Following on from our discussion as we were walking down Goldie Lane last night LOL I would try buying some tulle.... maybe in several colours... it's fairly cheap and you won't need to hem the bottom as it won't fray. It's a fairly forgiving fabric... easy to gather. You could try cutting out some long rectangles folding over the top for the elastic, sewing up the side, then threading the elastic.... gather it quite heavily. You could try just using one colour/piece and if that works out ok you could then go on to layer another colour ontop... or even a third colour to kid of make a rainbow effect. You can also cut slits without worrying about fraying. Maybe go to a toy store that sells fairy outfits and check out what they have done. You can also cut broad zig-zags along the hem to give that Tinkerbell effect IYKWIM? If I had a young DD I'd give it a go myself! Somehow I don't think my 14yo would fancy me experimenting on her anymore! I might have some dress ups that you can have though.... i'll have a look before Tuesday.