Costume construction: One of my other interests

I am trying to blog about more of my other intersts so as to keep this blog interesting and give myself more blog topics.  Today I'd like to share some of the costumes I've sewn in the past years.
I do have another studio on Artfire just for my costumes, though admittedly I neglect it and the sales show that.  Gypsy Threads
On Etsy I did a fair amount of business, though even that was hit or miss. I did some great kid's costumes and some decent adult costumes but on occassion, like anywhere, I would have a PITA customer (Pain In The Arse).  I no longer opperate either shop on Etsy, for various reasons.


A happy client in his ghost costume.

 Anyways, I enjoy making costumes.  I'm not a professional seamstress by any stretch of the imagination but I do enjoy it and within my given parameters, can turn out some nice things.

This is a picture of my best seller.  I used to make at least a dozen of these every September/October.  It is a cape design that allows a child to be a ghost without having to put a sheet over their heads.  I could also do these in colors and you'd have the ghosts from Pacman.


I also do a lot of Renaissance costumes for myself, friends and family members.  I'm a big fan of Renaissance festivals and always attend in "garb".  I'll share more of those pictures at a later date.  Right now I am having difficulty getting my photos to upload.

Friday Sept. 3rd~ What's happening in my Studio

1.) I'm hosting a giveaway for another artist on Artfire.  Details about the giveaway, how to enter and pictures of the prize for this week are in the posts below!  Check it out and get entered to win fabulous prizes over the next three weeks.
2.)  I myself have begun working with flat wire in my studio.  I've thus far created a small but elegant pendant with a lovely Flourite stone at it's center.  Pictures to come this evening!
3.)  I will out at my local farmer's market tomorrow selling homemade jams, jellies and of course my jewelry offerings.  Here's to hoping Labor Day weekend brings excellent business to the market.
4.) In other news, I will begin working on some new Renaissance festival costumes for myself and my bf this weekend.  We are attending the MN Ren. fest in a few weeks and like to go to fest in "garb".  I've also opened up my other Artfire studio http://www.artfire.com/users/gypsythreads to take custom costume orders for the upcoming Halloween season.  If you need a child's costume (no stuffed costumes please) or something for yourself, get your order in SOON!  I tend to fill up quite quickly.

That's what's happening here at Fools and Jewels!  Keep watching here for more updates!