Pros and Cons about creating costumes

My hubby is insisting on creating two outfits for Halloween (6 WEEKS!) and wants to do new outfits for our Pandora Hearts characters we cosplay. But with only six weeks to make TWO outfits, including a huge ball-gown type dress I'm doubting I can do it. I can't find a useable fabric for the dress I really want to make. We're going to a huge fabric store tomorrow to see if we can find one. But if we don't I'm not sure if I have the heart to do such a project in the state of mind I'm in.


So I'm going to list some pros and cons to help me decide.



PROS

• Can put the costumes into costume contests
• Will give us a break from out orignal PH outfits
• Will challenge myself
• Will improve my sewing skills
• Can lead to future commissions
• Can win awards
• Can test out new techniques (Embroidery,ect.)
• Good distraction
• Will keep my hands busy

CONS   

• Lack of time (Six weeks.)
• This would be my first fully sewn costume (Explains the above)
• Unable to find the right fabric
• Lack of funds (On my end)
• Lack of supplies
• No dress form
• Big project, lack of experince

I just don't know what to do. There may be more for pros but the cons are pretty heavy. Nic says he wants to do these costumes but also wants to buy a new 3D DS XL so I have no idea what's going to happen. I think if we didn't wear a costume for Halloween I'd feel heart broken. It's a tradition I'm not willing to break even if I'm not very happy right now. I'm really starting to hate having people buy me stuff I should be able to buy. There are just so many things keeping me from doing what I want. I just don't know where I'm going at this point. I guess well see what the huge fabric store has in stock and go from there.


Costume for Break

Costume for Sharon