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Here is my jewelry for the airship pirate (navigator) costume I am making. I am going to wear it to a pirate festival in June. The Necklace is made of a drawer pull, chain, beads, gears and jump rings. The earrings are made of chain, jump rings, beads and gears. I have to say this was a lot of fun to make and didn't take as long as I thought they would. I work about 2 hours total for them both. By the way, I love working with gears, these are my first projects using gears. They can be a bit pricey, but soo worth it. Keep a look out for future pieces!

I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Easter and belated Blessed Ostara, depending on what you celebrate. If you don't celebrate any of these, then happy beautiful spring day! I definitely think that a beautiful spring day is worth celebrating. I am sitting here at my computer, next to the open window. The sun is just making its appearance and everything has those morning shadows. I can hear all the little birds chirping, the wind is cool and fragrant. There is just something about this time of year, everything feel electric, everything is coming to life! I know it sounds silly and clique'. But I challenge you to just take a moment and go sit outside. If you can find a quiet place away from cars. Then, just sit, listen and feel. You will start to see what I mean. Ok, new age lecture over, have a great day everyone!!!!

Ok so here is the Ren Dress I made for last years faire season. I wore it to, two different faires last year. This was also my first real sewing project. I have to say I am pretty happy with is and looking forward to making this years dress (which is going to be a recreation of queen elizabeth's red dress!). Anyway, here are some pictures . You can also see bigger more detailed pictures in my Ren dress album The bodice and skirt are hand beaded at all the line intersections with three small pears. Needless to say, this took a WHILE. My mom and I spent 4 hours on just half the skirt. I also made all the undergarments including: Shift (slip) Corset Farthingale Petticoat Partlett Accessories I made were: Neck Ruff Girdle (waist necklace for lack of better description) Sleeves (Detailed with satin ribbon and more pearls!)

Hello Everyone, So I am not quite sticking to my new years resolution, but I have some awesome excuses. I have been working on my Steam punk Pirate costume for June. I have the jacket just about done. I modified a late 20th century Jacket pattern. BTW have I mentioned how much I love having a dress form, this piece would not have been possible without it. Anyway, here are some pics of the work in progress. I was inspired by a jacket I saw at a booth at Wondercon a couple weeks ago. So take a gander and let me know what you all think. I will post more detailed descriptions when the coat is completed. ( I still have a some trim to add to the collar and cuffs, and buttons on the cuffs) Back Front Details

Hello All, Just wanted to make quick post and let everyone know that my February project is soon to make an appearance. I'm surprised, I'm actually sticking to my own deadlines :-P So keep your eyes peeled for the next project and also soon I will have more costume posts up as well. As always, if you have an idea for a tutorial that you would like to see, shoot it my way! Have a great day!

Hello All, I have been working away on the pirate garb for both my boy and my self. The pieces aren't exactly finished yet, but... I thought I would show a few WIP of the coat and corset. Below are the pictures. I will have more details about the pieces later. This is the main part of Ben's costume. This is his pirate coat. It has brass/ gold looking naval uniform buttons with gold and black rope side pieces around them. The whole front is lined with gold and black floral ribbon trim.

Hello All, So if you recall in my earlier post, i made the new years resolution to make one non costume piece a month. well I am staying true to that. Here is my first piece for the month of January. I decided to start off with something simple since i was finishing up a lot of project for class. I made an a-line skirt out of a magenta gray yellow and green plaid. It is also lined with pink fabric I had left over from a previous project. I tried to avoid the whole school girl thing. Mostly I was inspired by Tracy Turnblad from Hairspray. The patten was drawn up by me with the help of "Sew What" a book on how to make just about any kind of skirt you could imagine. You draw up the skirt pattern based on your actual measurements. I am pretty happy with how it turned out. I put a zipper and button on the back and managed to keep the fabric from catching even! Another funny little thing happened. Along the side seams of the skirt the lines matched up perfectl...