Well Hello Everyone! I am incredibly sorry that it has been so long since my last post but alas, between working a second job and trying to fit in family time my life has been literally too hectic for crafting!! This idea all started when I had a sudden desire to make my own costume this year for Halloween. I absolutely love Halloween and everything about it! This time of year the leaves are beautiful, Jack-O-Lanterns fill the steps of houses, people get to dress up in fun costumes and just have a great time. To be honest, I have never really had much interest in making my own costume before because I (shamefully) have always bought a pre-packaged one or just threw on a pair of wings and a tiara and called it good!
This year I decided to take my costume fate into my own hands and see what I could come up with. I knew that I wanted it to have a fun 50’s retro-vibe to it and came up with the idea of being a “Wicked Housewife” after finding this wonderful wicked witch silhouetted fabric at Jo-Ann’s (It was even on sale! I’m telling you it was totally fate!) I found this fabulous Simplicity pattern with a princess seamed bodice, full circle skirt and cute retro bow detail at the waist and decided to take the plunge 🙂
With this dress I did a lot of firsts! It was my first time making a princess seamed bodice, using horsehair braid, and doing a full lining! I am so incredibly pleased with the way it turned out! For more construction details and photos check out my blog at Frillz, Mistakes and Fun!
Love your dress, you’re very clever using that print.
So cute!