I started with Simplicity 2463, my go to starter pattern for sewing a princess dress. I made essentially a view f bodice, but redrafted the bodice for a single seam…
Using color tutle for a tutu tail and feathers and some old head bands I was able to make a outfit for my 6month old grandbaby. Her Parents where Priates…
My husband wanted a movie accurate costume of Black Beard's garb from 'Pirates of the Carribbean On Stranger Tides'. Since I didn't have the means or machinery to make it…
My son Andrew and I worked on his Darth Maul costume for many months. I did all the sewing, modifying many patterns. He did everything else, including creating a template…
My husband Dave wanted to go as Blackbeard from 'On Stranger Tides'. I used Simplicity 7923 for the coat, shirt, and vest. I lengthened the vest to knee-length and added…
Our beautiful Granddaughter Hailee. She came into our family from foster care and is the delight of our lives. She adds love and true understanding of children at risk to…
My daughter decided she wanted to be "steampunk" for Halloween this year. We had fun creating this unique outfit.
Since our Renaissance Fair and Halloween occur at the same time of year, we read the adventures of Robin Hood and my son decided he wanted to be the famous…
A few days before Halloween, I decided to be Red Riding Hood. I had everything I needed in my stash: bright red fabric for a hood (red poly poplin), white…
"Sunflower" Using a pattern I created myself, I wanted to experiment with non-traditional fabrics and mediums to create a classical tutu. I have used faux leather and suede, foiled denim,…
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