Post 98: Little Things That Make My Day

Miss Bri got her costume on Friday (it only took one day to get there!)! Aaaand she loved it! So of course it made my day. Here she is showing off her super hero muscles. The belt doesn't quite stay on since its a silky material but nothing a good ol' safety pin can't fix. And the tulle could use some trimming (oops)

Annnnd of course an action shot. This one cracks me up! (Thanks to my step-mom for sending me pictures right away!)Another little thing that made my day....

My Morticia Clutch made it in what i think is the most fantastic treasury ever! (sorry for the poor screen shot I don't quite have that down...)

Post 93: Mission Complete...sorta

So, I finally completed my baby sister's Halloween/dress up costume (first mentioned here)! I am fairly pleased with the way it came out for not having a pattern or a whole lot of experience making clothes in general. To be honest, the most intimidating part of this was making sleeves...but I did it! (sorry for the fairly poor pictures) I could have spent more time getting it perfect but I have to remind myself it is for a messy 4 year old and probably won't last too long no matter how much time i spend on it! She loooves to play dress up aaaand she is quite the girly tomboy. I am sure it will see some rolling in the dirt and getting snagged on swing sets soon enough...

Hehe, i just had to add the tulle (above) to give it a touch of princess! As well as the ruffles around the cape! (below)

And the material is so soft and silky, not stiff and scratchy like most Halloween costumes!

Thanks for looking. Now I just have to keep my fingers crossed that it fits her and that she loves it as much as I do!

Post 85: Costume Client Numero Uno

Isn't this picture fantastic! I kind of feel sorry for the kid in the costume on the left...That time of year sneaking up on us fast aaaand this year I have some costumes to make for some tough clients. I am not real sure how they will turn out since I haven't sewn much children clothing without patterns...and I am 500 miles away from home so I have to get it right in the first try!

My first client is my youngest sister, Briley (4 yrs) who will probably be the pickiest of them all. She has requested a Supergirl costume. She is an absolute nut. She doesn't have a shy bone in her body, and she has never met a stranger...Supergirl will be just perfect! Annnnd I am sure halloween has to be her favorite holiday of the year because this girl is passionate about her candy.

If the costume dosent turn out to be a failure I will share it with you soon.

Post 80: I've never been good at Halloween...

Buuuut i decided to give it a try...this is the first of my attempts at a classy Halloween...hehe

The Morticia Clutch:

I really like the way it turned out...you can never go wrong with pretty lace! If you want to see more of the Morticia go here.