These horns were left behind in our basement by the previous owners when we bought our house. I've been meaning to do something with them for the last 8 years, and am finally getting off my duff to do it. Go me!
Monday, March 26, 2012
More blogging ahead!
I've been working on my outfit for Masquerade for this year's Norwescon, but the detailed pictures and write-up will not occur until after the con. Here's a teaser shot, though:
These horns were left behind in our basement by the previous owners when we bought our house. I've been meaning to do something with them for the last 8 years, and am finally getting off my duff to do it. Go me!
These horns were left behind in our basement by the previous owners when we bought our house. I've been meaning to do something with them for the last 8 years, and am finally getting off my duff to do it. Go me!
Friday, March 16, 2012
Friday Favorites!
Smoke Wing Cicada Ring-- Sky Blue Topaz, by LuraJewelry:
Red Crystal Necklace - Wicked - 14K Goldfilled and Red Swarovski Crystals, by ChayaGallery:
Single Figure Ring, by SeldaOkutan:
14K Victorian Mourning Hair Brooch Pendant Earrings Set c. 1860, from laurenrosedesign:
Black Chandelier, by lightlady:
Red Crystal Necklace - Wicked - 14K Goldfilled and Red Swarovski Crystals, by ChayaGallery:
Single Figure Ring, by SeldaOkutan:
14K Victorian Mourning Hair Brooch Pendant Earrings Set c. 1860, from laurenrosedesign:
Black Chandelier, by lightlady:
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Even more hat making!
The Jagermonster outfits continue. There will be hats! I've got two of the three hats for the family finished now. Basic construction involved buckram and wire. I started with a hat for the munchkin first.
The basic framework, with wires to support the sided. I then padded it with batting. The munchkin picked out her own fabrics, and picked this tapestry sample as the lining:
Keeping this form in the back of my head for future reference, as it'd make a pretty cool crown.
Put the top on and it's starting to look a bit like a demented bishop's mitre:
And the finished piece:
Still looking for something to tack on to the center of the top, as it's a bit bare.
The hat concept I'd initially developed for my husband was something along the lines of a mad hatter tophat, but when I initially sewed the pattern pieces together for his hat, I really liked the boxy shape with the seams on the outside:
Again, hoarding remnants comes in handy. He picked a bronze and black brocade and a milk chocolate brown corduroy for his hat:
The buttons are antique brass military pieces that I found at a thrift store at Pike Place Market a couple of months ago.
One more hat and a jacket to go. Dere vill be jagers here, ya!
The basic framework, with wires to support the sided. I then padded it with batting. The munchkin picked out her own fabrics, and picked this tapestry sample as the lining:
Keeping this form in the back of my head for future reference, as it'd make a pretty cool crown.
Put the top on and it's starting to look a bit like a demented bishop's mitre:
And the finished piece:
Still looking for something to tack on to the center of the top, as it's a bit bare.
The hat concept I'd initially developed for my husband was something along the lines of a mad hatter tophat, but when I initially sewed the pattern pieces together for his hat, I really liked the boxy shape with the seams on the outside:
Again, hoarding remnants comes in handy. He picked a bronze and black brocade and a milk chocolate brown corduroy for his hat:
The buttons are antique brass military pieces that I found at a thrift store at Pike Place Market a couple of months ago.
One more hat and a jacket to go. Dere vill be jagers here, ya!
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Do hyu lak my coat? It iz a varry nize coat!
One of the dangers of costuming a family is that sometimes the family makes demands. My daughter announced several months ago that we need to go as a family of Jagermonsters for this year's Norwescon. If you're wondering what on earth is a Jagermonster, you need to familiarize yourself with Girl Genius. Adventure, Romance, and most importantly MAD SCIENCE!
I scored a ready-made jacket for my costume at a local antique mall last month, a West Point Cadet coat:
Not so lucky for my offspring or spouse. So I'll be altering coats for them. I got the husband's almost finished last weekend. I started the alteration of a black sport coat at BeyondCon, the Beyond Reality Costuming Guild's annual convention, where I did a panel on altering thrift store items. I know - that's such a stretch for me, isn't it? :p
Of course, I didn't take "before" pictures, but I started out with something pretty much like this.
I cut away the front just above the pockets, back to the seam line, to make the tails, and cut off the sleeves just above the elbows, replacing them with a brocade fabric that will cuff with a bit of a poof at the wrist.
