Costume College pics

Sunday, July 31, 2005

Costume College pics

I had a very different experience this year--I had so much stuff going on before hand, a project to finish once I got there, etc., etc., etc. I ended up shopping on Friday, since I wasn't going to be able to go to the fashion distric on Monday. Then I spent a lot of Saturday working on finishing my gala dress. I did go to two workshops that day...a Victorian trimmings class and a German Renaissance Bodice class. The gala was fantastic, as usual. (Kendra and Heather convinced me that I must go to Gatsby this year and bring Kevin along.) Then on Sunday I did some shopping at the market place and then went to an 18th century pocket hoop class; didn't quite get finished with the pocket hoops, but it'll only take a little bit more work.

Anyway, I didn't take as many pictures this year, but what I've got is in the gallery. Enjoy! And yep, that first one is the last minute gown.

Posted at 10:34 pm by Ithilwyn


	miss light 'o love August 9, 2005 04:13 PM PDT Congrats, once again, on pulling that stunning dress off! It looks like you had fun this year :)


	Jackie August 11, 2005 12:32 PM PDT I saw you pass by me a couple of times at the Gala. Yes, you turned my head! You glowed in that radiant color. Last minute?! Egads. You did a great job.


	Ithilwyn August 12, 2005 02:58 PM PDT Thank you. I was so stressed out this year that I don't really feel like I got the full costume college experience, but the gala was definitely fun (glad you ended up going for at least part of the night Jackie!). Hopefully, next year I won't have so much on my plate and can just slow down and enjoy the event. :)


	Jenni August 14, 2005 10:59 AM PDT Hi! Fun pictures of CC, thanks for sharing! :) I never got to give you the Wings of the Dove VHS at Costume College. . . If you'd still like it, email me a mailing address and I'll mail it out when I go to the post office next (which will most likely be Saturday, since I never make it home in time from work before it closes!) Take care, -Jenni

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	Ithilwyn Welcome to the epic adventures of "Two-Day T." While I generally like to plan my costumes well in advance, I find myself often inspired to make a costume last minute. And I usually manage to pull it off, sometimes making elaborate costumes in just one weekend; hence, the nickname. My crowning achievement was making two complete jedi costumes, Padme's picnic dress, and a kinsale cloak in just two weeks for Episode II WHILE working full time! Bio: I go by Ithilwyn on the web, so if you see me around, say hi. I've been sewing most of my life and have been costuming for the past five years. In my un-spare time I teach high school and attend graduate school. Historical Periods: Can't really commit, but my current obsession is with the Victorian natural form period.

Links

My home page.
Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild

Blogs I Read

Kendra
Holly
LJ Friends
Lydian Mode
Miss Light o' Love

Current Projects

1660's Gown
Status: On hold until summer.

Finished Projects

Naturalform Evening Bodice
Day at the Races
Jedi Costume

Planning for 2005
(in chronological order)

Jedi Costume (for Episode III release)

Finish trimming my red dress for an event in February

My Secret Project for Costume Con

Teens outfit for April event

Regency spencer for June event

Edwardian dress for Costume College

Bustle dress for August event

Late 1840's dress for Dickens Fair (the one I wanted to make this year but didn't have time for)

Possible Additions(if time permits)

1920's dress for July event

Arwen's Blood Red Dress (event TBA)

German Renaissance Gown (for faire)

1890's Evening Dress (no event)

1930's dress for Gatsby

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