Princess Buttercup
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bluespiritSorry this is a bit late, but here's my completed Princess Buttercup dress that I made for my cousin's 40th birthday fancy dress party a couple of weeks ago.
It was an excellent learning experience & I'm pretty pleased, considering it's the first item of clothing that I've ever made! *g*
I also made Mr B's Dread Pirate Roberts costume. I bought an oversized black dress shirt & gathered the shoulders & cuffs & also added laces to the front. I then made his eye mask, bandana & cumberbund.
Here's the Dread Pirate Bud, too! *g*
We had a really great time at the party. It was lovely to see so many people in costume & getting into the spirit. There was a photo booth there, too, & everyone had a lot of fun with that. My feet were so sore from dancing all night, but that was a small price to pay for such a fab night! ;)
It was an excellent learning experience & I'm pretty pleased, considering it's the first item of clothing that I've ever made! *g*
I also made Mr B's Dread Pirate Roberts costume. I bought an oversized black dress shirt & gathered the shoulders & cuffs & also added laces to the front. I then made his eye mask, bandana & cumberbund.
Here's the Dread Pirate Bud, too! *g*
We had a really great time at the party. It was lovely to see so many people in costume & getting into the spirit. There was a photo booth there, too, & everyone had a lot of fun with that. My feet were so sore from dancing all night, but that was a small price to pay for such a fab night! ;)
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Date: 22 Apr 2015 12:26 pm (UTC)Buddy!!!! Hugs and kisses!!!
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Date: 22 Apr 2015 12:34 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 22 Apr 2015 12:55 pm (UTC)You are so multi-talented.
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Date: 22 Apr 2015 01:38 pm (UTC)I don't know why I suddenly decided last year that I fancied having a go at sewing, but I'm so glad that I did. I'm not the best in the world or anything, but I'm really loving the whole process. :)
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Date: 22 Apr 2015 01:30 pm (UTC)bought an oversized black dress shirt & gathered the shoulders & cuffs & also added laces to the front.
And this is your first sewing adventure? Wait, no, the dress was the first? They are fantastic.
I am delighted it was a good party, and I love the photos. Especially the second to last. Aww!
Thank you for sharing your creations with us!
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Date: 22 Apr 2015 01:42 pm (UTC)Thank you so much - you're very kind. I started sewing last year - things like cushions & bags & a couple of aprons, etc but this was my first attempt at actual clothing (unless you count the tiny dress that I made for a toy bear that I made for a niece. *g*) I'm now attempting a 50s inspired sundress (hoping to catch this lovely weather before it disappears!)
It was a smashing party, thanks - so good to see everyone & have a good old dance & a laugh. :)
I hope you're doing okay. I've been a bit absent from LJ in the last couple of weeks.
*big hugs*
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Date: 22 Apr 2015 06:45 pm (UTC)The pirate looks very fearsome (good job you didn't get stopped with that lethal weapon to hand! *grin*).
Lovely to hear you all had such a good time! Thanks for the pics - you look so happy!
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Date: 23 Apr 2015 02:58 pm (UTC)Thanks, S.
Yeah, I sort of threw myself into the deep end with the medieval gown but it did mean that I learned a lot of techniques as I went along. As for the Dread Pirate though - I just had to wing it! LOL
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Date: 23 Apr 2015 02:59 pm (UTC)It was such a fun party - great 80s music, lots of silly costumes & great family & friends to share it with. :)
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Date: 23 Apr 2015 08:08 am (UTC)and I really am in awe of your ability :p
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Date: 23 Apr 2015 05:26 pm (UTC)It really was a fun evening. :)
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Date: 29 Apr 2015 06:16 pm (UTC)Grandson: A book?
Grandpa: That's right. When I was your age, television was called books. And this is a special book. It was the book my father used to read to me when I was sick, and I used to read it to your father. And today I'm gonna read it to you.
Grandson: Has it got any sports in it?
Grandpa: Are you kidding? Fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles...
Grandson: Doesn't sound too bad. I'll try to stay awake.
Grandpa: Oh, well, thank you very much, very nice of you. Your vote of confidence is overwhelming.
The Grandson: They’re kissing again. Do we have to read the kissing parts?
Inigo: “You seem a decent fellow,I hate to kill you.
The man in black: "You seem a decent fellow, I hate to die.”
Miracle Max: “True love is the greatest thing in the world. Except for a nice MLT: mutton, lettuce, and tomato sandwich, where the mutton is nice and lean, and the tomato is ripe. They’re so perky, I love that.”
Westley: I told you I would always come for you. Why didn't you wait for me?
Buttercup: Well... you were dead.
Westley: Death cannot stop true love. All it can do is delay it for a while.
Buttercup: I will never doubt again.
Westley: There will never be a need.
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Date: 30 Apr 2015 08:38 am (UTC)As you wish... :)
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Date: 30 Apr 2015 12:46 pm (UTC)That is one of my favorite movies! <3
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Date: 7 May 2015 10:19 am (UTC)I just love TPB - it's so much fun & has so many great lines! :)
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