The Singing Costumer

 I finished something! Yes! Of course, what else do I have to do when the end of the world is here...again. (Snow is over-rated, in my opinion) This is my beautiful baby sister, Hannah, and she is modeling the Fantasy Fashion "Renaissance Maiden" bodice in eggplant-purple linen. I LOVE this color, it's so rich and vibrant. I caught her off-guard...  Smile! Close-up Adorable back pose The only problem I have is reading. No, really. I didn't read on the pattern that one is supposed to do a bit of drafting and add a specified width to the pattern on the line. So, it turned out too small. I grumbled, made a new back, and added it in. Therefore, those two seams are NOT supposed to be there at all. Oh well... it turned out cute and it's even a bit big, so she can grow into it for a little while. Usually, I cover silver eyelets with thread matching the fabric. But I was too lazy this time. Maybe at some point in the future. If I had read e...

So, I wanted to post pictures of my sister in her new Renaissance...ish top I made her (finished that same night I posted :-)  ), but she went to Girl Scouts soon after I came home from work. Baby sister not available. :-( So instead, I decided I should first gain control of my stash of fabric. So, first I checked that my tub (thanks, mom :-) ) was big enough: Double check (because two of me could fit inside) Thanks for taking the pic, Daniel And so it begins: The random stuff that was in my room at the time. (the flash was too bright) Starting to fill: Note the cute pink plaid fleece ready to be made into a baby blanket. The blue linen in the center is for Belle's village dress. It will happen :-) Done for now: I'm tired and cold. There's still a little bit more in another box, but I can organize that another day. The attic is NOT fun in the winter. Just FYI. Notice the half-off yellow satin for my Belle ballgown and the sparkly oraganza used for Kirsten'...

I am new to blogging, this is just for fun. First of all, the title of my blog says it all. Singing is my life, and costuming is fast becoming a love of mine. (Should I have called it "The Costumer-Singer"? Which position in the sentence should I put my number-one passion, which is singing? First?) I have a problem. I get these great ideas, and I'm a good overall planner and schemer (but not always dedicated enough to see the project through to a successful conclusion. So I'm hoping this blog will give me accountability and curb my sewing project ADHD to a manageable level. Right now, I have several projects underway. I am (tonight, hopefully) finishing a Renaissance fair bodice for my little sister. I am making a Queen Jane Seymour dress, which is my most ambitious project to date. The shift, some pockets, and the corset (almost) are done. For Medieval Fair, I am making an 11th century dress and overdress ( I was given an almost completed veil to go with it....