Thinking of projects to keep me busy when I came across this:http://www.jamiebutler.com/tutorials/bookbinding8.php


A tute for your own bound book....this would make a great present for a friend, or you can write a story for your kids....I will keep this in mind with the holidays coming up... :)  
 
I had previously mentioned I fractured my elbow and it still hurts. While I am in recovery I was fortunate enough to have my friend help me finish it to enjoy a night of mischief on Halloween. I am very happy with the end result..... It's lined with red taffeta a little nod to Disney's Snow White.
 
My friend wanted me to make her a black swan costume which I was more than happy to oblige.... Again this was pre-fracture so I just got pictures back....I used a New Look pattern for the corset and then I made a black no-sew tutu, followed by a another one made of wire which I added black feathers to imitate the swan....I tried to mimic Natalie Portman's costume and this is what I came up with....


 
So I had a little set back on this costume. I was almost done with it when I fractured my elbow which has prevented me from working on it.... so I decided to post what I've done so far and hopefully I'll be able to finish it before Halloween if not then I hope to have a little help.....
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This is the original costume which I was inspired by.....

 
I can't stand Kristen Stewart mainly because she can't act and always seems to have this displeased look on her face. Like being popular and having all that money is such a burden.... but I did like her costume in the film. It's something that I decided that I wanted to be...I love Snow White, (thankfully she didn't ruin her for me like she did other characters but I digress) So this weekend I decided to tackle
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I had my own vision of this costume but once again Simplicity comes through in a clutch.... I changed the colors but once I'm done I'll post my project up.

 
So digging through my junk I found pictures of Costumes of Halloween Past.... and I decided to share them with everyone....lol I hope you enjoy and get inspired....

Disney Esmeralda

Pirate Time~