Costume & Crafting Help

[jella]

Imaging the line forming...next !
Seriously though my husband joked about my bringing a machine this year. I sewed right up until the burn and brought a sewing kit with me haha.
supervision would be a good idea.

[C.f.M.]

I bring black thread and some needles, and lots of safety pins.

I wouldn't want to expose my machine to the elements and random users.

[jella]

Oh i'm with you there CFM no way I'd be brave enough to let people learn on my machine lol and the dust .
Plus I want to enjoy my burn not sew through it hehe

[EmilyD]

Ditto...I might consider a thrift store junker to bring but my 1980s Sears Kenmore...never!

I'm wondering if everyone wore all the costumes they brought this year.

Surprisingly I did not. I came back with three but they were for colder weather and after Tuesday they just weren't necessary.

Our coats with lights on them worked worked great for walking, not so great for biking. They were too long but our bikes had so many lights on them we didn't more than a headlamp on our bodies.

The thin cotton dresses I made (with coordinating bloomers) were the most perfect thing I brought. They were comfortable, festive, and I had fresh one for each day.

The parasol I spent so many hours covering I never used once! Big brimmed hats were the best, with tie downs DEFINITELY!

How about you?

[Sham]

Well EmilyD, keep all your unused shit packed so next year there will be almost no effort whatsoever! Did you ever think of that smarty pants? (or bloomer pants)

[jella]

I wore all of my hats and gave some away , wore my tutu and matching halter top and adored my husband for wearing his tutu only of course
I loved the halter tops I threw together at the last minute,, more of those to gift for next year for sure. and I totally agree on the cotton dress thing I brought a couple and loved them for showers and hanging around camp.

[EmilyD]

Well EmilyD, keep all your unused shit packed so next year there will be almost no effort whatsoever! Did you ever think of that smarty pants? (or bloomer pants)

Shambala, I don't know about you but I wear costumes all year round so nothing stays packed for long. ;-)

[weirdscience]

im thinking of costumes for this year im thinking a toga and i need a kilt but those things r expensive to buy.. other then that i don't know, cus i don't want to be dying of heat stroke in my costume ..

[junglesmacks]

im thinking of costumes for this year im thinking a toga and i need a kilt but those things r expensive to buy.. other then that i don't know, cus i don't want to be dying of heat stroke in my costume ..

Just shirt cock it. No one will know it's your virgin burn that way, plus you'll stay nice and cool during the day.. not to mention mad points with the playa hunnies.

[weirdscience]

but then i have to put sunscreen on my junk and that's a pain

[lucky420]

I didn't get to wear all my costumes this year. I decided the porta potties were to gross to wear my tutu into, I had enough trouble making sure the sleeves of my coveralls didn't hit the floor. I usually wore comfy clothes during the day and saved dressing up for at night. There were a couple of nights where i was so cold i swear the air felt arctic (ok i was trippin) but now i understand the need for the big furry coats...

[lucky420]

shirt cocking is gross (IMHO) check out thrift stores for kilts or find a womens skirt and modify it or just wear it

[Tin Halo]

im thinking of costumes for this year im thinking a toga and i need a kilt but those things r expensive to buy.. other then that i don't know, cus i don't want to be dying of heat stroke in my costume ..

Just shirt cock it. No one will know it's your virgin burn that way, plus you'll stay nice and cool during the day.. not to mention mad points with the playa hunnies.

(...tee hee...)

[Tin Halo]

shirt cocking is gross (IMHO) check out thrift stores for kilts or find a womens skirt and modify it or just wear it

(shhhhh! You'll give it away!.)

[SilverOrange]

but then i have to put sunscreen on my junk and that's a pain

You're doing it wrong.

[EmilyD]

Hey Y'all! Who's got costume plans for Halloween? It is my personal favorite holiday but I'm having trouble getting inspired this year. Toss in your ideas...maybe something will help jump start me and others.

[theCryptofishist]

Well, we'll skip over "The Man" and over "Paul Addis" even faster.

Dress as a teapot and come as the "Wellspring of Modern Politics."
A tiger.
The blown Macando well. (Yeah, out of date.)
Its sister spirit The Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
A vaulting horse.

Um, I'm not doing so well...

[EmilyD]

Well, we'll skip over "The Man" and over "Paul Addis" even faster.

Dress as a teapot and come as the "Wellspring of Modern Politics."
A tiger.
The blown Macando well. (Yeah, out of date.)
Its sister spirit The Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
A vaulting horse.

Um, I'm not doing so well...

hahahah oh these are great conversation starters for parties. I would seriously consider the teapot as I live in Liberalville.

Probably the garbage patch would be easiest.

My sister once went as a Q-Tip. It was genius actually. She had a pale blue leotard, and tights, and put pillow stuffing (fiberfill) around her ankles and on her head.

I just heard about a 2nd party we may attend, larger and louder than the one we're going to the following night. This ups the need for a kick ass costume. Inspiration where are you?

[lucky420]

fashion some gauze and a big tag and go as a teabagger. (tea party person, i prefer the term teabagger)

[C.f.M.]

Being entirely too hrmphy to motivate and make something new, I'm going to do the unicorn or Simpson's crazy cat lady, Eleanor.

Maybe zombie up the unicorn, I am so great with zombie FX make-up...

[EmilyD]

Being entirely too hrmphy to motivate and make something new, I'm going to do the unicorn or Simpson's crazy cat lady, Eleanor.

Maybe zombie up the unicorn, I am so great with zombie FX make-up...

And Zombies are very "IN" this year! ;-)

Hmmmm the previous two suggestions are making me think something Palinesque + Zombish, nahhh too obvious. Sigh! Still nothing catching my fancy.

[C.f.M.]

I think zombies are passe, I'm just good at the make-up.

Maybe a superhero Unicorn. What should my power be?

[EmilyD]

What should my power be?

I think you should at least be able to suck the sparkle off ponies with your horn.

[C.f.M.]

suck the sparkle off ponies



...I read that wrong at first.

[EmilyD]

suck the sparkle off ponies

:shock:

...I read that wrong at first.

ROFLMAO...either way.

[weirdscience]

what are everyone's Halloween costumes this year? mines my extra work uniform cut up and covered in fake blood along with gashes on my face and skin.... i will be ... A CORPORATE ZOMBIE!!!!!!!!! ooooo scary! lolol

[Elorrum]

What should my power be?

I think you should at least be able to suck the sparkle off ponies with your horn.

I don't know if it's super, but I think unicorns should be able to sort succotash in a blinding flash.

[theCryptofishist]

what are everyone's Halloween costumes this year? mines my extra work uniform cut up and covered in fake blood along with gashes on my face and skin.... i will be ... A CORPORATE ZOMBIE!!!!!!!!! ooooo scary! lolol

I once wanted to be a corporate head hunter.

[EmilyD]

I think I'd like to dress up as "Irony" because that seems to be the most current thing in our lives right now...big time. I'm not sure how to manifest Irony in a physical image though...ideas?

[Sic Pup]