i quite enjoyed all of the details of this costume, and the chance to wear my favorite dress again. the accessories were really cool to work on, and luckily, i had most everything needed. the jacket is a cropped length with long tails, olive green silk with a bright yellow lining, sewn from a simplicity pattern. orange and black tights, grey spotted neckcloth, plaid mittens, white lace cuffs, multi-hued ribbons, purple peony handkerchief, and olive green shoes complete the look. i adored the thimble and spools which are part of the hatmaking trade. i wondered about previous versions of the mad hatter not quite fitting the name (other than the "mad" part).
if i'm not able, for one reason or another, to sew a yellow queen elizabeth the first costume, i shall go as the mad hatter again next year. only 364 days left. boo.
Absolutely adore your costume! You look like you stepped right out of a book.
ReplyDeletethat is one cool costume. love all the little details. much too good for only one night.
ReplyDeleteoh, i would dress up on most days if i could; i sometimes wish i had more special occasions to attend. i think i would be incredibly happy working in a costume department, or cirque du soleil.
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible costume, you are a gifted lady indeed!
ReplyDeletethank you! it's fun to have such a crazy character and favorite holiday to sew for.
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