Well, I got the t-shirt cut out last night, so I'm sewing it tonight. I confess to doing a few things that I would normally consider rather shoddy practice in order to have it done in time. First, I didn't pre-wash the fabric. I realize that I run the risk that it will shrink in the wash but, really, at this point I don't much care if she is able to wear it past Halloween. Second, there are a few things I would probably rip out and do over if I wasn't on a deadline. There are a couple of little unintentional tucks in the tops of the sleeves which I would normally try to eliminate by ripping out that small area and redoing the stitching there. I did some top-stitching around the collar to help hold down the seam allowance on the neck band and it is quite visibly uneven in one particular spot (because I used black thread all the way around the neck, even on the white fabric of the front). I haven't finished the side seams or done the hem yet, but I will also likely not be too fussed if they turn out less than A quality work.
So, here's an update on the costume:
- Collar: Not started
- Tail: needs to be sewn to an elastic band
- Shirt: needs side seams and hem sewn
- Ears: complete
- Leggings: purchased
- Make up: need to buy black eyeliner to draw a few whiskers and give her a little black nose
I guess I had better get back to work!
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