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Its that time of year again - Comic Con! I had tickets for two days this year, instead of my usual one day. I didn't want to spend too much time on costumes this year, so looked at what I had to build on. I've done two different versions of Wonder Woman before (Victorian and Mod 60s) so I am over that. I came across my red and white striped Victorian skirt I use in patriotic themed parades and events, and I immediately thought of Captain America. Now I just need to make a bodice and over skirt. I surfed on line for some themed prints. I didn't see anything that wowed me, until I came across this awesome comic book print! It was at Joanns, so I grabbed my gift card and off I went. Casey, my helper kitty, worked as my pattern weight. Finished the over skirt in one day. Later on, after the bodice was finished, I added the gold fringe you see here. I used the Truly Victorian Bustled Apron Over Skirt pattern.
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Next, the bodice. I used my trusty Truly Victorian Day Bodice pattern, but did not want long sleeves. I actually borrowed the sleeve pattern from a Regency dress I am making. and it worked out fine. Not looking for historical accuracy, this is a fun outfit!
WONKY BUTTON ALERT! I cannot sew buttons on late at night because this happens! Took two of the buttons off, and redid. I ordered a Captain America patch on ebay, and sewed that on too. Added gold fringe.
Here is the finished outfit on my dress form. Next, I needed a shield. What is round that goes with a Victorian dress? A parasol, of course! I bought a white paper parasol on line at the Paper Lantern Store. A small bottle each of red, white and blue paint, and here we are.
Now, lets go to Comic Con! I was stopped for lots of pictures, and did the Captain America Salute quite often. Here are photos of me and two versions of the Captain.
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I got a great plastic tote bag with the shield on it at the 99 cent store. I did put a canvas tote inside it to make it sturdier, and it worked out well.
Above, I had fun trying to find comic books that matched the ones on my over skirt.
Here are some of my friends, and a few of these photos are taken by them. Upper right, Barbara. Right, Jim.
Below, April, Jerry and Joanne.
Joanne and me. Carol, Tim and me.
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At the end of the day, looking frazzled and droopy. Good bye, Comic Con!
Cost:
Over skirt - Free on gift card
Blue cotton for bodice - $5.00
Gold Fringe - $10.00
Buttons - $5.50
Patch - $2.00
Parasol - $12.00 (includes shipping)
Paint - $4.50
Bag - $1
TOTAL $40.00
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