The costume turned out to be a bigger project than anticipated. First I did not have a chance to measure Angel, so I started the project based on old measurements from early this Spring. I designed a size larger and began construction. The first time I had a chance to work with Angel I discovered I should have made it two sizes bigger than the measurements.
LESSON: it is easier to get the measurements first
So, I had to do some major altering. I changed the seams from 5/8" to 1/4", I also add a small gusset in the the hips. The rest of the project seemed to take longer than it should but I suppose it was partly due the other things going on in my life. I did have trouble the first time I painted the cape the paint wash out. The paint was suppose to work on Polyester, however it completely washed out. I think the paint might have been old. I bought it recently but it seemed thicker to me than usual. I had to repaint the cape. All in all I think it is a pretty sweet costume.
Thanks for looking
Pam
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