Friday, April 14, 2006

Nano costume

Now that the weather's getting too warm for the nano sweater, I decided to make my little guy a new outfit... that's even warmer. Today I used some of the yards and yards of neon fleece I have lying around (from back when I was planning to sew a person-sized robot to watch TV with me) to make this:



As soon as I put the outfit on my nano, I realized it feels sort of Kelly-inspired, which makes me happy because I like her art.

It was originally going to be a robot costume, with little blue arms and legs, but then I thought, "What's the only thing cooler than robot arms? Robot butterfly wings!"

Yes, I know they look like ears. But they're wings.

The fleece was so thick it was hard to sew, but I guess the thickness will help keep my ipod safe. I used a little bit of clear vinyl to make windows over the display and the controller wheel so they won't get scratched up in my bag. The little costume opens at the bottom and has a tab of fleece that wraps around the back. I know I saw some velcro lying around my apartment the other day, and as soon as I find it, I'll be able to velcro the tab closed.

Yay!! I haven't had time for a craft project in so long. And this one is so soft and cute! I think I want the next costume I make for my nano to look more robotic, but I'm happy with how this one turned out.

NOTE: I just remembered my plan to dress like my nano. I think that's on hold for now. I don't look good in neon green.