Mel Brooks costuming group at Dragon*Con, anyone?
So, Lili von Shtupp is inching her way out of the "maybe" pile and I've been contacted by someone doing an Empress Nympho from History of the World, Part I. I know there was mention on the Dragon*Con Facebook group that there was a Mel Brooks group, but I haven't heard anything about it in months. So I thought, I've got friends that extend into various costuming circles who may have heard something and/or might be interested in forming a group on our own.
Anyone? Bueller?
I know, I'm supposed to be focusing on half-finished projects. And you know what? I am! Yesterday, I tried on all my Angel gown pieces and marked where I need to take them in, hem, adjust, etc. while I wait on that lovely trim to come in. The lace for underneath the bullion trim came and it's going to be perfect! Exactly what I was looking for. I just have to pull the netting and stitching off that makes it ruffled so it will lay flat. And once I get the overgown taken in to my liking (man, like a ton! Half inch on each side seam and probably two inches on the center back seam), I'll start the endless beading there. Seriously, every edge of that thing except the hem (I'm not stupid) will be getting a treatment of bugle and seed beads. I keep looking at the stuff at MJ Trims and thinking, "damn, that would be a hell of a lot easier." But it's still not worth $10/yd to me to buy it. Maybe once I start I'll change my mind.
Anyone? Bueller?
I know, I'm supposed to be focusing on half-finished projects. And you know what? I am! Yesterday, I tried on all my Angel gown pieces and marked where I need to take them in, hem, adjust, etc. while I wait on that lovely trim to come in. The lace for underneath the bullion trim came and it's going to be perfect! Exactly what I was looking for. I just have to pull the netting and stitching off that makes it ruffled so it will lay flat. And once I get the overgown taken in to my liking (man, like a ton! Half inch on each side seam and probably two inches on the center back seam), I'll start the endless beading there. Seriously, every edge of that thing except the hem (I'm not stupid) will be getting a treatment of bugle and seed beads. I keep looking at the stuff at MJ Trims and thinking, "damn, that would be a hell of a lot easier." But it's still not worth $10/yd to me to buy it. Maybe once I start I'll change my mind.