Romana, plus comments

Got the skirt sewn in and the sides sewn up last night! I've got to fix a little fit issue on the top, and hem it. Then to find a shirt, a tie, a wig, socks and shoes. I've had the worst time looking for shoes for this. I haven't decided if I'm going to look for a blazer or not. If I see something I'll get it. I plan ...

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Romana + house work

The house is still a disaster thanks to us painting the laundry room, but it's getting there. I forgot to take a before-photo of the laundry room before we took everything out, and before we stacked the washer and dryer. But here it is pre-painting: Only room in the house we've never done anything to - that floor tile is what was originally in our kitchen. The room is tiny, ...

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Romana II in-progress

Made some progress on Romana this past week. I started out with a pdf pattern, drew out the pieces on newsprint and cut them out of some $1 a yard fabric I've had hanging around. Took it part and used it to cut out my black fabric (leftover from Lady Blackhawk!). I got the top pieces put together with their lining and partially top-stitch tonight. I need to shorten the sleeve ...

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2011 Costume Wrap-up

It's that time of the year! Beginning of this year these were my plans: Enchantress - done! Alternate Wonder Woman - aka Hippolyta - done! Lady Blackhawk - done! Rogue - done! Marie Antoinette - done! Charlotte (Princess & the Frog) - no :( Ms Marvel red suit/Moonstone - done! Disney character - no :( TV character - no :( That's probably the best I've ever done actually doing what I said ...

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