Romana I start!

I got Romana I started this weekend. I originally bought 8 yards of fabric - the Jet Set Poly from Joann's. I bought 8 yards because, besides needing extra for the pleated section, I'm also self-lining it since it's so thin. I'm using good old Simplicity 9891 - mine has been used so many times it looks like a giant bag of wadded up trash whenever I pull it out LOL. It's torn ...

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Fionna and Romana Updates

I got a lot of sewing done this weekend; I mostly finished my Fionna backpack, which I will upload pics of soon. I'm still figuring out the back section, and I need to attach the straps. It was a pain in the butt, and I should have just bought one, but now that I've made it I'm sticking with it. It's functional, which will be great for the con. I ...

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Romana I Costume Planning

Yay, first post on my Romana I costume! I finally started scouting some fabric today. I ended up buying some fabric from Joann's online, for the dress. I also scouted out some furry feathery things for the cape. I have a good bit of yardage of white fur from Emma leftover, I don't think it's enough, but it's a start. I'll still need to pick up some fabric for the ...

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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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