More Costumes

I made this green and black outfit in 2007, but it always felt too revealing to me. I decided to make it more modest by adding in the sheer black panels. Which makes me laugh because sheer fabric usually doesn’t equal modesty. I also changed the skirt and top from being tie closure to snaps.

I made this outfit this weekend. I almost had it all done in one day, but I also needed to eat and clean. I finished up the top this morning. The skirt is a zipper closure and the top has snap closures.

For some reason the color got all funky in this picture. I don’t feel like taking another one or fixing this one right now. I’ve got a week before Burning Man and with a little inspiration I can make some more costumes.

The Purple Fur Outfit

My latest creation is this purple fur outfit. Of course, since I had more purple fur I had to make furry purple leg warmers. The skirt came next. First I created a zipper for the skirt. I didn’t want to worry about fur catching in the zipper, so I put a lapped zipper in the purple satin and then attached the fur to the satin around the zipper.

Once the skirt was complete I made the top. Then the arm bands, which are essentially the same as the skirt. Last came the kitty ear hat. It can be difficult to get the ears to match. I had to seam rip the left ear out twice before I got it right.