by Lindsey Linge

Created on: November 29, 2008

Who wouldn't want to be a goddess? And the Greek goddesses are classics. With surprisingly human characteristics to complement their beyond human abilities, they are iconic and beautiful. So, bring out your inner goddess with a Greek goddess costume!

First, you need to pick your goddess. What good is a costume if you can't pull off the character? Look into Greek mythology and find a character you identify with. Are you more like the sassy and smart Athena or the sexy and seductive Aphrodite? Try looking into lesser known figures as well. Ate, goddess of foolish acts, Ceto, goddess of sea monsters, or Mania, goddess of insanity, might just be your match!

Next, get some fabric. Contrary to popular belief, sheets may not be the best fabric to use, but they will work if you want a shorter dress (or are short) and are in a hurry. But they're not the most economic or practical way to make a goddess dress. Just buying some fabric on sale at a fabric store is actually cheaper! Find something that drapes well and isn't stiff. Get enough fabric to go from your shoulders to the floor twice. Also, make sure that it is wide enough so that two pieces will cover your body. Traditionally, white fabric is used, but pick whatever suits you

Cut the fabric in half. While you're at the store, you can ask to have the fabric cut in half, or do that yourself when you come home.

Then it's time to fix the hems. If you want to sew them, that's great! But for the less experienced (like me), there are other options. You can ask for anti-unraveling liquids like Fray Check, which are just applied to the end of the fabric. You just let it dry and voil! It won't unravel and it dries clear. There are also things you can iron on to the hems. Just ask for the advice of someone at the fabric store; they will know best what will work with your fabric.

Next you need to gather the fabric at your shoulders. Hold it up at two corners of the length side at shoulder height. Center it. Start gathering the fabric in folds until both sides have reached a bit past your shoulders. Safety pin the gathered parts in place so that the fabric can rest on your shoulders. Do the same with the other piece. Finally, pin the pieces together so that you can put your head through the hole between the gathers.

Fix the gathers. If possible, you should add a brooch to each shoulder where you gathered the fabric. These are usually big and round. You can also make these by using simple materials like cardboard and foil, paint,

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