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obi-dave_cannoli
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9/10/05 11:31pm
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i'm hoping someone can help me out here. i noticed in the pictures that many of you made your boots by making spats that cover over the shoes. my son is going to be a jedi for halloween and we are making his costume rather than buying a pre-made one. so far it is coming along quite well, but i'm a bit stumped on the spats. is there a pattern that can be used or is it more so a trial-and-error type thing. i'm probably making a bigger deal out of this, but i'm also kind of new at this stuff. thanks for any help.
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electrakitty
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9/11/05 6:53am
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Darth Wormie-
There is a spat/gaiter pattern (gaiter is the word for spats which go above the ankle) in Simplicity 5520. It might be a little expensive to buy a pattern just for that, but you also might decide to use it again. Good luck and send us pictures.
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obi-dave_cannoli
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9/11/05 8:18am
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thanks electrakitty,i will check out the pattern. it helps to know that they have a pattern out there that will guide us. i'm sure one of the stores will have a sale on the patterns - they always seem to. thanks again for your help...
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electrakitty
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Whoops, sorry Obi-Dave. I responded to the wrong sn. My bad 
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HeatherD
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10/16/05 10:56pm
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Hello! I've been doing a lot of research, and I have a few questions that I haven't been able to answer from looking at every photo I can find and rewatching Eps I and II : o)~ The hood has a seam from about the back of the head to the neck seam. How is this seam hidden? Do they put fabric binding over it like they do on the hood/neck seam? Is this also the method they use to hide the back and side seams on the inside of the robe? I think you can see the back inside seam here http://www.padawansguide.com/obiwan/three/promo4.jpg
And what is the evidence for a pleat in the back of the robe? There isn't a photo of this anywhere, so are people inferring its existence from the way the fabric drapes in the back?
Thanks for the help!
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HeatherD
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10/16/05 11:01pm
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GarritQuset posted:
I'd like to point out that I caught this interesting tidbit of information:
Maul's hood has a seam all the way to the front. It is very prominent in the Duel of the Fates scenes (ya know, when Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon face off w/ him in the Naboo hangar?) just as he pulls the hood back over the horns.
Now, I realize that he is Sith, not Jedi, but I say that Jedi hoods could have seams down the middle. Maybe I only say that cuz mine does... but it's too late now for me to fix that!
I noticed this too, just this afternoon! But I'm pretty sure the reason he has a seam all the way up is because his hood is huuuuuuge ;o) It hangs way down in the back, so you couldn't use the same method for his hood that you use for the rest of the Jedi. Anyway, seams disappear better on black, so it's not as much of a detractor as it would be on the Jedi's lighter robes.
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Amanita
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10/17/05 7:07am
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Velvet in Jedi garb?
I like the patterned velvet idea, very nice. However, velvet doesn't sound like something that would be everyday dress for a Jedi, due to practicality concerns.
But I've got a hard time imagining Jedi wearing the same outfit day after day after day. If you opened a Jedi's wardrobe closet, would you find nothing but copies of the same outfit? I doubt it. I would not be surprised if some Jedi DID have more ornate outfits that were intended for ceremonial use, or perhaps when serving in high-up diplomatic functions where the standard clothes might come across as "under-dressed".
So if you wanted to wear velvet, go for it. Just have a good story ready, such as "Jedi ceremonial garb" or "Formal Diplomatic attire". And not all Jedi dress cookie cutter plain. Just look at Shaak Ti- she looks regal enough to give some senators a run for their money, and to fit in at the coruscant opera houses. Her clothes just look a little more comfortable. Luminara Unduli's no slouch either, what with those graceful robes, and ornate wristbands and apron.
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Minder
Title: Former FF City Rep Ottawa, ON
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10/17/05 9:02am
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I am seeing a lot of talk about the differences in different costumes in different Jedi.
In a nutshell.
If you are trying to replicate a particular Jedi in a particular situation or scene, then you should be extremely faithful to details. (Where the seam is, how long the sleeves are)
If however you are not trying to be this specific then practically anything goes!
