My First "Historical" and movie Costumes I ever made part 2

My next costume was again a practice run. Again I would not call it historical accurate only cause I'm not sure how accurate the pattern I use was. This time around I went for  the REGENCY ERA. I'm a huge fan of Jane Austen, love the book and the movies were my first look at the era. In high school I wrote research papers about that era and it's fashion. Since I had enjoyed making the last costume and I had  fabric just laying around I decide to give it a go. Never can have enough practice. I have know idea what kind...

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My First "Historical" and movie Costumes I ever made part 1

Well I wouldn't call them historically accurate, not at all. But they are somewhere along those lines. My first costume Earlier this year I entered a contest just for fun and sewing practice. The contest called for you to make a garment based on a costume from a movie using the company's patterns. As a lover of movies and movie costume I just had to give it a go. The movie I chose was Moulin Rouge. It one of my favorites, and I chose my favorite costume that Satine wore. Her grey walking gown, It was only on screen for a few minutes...

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on the hunt

I'm finally breaking down and letting the purse strings loose and getting a dress-form. I have been putting off getting one cause they are pretty expensive for someone with a very limited budget. But now it's time to invest in one before I start my 18th century project. It's not like it's a one time use thing, it will come in handy more then once. The professional  dress forms from design school have spoiled me. It was my first time working with those ladies and I loved using them. They really did make seeing problem areas of your...

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Helpful Christmas Gift

I had  pretty merry Christmas. I got really good gifts, only three but they are really good. I got a crock pot, Disney Animators Collection Cinderella doll and Seventeenth ads Eighteenth-Century Fashion in Detail book. I'm so happy to have this book. I love looking at the close up pictures and details of the workman ship. It will come in handy as I start my 18th century project. I'm running out of space for my books. I'm going to have to get a bookcase for more growing collection. i would love to have my sewing table back....

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Christmas Accessories

Last month I decided I needed to make myself something to wear for Christmas. I made two skirts for next week, great out of the way and ready to wear. But knowing myself I knew I needed something more... accessories. I love having  accessories that match or coordinate with my outfits. Most of the time I just make a nice thing to wear in my hair but this time around I wanted something different. After digging around my boxes of craft stuff I came across a little zip lock bag of metal shoe clips that i had bought earlier this year....

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Gidget Jo's Closet

This blog is going to be my journey to revamping my closet and starting my costume chest. I'm a seamstress and I enjoy making my own clothes. I'm a lover of vintage/ retro fashion and I'm getting rid of (most) of my modern style clothing. so this year I plan on filling my closet with new things. I have also found my love for historical fashion greater than just looking at pictures. I have finally worked up the courage to start my costumer life. I will post new projects and lots of pain....

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