Wish me luck!

[the_rev]

I am soon to embark on my first adventure in machine-sewing. I hand-sew, but only little things (like the lion hood-cowl complete with ears and feathery "mane", and matching tail made on short notice for youngest nephew three nights ago!), but I have never had the patience to learn to use sewing machines or work with patterns. I just make things up.

But I have a pattern and material and the Captain has agreed to help. My first victim project, and the whole reason I'm doing this, is a Goku costume for the oldest nephew.



He also has a symbol on his back, which I will either have to screen print or pabric-paint onto white canvas.

I'm going to run out of time and money making their stuff and my Howard might be a little lame for it, but I think it's more fun getting theirs right!

Comments

[mrkinch]

This really cracks me up, not that you are sewing, which is cool, but that he wants to be Goku. Fortunately it won't have to fit fabulously. Actually, I'm wondering what you'll get for a wig.^^

My best effort was Super Grover, a blue furry tunic with a red flannel cape attached at the shoulders. The helmet was easy and fortunately Muppets don't really have feet. The Kid played with that costume for years.

[the_rev]

I am wondering what I will use for a wig, too! I've thought about trying to alter an existing wig. I've considered foam. I still have no idea.

Super Grover sounds wonderful. :) I have no doubt my boys will have ruined their costumes within the week, unless they are taken away and put up. Forever.

[the_rev]

Oh, and. He was first familiar with Goku thanks to Budokai, but I believe my sister's last boyfriend was a DBZ fan and showed some to the boys. The Captain has all of Dragonball and DBZ, and keep meaning to show them a few. I bet they haven't seen any Dragonball!

Also, it turns out I might not be sewing after all. The Captain is in a hurry with her own costuem and thinks it will be faster if she just zips it through, rather than teaching me. I have mostly been cutting and pinning and inventing. I will likely end up handstitching some things, like the booties, to save her time.

[wystii]

wow! good luck! It doesn't look too hard and you do have a guide.

[the_rev]

It turns out I might not be sewing after all. The Captain is in a hurry with her own, and thinks it will be faster if she just zips it through her self, rather than teaching me. Another time, maybe!