the great costume caper

As previously mentioned, I'm sewing the kids' Halloween costumes. It's really a pretty simple thing, these wizard's robes ... unfortunately, I've never done this before, so it's taking me quite a long time.

Saturday. My Mom came over and helped me to pin the pattern, and cut the material out. Quite the hilarious task, as we were both exhausted, and the material turned out to be slippery (we hadn't thought it would be a problem). If you've ever used a pattern ... 'nuff said.

Sunday. wasn't feeling well, nothing happened.

Monday. darn cold.

Tuesday. I wanted to start sewing the pieces on but realized that although I ahd been running errands all morning, I had not bought the thread I needed. Argh!

Wednesday. I meant to begin, but didn't get much further than getting my brand new machine set up and ready to go.

Thursday. I got a phone call from my daughter's dance instructor. She was calling to remind me that that evening's class was a costume party. My daughter was a cat for the party, not a wizard. (No big deal ... she really like that she got to wear make-up for the nose and whiskers.) I did start, though. I was very proud of myself.

Friday. The main robe is done, the sleeves are sewn, but not attached. The outer hood is done, but not attached. After several calls to my Mom to ask her what to do next, I finally invited her over. She's making my son's robes because the pattern only went to a 7 and he's a 3T. She's good at the whole sewing thing, so we both figured she had a better chance of doing a good job with his. Anyway, she needs him to try it on, so she figured she might as well drive up here, tonight, and "hold my hand." I'd like to make it clear that I've done everything for my daughter's costume. --Just had to be talked through it, is all. :-)

I wish I could have done my son's, too ... but it wasn't possible. I should have started earlier, I guess.

I will be sure to post picture when I am done.