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BurntTheMacaroni
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1/8 2:40pm
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2008 Costume Projects
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Alright guys! It's a new year, so time for new costumes!
This year i plan on tackling quite a few..
Currently i am working on David Bowie's "Earthling" jacket. Boy has it been giving me nightmares  . I'm also working on my X-wing pilot(finally!!!)
So what is everyone else working on?
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spacelady
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Yay! You were the one to post this year's thread, Sissy! 
The only costume I'm planning for this year is my fifth version of the Pastel Gown. Once I get that out of the way, I'll plan other costumes!
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morgan-aleghieri
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Oh woo - I love making lists 
This year I will endeavour to fix up my Jan Ors costume so that it's actually up to a decent finished standard so I can subit it to the RL for membership (yay for impending first Australian Outpost)... Maybe. Failing that, I'll finish my generic jedi.
Non SW costumes, I'll probably be doing several Romana II costumes from Doctor Who (her dress from Shada, and her outfit from Destiny of the Daleks, to name two), Yurika from Martian Successor Nadesico and Inara from Firefly's Shindig dress (fun!).
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Darth_Eagle
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2007 had been very unproductive for me in term of Costuming  (only completed 1 costume with many 1/2 way done) so hope this year will be better, especially with so many movies I love coming out.
Anyway, here's my list of Costumes to be completed or started this year:
1.ROTJ Biker Scout Armor
Been at it for over a year due to lack of funds, skills etc so hope to finish it once and for all early this year. Still need to make the Cummuband and Boots myself and get someone to help me fix the Tank, drill bigger holes for Elastic Band at the sides, Fix the helmet together, trim the Thigh boxes (am aiming for Lancer Status since I am already on the way) and Rivet the belt.
My Current Project & promise myself that I can't make other costumes (with the exception of those being tailored out) until I finish this one.
2. STARDUST Yvaine Star Gown
Everything is ready to go out to the Seamstress months now except I haven't draw out the dress design. Will get to it soon.
3. GALAXY ANGELS BETA Chitose
For a Cosplay Event this July as part of a team. This Costume might also mark my official retirement from Cosplay tho' I might still do a Anime/Manga Costume here and there (mostly old projects which I already got the cloths at hand) but not call it Cosplay.
4. LOTR Prologue Elven Warrior OR Galadhrim Elven Archer OR Ithilien Ranger
For a Costume Event, WCG-Coscon in August as part of the LOTR Group I am forming to enter the Group Competition. Will attempt to complete my ongoing Galadhrim Armor, if not start on the Prologue Warrior or if all fails and got a month to go, do the Ithilien Ranger.
5. PRINCE CASPIAN Lucy Costumes
Am doing both her Red Dress and School Uniform for the Movie Premiere and Release in May, for both in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (as PC is coming out 2 weeks later in Singapore while KL getting it a day earlier than US). Will be part of a different groups in Singapore and Malaysia. Am in the research stage now for the School Uniform.
6. ROTS Padme Medical Gown
Got the cloths, got the pattern and just need to make it one fine day.
7. ROTS Padme Steel Blue Nightgown
Got the cloth at hand as I purchase the wrong amount for the lining of my Padme Snow Bunny Cloak years ago. Now just need to modify the McCall's pattern to have the seams on the front and make it.
Might also make a simplified version of her AOTC Nightgown Robe, probably using Panne Velvet as I don't wear anything sleevesless in public.
8. ROTJ Luke Skywalker Tatooine Outfit
Suddenly have the urge again to do this outfit. Been wanting to do this outfit since I first started costuming 8 years ago, especially that I discovered I can also use part of it for Dark Forces Yun and DE Luke. Will only get it done later this year or when I got money to spare as it'll be tailored out.
9. HARRY POTTER Hufflepuff School Robe
Just need to finalize the new pattern for the Color Facing-Hood and do it way before the next movie release this November. Then the moment Whimsic Alley have a major sale on their Cardigan, buy the Hufflepuff one.
This costume will probably be worn by a group member for public events (as I'm a Slytherin at heart) and myself at private photoshoot.
10. HARRY POTTER School Cloak
I had actually done 1/2 of it last year, during the rush to complete my Ravenclaw Robe for OotP Movie Release. But I made the mistake of getting insufficient cloth (suppose to get 6m but I gotten 3 ) for the Full-Circle Pattern. And when I want to get more for my Hufflepuff Robe and the other 1/2 of this Cloak, the shop ran out of the cloth so am waiting for new stocks to arrive.
Other than that, I got several other costumes to finish or start on but am taking it one at a time and when the mood to do it comes. 
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Obi-Dawn Kenobi
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I've only got two on my list this year, but they're likely to take me until Dragon*Con to finish. One is a historical period costume and the other is Padme's ROTS velvet "I'm pregnant" cloak with navy blue linen dress worn underneath. Basically, I just want an excuse to wear my hair in those buns, so I have to make two of her costumes to go with them! tee-hee.
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AramysStrael
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Currently, just my CorSec, Imperial Commando (Storm Commando)are that is in the que (so to speak). The Rebel Officer and Jedi are on the list for this year to be finished.
But I may do a custom Mando, Rebel Pilot (or the pilots dress uniform) this year. I think I would like to (if time permits) finish the last details to my Cobra blue soldier costume, Clone Trooper and the Rebel Commando...
I am very seriously considering doing the Rebel Fleet Trooper and the Imperial Navy Fleet Trooper, but I am not sure if it will be done this year, either. I do know that I need to repair my TIE PILOT armor and get a new helmet.