Yes, this is also my first attempt at applique!
I made a front placard out of brocade and duck cloth, and trimmed the *bleep* out of it.
Stage 1:
Stage 2:
I cut tabs out of front of the collar and reinforced it, then covered it with more of the brocade. The front flaps of the coat fold over and snap together now. The placard is sewn down on one side and snaps on the other.
Still to go - jacket for the munchkin and HATS!
I scored a ready-made jacket for my costume at a local antique mall last month, a West Point Cadet coat:
Not so lucky for my offspring or spouse. So I'll be altering coats for them. I got the husband's almost finished last weekend. I started the alteration of a black sport coat at BeyondCon, the Beyond Reality Costuming Guild's annual convention, where I did a panel on altering thrift store items. I know - that's such a stretch for me, isn't it? :p
Of course, I didn't take "before" pictures, but I started out with something pretty much like this.
I cut away the front just above the pockets, back to the seam line, to make the tails, and cut off the sleeves just above the elbows, replacing them with a brocade fabric that will cuff with a bit of a poof at the wrist.
Yes, this is also my first attempt at applique!
I made a front placard out of brocade and duck cloth, and trimmed the *bleep* out of it.
Stage 1:
Stage 2:
I cut tabs out of front of the collar and reinforced it, then covered it with more of the brocade. The front flaps of the coat fold over and snap together now. The placard is sewn down on one side and snaps on the other.
Still to go - jacket for the munchkin and HATS!
Friday, February 24, 2012
Friday Favorites!
Amethyst Cactus Quartz Number 52 Torpedo-shaped, from GiftbearerSupply:
Burton's world by =zardo on deviantART
Vintage brooch rhinestone red aurora borealis, from CrystalPearl:
STORMY SUNSET 5 x 7 color Metallic art photograph mat, by LDPhotography:
Tatted Necklace - Copper Princess in Purple, by TotusMel:
Burton's world by =zardo on deviantART
Vintage brooch rhinestone red aurora borealis, from CrystalPearl:
STORMY SUNSET 5 x 7 color Metallic art photograph mat, by LDPhotography:
Tatted Necklace - Copper Princess in Purple, by TotusMel:
Friday, February 17, 2012
Friday Favorites!
Tilted Square Rhodolite Garnet Beads, from Foret:
Sapphire Blue V-neck Tea-length Shantung Dress with Flounce, by kimeradesign:
Art Deco, by Tulipani:
The Iron Maiden by ~AGMorgan on deviantART
Wired-On Necklace in Ruby Red Crystal with filigrees, leaves and flowers, by MaisonMilliJoolz:
Refillable Moon Journal Handmade Purple Copper 6x4 Original, by ElisCooke:
Papillon 3 Somnia Romantica by *MarjoleinTurin on deviantART
Sapphire Blue V-neck Tea-length Shantung Dress with Flounce, by kimeradesign:
Art Deco, by Tulipani:
The Iron Maiden by ~AGMorgan on deviantART
Wired-On Necklace in Ruby Red Crystal with filigrees, leaves and flowers, by MaisonMilliJoolz:
Refillable Moon Journal Handmade Purple Copper 6x4 Original, by ElisCooke:
Papillon 3 Somnia Romantica by *MarjoleinTurin on deviantART
Friday, February 3, 2012
Friday Favorites!
Polymer Clay Heart Pendant Necklace Silver Steampunk Style, by averilpam:
Vintage Judy Lee Brooch Pin red rhinestone faux opal glass cabs metal, from BeauMonde:
Silk Corset Dress Audrey, by DemetKaratas:
White Jade, Pearly Pink Kazuri ceramic and sterling silver bracelet, by cserpent:
Corset style damask bouquet wrap red and black, by StitchesFromTheHeart:
Vintage Mens Goldtone Cufflinks Red Rhinestone on White Plastic Cab, from TexasPrairieRose:
Vintage Judy Lee Brooch Pin red rhinestone faux opal glass cabs metal, from BeauMonde:
Silk Corset Dress Audrey, by DemetKaratas:
White Jade, Pearly Pink Kazuri ceramic and sterling silver bracelet, by cserpent:
Corset style damask bouquet wrap red and black, by StitchesFromTheHeart:
Vintage Mens Goldtone Cufflinks Red Rhinestone on White Plastic Cab, from TexasPrairieRose:
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