This is the first installment of my quest to make my own Halloween costume. I struggle with all thing related to fashion and crafting, so this is going to be a challenge.
I know Halloween is weeks away, but the earlier I start on my costume the better! Last year, I was in a total panic. I ordered 7 costumes on-line and prayed one of them fit. One did fit, the last one that I got! You can imagine how stressed I was with 6 costume fails. Yet I am not complaining, Halloween is a fun holiday and I like dressing up. I just need to get better at it!
This year I decided to start very early (I started mid-September). Looking at the pre-made costumes, your choices are slutty or matronly. There doesn't seem to be anything that is in between. I wanted something that is cute and little sexy. I decided I am going to Do-It-Myself (DIY) this year. This is going to be a challenge because crafting is not a natural talent I possess. Thank goodness there is Pintrest for ideas and YouTube for instructional videos.
My costume idea is peacock. So far I've got the blue dress. I ordered 6 different dresses and this one came last (again)! It was a good fit and nice color, so the crafting can begin. My costume crafting plan is:
- Make a peacock tail out of multi-colored tulle
- Make a feather hair piece and a clip for the tulle tail ribbon
- Learn how to do a peacock eye with makeup
I am going to be posting each step, to help keep my progress in check. I am simultaneously excited and worried. One of the reasons I find crafting frustrating is it never turns out like I picture it in my head. Oh well, I am going to give it a try and hopefully there is minimal crying and gnashing of teeth. DIY- a trick or a treat?
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