2-29-12

Happy Leap Day Everyone. 

It has been a while, but don't worry.  I will have some posts coming up and more pictures of costumes I have created and sewn.  Life has been a journey recently.  Trying to fit everything in, I hope you make the most of your extra day today.

Happy Veteran's Day!

11-11-11

Best wishes to all those who have and still serve in our armed forces.  May God Bless You.

Halloween 2011

Well, It seems it has been a while.  I have been busy with many projects, but I wanted to make sure and get up a couple of pics from our Halloween Theme 2011.  We went with Gnomeo and Juliet for my wife and myself, and our daughter was Featherstone, the Flamingo.  These were a lot of fun to design and make.

I will add some more later.  We still need to have an actual photo shoot in the costumes.

What were you and yours this past Halloween?

What do I have coming up?  Christmas Carol Costumes.  Time to overhaul and make some new ones for our annual Christmas Carol production. 

Victorian Bonnet

I recently finished a Victorian bonnet for a friend in shades of brown velvet, satin, and sheer silk.  Bonnets are always fun, because even though they are basically the same pattern , they can be decorated a myriad of ways.  I also have a few more that I will be showing you as they are completed.  I am working on some for our annual production of  "A Christmas Carol".  I want to get them finished while there is still time in the summer before our crazy Holiday schedules start.  Do you think it will cool off if I am working on Christmas projects?  I hope so, this heat wave has been brutal. 

Win an Accuquilt Baby Go Cutter

Win an Accuquilt Baby Go Cutter

Wedding Gown to Christening Gown Makeover

Hello there.  I was able to finally get some photos saved on my computer to publish.  Hope you enjoy. 
First up, the christening gown.  If you remember, this started with the 1970's wedding dress (polyester and glue on trim).  But I do believe it turned out very cute.  It is my own drafted/draped version.



Dress Before.  Front view.



Back view.





Trim Close-up.



More trim close-up.



Christening Gown - After.





Front trim.



Back Trim





Displayed with bonnet.



Displayed back view.

Bonnet, Diaper Cover and Booties.

The gown has been in storage since the wedding.  It took a good pressing and steaming before I started.  It could have used a washing, but I didn't want to risk it.  The steam helped to loosen up the glued on trims.  I salvaged what I could to use on the gown.  Some items were just too brittle to use though. 

The waist band on the gown was taken from the neck piece of the wedding dress.  I initially wanted to make a gown and a christening suit, but did not have enough fabric.  What I did do though was make this a unisex gown.  The sheer overlay on the gown is removable.  It is attached with clear snaps.  When removed, the gown can be used for a boy. 

The bonnet is also reversible.  One side is plain, and the other side is trimmed in the flower trim. 

This was a fun project to work on. 

I tested some smocking for the bodice on this piece, but with the fabrics, it did not turn out as nice as I would have liked.  

Coming up - The Victorian Bonnet.





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