AND here we go

 I re-read a note that came home for Leon a couple weeks ago.  He's been practicing his line for a school program and has it nailed now.  However the note said what the kids should wear for the program.  

Upon reading it, I skimmed.  I'm notorious for skimming when I read and missed an important thing.  While there was a sentence that said all frogs could just wear green, I found that Leon was actually NOT a frog for this performance...  WHOOPS.. He's a red winged blackbird.  

AHHH!!!  I found this out on Saturday.  Leon helped me fashion a beak and he's happy with it.  I just need to cover it with navy shiny fabric that I have.  

But then the wings...  He'll wear a black outfit underneath.  

This reminds me of when Maddy was the Pistachio Queen and I toiled over the perfect cape for her.

I found the fabric in my stash and it will be silky and lightweight since I don't want the boy to pass out on stage... 

This is what I'm using as my inspiration.  Isn't it sweet?!  I found it on Etsy.  

I'll have elastic for him to hang on to the ends of the wings and attach it to the back of his shirt.

THEN, because I can never have too many items lined up for sewing projects...  I have 2 pairs of slacks to hem and this tuxedo jacket to adjust for a friend of Meri's.  He'll be wearing it to prom in a few weeks.

It's been a hell day at work today.  Actually all weekend as I crammed some programming changes into my free time on Saturday and Sunday.   BUT it's mostly done and I was able to deliver my product about 30 minutes ago for their review.  WHEW!  It'll get torn apart in my meeting in 11 minutes, but that's the life of a programmer...  

Back to work.  How was YOUR weekend?  When I have more time, I'll share more of my weekend tomorrow.