YAY it is done!

For approximately four hours today I sewed non-stop to finally finish my Halloween costume! Even though it took forever to make, I am very happy with the outcome. I never realized how rewarding making something yourself can be. It was a lot of hard work and at times it got me very angry, but my costume is unique and there is nothing like it in stores. I even added a few personal touches by lining the bottom of the skirt with pink lace and adding pink shiny sequence to the corset. To top it all off I might even spray it with glittery fabric paint. And to prove how much i like my costume, I wore it to pick up my mom from work (she was confused to say the least). 
I suggest everyone try a do-it-yourself project. It doesn't have to be extravagant, but it gives you a new appreciation for things. For example, last year I bought a Halloween costume that cost me $50, it was nice but when I was done with it I no longer cared for it. I don't even know where I put it. But, the costume I made is being worn for as long as I can fit into it! It cost me a lot in fabric, much more than I would ever spend buying a costume, but it was well worth it. Also, my sewing and pattern reading skills have gotten a lot better from doing this project. Overall, it was a good learning experience, even though it drove me insane.

Here is a picture of the finished garment that took forever to make.