Ghost Costume Project Part 2. (Revisited)

Okay, so I attempted the vinyl yesterday to end up with some not-so-pleasing results. I sort of flew off the handle when the needle continued to get stuck, but I soon realized that the machine wasn't threaded properly so I'm going back again in a short day or two with hopes of finding the machine and the materials collective behavior more satisfying.

On the other hand, if things should not turn out the way I plan I will move on to different materials and different methods, but will likely continue to use the same pattern. Should the vinyl fail to meet expectations I will probably use sheer organza (with tool for structure and shape) with the pearlized sheer nylon underneath for the shimmery wet texture. It will be about 60% transparent, which is close enough to the desired effect.

The pants will definitely be made from a silver lame. Although it's been known to snag a lot and doesn't stretch, it will pose some possible problems. Over that will be the sheer organza in charcoal. Both scenarios sound like they will have very exciting turnouts and will document everything along the way as much as possible.

Ghost Costume Project Part 2.

Where have I been for the past few weeks? Coming up with more and more genius ideas. My progress thus far on the costume is taking great strides. I've purchased all vinyl material for the overall coat/jacket and will actually attempt piecing most of it together tomorrow morning before work. I've chosen a very low gage plastic so that it will drape well on me. However I may add double layers to the chest and back panels while I still have time.

Ghost shoes have been purchased and painted a brilliant silver for effect.

With this pearlized spray enamel, (which I was certain did not exist until last week) I will spray the lining lightly with the enamel at the shoulders and the hem just so the material is not boringly see through giving the appearance that I'm wearing the couch cover. More to follow and more pictures to come.