Cali Costumes

The last few weeks of sewing have been focused on the girls calisthenics costumes. Have 2 incomplete costumes for Miss M, they are a lot more detailed than previous years and are taking a lot more time to complete. Miss L has 2 1/2 that I can tick off my list. 

This is Miss L in her Penguin march. An easy leo to make but very effective. The head dress was a new skill for me and I really enjoyed learning it. I found the mesh difficult to sew at first but once I changed my needle to a crowbar it was much easier.  

The mesh was used for shape and was sewn onto wire, then covered with fabric and finished with some sequins and fluff. Am wrapped in how well it turned out. Must add millinary course to my bucket list. 

This is the Aladdin freearm leotard. I love the colour and braid. My challenge is the sequins, only because they are mixed colours and I think it looks busy. Plus I don't do random!! The neckline is just gorgeous. It is amazing how something so simple can be so effective. 

And the last costume is Miss Lizzy's Harry Potter clubs. I think I need to take off the skirt and reapply. It looks a little tight. This happens when the leotard isn't stretched enough when applying the skirt. I've got a bit if time to fix it as the coach & costume coordinator are still  undecided about how to sequin. 

Take care, Meagan