I feel like I might be saying that a lot. Sigh. My very late pics from Halloween. First Jackasaurus.
This is Simplicity pattern 3667 the only thing I altered was the length of the front "sleeves" my mutt-pup is part Daschund, so he has stumpy little legs. This pattern was super easy. I would say it took just under 2 hours from the time I pulled the pattern out of the envelope to the time I snipped the last hanging thread. Not bad. The best part is that he seems pretty comfortable in it. So hurrah!
Me and Fabio!
The body of the coat is Simplicity 3685. I drafted new sleeves and the tails. I also added a faux french cuff.
I LOVE this piece and plan on making another tail coat in the future!
The corset started with this tutorial/pattern. http://makeprojects.com/Project/Crafting-a-Corset/103/1
sadly the pattern had to be altered extensively. What a nightmare. I lengthened every panel top and bottom. It's taken in here, and let out there, in so many places that it only vaguely resembles the original pattern, I guess it was a learning experience.
The garter! This was by far the easiest most fun thing I've made in many moons. I will definitely be making more! :)
The clutch came out alright. It is based on this tute.
I will use some thing much heavier than canvas for the interior layer next time. It just didn't seem sturdy enough. What you can't see is the pretty black velvet ribbon on the front, what you can see is the obnoxious hot pink brocade lining. I used left over chain from the coat for the strap. Sadly I cannot say that this little clutch would hold up to daily use. Boo. But here's to first tries!
Goofy picture of the tails
omg, that pup is so cute!!!! I will have to do something for my roommate's dog next year. Or, forbid it, my cats! Your costume turned out fabulous too. I loooove the tails and the corset fit is phenominal!
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