Naked Influence

Well, I want to forge ahead with my plans to dedicate this blog to things that make me happy, even as my life trickles around my ears (well, that might be SLIGHTLY melodramatic). Anyway, this is what is going on…
Went shopping with great pal and middle school choir director, Kelli, and picked up gobs of fabric and trim for the upcoming school year. We do a Madrigal dinner (this year November–and about 150 kids–yikes!). Also, this year, we will do a musical–Thoroughly Modern Millie–in the spring.

I LOVE creating costumes, so this is my most exciting year. Since we don’t have a cast yet (probably November), I have been trying to resist doing something with the fabric in my house. This is very hard. So I have decided that I will use up all of the beads that I have lying around to create beaded headdresses and belts for some of the main characters. Actually looking pretty good so far. I will post pics as soon as I finish one.

Here are some things that I want to accomplish by August 15…

a list of favorite websites and blogs…I have many!
some uploaded pics of projects (with commentary) and patterns.
a decision about whether I can do either Wardrobe Refashion or Sew Retro…both are so intriguing.

There..I think you have had enough for the day.