Costume Attention Deficit Disorder attacked me this weekend.
So while Daddy was out playing with his toy soldiers and CJ was out with Grandma, I thought I’d get Chris’ Tudor done… well, I knew I’d forget that and work on my Pirate outfit instead. Well, I forgot both of those, and made Chris a mad hatter style top hat instead. *facepalm* FOR MORE CLICK HERE…
Ok, so this afternoon I brought CJ’s Edward VI outfit with us to try on him to see if it needs any major changes, and to see that I have the hem marked in about the right spot so I can actually hem it… OMG was it SO cute!!!! I have photos, they are on my phone, and for some reason I can’t get the microSD card to read at my parents house…*shrug* So when I get home tonight, I’m going to add a post with photos… I am SO getting portraits done with him in this outfit. It does make me want to do one of the 6 wives…right now I have to settle for what I have. I need to edit an outfit for this weekend after I get the hem done tonight. I’m just going to pin and zip it through the machine, I’m not messing with a hand done edge…maybe I’ll try using the machine for a blind hem…
Now, do I want to use the Green Dress, or the Ropa for this weekend? Or do I use something else with the ropa?
9:30pm Update
I decided to make up a page rather than just flood a post with it. But here’s a hint.
So today I decided that I needed to use snaps on the back of the wiggle puss’ Edward 6 outfit…but for visual effect, it’s going to have buttons…period wooden thread covered buttons. *slams head into table* At least I only needed 4…but then why am I making more? Now I just need to hem it, finish the collar and cuff on his shirt and make sure the hat is ok, then I can figure out what I’m wearing to Wassail…on Saturday. *sigh*
This week I signed up for a bunch of Yahoo Email groups. I’m hoping to get some more inspiration for costuming. I really miss learning new ideas about costuming. I own most of the books that used to excite me and they are all old hat now. I am really looking forward to the new book from the Tudor Tailor…I’m getting it for Christmas *does a happy dance*.
Yay! I like it when stuff gets done. I put a new page up on the new Corseted Duct Tape Dress Form Mom and I made yesterday. Not only photos, but instructions on how to make one yourself.
I tried the pants (with codpiece attached) on CJ, and they fit!!! YAY! He just needs some tights and I need to finish the “gown”, and see if I’m going to make him a new shirt with some ruffles and lace.
Today I got the Christmas tree put up, and picked up where daddy left off when putting out out-side Christmas lights.
I have to finish cleaning up the dining room, and put out the manger scene, and also finish cleaning my “sewing” room (so I can actually sew in there again). Ok, so the last part is a little doubtful…
Hi, my name is Trish and I’m a full time Mom & Wife and part time Administrative Assistant. I love historical pursuits especially costuming. I also enjoy role playing in several genres.
