When I first started this blog, I was an unemployed costumer attempting to create period gowns and costumes with very limited means. Although now employed, I still try to be as thrifty as possible. I am still "The Broke Costumer"!

In addition to posts about the outfits I make on a budget, this blog includes short research articles on fashion, history, accessories, styles, or whatever interests me at the moment.

I hope you enjoy my journey into the land of inexpensive costuming and short articles.



Sunday, April 22, 2012

The Pink Plaid is Done!



Today six of us from the Costume Guild modeled in the Creative Stitchery Guild's fashion show.  I wore my purple pleated gown (my icon picture) and my new pink plaid!  Here are a few photos from today.  The first one was taken by Val LaBore in the dressing room.  I was adjusting my ruffles.  Below, I am standing in the hall with my friend Randy, who was very brave and modeled in front of a room full of over 200 women.  I think the early 1870's remains my favorite era to sew.  I love ruffles and pleats - I am a true girly girl.  The Stitchery Guild gave out costuming awards, and  I was honored to receive the Past President's award.  I receive a gift basket full of fabric, a bobbin winder, a pattern fitting book, and a beautiful pair of earrings!  This award was for my purple gown, as it was covered in the handmade pleats!  Val wore her bloomer gown, Belle Epoque gown and her underpinnings.  Cat wore a Tudor gown and 1700's gown with wide panniers.  Randy wore two gentleman's outfits.  Mary wore Elizabethan and Edwardian gowns and Marcee wore several gowns from the Regency era to Edwardian. 

EDIT:  I forgot to post my breakdown!  Here it is:

$66    9 1/2 yards fabric ($7 a yard)
  $6    6 yards grey tassel fringe ($1 a yard online)
  $3    1/2 yard pink fabric ($6 a yard)
  $2    1 dozen buttons
  $1    pink sheet for lining (thrift store)

TOTAL      $78


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14 comments:

  1. Time Traveling in CostumeApril 22, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    You need to walk around holding up your ruffles. That really makes the gown. :) It was gorgeous in person.
    Val

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    1. CindyApril 25, 2012 at 1:58 PM

      Thanks Val! (and thanks for letting me buy the fabric a bit at a time!)

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  2. Deb Salisbury, Magic Seeker and Mantua-MakerApril 22, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    I love your gown! Congratulations on winning the Past President's award!

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  3. Luvin' EweApril 22, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    more pics please! want to see the side views and the back!

    Very lovey.

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    1. CindyApril 25, 2012 at 2:01 PM

      Thank you! I want more pictures too. We were all hurrying to change our gowns for the fashion show and we got very few pics of each other. I will be wearing it again in a few weeks though.

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  4. LaurieApril 22, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    We would also like to see your friends gowns or links to their sites. I'm glad to see how lovely your gown came out.

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    1. CindyApril 25, 2012 at 2:02 PM

      My friends in the show mostly do not have their own blogs. However, Val does. You can see her at http://timetravelingincostume.blogspot.com/

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  5. Robin's Egg BleuApril 22, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    I need to start going to these fashion shows and walkabouts so I can see these amazing gowns up close and personal! Fabulous!

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  6. LaurenApril 22, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous!!!!
    And many congrats on winning the prize!

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    1. CindyApril 25, 2012 at 2:05 PM

      Thanks Lauren! I can't wait to see your finished plaid skirt!

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  7. CaitApril 22, 2012 at 10:46 PM

    You look so great!! Congrats on the award, such an honor.

    I have to agree I love the 1870s the best too :)

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    1. CindyApril 25, 2012 at 2:06 PM

      Thank you. Your dresses are pretty awesome too!

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