Heyloo all. I've posted before a year or two ago and just after that things took a tumble and i got very ill and everything has changed dramatically.

I'm now left too ill to work, having put on plenty of weight, and generally feeling like i've lost my youth at only 22. Good thing is, i've landed myself one hell of a boyfriend! Hes utterly amazing and incredibly encouraging i've been living with him for a year and 7 months now and life is so good. He knew i once was very into trying to mimic the burlesque styles [and failing] and wanting to go into burlesque, and we're seeing it on tv more and more, and i do really want to find myself via burlesque, and he obviously wants me to aswell!

I just don't know where to begin, i'm very much penniless and most clothes i pick up in primark or charity shops as we're living on one wage package while my benefits are processing. Its a long term illness which fluctuates in intensity, and i honestly think burlesque could do me the world of good.

So here i am again! That wasn't going to be an intro, but it turned into one, oops!

Where do i go from here guys, i am utterly clueless. I'm in Exeter in Devon!

Heeyloo,

is there really such thing as a free workshop??

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Hi honey
I can give you some good news- the credits you get everytime you post can be traded in for DVD's and workshops. (James ,please correct me if I'm wrong)

You can also learn a lot from youtube sometimes (sometimes what not to do) as well as lot of hair and make up online tutorials on there.
and check out your local gumtree and paper for Burly lessons as they can sometimes be quite reasonable. Although the chances are they won't be geared towards people wanting to perform they can still work with getting you used to showing your body.

Check the library as well for books on burlesque (I requested Dita's book when I was starting to get into the vintage scene, penniless and wanted to read it, Cost 50p and found it very useful)

Also charity shops can be great for vintage dress patterns

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Thank you so much for letting me know - i was wondering about those! So its healthy to be a forum taunter after all!

Oo library, never thought of that! I've been watching a lot on youtube and i'm trying to spot familar names from this forum so i know a little more along the lines of the 'good stuff/bad stuff' pinpointing! Am going to play with my hair later with a tutorial i found!

Genius! Someone call British Heart Foundation, they'll never feel so doomed.

Thank you so much, lovely!

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No worries doll And just thought I'd mention - Freecycle. If you don't have a sewing machine they often pop up on there

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Freecycle - my other one true love.

I have a trusty sewing machine! Just got to teach myself how to sew anything other than pet beds. >.< Dearie me.

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I know where you're coming from Ratty, burlesque was kinda my saviour after my split from my ex and all that crap last year. I've pretty much taught myself to sew by jumping in at the deep end and ended up applying to and getting into Uni to study costume construction. However long story short, if you PM me your address I'm pretty sure I have some patterns hoarded away that you can have honey

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You sweetie! Thank you so much, i shall drop you a PM!


Isn't it such a beautiful feeling when you think you've discovered a hobby that will help you discover yourself? I can't wait!

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you're more than welcome to them honey

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