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While I have been working consistently on these outfits, it still feels as though I'll never get them finished. I've already put in 30+ hours on my costume alone, and the boyfriend ... all he's gotten is a muslin cutout and some pants fabric. The gun, skyhook, and other props are all up to him to finish.
The first pattern (M6770) I'm only using for the pantaloons. It's a detail that nobody's going to see, but I love the idea of wearing them. The lace detailing on the pattern's picture was too cute to pass up, so mine also has lace trim, unfortunately though, it isn't scalloped. It might be a decision that I come to regret in the middle of September, standing around outside, but hey, worst-comes-to-worst, I can always just take them off, and the aesthetic won't be ruined.
The second pattern (M6911) I'm using practically everything, save for the overskirt. (Hat pattern is not included.) It's one of those rare patterns where I have to change very little in order to get the costume I desire.
For the corset, I went with white silk (which was given to me very generously by a friend) and sewed on black ribbon, lace, and white buttons. The skirt and jacket are both to be made out of royal blue velvet (14.99 per yard) that has a slight stretch to it, and I cannot tell you how beautifully it catches in the sun.
The velvet was found at Hancock Fabric and I've included a link of it here.
Finally, the last pattern (M7003) is for the boyfriend's character, Booker DeWitt. I'm using everything in this pattern except the coat (not pictured) and the shirt (not included) -- (intense, good looking model also not included.)
This will be my first attempt at making menswear, so I'll have to make a follow-up post and let you know how it goes. Though, to be honest, I think the thing I'm looking the most forward to is not having to line the pants. I hate lining things! Does anybody else out there hate this too?
As always, if you have any tips, comments, or suggestions, feel free to let me know! I like hearing things that will help me out in the long run. Also, if you know of any good places (online or otherwise) where you can get patterns on sale of for a good price, please let me know! I'm finding it harder and harder to sit an wait for sales on certain things.
I know the bulk of this was pretty uninteresting, but I hope you (somewhat) enjoyed reading. I'll include a picture of my finished corset here at the bottom, and I apologize for the picture overload!
Until next time!
Booker Dewitt and Elizabeth Comstock image: Google
McCall's Pattern images: mccall.com
Corset images: Me