new costume tags

Well I made some new tags on my side-menu there so I figured I ought to make a post to go with them... and updates on what I'm working on. 1. Silver Elf I haven't touched this in a year. Still can't decide what to do with the sleeves. 2. Elsa I've gotten some fabric samples and picked up a few options at fabric stores. I think I've got my top and ...

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2013 Year in Review

2013 on its surface looks like I was a lazy bum on the sewing front this year. So, first, let's look back at what I said I wanted to accomplish in 2013: Romana I Yes! I actually did this one! Yay! an Edwardian dress No. I did a ton of planning for it, got fabric samples, and then decided it was going to be too much work the way I was wanting ...

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More Elvish Dress progress

Wasn't planning on working on it anymore tonight, but went back at it for a while. Got the sides fitted and sewn up, and the hem pinned. Cut out the upper sleeves and pulled out some silver trim leftover from Marie Antoinette I think I'll use on it. I need to decide what I want to use for the lower sleeves because I'm going to get to them sooner than ...

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Painting and Elvish Dress

Today was productive! Took the dog to the vet in the morning, then ran errands. Then we came home and FINALLY finished painting the living room! Well, almost... this coat was the first layer, but the living room matches the hall now and it at least looks a bit more done. We also still need to paint the trim and the fireplace - but this was a big step. Pics ...

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