Filigree, did your sewing machine last through your project?
So, my big cosplay project fell flat on its face. The only piece I finished in time was the cloak, which I made from a light gold brocade. And I somehow managed to get both blood and grease on the cream satin lining. As for the rest, I ran out of time and had to cobble together a dress from what I had on hand, so instead of a grand fantasy medieval-esque costume, I looked more like a sister-wife. (No offense to sister-wives. It's just not quite the look I was going for.) But the event was still awesome and I had a blast!
In other news, I came up with a new belt for my Jedi costume and I'm very pleased with it. The belt I used before was something I found on Etsy. It's made of heavy, very stiff leather, and it's pretty wide, so it doesn't do my figure any favors. Plus the orangey "saddle brown" color clashes with my teal and aqua fabrics. Shortly before May the 4th, I realized that my new purse came with a long crossbody strap that I didn't plan to use. I fished it out of the closet and found that it was exactly the right color and width! It ended up making a perfect belt to hold my lightsaber. You can
see it here.
Current WIPs:
* I'm trying to update my Handmaid's Tale outfit in time for the premiere viewing party I'm throwing. Need a new cap and wings, and a new belt, minimum.
* Anne of Green Gables was my favorite movie as a kid. Anne was my hero. So, if Megan Follows is at DragonCon again this year, I want to meet her (I tried the past two years, but she always left the autograph hall just before I got there). I really must have an Anne of Green Gables outfit for this encounter, so I'm planning that.
* The other day I came up with an idea for an awesome cosplay (a female version of Doctor Strange) but I won't have time to do it before DragonCon this year, so it's top of the list for next year.