I am very new to Craftsters, but not new to costume construction.
I volunteer my creative talents to a community theatre group. We do children theatre also.
I use any type of material I can get my hands on, curtains, table cloths, sheets , and reconstruct and repurpose.

This costume was made from 2 dark green ruffled diamond patterned shower curtains.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11928254@N07/sets/72157624544627180/

I don't know how to post pictures within the post... so please look and then tell me what you think.
Unfortunately , the dress form was not as curvy as the actress.
Thank you