Posted in Costuming Featured

Costuming frenzy begins

So once again I am getting a late start on my costuming efforts despite picking out 3 of 4 costume patterns and doing 60% of the material and notion shopping early. Seems that sewing in the nice weather just isn’t my things. If it would just start raining and we…

Continue Reading... Costuming frenzy begins
Posted in Costuming

Gentleman’s Shirt – It all starts with shopping

The start of my first Steampunk costume begun yesterday. After long debate and much discussion the husband settled on patterns a couple months ago. We went to Fabric Depot , my favorite sewing central store in the Portland Metro Area, and a couple hours later we came out with yards,…

Continue Reading... Gentleman’s Shirt – It all starts with shopping