Hm. You know, if you're willing to make it, Jane's red shirt could easily be made of the same pattern I used for Daria's jacket. Even easier, in fact, because you wouldn't need any type of closure device. Anyway, I love meeting Daria fans. It's depressing when I tell people, "I was Daria for Halloween!" and they have no idea what I'm talking about. Yay Daria! Whichever costume you pick, good luck and I'm sure it will turn out incredible.

Thanks so much!

I actually did use a pattern:
http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m5992-products-10579.php?page_id=907

It's McCall's M5992, which is family sleepwear. I used the top on the woman in the picture (top B) and made the lapels come down lower and made the closure a zipper instead of buttons. And, of course, I left the pocket off. It was so easy!

You will have to post your rendition of Daria; I can't wait to see it! I'm thinking about being Jane Lane this year. Soooo many projects to do...

LOVE it!

Thank you SO MUCH for your reply! That is very helpful information!

I don't even know how to compliment you properly. Your work is so professional and amazing! I do have a couple questions. I don't plan on getting married for a couple years, but when I do, I plan on making absolutely as much as possible...includin g the dress. Where do you buy nice bridal fabric? Did you have a non-chain fabric store near you? And how much does that quality fabric run? Judging by the one you made here, I'm assuming that one was somewhere between $50-100 a yard. How much do you think you have to spend minimum for something decent? Now, I totally understand this would depend highly on location as well as our possibly-different ideas of what "decent" means. But in a rough estimate for bridal gown fabric, what would you say?

WOW! I cannot believe the difference! Amazing job!!

These have incredible balance both spatially and in regards to color. Great job!

Inspiring! I've always wanted to get into calligraphy. Yours looks amazing. Funny piece, too. "No smiling..." Love it.

Hehe, thanks! Glad to provide some inspiration! You should definitely give it a shot if you're thinking about it. It's such a peaceful and rewarding hobby. Plus, unlike many other crafts/hobbies (as we all know), it can be an expensive lesson if you pick something up and decide you don't enjoy it. You can get basic calligraphy supplies to start out for around $10 tops, so no sad wallets if you put it away permanently.

Amazing! You really have an eye for this. By the way, my boyfriend and I have two of that exact shelf from Target. Doesn't it look great?

I might have to do this, because I have some awesome argyle tights I don't wear for the same reason. I have to wear a corset with it to get rid of the line. This is super awesome, and I LOVE what you did with the skirt, folding the added band down over it. Fantastic!