Star Trek Fangirl progress!
2026 marks the 60th anniversary of Star Trek! This means I need to have my Network and Streaming outfits done for my Star Trek Fangirl by DragonCon. And I believe in myself that I can do it.
I have a couple of updates for the Network outfit planned. The Enterprise bag is getting remade using a different pattern. I have fabric both for the base and the Sciences trim. I'm really looking forward to having it done.
The walking stick is getting repainted as Voyager, something I really simply need to get done. I have all the paint; I just haven't repainted it. Of course, now it's getting cold and damp regularly outside, so I'll probably have to wait for spring to get it done right.
I'm also planning on getting a hat to which I'm going to add a nice fabric "band" for both outfits.
The Streaming outfit needs more work. Luckily most of that work is the frock coat and vest. But those two pieces have three shows in them: Strange New Worlds is the vest, Discovery and Lower Decks are the coat. I need almost everything for both, so that's going to take a little longer.
But I am still really, really looking forward to getting these outfits done. Partially because I can't wait to see them come to life. Partially because I can shift out of them and into "professional mode" when I need to easier than most of my costumes. Since, for me, DragonCon is both a time to be a fan and an academic, I'm trying to figure out how to balance the two. The Fangirl's outfits are going to be a big help with that.














