I've got to get a better photo of it to post, but for now, Chase got me this for an anniversary present: It's me in my Belle ballgown, as drawn by our friend Jon Wollack! I'm really excited to have a piece of his artwork. I can't wait to get this up on the wall in my sewing room - so now I've got two things I gotta get framed! ...
I checked the weather last week and this weekend was supposed to be fine, but we woke up Sunday morning to a very overcast sky and impending thunderstorms. I got dressed and we tried to get down to the location before the bottom fell out, but by the time we got there it was already raining pretty good. There was no waiting on it to pass either - it stormed ...
Last night we went out for my mum's birthday, then I ran by the fabric store to pick up some seam tape. I was planning on working on my pleats, but Chase wasn't feeling good, and I had the beginnings of a migraine, so we both ended up in bed and asleep by 8:30. wow. Had weird dreams all night about being back at my old job. I wish my brain ...
So, Saturday I got my base dress cut and sewn together: And the interior support cut out and pinned together. Got my chiffon dyed: And cut, and started playing with pleats: I stopped because I really don't have a thread that matches very well, and if I'm going to be sewing the pleats down, I need it to match.
I haven't updated in a while! Well I'm not making Meg for Halloween. I opted for ANH Leia instead. I've already made the dress twice. I didn't like the first one, so I got a different fabric and a different pattern and tried again. I'm still not 100% satisfied but it'll have to do, as I don't have the extra $$ to pay for MORE fabric. The thing is basically done - ...
For Halloween this year- Meg from Hercules. Debating on getting a wig and styling it, or just slumming it and doing my own hair. I'm leaning towards my own hair, just to save money and since it's just a halloween costume, anyway. MidSouthCon- Classic Leia for MidSouthCon next year. I want to make an actual *decent* looking one (as opposed to my crap last minute one from 2002). Celebration III- Obi-Wan ...
Comic Con Costumes... Anna - I've got most of materials now. I still need rings for the boot covers, buckles, brown leather, and tassles. Officer - I've got everything except stuff for the belt and insignias. Shadowcat - Got to find material for the belt and claws, but that's it. Phoenix - I've got everything I need for this- I just need to get cracking actually finishing it. Dragoncon... Amidala ...
SIGH. Still trying to figure out my costume schedule for this year!! I just got a major inspiration to do a new costume for Akon. I totally want to do it, but now it's going to screw up my schedule again. gah. So right now, it's... A-kon: Ozma of Oz Secret!! Comic Con: Imperial Officer AoA Shadowcat Phoenix Dragoncon: Lessa Secret!! Random (when I get a chance): Arwen Hope Dress ...
Dude I have really messed around getting ready for MTAC. I messed up on my pre-reg, I messed up on getting an art table, and now I'm not going to have a new costume. :P I'm hardly going to have time to finish Padme for MidSouthCon weekend after next, and I forgot I have to finish my cousin's Link costume for MTAC, so I'm pushing Ozma back to Comic-Con, and ...
Costumes and to-do lists... Padme Amidala Battle suit I've got the fabric, I've got the belt, I've the base for the shoes. I just haven't started on anything... I need to get cracking, I've only got about 3 weeks before I have to wear it. Ozma I've got nothing except the wig. I REALLY need to get going on this one - it's got about 4 weeks... I need to get fabric, ...