How I Built the Agrabah Ensemble (On a Budget)

COLOR PALETTE: Cream, Tan, Brown, Rust, Mustard.

TUNICS/TOPS- The tunic was my anchor piece for the Agrabah townspeople. Almost all were purchased on ThredUp for $5–$10 each (watch holiday sales for even better pricing). Starting with a consistent base kept the ensemble cohesive while still allowing variation in layers. Use search terms: indian clothing, tunic, kameez.

BLOUSE- I use drapes, tablecloths, and fabric to make blouses. Very easy pattern. ETSY pattern:https://www.etsy.com/listing/1250421099

VESTS- I prefer upholstery fabric for vests because it’s thicker and slightly structured. That means no lining required—and they lay beautifully onstage. I’ve found great end-of-bolt and return pieces at local upholstery stores for very little money. With that said, I did use a throw blanket too. Anything and everything! ETSY pattern: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1858943292 ***This is such an easy, versatile pattern. For longer vests, I simply extended the bottom of the pattern.

SKIRTS & PANTS- Many skirts and pants were made from resale drapes and tablecloths purchased for $3–$7.50. One drape often produced multiple pieces. These fabrics already have weight and movement, which makes them ideal for the stage. ETSY pattern- https://www.etsy.com/listing/4370633151 *Make sure to add elastic to the bottom hem of gather the pant legs

SCARVES- Some “unique” scarves were thrifted on ThredUp for around $5, but most of the scarves were made from scraps of fabric from tablecloths, drapes, and leftover fabric I had on hand.

BELTS- All belts were made from leftover fabric scraps, keeping costs down and colors coordinated.