The High Art of Tailoring
So I've rediscovered costuming, and it's turning out to be pretty cool. It started with Star Wars. Mike wanted a Jedi outfit, so did Xcylur and a friend of theirs. (a bosom buddy in collecting, this guy, Dan, even takes his Star Wars action figures and changes them with paint, exacto knife and glue.)
So I made them Jedi outfits. Then Mike tells me he wants a Tuxedo. And so does Xcylur. And other things. A redcoat uniform, a safari outfit, a shooting party outfit.
So fine! I want a victorian gown, and something with panniers, and I'd love something very 30s. So now I must start really working on projects rather than just talking about them.
I took on a simple commission, a cape for one of our friends in the Vamp game, and he really loved it. Now I want to do more commissions. With the weddings being over and nothing to do now but get ready for the holidays, I just might do more work. But first a tux or two and a redcoat uniform and a safari outfit and a fancy dressing gown...
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