And then I added trim by hand. And more trim- love the levels of detail! And, even more more more trim! Let’s have a try on!  Yes, I think it is rather good! And here is try-on number 2.  Looking good! I am a bit concerned with the shoulder placement. Having the dress hang on…Continue reading Cosplay: Max from Black Sails Part 3

Trim! Figuring out what trim I could use for the Black Sails dress was frustrating because the color shifts in the light. Here is the front of the gown as I fiddled with it, with extra help from my new dog, Flynn. He came to me as a foster who had just been released from…Continue reading Cosplay: Max from Black Sails Part 2

Interestingly, with over 20 years of costuming under my belt, I don’t think I had ever made a replica. I am too tempestuous, and always end up wildly veering off in my own direction.  This dress though. Gotta Have It. The project began with finding the right fabric.  A burgundy stripe, soft looking and at…Continue reading Cosplay: Max from Black Sails Part 1