Renfaire Conundrum

     Every year since I was in middle school, I have gone to the NY Renfaire in Tuxedo, NY (except the year I lived in Texas). Last year, I wasn't pregnant yet, so I had made a gorgeous costume, green taffetta dress with a black and gold tapestry weave corset. I had also made Eve and Griffin their own costumes, which they definitely will not fit into this year, and Hubby was less then enthusiastic about his Tudor style outfit. So with only a month before out normally scheduled attending, I have now five outfits to make if I make any. I would have to make a newborn savvy outfit, two growing kids, a nursing outfit and something that is more masculine for Hubbs. And it tends to be super hot whenever we go, but it also could be in the fifties, so layering has to be an option. Completely unsure if this will happen in the next month, especially considering that we are also redoing two bedrooms, having a yardsale, prepping for an In-Law visit while still having Baby. A very large maybe.

Ensemble found here

     I am seriously considering just chemises and overskirts for us girls. Even with elastic, which I try to stay away from because I am sometimes snobby when it comes to my period pieces. But this year will be an exception. I also need the flexibility of an elastic top to be able to nurse. Note to self: check if Motherhood Maternity has peasant blouses and save yourself some grief. Eve has looked at some fairy costumes so that may be a slight influence if I can get her to commit to an idea, I will have little issue with it. Last year, our faire had a whole fairy glen that she seemed to like, but we will see if she is still into it this weekend. Mostly I just need someone to hold a fussy baby for a couple hours out of the day so I can sew. I am getting much better at leaving him alone and not having to carry him everywhere (thanks you Hubby, who always gives me the stare that I am coddling my poor infant). But something easy to make and easy to wear, I still have hot flashes, its still humid as all get out here and I sweat profusely, so sleeveless is also an idea.
     For Hubbs and the Eldest son, I am potentially feeling a little more of a Viking vibe, if either one of them wants a costume. That will definitely be fine for Baby but again this will entirely come down to a time management decision. So putting that on the back burner for now to muddle over for a bit. Updates to come!!!