Decisions and Deadlines

Hmm… so, the problem is that I’m a bit behind schedule on my three projects: the PoP: Tamina costume for the Historical Costume Inspiration Festival; my Birthday Masquerade outfit (AKA, Lady Luck Pierrot outfit); and a waistcoat for my young man (for work and for his steampunk outfit for my Birthday Masquerade Party). Prince of [...]

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Deliveries

I’ve mentioned bits and pieces that I’ve ordered and a something special for the Lady Luck Outfit, and at last it’s time for show and tell, with some things less exciting than others: Fray-stop glue (wooo, exciiiiitiiiiing  ;P  ) and spray-on fabric stiffener – that’s a little more exciting as you can build up the [...]

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Prince of Persia: Tamina Costume Inspiration

I’m away for a couple of days (it’s silly-looking cap and gown time, AKA, my MA graduation!), so while I’m gone here are some more inspiration/reference images, this time for my Tamina-type costume.  Click on the image for the full-size inspiration board: The harem pants – the harem pants!!  They must be made.  I have [...]

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Costuming Decisions

Oh dear – leave me alone with my computer and a pay-cheque and I get up to all manner of mischief! I could spin it and say that it’s good – what I have been able to find in the shops has helped me make a few sewing/costuming decisions: Pretty leather shoes from India – [...]

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Stitching, Stitching, Stitching

… and I haven’t quite finished another project.  It’s very close (hemming and facing need hand-stitching), but I wanted to wait until it was done to share, so patience, my dears! In the meantime – I’ve found this rather exciting prospect: The Historical Costume Inspiration Festival!  Go and see the rules at The Story of [...]

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