Just a quick update today. The Halloween costume poll closed last weekend. The winner, by only two votes, is the Green Fairy costume. Because Hourglass received such strong support, I’m going to make that costume after Halloween.
I’ve also already begun to receive entries for the First Annual That Costume Girl Halloween Costume Contest. I hope everyone has fun this costume season. Keep the entries coming.
It’s the middle of September now folks. This means we’re rapidly approaching America’s number one costumed evening. I need some help deciding what or who I’m going to be for Halloween. Here’s a short list of the current leaders.
Loading ...The first choice, Hourglass, would be a unique creation from me. Since the costume is never seen, I would be free to come up with my own interpretation of the character’s look. I have the green fairy costume (not THE GREEN FAIRY) and will be trying it on for you guys in the coming weeks. It’s pretty cute for a fairy costume. The last idea is my perennial fallback. I like the comfortable fit of Kaylee. It doesn’t require a lot of fuss and coveralls are easy to wear for several hours.
I absolutely would love your suggestions. If you have any, speak up! Maybe I should wear one of my previous costumes. Or something totally new and fun. Remember, it doesn’t have to be a person. Animals and inanimate costumes can be fun too. I was a greeting card once when I was young. Six or seven years ago we had a lot fun turning my mom into a road map. Be creative.
Don’t forget to mention what you plan on dressing as for Halloween.
I haven’t forgotten my other costume, oh no. The one you voted for me to create for Dragon Con. I have progress on Kitty Pryde. Yay!
The UPS man dropped off my body suit today. It’s matte black and super soft. I love it. When I tired it on I went ahead and put on my boots to see how it looks. I don’t have any other parts to the costume made yet, but I think you get the idea. I grabbed Ampersand to stand in for Lockheed in a picture for you.
The next step will be making the yellow accent, belt, and gloves. I’m thinking yellow vinyl. Any suggestions?
The polls are closed…for this round.
With 46%, Kitty Pryde won the most votes. More than 50 of you participated, thank you. Jem was closing in on her over the weekend, but Kitty’s support never wavered. Sadly, Lisa Hayes and Carrie Kelly weren’t as loved. It’s likely that at some time or another I will make all of these costumes. Don’t be sad if your choice didn’t win.
I will make Kitty’s Astonishing X Men uniform. The picture above isn’t quite right. The boots will be black not yellow. There is a high black collar instead of no collar. The shoulders aren’t as pronounced. Finally, the belt is yellow not red. See below. I’ve made an album of Kitty and Lockheed pictures in my gallery for reference.
Kitty will join the other costumes slated for D*C. Watch the blog for updates on construction and progress photographs. This will be my first time sewing stretchy material and I’m nervous as all get out. My sewing machine is one of those cheapo models for hemming and curtains. I don’t know how it will handle the more delicate fabric. Yes, it does have a zigzag stitch. I’ll look at patterns and already made suits to get started. Now, if only I can master this phasing thing…Wish me luck!
I’m having trouble deciding on my final costume for Dragon Con. I’ve narrowed it down to four possibilities. Select one and decide my fate. 
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Carrie Kelly
Kitty Pryde
Lisa Hayes
Jem
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