On Labor Day I worked in a self-imposed sweatshop and got my costume mostly finished. Not only was I making one full-length coat, it’s all lined–so really, I made two. I had about nine hours to regret my decision to make a costume, but in the end I’m happy with how it turned out.
Here it is “staged”on the dress form, minus the hooks and eyes I need to sew to get it to close in front. There will be a lot more accessories and a big belt, too, if I can find one in the next two days:
And here it is seconds after completion in the final moment of truth–will it fit? Is it cool?
Yes to both, I think. It’s fun to wear, even over hiking shorts and a yoga top.
I realize I’ve turned the “vintage” photo filters on these up to 11 and they’re just bad sewing room pics, but never fear: the company photographer is also attending Comic Con so there will be more action shots to post after the weekend.
September 4, 2013 @ 9:25 pm
Holy leather dominatrix outfit, batman! 😉 Can’t wait to see it in action!
September 3, 2013 @ 4:17 pm
Nice work, Karen… I think it looks cool, at least! Anne and I will be there all three days, so I’ll keep my eyes peeled for you… (we won’t be in costume ourselves, if that helps you spot us…)
September 3, 2013 @ 4:26 pm
Thank you! Look for the 20 x 30 foot Cricut booth and you’ll see me, probably. 🙂