no knitting at all this year — and, the first year they chose what they were going to be. which made it extra challenging for me — because i was not excited about making glinda the good and wicked witch of the west costumes.
and, for anyone who sews, i’m sure this wasn’t much of a feat — it was just the simplicity pattern for these costumes, but it was a lot of machine sewing for me! i had help from a friend who had made the glinda dress a few years back (and quite a few fun trips to jomar with her as well), and working with all that glittery tulle was just… nervewracking. and the satin too. oy.
i used linen for béla’s dress and peplum. since i love linen, i really did want to know what sewing with it would feel like. i was happy with it and feel confident about using it again. and nicer than just a cotton dress. the hat and cape are just craft felt.
what’s the best prop for the witches of oz to take with them on a VERY busy trick-or-treat evening down 13th street? how about a barnyard cousin dressed as dorothy? they didn’t even have to have a grownup hanging on them the whole evening — from where i stood, they were clearly having a very memorable evening.
a big move forward in my sewing confidence. and, second to knitting, machine sewing is the thing i want to concentrate on most. happy halloween!
