Old Faithful and a Pirate Wench

I got "old faithful" out of the garage the other day. My trusty Brother Sewing Machine. This baby is older than dirt, solid as a brick, and has sewn it's fair share of kiddie Halloween costumes, among other things. I've never been what you'd call a "real" seamstress, but I can get by pretty good when I need to. I am not one to read a pattern, and find that I do much better on my own, copying and creating things by making my own patterns, or free-hand winging it. I've made clown costumes, curtains, muffin hats, skirts, a bodice, togas, and a wide assortment of other stuff.

My latest project has been a new skirt for my Renaissance costume. The theme for this weekend at the big faire we are going to is "Swashbuckling" so I thought it only appropriate that I make myself a "proper" pirate wench costume. I had several pieces for the costume already, having sewn things in the past for a Halloween party, but I needed a finishing piece to bring it all together. Here is the finished product. Hopefully it will look as good on me as it does on the hanger...

Of course, I'll add a lot of accessories to this little get-up. My leather belt, pewter drinking cup, assorted baubles, and jingly bangles, my whip (hey, I'm a pirate wench!), and my cat o'nine tails, to name a few. It should be a LOT of fun tomorrow.

I'll be sure to take bunches of pictures. Whether I'll have any decent enough to post is another thing...