😆. I just find it easier to work on.

I went to another ukay store where I found most of the items sold were white shirts, skirts and dresses.

I bought a white t-shirt for 60Php (1.02$) and white skirt for 10Php (0.18$). The skirt was in very good condition but needed thorough washing due to stains.

These were the clothes I purchased. I washed them thoroughly and after I sundried them, I started to work on my project. I planned to make a dalmation costume with the white t-shirt and skirt.
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So I looked for an unused black t-shirt to use as black spots. I cut it into regular and irregular circles and attached them one by one by stitching each one to the white t-shirt and skirt I bought.

I intended to just stitch it instead of painting the black spots so I could just detach them later and use the clothes again or daily use.
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I used the simplest stitch which is the running stitch to attached the black spots. This way it would be easier to detach them.

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Almost done but it got me confused if what I made is a dalmation or a cow. 😆😆

So came the anticipated Culmination day and we had to show off our costumes. Everyone was at their best and I could see the effort they poured into their costumes.

Here's my final look with the costume I made together with my workmates who most of them also made their DIY costumes.

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My dalmation look togther with my friend in Goldilocks costume.

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Dalmatian, Goldilocks, A Vampire and Mary Poppins

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Goldilocks, Wednesday Adams and Minnie Mouse

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A mermaid under the sun 😁

It was a funfilled learning activity for everyone. It promoted creativeness and resourcefulness to everyone who participated and observed the event as we learned from each other.

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How cool is that @bluepark and well done on making your costume DIY 😎
Everybody did well in creating their outfits… looks like a good time.
Thanks for sharing.
Have a lovely weekend! 🥰🌺

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Thank you @littlebee4. It was really fun making the costume and seeing costumes of others sparks more creativity and ideas.

Thanks for dropping by. Have a wonderful weekend

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You are welcome 👋🏻😊 I can imagine… I used to make mine too for festivities or Halloween. Been a while though.
Yes, seeing the others, that will for sure spark more ideas.
You are welcome 🤗🌺 thank you kindly, enjoy yours!

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Hahaha ang cute, I think so too, it is a cow costume no? hahahaha. Pero this looks fun ha. And you are the one who make it. Naka tipid kana nakamura kapa, ay they are the same lang pala no, lol.

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Hahah marami talaga nagsabi mukhang baka. Epic fail sa dalmatian.. naging baka 😆😆😆

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Basin si mam celso nang naka-serena mem, mura mag si Marina 😁

Basta kabaw lang gyud modiskarti dli ra gyud maka-spend ug dako.

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Hahah may tama ka mam. C sir na 😆😆.

Mao jud basta b̶a̶k̶a̶ kabaw lng jud. Pero naa man jud pod di magpaiwit. Willing mugasto dako basta bongga cla. Heheh

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Basta mga utad mem, pero kitang mga pobri pas ilagang pawt aw mantinir nalang tag ukay2x

Aguy inalsahay guros iyang mga students ana noh 😂

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Hahh mao jud. Ang importante nakaapil.

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Ang cute hehe.. Pero mas bet ko costume ni Cruella haha

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Heheh o nice din c cruella kaso diko kaya ung angas nya kaya aso na lng ako 😂😂

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After you washed the ukay2x, it looked like brand new. Ang creative mo naman.
Parang stress reliever na Rin Ang pagbili sa ukay2x.. hehe
Ganon Ka Rin ba.

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Thank you miss. Hehe oo nga brand new na ulit tingnan after washing. Sipagan lng sa paghahanap ng maganda. And I feel the same lalo na pag nakahanap ng magaganda at the lowest price.

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You are creative I must say and that costume looks amazing! I like it and it makes you look cute☺️. I am glad you had an amazing time being resourceful and creative. It must have been an adventure for you. Don't stop exploring who knows the treasure you might find 😉@bluepark

!discovery 28

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Thank you so much for your kind words @esther-emmanuel. This kind of activities can really awaken the creativeness and resourcefulness in you. I love to have this kind of activitiy again.

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So cute! Daming costumes! A nice DIY, Blue! Do did a great job there!

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Thank you ji! Saya din mag DIY lalo na pag ok kinalabasan. Nakakawala ng stress.

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Nice outcome @bluepark! You did well making that costume!
The ukay2x store is interesting and kinda leveled up to have those costumes.

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Thank you witty! Yeah leveled up na cla. They know what people need at a certain time.

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  1. Go to the market, or anywhere that you pay money for a service.
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Thank you for the reminder. I'll drop the link.

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Creativity at its best :) I love how you DIYed your costume. The mermaid certainly made an impression hehe!
!LUV

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Thank you sis. 😁 Yeah the mermaid had the b̶e̶s̶t̶ time of her life 😆😆😆. I love the effort and sacrifice to be in character. 😁

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That is so cool and what a great job you did! I didn't realize that they sold so many different costumes. How fun that there are so many DIY and they are so creative!!!

Thank you for sharing it! How adorable they came out!

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  3. Post the pictures. Of course, you should tell a little bit about the ones you post, it is too difficult to guess about some.
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Thank you. Indeed it was a fun activity especially we were given a chance to DIY.

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