Some things I did sew:
I turned a sheet into something that really still resembles a sheet:
this is me looking embarrassed to be wearing a sheet in public not at a toga party and like a month before halloween |
This was for a banned books costume party. I will purchase a burda online pattern* for anyone who can recognize the character I am dressed as! Bonus internet points for the book and author!
*seriously I will. I will spend up to $10 and email you the crazy print-and-tape pattern of your choice. I think this is possible. This contest is not open to my mom, sorry mom.
Update! Ashley at Craft Sanctuary guessed correctly that I am the girl from The Green Ribbon, by Alvin Schwartz, whose book "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" was the MOST banned book 1990-1999!
and I made two
And one in grey flannel (technically I made this ages ago, from the bottom half of this dress/saga), which I paired with some stuff I already had in my closet for a rawther good Eloise costume.
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i also got a legitimate compliment on my outfit from someone who didn't know i was in a costume |
I also pulled out my Angelina Ballerina tutu/tail and ears from last year's Halloween party . I would wear this every day.
So there you have it! I have been sewing, but only costumes. Any guesses who I am dressed as wrapped up in my sheet?
I have another post planned(!!), so keep your eyes on your feed readers!
xoxo
miss allie
I like the meta book print skirt! cool print
ReplyDeleteare you dressed as the ghost of Emily Bronte?
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yay your back! The only banned book i can think of is lady chatterley, but i don't think your her!
ReplyDeletePray tell what character were you? I've been racking my brains and can't guess!
ReplyDeleteLove the book skirt! As for who you are all I can think of is that creepy story people tell kids about the girl who wears the ribbon around her neck so that her head doesn't fall off...but I don't think that was ever banned lol
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We have a winner! The story is The Green Ribbon, by Alvin Schwartz, which you can watch here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3PIkV2anqk Although this story is from his easier book "In a Dark Dark Room," Schwartz's book "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" was the MOST banned from 1990-2000 (http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=bbwlinks&Template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=85714)
Deletesend me an email at alexandra dot n dot massey at gmail to claim your prize!