There were 9200 Documented Jedi during the Clone wars, and practically every single Jedi that we have seen in the movies, or have authentic photos or drawings of, have subtle differences in their uniforms. The colors are different, the fabrics are different, the dimensions are different, the accessories are different, the sewing style is different, and the ornamentations are different. And this is with the accepted "Standard Uniform" We also have pictures of Jedi Knights, Jedi Masters, and Council Members who to not wear the "Standard Uniform" at all, and for the most part, they look fantastic.
Also as mentioned above, I am certain that each Jedi will have wardrobes, which include different clothes, and different uniform parts so that he/she can look different on different situations.
My opinion. As long as you can see the Star Wars influence in your Jedi Costume then it works. Having a good story for it helps too
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HeatherD
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10/19/05 11:12am
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What would be the best way to hide the seams? I've learned about bound seams and french seams, but I don't have any experience with either. The seams inside the cloak and inside the hood need to be hidden, but how? The only thing I'm certain about is that the "neck" seam is a bound seam.
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Minder
Title: Former FF City Rep Ottawa, ON
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10/19/05 11:33am
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Keep in mind that a Jedi hood need not have a seam.
Maul has one, but I dont think that the normal Jedi robe has one.
When you cut out your hood piece, simply cut it on a fold (On the side where the seam would go, and you wont need a seam at all.
As for hiding a seam, I have no idea what you even mean. I can help you finish or hide the edges on the inside, but on the outside I have no clue how to hide a seam.
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HeatherD
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10/19/05 12:47pm
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It's impossible to have a hood without a seam... The regular Jedi cloaks have a seam up the back that doesn't continue to the front of the hood. So, yes, you cut on the fold, but you can't make it curve without a seam somewhere.
Yes, I mean the edges on the inside, sorry if I wasn't clear : o)~
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Forcebewitya
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10/19/05 12:56pm
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Ok, I hate to bring up the boot question again since it seems everyone is always looking for Jedi boots. But I just finished my Asharad Hett costume, which I originally planned to just use some boots that I wear on a day to day basis for and wrap them up with the tusken raiderish bandages. However walking with bandages on your boots that are held on by nothing other than knots in certain places doesn't work too well.
So now I have to find some boots that I can permanently glue the bandages too. And after spending close to 500 dollars on this costume already I really am aiming to get some super cheap ones, like I'm thinking 30$ at most. They don't need to look fancy or anything just have the shape of a jedi boot. Heck they can be rain boots, hunting boots, gothic boots, combat boots basically any kind of boot that goes up to knee level. Since the actual boot won't be seen at all laces, zippers, and what not aren't a problem thanks in advance. And I am looking for a rounded toe shape preferably, but I'm willing to compromise. thanks.
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HeatherD
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10/19/05 3:31pm
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When gathering the hood, is it fine to do the regular two rows of 6mm stitches? Or does it need to be done by hand to get larger stitches?
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Jedi-Magus
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10/19/05 8:42pm
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I'm not much of a tailor, so I cant really help about the hidden seams, I only know it should be done, on the neckline at least. my head seamstress (My Mother) is doing it on mine. The inside on the body of the robe we pressed the seems open(butterfly) and put a blanket stitch on the edges. (mine is being made out of a medium wool coating. thicker then something like a twill.
It does explain those seems a little on The Padawan's Guide site. Incase you didnt see it.
Padawans Guide
Illistration of seem
(I know the creator of that site is on this forum, I just wanted to say thanks for that site, BIG help to me in the beggining)
One thing I wanted to ask, thats not been mentioned yet, how big did you people make your hoods?
I have seen widths between 19 and 28 inches (depth of hood)and length of the fabric piece between 40 and 56 inches (on seem folded between 20 and 28), I did a pre-pattern at 48 inches but it looked to small, so i cut it out at 50 inches, but plan to attach it tomarrow. I would like to check with you all before i sew it on.
P.S. I would really like to see someone update the lists at the beginning of this post with the new info we have found out, or at least expand on it.(maybe with links if possible)
I wont have time this week. (maybe ill try to make one next week, and see if I can make one better )
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HeatherD
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10/19/05 9:53pm
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Yeah, the neck seam is the only one I'm certain about! : o)~ I did my mock up 25 by 50 and it looks great. If you're doing gathering like Anakin's (all the way around instead of just in the back like Obi-Wan's) then it'll probably need to be longer than 25.
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