Well, the boots didn't fit--I may or may not have pouted about it for a hot minute. You can put the wombat away Topher, it's back to Ebay for me.

That's too bad!!!
It always sucks when something doesn't work out on your costume.
We've all been there! Lol it's just apart of the experience lol

We're going to try the cobbler first. I did a bit more research online and another source says they can be stretched wide enough...we'll see. I don't really want to give these boots up since I'm having trouble finding the right kind of boots that will work with this costume and the next one I have in mind.

Welcome to costuming lol!! I've had a hard time finding things I wanted so I ended up making a lot of stuff. Boots though, lol no I've heard there tough to find or there super expensive. I'm getting ready to do a Jedi so the boots hunt will began shortly.

If a stranger saw all the adds on my Facebook feed right now they'd think I took up horseback riding. Every add I see is for boots right now...I even had an add for riding pants yesterday. I think the only other thing I will be able to buy for my costume is the gloves. At this point I'm already over budget...but its necessary since I had to get a sewing machine too.

Lol here is a secret, there is no budget lol. All costumes will tap you out, up grades, mods, repairs, maintenance lol, it adds up quick!! Just know this, we are all on the same page!! All of us have and some are still going through what you are going through. When you finally get your costume where you want it, along comes that next costume that tugs at you to make lol!!! Keep going you'll get there lol!!

I'm going to start cutting my pattern tonight. I want to have at least part of the fabric cut when I go to that sewing class next week so I something to work on. Even if I mess this one up, I should have enough fabric to do a second dress...and even if the material doesn't work...it was only $7.

I budget for everything...it's an excuse to use excel and to be and to keep track of what I'm spending. It's really a starter budget, I know I'll blow through it. I just wanted to estimate my initial costs. I've had to adjust it a few times already...

Keep that excel open soon you'll be draining that account for add ons up grades and more cool stuff. That's just the way it works lol

I hear once the addiction starts...it never really goes away...

Hi and WELCOME!

yes the boots can be stretched. I used some 20oz bottles and rubbed them with a product with tea-tree oil inside to stretch out a pair of womens riding boots. worked flawlessly.

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How far did you stretch them? I'm finding various opinions. Some are saying 2 inches easy and others say barely an inch.

Pinned the under dress pattern today...now it's back to homework *sad panda*

Looking good!

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Yes ask The Ryner he knows all about addiction. Oh wait the first step is to admit you have an addiction. well it's baby steps lol!!