For my Flamingos

[LadyStitch]

Updates on the Flamingos:

Now that the holidays are over we are working toward our next faire (Scarby)
1) Add an invisible zipper fly to the pants. (For some reason the boys have trouble actually getting in and out of their trousers.  Why is that SO important?  )
2) Some one returned 2 12 in. magenta/hot pink sequined flamingo appliques, and we  snatched them up cheap.  Check one off that list.
3) We are putting a cursive F on the opposite side from the Flamingo on the capes.
4) We are adding more marabou to the capes, and more gold trim as well. 
5) We are adding more trim to the shirts to make them fancier.
6) Oh and belt loops. (Why would they want something to keep their pants up?  )

The Flamingo's are  also planning on making an appearance at the southern California faire on final weekend.  The boys have said they want to make sure they are noticed.  Do you think they will? 

[operafantomet]

The Flamingo's are  also planning on making an appearance at the southern California faire on final weekend.  The boys have said they want to make sure they are noticed.  Do you think they will? 

For some reason I have a feeling they might... 

[Adriana Rose]

I still say they need the plastic lawn Flamingos! 


They are gonna be noticed for sure!

[LadyStitch]

Picked up an additional $50 in trims for the flamingo's yesterday.  We were miffed they didn't have more of this Gold trim with magenta pink running through it.  We struck gold with this persian style tapestry tim that had black pink, gold in it.   You know it is getting scary when it is your husband that is dragging you from fabric store to fabric store to find 'just' the right trim.   

Once I get noticeable progress done on them I'll post updated pictures.

[Kate XXXXXX]

Waiting with baited breath...

Hm...  That trim is Bling, for sure!

[LadyStitch]

Here are the new pants.  I think the trim gives them just enough "bling" 

[Kate XXXXXX]

oooh, snazzy pants!   

[LadyStitch]

The rogue  want to know all your opinion.  Should they do white face as if fops to go with the outfit, or stay in the "pink pirate" look?

[Sonata]

We were also thinking of adding some sort of simple mask as well.

How about something like this?

from this site: http://www.makebelievecostume.com/detail/DS-10472.html

Simple, beaky, gold to match the trim...

[CapnFayeCutler]

Even painting a flamingo type beak on the mask could work!

I just showed my mom this thread and she thinks the Flamingos are a great idea (she's a huge BL fan)

[LadyStitch]

You just made the hubby's day. 

edit:  The hubby says he likes the idea, but wearing the hat with it would be a problem.  He has been eyeing one of the venetian mask made of leather for a while. 

[LadyStitch]

Here is the updates so far:


This is the new cuffs.




I got the flamingo's on the capes but I'll wait until i have everything on them until i post.

[LadyStitch]

The Flamingo's are finished.  YAy! All updates are done.  I will get pictures up ASAP.   We showed the pieces to some friends of ours and they couldn't stop laughing.   Let's hope we can get these to faire.   The flamingo's need to preen and strut their stuff.

[CapnFayeCutler]

Ooh I can't wait to see the finished ensemble!   

[DragonWing]

    I am on the edge of my seat waiting for pictures.