Hello everyone!! First of all, I would like to send a special *Thank You* to Kenobi-Fan for his latest entry. I truly felt honoroed and humbled to have been chosen for his latest Blog Challenge. Secondly, I would like to send a shout-out to my fellow costumer, Jediprincess77 who, not so long ago, dedicated an entry to me . She is actually quite the seamstress herself!!

I first learned to sew when I was in elementary school. I was a member of a club called *4-H.* Now, I do not remember what the 4 H's were, but I do remember the meetings, the projects, and competing in the county fair (and once at the state fair). When I entered High School, I, sadly, was no longer able to continue participating in this wonderful organization . Then college and graduate school came along, and I surely had no time for sewing. I did a few projects here and there, but nothing major.

Well, then how is it, you may ask, did someone such as myself get so addicted to costuming? Well...it all happened by surprise. For Halloween last year (2005), I wanted to dress as Padme'...but the only pre-made costumes I could find of hers were the red invasion gown from TPM and the white battle outfit from AOTC. Those surely would not work for me. I did some searching online, and came across the Padawan's Guide, and found the costume I wanted to do: the Mustafar outfit. I did my research, found patterns and fabric, and went to work on it. Here is the finished product (yes, it is hanging from one of my doors).

While searching for patterns for this first costume, I came across the pattern for the veranda nightgown from ROTS. I could not resist making this, since the pattern was so close...so I bought what I needed and finished that one up too. Here are the pics for this one.

I took some time off from sewing because the holidays came around, and I was not sure what other costumes I wanted to do. After making those first two outfits, I really wanted to make another...but which one? Well...after much thought, I decided on the Meadow Picnic Gown from AOTC. Now this one was a great undertaking...with all of the research on the costume, the searching for fabric and supplies, and the actual sewing of the costume. I actually hand embroidered everything but the cape...but even then, I tacked on non-dyed soaked rose clusters over the dye-soaked ones. I was afraid I would not finish this one in time for Halloween...but I did, and with about a week or so to spare. Some of you have already seen pics of this costume...and some of you have seen the *real deal* (and you know who you are ). Those of you going to CIV will have the opportunity to see this gown if you happen to run into me the day I am wearing it. OK...without further ado, I present to you the Meadow Picnic Gown created and worn by me (sorry, no pictures of me...not ready to reveal myself that way just yet)

I am currently in the process of finishing the purple Loyalist Committee gown from AOTC and then will be on to Leia's Bespin outfit (which I hope to have finished by CIV)!!

I just wanted to share this with all of you...especially now that my "little secret" has been revealed by K-fan I hope you all enjoyed the pics...and, as I said before, some of you will be able to see the real ones come CIV!!

As always...comments are welcome!!

May the Force Be With You All