This is Plan B.

I've done something foolish. I've agreed to make, not just one, but four formal ball gowns. And I have until October 31 to do so. Figured it out yet? Yep, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Belle and Snow White are all going to be running around the bonfire on All Hallow's Eve. I'm the only one with a sewing machine, so I guess I'm the one going to be doing most of the work.

I've picked this pattern (Simplicity 2589)


I figure, it's got a nice bodice and a mid-sized skirt. I'll have to do a bit of editing on the neckline and make cute little puff sleeves, but all in all, I rather like it.

Erin will be starring as Snow White. She wants a smaller skirt radius and I think I've swayed her her from the jewel tones. Hopefully, anyway. Blakesley's costume as Belle may be the most complicated with all the swags and whatnot. Although, I'm still trying to figure out Sleeping Beauty's collar for Shelley. For Cinderella (that's me!) I thought I'd do a pale gray blue. I just love the color of Mia Wasikowska's Alice Dress.Wouldn't it just be lovely with frothy white lace and pearl buttons all up the back?

As far as glass slippers are concerned... well, firstly, there is some debate as to whether they were glass in the first place. Admittedly, glass is much more romantic than squirrel fur, if not terribly practical. But, I was thinking something along these lines (please, note the lack of heel for ease of bonfire manueverage)


I will start the cutting and mess-making process tomorrow. I solemnly swear to post photos.