I found inspiration from this image from artistic_imaginings on Instagram 
and while walking through the Tucson International Airport I saw this awesome tree.
I began with a nude leotard base, a modified #6020 from Tutus that Dance. I decided to dye the lower leotard fabric a mottled green color before constructing the briefs, adding tutu net guidelines, and attaching to the upper leotard portion. I found 3 shades of green english netting for the tutu. I dagged the edges, gathered the tops, and sewed them to the briefs guidelines which would accentuate the hourglass shape of Tinkerbell's
I needed to create a foundation for my petals to be sewn to, so I made a soft power net under bust corset with spiral bones and a sturdy elastic waist stay. Some of the petals would defy gravity by having wire sewn into the petal casing and I needed something to sew the wired ends onto without poking the dancer. At the center back, I used 3 hooks and eyes attached to elastic at the top, waist, and bottom of the corset for the easiest possible quick
Next, I began construction of the petals which I would layer from the bottom up and top down to create a gradient from dark teal to various shades of green, and then into yellow, orange, and pink. I wanted her to look as if she was wearing leaves and flower petals, as some fairies do. I dyed nylon tulle in those colors and then layered the tulle with similarly colored organza for a bit of sparkle, body, and texture. I added a few rhinestones in matching colors for a touch of magic.
The wings were super challenging. My goal was to make wings that were easy and fast to put on and take off, with unnoticeable straps, that are light weight for a super athletic dancer, but sturdy enough to last multiple rehearsals and shows. I opted for 3mm aluminum wire for the frame and covered it with iridescent Fantasy Film and window cling vinyl. For the frame at the center back, I made a pouch out of bra foam covered in nude spandex to 1. Keep the dancer comfortable, and 2. Conceal the aluminum frame. The pouch was then connected to a wide elastic belt for leverage and stability around the rib cage, along with nude elastic straps to keep it on the dancer’s
Tinkerbell wears cute green shoes with poof balls at the toes, so I painted some white stretch canvas ballet slippers using Pointe People pointe shoe paint and sewed on some white fur poof balls I found on Amazon. The dancer dyed her own pointe shoes to match as she did both modern and ballet for this role.
I really loved making this costume and seeing it come to life on stage!