2022 Costume Project Announcement

I always have way too many ideas and not enough time to execute them. That's life for a costumer. I recently found a book of my ideas with lists from years ago. I had forgotten about most of them. But it reminded me I need to focus on the thing that need made. I don't just make for myself any more, but also for my husband and kids and I don't get nearly the hours in the day! 

We're getting an earlier start this year for the Fall than we usually do. With that in mind, here is the current list of Builds for this year. 
  1.  Assassin's Creed Black Flag for Logan. He has wanted this costume for about five years. I'm finally getting around to it now. He's 16 now and pretty tall. Still growing but not so fast that I can't keep up any more. The plan is for him to help build his props and weapons. I'll make this from the under layers up. There is a LOT of detail and stitching on this one, plus some leather work. I started the research on layers and fabrics in January 2022.
  2.  Fawkes the Phoenix Original Design for Inara. I've been asking her if I could design and make this one for her for going on five years now. She's finally agreed! I've been researching inspiration photos and ideas since February now. I need to sit down and just sketch to come up with a concept. Then we can fabric shop. She definitely wants it in dress form and I don't blame her. There will be some sort of headdress and also wings of course. 
  3.  Classic Han Solo for Tim. I've actually been working on this one for years now. It keeps getting set aside because "life". But now it's time to just get it done. I have the blue pants and need to sew the blood stripes down the sides. That's hand sewing because of the placement. I need to figure out if I'm going to make the shirt and vest or just purchase them. The boots need found and I'll need to commission someone to make the leather holster. He can borrow my resin copy of the blaster. 
  4.  Ceremonial Leia from original Star Wars: This is a remake. Way back in 2005 I made this but rushed it and it wasn't that great. This time I'm going to take my time collecting materials and will probably draft the pattern myself. I also have my eye on an original necklace from the Swedish jewelry designer. This build will go into 2023. I have a weight loss goal that must be met before I cut a single inch of fabric.