Star Willow

Ugh. Progress is not going so well. I hit a speed bump with Keats' pockets, as I have never done inset double-welt pockets. And the more I read about putting them in, the more confused I get! I did find a video on YouTube about sewing in the welts, but nobody seems to discuss how to put the pocket in after that is done. I managed to do a mockup that came out passable, but it's definitely not the quality I wanted. But with only 22 days to go, I have to make it work. At this point, the only thing done is Keats' vest - sans the buttons.

Still on the list:

• Find boots/boot base for Keats
• Doctor Keats' boots or do boot covers
• Make Keats' coat
• Finish Keats' vest
• Do mockups for Ellen's coat, skirt and top
• Make Ellen's coat
• Make Ellen's skirt
• Make Ellen's top
• Boot covers for Ellen
• Style Ellen's wig
• Super style Keats' wig
• Make buttons for both costumes (17 total)
• Make Ellen's headpiece and hair tie
• Make Ellen's "collar"
• Make Ellen's belt buckle
• Doll up Ellen's gloves

Yes, crazy me decided to make buttons for these costumes. Ellen's buttons have a very specific design, so I will be casting them from an original I will be making later this week (I hope...). As usual, my timeline and the timeline that life hands me do not correspond. It will truly be a miracle if these get done in time for Otakon, since I have been feeling like hell for the past 3 weeks (and still have to wait another 10 days to see a doctor). Sigh.