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CoLoW Recap and Miss Muffet Pictures
I had so much fun at CoLoW! It was really wonderful seeing friends, meeting new ones, and taking in all the great information the Saturday panelists shared. Since I was up so late Friday night, I didn't get there as early as I would have liked and therefore missed the Bustles in Detail panel (darn it!) but I thoroughly enjoyed all the afternoon panels. I got to fondle some really expensive fabrics, learn all about constructing new covers for antique parasols, ooh and ahh over super soft leather gloves, get way too many ideas for historical shoe hacks using modern footwear (there will be so much eBay and Etsy stalking in my future thanks to ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
jenthompson!) and purge some pattern stash while adding to my trim stash. What a great way to spend the afternoon!
The evening party's theme was By the Book, and attendees were encouraged to come dressed as a book character or author. There were some great costumes!
Jen's Grey Lady was amazing! If you don't entirely remember the Grey Lady or her dress from the movies, take a second to google it. You'll be even more impressed! My photos don't really do it justice, sadly. There's a lot of detail getting washed out by the room's fluorescent lighting.
Lovely Austenites! Bonus points for being mother and daughter. These dresses are made from the new Laughing Moon pattern.
Wicked Witch of the East.
jaelie looked lovely in her teal Regency gown.
There are many, many more pictures on my flickr.
I didn't sew anything new for the party, but I did bring cool accessories and add a few new touches to an old dress. I think I made a passable Miss Muffet!
This is a spider I found at Michaels, of all places! It's the only brand new thing I had to buy for this costume, and it was a whopping $4.50 with a coupon. Hooray, easy on the budget!
I wore this ensemble to the DFWCG's Georgian Picnic a couple years ago, but this time I added a fichu and belted the waist with a silk 'ribbon.'
This hat is so silly, but I kinda love it!
Oh, the shock!
Oh, the horror!
This event was just the kind of pick-me-up I needed! Next year, I hope to have my act together a little more and attend all the Sunday festivities too.
jenthompson!) and purge some pattern stash while adding to my trim stash. What a great way to spend the afternoon!The evening party's theme was By the Book, and attendees were encouraged to come dressed as a book character or author. There were some great costumes!
Jen's Grey Lady was amazing! If you don't entirely remember the Grey Lady or her dress from the movies, take a second to google it. You'll be even more impressed! My photos don't really do it justice, sadly. There's a lot of detail getting washed out by the room's fluorescent lighting.
Lovely Austenites! Bonus points for being mother and daughter. These dresses are made from the new Laughing Moon pattern.
Wicked Witch of the East.
jaelie looked lovely in her teal Regency gown.There are many, many more pictures on my flickr.
I didn't sew anything new for the party, but I did bring cool accessories and add a few new touches to an old dress. I think I made a passable Miss Muffet!
This is a spider I found at Michaels, of all places! It's the only brand new thing I had to buy for this costume, and it was a whopping $4.50 with a coupon. Hooray, easy on the budget!
I wore this ensemble to the DFWCG's Georgian Picnic a couple years ago, but this time I added a fichu and belted the waist with a silk 'ribbon.'
This hat is so silly, but I kinda love it!
Oh, the shock!
Oh, the horror!
This event was just the kind of pick-me-up I needed! Next year, I hope to have my act together a little more and attend all the Sunday festivities too.