Costume Smorgasbord - Part One

Rather than delve back into every single costume I have ever made, I've decided to just throw a few on here with a very basic overview. It's funny (and a little embarrassing) to go back and see where you started!

Outlaw Bustle Gown

Burda 1888. This one was so much fun to wear! No changes made to the pattern except trimmings and fabric choices. Cotton broadcloth and Chinese gimp trim. I even had a small bustle pad that went with it. This dress was made for robbing trains and stage coaches. I have since sold it on eBay. 

 Gold Rush Days

This was the fist accurate (ish) gown I made, for Gold Rush Days in Old Sacramento. The pattern was Simplicity 7212 with Simplicity 4400 sleeves. I remember it being a good pattern, and I really want to get it out and make it again now my skills have improved. Cotton broadcloth, no cartridge pleats. (because those scare me).

Past Pattern #704

LOVE this bodice pattern! No darts, just easy princess seams, and easy to fit. Wore this for a whole year at Gaskells and loved it to death. Shiny/poly fabric, super simple gown. My sister's medieval gown is from the SF Opera, and fit her perfectly!

Blue Ball Gown

This was my first ballgown for my first Gaskell Ball. Past Patterns #704 again, with different sleeves and some slight changes. Blue cotton, because I didn't know what I was doing back then. O.o

Esmeralda Costume at the Fancy Dress Ball

A last-minute idea and just throw together from other costumes. Fun to dance barefoot! (Where's my goat?)

Fancy Dress Ball

Wendy Darling, Stripey Pirate, and Merida. This was Butterick 4827, with sleeves scrambled together by me. I may NEVER sew with knit fabric again. Sold this one one eBay.