The trim saw got blocked off by someone else's tree trunk for a bit, so while I was waiting for them to move their lumber, I indulged in a different hobby. Emerald City Comic Con was this past weekend and I'd had plans to go since last October with some friends. I made it work with my work schedule and ran up and back for a very quick trip to the west side of the mountains.
A friend of mine snapped this picture while we were there:
I have a soft spot for sculptural garment construction (which is to say, the weirder the better and costumes are fun, but I have no patience for actual pattern + sewing and prefer hot glue, staples and double-sided tape.) There was no needle involved in this. It's made out of several $5 Goodwill leather jackets, one castoff fabric suede skirt and a big piece of cheap black suede fabric from Joanns, and a
lot of hot glue. Pattern was my own interpretation of a video game character whose armor was both modest and vocation appropriate ;) and I thought it would be a fun challenge. It went over quite well and we all had a great weekend of costumes, panel discussions, author autographs and downtown Seattle food and sights! Made me miss the city all over again, but I'm glad to be back in Oregon now too.