Pink!!!

I am working on a pair of Italian Ren sleeves in Pink and Gold out of all fabric trim...well, except for the lining fabric which is a soft, lightweight cotton which will be more comfortable on the inside...

Here is my inspiration:

I did a test layout of the fabric trims. Sadly, my good point-and-shoot camera was taken out by my mischievous sewing assistants (BAD KITTY! BAD!!!). A friend was kind enough to lend me her digital video camera that takes stills. I haven't figured out how to get it to take good pics. I'm such a techno retard anymore...Sigh.



Well, here is the best one showing the strips of fabric trim with the gold braid passementerie criss-crossed over top. The chevrons on the fabric trim are going opposite directions in the layout cause it was easier that way. In the real sleeves, the pink fabric trim will all be facing the same way. I believe I will have the points of the chevrons facing down, but I might change my mind.

I might add some pink beads too, but not sure, as it's hard to decide where to stop so that you aren't leaning on beads...not too comfortable.



Oh yeah, did I forget to mention that these are for a costume contest that I entered for Realm of Venus' October Perfectly Period Pink mini-challenge to support breast cancer awareness?? I did forget? Well, far be it from me to do things the easy way...gotta get crackin! This is my very first costuming competition, the first of many I hope. I really want to prove myself and strive to better and better projects and skills. Click here to see me on the list of participants!



BTW, if you're reading this and want to help me replace my broken camera, go buy LOTS of fabric trim at www.athenasgrove.com! ♥♥