Brian and I went as a pirate and a vampiress to our adults only Halloween party on Saturday. My costume was just pieces from costumes I had in the past, and the only thing I had made was the black cape.
Brian’s costume required a bit more work. We had to leave for the party at 6:30 and I started it at 3:30. I made his vest and his pants. The vest was a material that I really like and found just barely enough to make his vest with it. It is like suede on one side and fur-like on the inside. It kept him nice and warm outside. I didn’t have a pattern, so I had to draw something up. I made it too small across the back and the armholes too small, as well. I cut it down the middle of the back and added a piece and then just cut the armholes larger. That was an easy fix. We found some genuine horn buttons and suede lacing at the fabric store to complete it. The pants were just the loose piratey pants – elastic waist. Very simple to make.
I also made a Mei Tai on Saturday morning for a friend that was going to be at the party that night. I didn’t get a picture since I was so rushed. It was a chambray blue brushed cotton with a cream duiponi silk panel with blue and tan stripes. Not “too pretty” for the little guy it was destined for, but still stylish looking. I am really tired of making them! My sewing machine hates the upholstery thread I use for them and it is just frustrating. The only reason I made it was because it was for my friend Bekki, and I can’t say no to her. Her little nephew definitely has a doting aunt.
Here’s the only other thing I have photos for this week. This is a dress I made for the Girl from a pattern. The only modification I made was adding the cowlneck to it. The fabric has a bit of a sparkle in it. I made a pair of black fleece leggings to go underneath it, too. Nice and warm and pretty for winter. 🙂
I have several more outfits I need to photograph yet, so that will hopefully happen by next week. I also need to make the Girl a dress and the Boy a vest for pictures at daycare next week. I have the fabrics and ideas, I just need to get it done by next Tuesday. No problem right!
I have been working on my Holiday Moments scrapbook, too, and can’t wait to share what I’ve done. This has been a fun project and I’m really looking forward to having it all ready to go. When Christmas is over I won’t have to do anything other than that binder. Plus I will be able to journal things as they happen! My plan is to use supplies I have on hand and I don’t plan to buy anything extra. I have plenty of Thanksgiving/Christmas supplies, so that is making it really easy. When I have it done I will probably post a Flickr set for it, since it will have too many pages to put in one post. Hopefully it will give others ideas. 🙂
Great costumes, how fun. Anya’s dress is so pretty and the fabric is perfect for a blonde little girl!
Ya’ll look awesome!
And, that dress for Anya? So cute…and in an adult size would make a really awesome shirt…perhaps even a maternity shirt with some extra fabric.
Your costumes turned out great and I love your daughter’s dress. The neckline is best part, love the trim! I accomplished my creative goal from last week (fixing my guitar)! Now to carve out some time to teach myself to play! Looking forward to seeing the other outfits you have made. I am trying to use your productiveness to jump start my sewing mojo. 🙂
You guys look great and I LOVE that dress you made for Anya. What pattern did you use? Was it too hard? I would love to try something like that for Harper. I don’t have any experience with sewing knits, but I am getting braver.
You make quite a convincing vampire, my dear! nreal that you can whip together Brian’s costume in just a couple hours. That pink dress is darling! Love the waistline and nowl neck.
I seriously am exhausted just reading your Crafty Tuesdays…and to think that I milked my 2 measly costumes for several weeks, and you have not only 2 very cool costumes, but also a sling and a freakin’ cute dress?!
Oh…and a holiday book thrown in there as well. Like it all is so very easy! Aye. You are for sure SuperCraftyMom!
You guys looked awesome!
I just ordered a mei tai for cole! He is getting way too heavy for the baby bjorn, so I’m hoping it works better! thanks for suggesting that a few months ago!
I love your Halloween costumes !! You do such a good job !! And Anya’s dress is beautiful !! Did I tell you that next year when Alia starts school, I’m going to take a couple of lessons and buy myself a sewing machine ? I’m quite excited about it actually !! I love learning new things and sewing is something I wish I’d been more interested in when they tried to teach me at school !!
Thanks everyone! Getting things done on Saturday was no small amount of stress on me, but I’m glad I got everything done. I really like how Brian’s costume turned out. 🙂
Very sultry dress, mama!! 😉 Love it!!
You guys look absolutely fabulous! I love the dress. The only thing I miss out on having all boys is the frilly clothes so I always enjoy seeing your creations.
Holy crap woman! I can not believe how busy you are with all of these things you make. But it is wonderful that you find time to do the things you really enjoy and are so good at it. Love your costumes. That vest looks great!
I’m lovin that pattern and the cowl is perfect. The fabric, everything – it’s perfect 🙂
Absolutely Awesome!
What a handsome couple! You said he didn’t have boots but you’ve done something clever down the bottom there with his trousers perhaps? I LOVE bodices. They are the most flattering things aren’t they? Even on an old broad like me 🙂
Your make-up looks great but where are your fangs???
As for Anya’s dress. This is one of my faves. I LOVE the cowl neck. Totally ‘makes’ the garment. I must say, with all your inspiration I am thinking of asking for an over locker (serger) for Christmas. Just having a flatbed limits what you can do. (and finishing seams inside is ugh!!!)
You two look awesome!!! I wish I was that creative with Halloween costumes!