Craft time!

I haven't really taken on any new craft projects since Brady's birthday party, but it's getting close to Halloween so I'm embarking on a new project!  I'm making Brady's costume this year - well, part of it, at least - and I'm excited about it!  My mother visited me a few weeks ago and we went shopping for all of the supplies that I needed.  I've been borrowing her sewing machine ever since we made the curtains and crib skirt for the nursery (um, yeah, so I've been borrowing her sewing machine for a year and a half!) and she gave me a few pointers on how to do what I want to do.

My mother's sewing machine is older than I am - literally, the date is on it and it predates me! - but it turns out that is a good thing because it only has a few functions so I don't have too many things to learn.  My mother is an excellent seamstress and she made all of my Halloween costumes when I was growing up.  She also made several of the dresses that I wore to school dances and many other things along the way.  I used to "help" her sew, so I do know the basics but I need practice and still have a lot to learn.

And that brings us to Brady's Halloween costume.  I was inspired by my friend Alison to make this for Brady and it is something he'll be able to use to play dress-up over the next few years.  I like that he will get more wear out of it than just Halloween night - assuming I make it well enough that it doesn't fall apart!

Anyway, here's a sneak peek at what I'm making...

More pictures to come!