Halloween, is what.
My gal wanted to be "cupid". Cupid? What is a cupid costume? A diaper?
"No, like a girl, who flies around shooting love arrows."
Right. Whatever.
Rummage...rummage...rummage through my fabrics... A bit of red velvet--yes. Black velvet ribbon--okay. Wait, this silvery coated twill--I like the way it looks with the velvet and the ribbon...what about gingham...?
Anyway, this is what I came up with. More of a steampunk love warrior. She was happy. I'm happy. All good.
That looks awesome! How many layers did you use in the petticoat to get it to stick out like that?
ReplyDeleteLove it - especially the silver twill with the gingham. Excellent idea, too. I'm glad that I'm not the only person who goes all-out making Halloween costumes. This year my kids all wanted Alice in Wonderland costumes - Alice for the not-quite 6 year-old, the White Rabbit for my 3 year-old son, and the Queen of Hearts (based on the Tim Burton Red Queen costume) for my 12 year-old. I sewed down to the wire on them but I was pretty happy with the result. I did tell the oldest that I wasn't sure I could top her costume, however.
ReplyDeleteHello Katherine H! We have an overdress and a full underdress, plus a two-layer chiffon pettiskirt. This pettiskirt is from Momma's Touch, which I don't believe is making them anymore. But there are plenty out there.
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