Custom Drum Major Outfit

This week's post is a few days late, because I wanted the wearer to receive it before I posted it! That and holidays always throw off my schedule- so happy back to school for all you school-bound jokers- I will remain here in my studio (where I think should have a name) sewing up a storm!

I was contacted by a woman who lives where I used to (briefly) reside, in Virginia. Her daughter is a drum major entering her senior year of high school, and this was what they requested. The band is doing a bunch of Danny Elfman scores from Tim Burton movies, so I think this ensemble is very fitting.

What Should I Wear for NYCC??

Sorry, nothing new this week. I am in the middle of about 8 projects, but you'll have to wait until next week. 
Perhaps now you can help me- I need some input! I usually keep a tight lid over my personal costumes, but I'm trying something different this time.
Costumes for NYCC- may have 2-4 people in a group. 
Ideas we're kicking around:

Custom Orange Lantern

I've done some Orange Lantern-inspired designs in the past, but this one is very fun, because it includes the awesome Kyle Rayner-esque sleeve details.

And you may be asking who is the awesome guy who conceived such an great design, and it modeling it so nicely?

None other than the man behind Comicbooked!

Seriously, check it out.

Banshee Jacket

Perhaps a bit overdue- my first X-men jacket!

 Introducing the Banshee jacket with wings!

Or without wings!

Captain America Shield Bag

In honor of the new Captain America movie : ) I made this bag inspired by his iconic shield. 

Is a whole Cpt. A inspired outfit or costume to follow?? Maybe....

Batgirl Stephanie Brown Hoodie

Just a quickie this week. 

Every once in a blue moon I get to make something for myself to keep. I've had so much fun working on  this Batgirl costume, I thought it would make a great hoodie. It was also a fun way to experiment with the glow in the dark fabric.

It's simple, purple ribbed side panels and glow in the dark symbol and bat ears.

Those it's been largely too hot to wear it!

To all those who will be attending SDCC next week have a blast and I wanna see pictures!

Tron Hoodie

The quest for the perfect Tron inspired garment continues......as you probably know, I've been doing some work with EL wire which is great, but has it's limitations. EL wire isn't very durable, and can render a garment unwashable if permanently affixed.

The answer: blue glow in the dark fabric!

Glows amazingly bright when "charged" in full sunlight, and is totally washable. I haven't used these fabrics for long, so I'll update how they hold up over time.