
(I think I may just take some pictures later and post to show that I'm not overexagerating the amount of fabric I have hoarded...)
So, one costume I've had a lot of inquiries about has been... well, basically anything from Hetalia. I admit, I know next to nothing, other than the outfits are just awesome (and practical - I'm one for practical costumes ;P)
But, I found I had a bolt of light brown twill I found on clearance a few years ago, and thought "what the heck, this is a way to start up the new resolution with a bang!" and so it began.
I have the jacket for Russia nearly completed - it's lacking closures and a hem, but that's all, and it's really an awesome jacket! I kind of wish I had made it in my size, just to wear this fall... it would make a great regular jacket~
This has, however, given me +1 skill points in bias binding, because of all of the god-forsaken little corners on this thing! I believe I spent more time binding (and then ripping off) the little tabs on it than actually patterning and sewing the rest of the outfit!
I know, a frequent problem of mine is that I get a little too... crazy. Things need to be just so. But, this time, I think it drove me bonkers to the extreme. My floor is littered with pieces of bias strips and ugly tabs that I kept messing up on - it looks like a war zone!
But, it all came together in the end. Now, for the final leg of the project - put the closures on, hem it, and give it a good pressing.
I bet you want to see pictures, right?
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