I really should vlog more...

I'll work on that tonight. Promise. :D

Costuming Updates!

So, since Dragon*Con is 19 days away (HOLY SHIT WHAT!?), I'll post the updates on how my costumes for it are coming along.

Mustafar Padme - The buckle and broach are both done - well, sculpted anyway. I've bought the glaze and I have the enamel so that'll get sanded and painted this week. woot.

The bodice top is coming along... I've gotten the double stitching done on the seams and I've finished one of the arm holes. I'll work on lining the bodice front and the skirt and get that whipped together this week...

That means all I'd have left to do is make the collar and sleeves, embroider the left one, and make the belting for the buckle and broach.  Should be done this week. I hope.

The buckle. It is awesome.

Battle Padme - I'm almost done with the jacket. I have to sew the two gores into the back and then add the ribbon. Then that's done. I need to make the ribbed shirt but if I can't get that done in time for D*Con then I'll just wear a red knit top underneath and work on the shirt for GMX

Those are the only two I'm trying to get finished for D*Con... I have a whole lot more I'm making. I plan on making at least 2 for GMX as well as helping two other people with costumes for the same con in October. Wish me luck.

My Review of “Katie“ leather wide calf boots by Step Up Comfort®

Originally submitted at OneStopPlus

Rich leather boots with skid-resistant rubber soles in great colors for the season. The best fit & price in wide calf boots.

• side zipper for easy on/off, elastic gores give with every step
• cool tricot lining, no-slip rubber sole w...

“Katie“ leather wide calf boots by Step Up Comfort®

Love the boots! Great fit!

By The Patchwork Pirate from Nashville, TN on 8/9/2011

 

5out of 5

Sizing: Feels true to size

Width: Feels true to width

Pros: Stable, Comfortable, Stylish

Best Uses: Cold Weather, Work, Date Night, Travel, Casual Wear

Describe Yourself: Comfort-oriented

Was this a gift?: No

I love these boots! I bought them to use for a Star Wars costume for a convention. So far they're very comfortable and I'm so excited to find a pair of boots that actually fit in the calf! I want these in black to replace my other boots I use for another costume. I'm hoping the comfort will last all day since I'll have to wear them all day at Dragon*Con next month.

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Mad Rush for Dragon*Con 2011!!!

So Battle Padme is coming along nicely, as is Mustafar Padme. Thank goodness! I've gotten a wig that I was planning on using for both Padme outfits, but it looks like it may only work for Mustafar. Sadness. It's a really nice wig, too. :\ Ah well. Okay, so I'm going to have to re-evaluate which costumes I'm taking to Dragon... I'll take any and all suggestions!

- Battle Padme - Episode I
- Mustafar Padme - Episode III
- Kaywinnit Lee Frye - Firefly Episode 4 "Shindig" - Oh yes, the fluffy!
- Kaylee Frye - Firefly Episode 1 "Serenity"
- Rose Tyler - Doctor Who "The Empty Child/The Doctor Dances"
- Dr. Jennifer Keller - Stargate Atlantis
- Richard "Ringo" Langly - The X-Files / The Lone Gunmen

Those are the definites...I can't decide if I want to do any more... but here are the maybes:

- Lisa Garland - Silent Hill
- Rose Tyler - Doctor Who "Bad Wolf"
- Star Trek TOS Skant