Pictures!
So I'll get a report up eventually, but in the meantime, I sprang for a pro flickr account so I could put all my Japan stuff online. I think there were a few problems in transferring some files, which I'll have to get in an fix, but otherwise all the pictures I have are here.
Otherwise, my Belle dress is nearing completion. The main portion of the skirt has been done for a while, but I finally got the sash part added last night. It's not as wide as I'd like, but it's stuffed with a couple layers of tulle that give it some volume, which pleases me. (And the tulle was donated to the cause by Karen, so it was free, which pleases me more.)
The base of the bodice still needs bias tape around the bottom, but I got the gold braid sewn on last night. Mainly, I just have that bit around the shoulders left to sew.
The gloves are hanging out inside the giant pocket I added to it. I'm sort of considering adding another one to the other side, but I'm not sure it'll be necessary. The second pocket on Ariel was almost solely used for the snarfblatt.
I'm also still fussing with the wig. I used my Durand wig as a base, and it's a bit short for what I need it to do, so that's causing some problems. I think I can get them figured out, though. Hopefully I can just spend the rest of the week fussing with the wig, and debating whether or not add any more embellishment to the bodice. I still have a ton of sequins and a whole stash of gold beads I haven't touched yet.
Otherwise, my Belle dress is nearing completion. The main portion of the skirt has been done for a while, but I finally got the sash part added last night. It's not as wide as I'd like, but it's stuffed with a couple layers of tulle that give it some volume, which pleases me. (And the tulle was donated to the cause by Karen, so it was free, which pleases me more.)
The base of the bodice still needs bias tape around the bottom, but I got the gold braid sewn on last night. Mainly, I just have that bit around the shoulders left to sew.
The gloves are hanging out inside the giant pocket I added to it. I'm sort of considering adding another one to the other side, but I'm not sure it'll be necessary. The second pocket on Ariel was almost solely used for the snarfblatt.
I'm also still fussing with the wig. I used my Durand wig as a base, and it's a bit short for what I need it to do, so that's causing some problems. I think I can get them figured out, though. Hopefully I can just spend the rest of the week fussing with the wig, and debating whether or not add any more embellishment to the bodice. I still have a ton of sequins and a whole stash of gold beads I haven't touched yet.