Monday, August 27, 2012

WorldCon Schedule

Here's a list of the costuming panels that I'm doing at ChiCon next week:

Thu 3:00 PM-4:30 PM    McCormick
Hall or Competition Costume?
How to determine whether a costume is a competition costume or a hall costume.
Kevin Roche, Elektra Hammond, David M Stein, Aurora Celeste

Fri 10:30 AM-12:00 PM    Field
Dyeing Techniques 101
Come see how many ways one technique can get different looks. Samples will be available for close inspection.
Carole Parker, Rebecca Tinkham Hewett, Aurora Celeste

Sun 4:30 PM-6:00 PM    Wrigley
Casting Basics
An introduction to casting for costuming, including making molds, casting resin and plastics, cheap alternatives, making castings look like gems or metal. Will demonstrate as many techniques as there is time for.
Aurora Celeste

Monday, August 13, 2012

Vacation

No posts this week due to my furiously finishing things for my brother's wedding!

Monday, August 6, 2012

Monday Progress Update: August 6th

I got a TON done this week!


First off, the all-important wedding dress:


It's finished!  Well, as finished as I can get it without another fitting.  I leave on Thursday to go home, and we'll have a final fitting before I set the zipper, wait for the shipment of trim to come in for the plum sections and then another fitting to mark the hem.


The Lake Dress:



I sewed up the bodice and did some tacking of decoration on the front.  It still needs a lot more (what I lovingly called "sequin and rhinestone vomit") so I'll be getting to that.



I also made up the wisk!  I'm very excited it turned out as well as it did.  It's my first wisk!  I followed these instructions from Farthingales:  http://farthingalescorsetmakingsupplies.com/classes.php?article=10  It was so much easier than I thought, even if it was time consuming!











I started the decorations on the skirt too!  These are 2" strips I cut from a blue lace, then gathered on my sewing machine and pinned into place.  Then I used the machine to sew it down.  I realized last night that all the loops are going the same way, so I'm going to have to cut the ones on one side to make them symmetrical.  *sigh*  I know it's a little thing, but it's something that will bug me.  I'm dying a sequined trim to put in the middle of the ruffles.  It'll be tacked down by hand.



Members

Somehow overnight we jumped from 49 members to 52!  Thanks to everyone who joined the site!  I promised to give away a book at 50 members to one lucky member, and this morning my rng chose #26. 


Congrats to Genna Sarnak!


I'll message you about an address to send your book!


For everyone else, I'm setting up another goal: 100 followers!  When we hit 100 followers I'll give away another book.  What's the gorgeous eye candy this time?

The Art of Dress by Jane Ashelford!


Good Luck Everyone!

Friday, August 3, 2012

WorldCon Packing

In addition to what I still have to complete (look back at WorldCon Preview if you're interested) I also have to pack soon.  I am a forgetful person, so I always make detailed packing lists for a con.  Here's my packing list for WorldCon:

Thursday: Green Tea Dress

Pack:
Skirt
Shirt
Coat
Hose
Heels
Cloche
Makeup
Underwear
Bra










Thursday Night: Silver 20's Dress


Pack:
Dress
Purse
Heels
Hose
Makeup
Underwear
Bust Flattener













Friday: Stripey Steampunk

Pack:
Corset
Undershirt
Lacing
Skirt
Hose
Shoes
Bra
Underwear
Jewelry
Goggles
Makeup










Friday Night: Stripey Pirate


Pack:
Hat
Shirt
Corset
Skirt
Lacing
Hose
Shoes
Armwarmers
Jewelry
Makeup
Petticoat
Underwear
Bra






Saturday: Regency



Pack:
Corset
Chemise
Dress
Jewelry
Wrap
Shoes
Stockings
Makeup









Masquerade: Lake Dress


Pack:
Stockings
Shoes
Underwear
Bra
Hoop
Skirt
Bodice
Lacings
Wig
 Coronet
Wisk
Jewelry
Makeup
Shirt



Sunday: Sandry



Pack:
Shoes
Boot Covers
Bodice
Lacing
Pants
Gloves
Wig
Ribbons
Underwear
Bra










Sunday Night: Fancy 50's Dress


Pack:
Dress
Cincher
Bra
Hose
Shoes
Jewelry
Makeup
Petticoat








 
Later Sunday Night: 20's dress


Pack:
Dress
Stockings
Shoes
Flask
Bust Flattener
Jewelry
Makeup
Underwear











Monday: Circus Ringmaster


Pack:
Shoes
Stockings
Underwear
Bra
Skirt
Petticoat
Hat
Corset
Shirt
Bolero
Makeup