Yes, I admit it. I've done nothing for you. For months.
My recent obsessions have been painting (acrylics) and sewing (a supersuit).
My eldest needed a costume for his school play; he's a superhero toy in Santa's Workshop. I was struck by inspiration. I used one of his existing dress up suits as a template and made a number of alterations as I translated it into a new pattern.
It's an all in one romper style suit with a cape that velcros on at the shoulders. Here's a photo:
Isn't that fantastic?
The principal changes I made to the suit after examining the bought version; ok much nicer fabric for a start. Black and purple two way stretch jersey with purple sateen for the star background and the outer cape. Also lovely silver mirror lame (how do I add an acute to that e?) for shiny cuffs, cape and star.
Structurally I had to take an inch off at the shoulders, I added extra at the cuffs and ankles which I can turn down if he needs it after a growth spurt, I lowered the waist and added the pants section (the original was just leg and torso, no superpants).
SO there you have it! I have been busy!
My recent obsessions have been painting (acrylics) and sewing (a supersuit).
My eldest needed a costume for his school play; he's a superhero toy in Santa's Workshop. I was struck by inspiration. I used one of his existing dress up suits as a template and made a number of alterations as I translated it into a new pattern.
It's an all in one romper style suit with a cape that velcros on at the shoulders. Here's a photo:
The principal changes I made to the suit after examining the bought version; ok much nicer fabric for a start. Black and purple two way stretch jersey with purple sateen for the star background and the outer cape. Also lovely silver mirror lame (how do I add an acute to that e?) for shiny cuffs, cape and star.
Structurally I had to take an inch off at the shoulders, I added extra at the cuffs and ankles which I can turn down if he needs it after a growth spurt, I lowered the waist and added the pants section (the original was just leg and torso, no superpants).
SO there you have it! I have been busy!
