Halloween

I feel lucky for I have a child who theoretically enjoys trick-or-treating, and not one who actually enjoys it. We were out for maybe 45 minutes and we went to more houses than Princess Evie really felt necessary. She had fun, but she had enough after the first five houses. Better than last year, though--at least she wasn't afraid of all the spooky stuff.

So, here's the dress I made! I mean, here is my adorable child, all decked out in princess finery! Oh, forget it. I am mainly just seeing the dress. *laugh* With puffy sleeves and a beautiful neckline!

I started with the Cinderella dress found here, but I didn't really stick with the tutorial in all parts. I used satin for the top instead of a knit fabric, and I did those useless little flaps totally differently--didn't have enough of that pink to do it her way, so they're turned and topstitched. The only thing I really had trouble with was attaching the skirt, in the end, and that was only because my stupid sewing machine hiccuped on sewing so many layers together. Let's just say that I won't be posting pictures of the inside stitching in that location. :) I also lined the inside with cheap pink cotton that I bought for a baby quilt once but then decided it was too thin to use. That wasn't really part of the project, but I thought it'd be more comfortable and warmer that way. It was a lot of fun and I'm glad I went to so much trouble. She'll enjoy playing with it now that Halloween is over... if I can stand to have her wad it up and shove it in her dress up box to get all crushed. ;) Oh, and gathering things. I have now entered a torrid love affair with the gathering stitch.I shall henceforth put ruffles on anything that sits still long enough for me to do so. M, you'd better hide your shirts, or be prepared for some awkward outfits.

M and I dressed up, too. That was kind of fun.. It's been years since I dressed up. I am the Witch Queen. I thought the crown was hilarious, and also, I allowed my husband to hot glue it directly to my head. Well, to the paper thin hat on my head, of course. That is a test of love and trust right there, also an unwillingness to remove the hat after I'd already pinned it in place. One or the other. My face was even quite green, but the camera really refused to pick it up so mainly I just look like I need to get out in the sun a little more often. Much as always.

And M was..... I don't know. M was M. He scared small children. Much as always. ;)

"She's so pretty," one of the men handing out candy said, "and you two are so ugly."

Thank you," I replied.

Only a parent would consider "you are so ugly" as a compliment.