Little update and a some pictures

Most creative title as of yet. But hey, I'm tried and rather bored which is why I'm making this post to began with. But hey, there'll be pictures! I'm in a great mood, got a good lead for a job (hopefully it goes through!) and got some more supplies for our big project. A whole tub of model magic and some spray on tacky glue. The tacky glue is for Abel's wig and the model magic for armor and molds.

All the stuff! Okay, not ALL of it. Believe me there will be a ton more. Black broadcloth for Abel's cassock and cape. White tulle for Seth's skirt. Interfacing for Abel's cassock and cape and some more thread.

That is eleven yards of black fabric! We got the whole bolt. Second time I've done and first time I've ever needed eleven yards of fabric!

Lining for Seth's skirt. This was when it had just been sewn together. I need to gather the outer (satin) skirt now then sew these two together.

The lining is made out of white broadcloth. I chose this for two reasons, one because I had some left over from another costume and two because I find broadcloth more breathable and I wanted to save the rest of the satin for the train.

The only picture I took of the outer skirt. It is made from three pieces of white satin. The satin is very nice, not too shiny and looks like expensive wedding satin.

I normally hate satin but I am in love with this. It's costume satin but feels and looks wonderful.

And that is my stalker...yeah. That black fuzzy cat.

You see what I mean?

Stalker.

Hey, I didn't say these pictures were all progress pictures.....


At least the sewing machine is in it...

Sewing the lining. I love my new sewing space. The only downside is the sewing machine now hates me again and doesn't like me putting in the bottom bobbin again. This lady is a very fickle old machine. I love her but I'm so ready for a new one.

Cassie is my father's cat. Her hobbies include...

Following me, eating out of my cat's food dish even through she knows she isn't supposed to, Playing with her yellow mouse, following me around the house, ringing the bell on my door, eating, eating some more, eating even more, watching birds, dashing at the glass back door thinking its open so she can the birds, chasing invisible things throughout the house and playing with our other cat Alphonse.




I didn't work on sewing today because my fiance came over and little bit and I wanted to spend some time with him. I will be sewing tomorrow to try and get this skirt finished so I can start on the train then on Abel's cape and cassock. I won't be making Seth's dress until after all four of those are done. Since the construction is more complex than Abel's cassock I will save it for last to focus on all the details.

Seth's outfit will be made out of four patterns plus one that I will be making. Five in total. Hence why the construction will be a lot more work for me. I will have to make a mock up of the top once I finish the dress so I can fit it together. I'll also have to lengthen the outer train.


So like I said there will be a ton of work. I'm enjoying it so far. This project means a lot to me and my fiance. So I'm really putting everything I got into it. I'll be taking progress pictures every time I work on sewing. These pictures will be posted here and on our facebook page. They'll also be used for when we enter contests. I'm so excited to share with you guys my progress as this is my biggest project so far and it also gives me an excuse to take a ton of pictures.

In other news silver bias tape is super hard to find. I guess they make gold but not silver metallic bias tape so I have no choice but to make my own which of course I have never done before. So I started looking up some stuff and found this machine...

Bias tape maker! I found it for only $40! That's pretty good seeing as I found it online for $60 at most sites. For the fabric I'm thinking of using silver taffeta. It's metallic but costume-y.

We'll be picking one of these bad boys up soon. I'll do a little review on it. When we get it depends on if its in the store VS ordering it online.












So that's it for now. I think I'll write my novel tonight and maybe do so some molds or something. Thank you so much for reading!