I Have Returned!

Wow, what a hiatus.  But I'm back!  Some positive things happened in our lives & I am again making a big costume for Halloween.  After 5 years we are traveling back to New Orleans to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary.  Since this will be over Halloween, I need something fabulous to wear.  I am making black bustle gown.  I will be altering & piecing together patterns so we'll see how this all turns out.  Here are some pics.

Petticoat/bustle fabric

Petticoat/bustle fabric close up

Purple dress is pattern for bodice (with alterations)

Corset pattern

She's got the makings a great sewing room cat!

Skirt/overskirt & petticoat/bustle patterns

Overskirt & bodice fabric (actually is black, not this light - underskirt will be black cotton sateen)

The necklaces I want to wear (undecided)