Downton and other stuff

So Friday at Dragon Con last week, I almost fell while wearing Dolores. I was going down those short steps between the Hyatt and the food court, there by the chair lift, and I misjudged my step and nearly fell. I managed to grab onto the rail and keep myself from totally falling over... but managed to twist my foot in my effort to stay up right. I thought, oh ...

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Lady Mary Costume Planning

I finally decided which Edwardian dress I wanted to do; I'm going to do Lady Mary's red and black dress from the first season of Downton Abbey. (this one) I'm hoping I can either get away with my own hair, or use the wig I'm getting for Romana I with it. Anyway, I've picked out my fabric for the main body of the dress, and for the sleeves/waistband. I'm ...

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2012 & 2013 Costumes!

So at the beginning of 2012, this is what I said I wanted to get done: Romana II - did it! Donna Noble Silence in the Library outfit - did it! remake Belle (maybe… had this one on my list several times and have never gotten to it) - did it! (finally!) Wasp (been suggested several times so I might finally do it) - did it! Cinderella (maybe) - nope! Had ...

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