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Takianna
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1/9 1:37pm
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Well I'm keeping it very simple this year since I haven't really completed anything recently. I have costume attention disorder (hee hee). I have great intentions and then nothing. So I'm not setting the bar very high.
I will be doing:
• Queen of Hearts ( I like the idea because I can use my imagination to do about anything that I want)
That is about it except helping my mother with Aladdin costumes for the play she is doing at a local high school and helping a Star Trek group with some custom costumes. So I'm hoping not to put to much pressure on myself and have the Queen of Hearts done by Halloween.
Here's to another year of slacking!
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gofasterstrawberry
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hmm...i'm keeping the list fairly short this year too, I'm working on the Padme Pink/Purple diamonds dress from clone wars, and I'm thinking about doing some major surgery on an imperial officer uniform I made for a friend a few years ago, he was much more....manly..than myself, so i'm not sure what can be done...but i hate for it to go to waste!
i'm also working on a captain nemo, the cowardly lion, and a couple others that are still in the development phase...we'll see...i can't wait to see what everyone puts together this year!
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Obi Anne
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Even with C4 my only SW costume last year was a last minute custom handmaiden. The only other things I did was Arwen's coronation gown for myself and a gown inspired by Eowyn's funeral gown for my aunt when she celebrated her 50th birthday with a LOTR-party. Still I must say I was very satisfied with both those gowns. This year I'm hoping to do at least one new good SW costume, I'm hoping for a new handmaiden costume and/or a OT pilot.
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Annya_Latoure2
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1/9 2:56pm
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Check on www.bikerscout.net great reference pictures and peeps who do costume parts if you find that you just can't get the soft parts right.
Darth_Eagle posted:
2007 had been very unproductive for me in term of Costuming (only completed 1 costume with many 1/2 way done) so hope this year will be better, especially with so many movies I love coming out.
Anyway, here's my list of Costumes to be completed or started this year:
1.ROTJ Biker Scout Armor
Been at it for over a year due to lack of funds, skills etc so hope to finish it once and for all early this year. Still need to make the Cummuband and Boots myself and get someone to help me fix the Tank, drill bigger holes for Elastic Band at the sides, Fix the helmet together, trim the Thigh boxes (am aiming for Lancer Status since I am already on the way) and Rivet the belt.
My Current Project & promise myself that I can't make other costumes (with the exception of those being tailored out) until I finish this one.
2. STARDUST Yvaine Star Gown
Everything is ready to go out to the Seamstress months now except I haven't draw out the dress design. Will get to it soon.
3. GALAXY ANGELS BETA Chitose
For a Cosplay Event this July as part of a team. This Costume might also mark my official retirement from Cosplay tho' I might still do a Anime/Manga Costume here and there (mostly old projects which I already got the cloths at hand) but not call it Cosplay.
4. LOTR Prologue Elven Warrior OR Galadhrim Elven Archer OR Ithilien Ranger
For a Costume Event, WCG-Coscon in August as part of the LOTR Group I am forming to enter the Group Competition. Will attempt to complete my ongoing Galadhrim Armor, if not start on the Prologue Warrior or if all fails and got a month to go, do the Ithilien Ranger.
5. PRINCE CASPIAN Lucy Costumes
Am doing both her Red Dress and School Uniform for the Movie Premiere and Release in May, for both in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (as PC is coming out 2 weeks later in Singapore while KL getting it a day earlier than US). Will be part of a different groups in Singapore and Malaysia. Am in the research stage now for the School Uniform.
6. ROTS Padme Medical Gown
Got the cloths, got the pattern and just need to make it one fine day.
7. ROTS Padme Steel Blue Nightgown
Got the cloth at hand as I purchase the wrong amount for the lining of my Padme Snow Bunny Cloak years ago. Now just need to modify the McCall's pattern to have the seams on the front and make it.
Might also make a simplified version of her AOTC Nightgown Robe, probably using Panne Velvet as I don't wear anything sleevesless in public.
8. ROTJ Luke Skywalker Tatooine Outfit
Suddenly have the urge again to do this outfit. Been wanting to do this outfit since I first started costuming 8 years ago, especially that I discovered I can also use part of it for Dark Forces Yun and DE Luke. Will only get it done later this year or when I got money to spare as it'll be tailored out.
9. HARRY POTTER Hufflepuff School Robe
Just need to finalize the new pattern for the Color Facing-Hood and do it way before the next movie release this November. Then the moment Whimsic Alley have a major sale on their Cardigan, buy the Hufflepuff one.
This costume will probably be worn by a group member for public events (as I'm a Slytherin at heart) and myself at private photoshoot.
10. HARRY POTTER School Cloak
I had actually done 1/2 of it last year, during the rush to complete my Ravenclaw Robe for OotP Movie Release. But I made the mistake of getting insufficient cloth (suppose to get 6m but I gotten 3 ) for the Full-Circle Pattern. And when I want to get more for my Hufflepuff Robe and the other 1/2 of this Cloak, the shop ran out of the cloth so am waiting for new stocks to arrive.
Other than that, I got several other costumes to finish or start on but am taking it one at a time and when the mood to do it comes.
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Kelldar
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just copying & pasting this from another forum glad this topic got made!
This is what I'd *like* to do this year, but whether I get even half of this done is anybody's guess! (Getting married in April, plus buying a house/moving, so I dunno how much sewing I'm going to get done!)
Leia's Bespin Gown
Leia's Jedi Outfit
Padme's blue Tatooine outfit
Belle's Green "library" dress (Beauty and the Beast)
Remake of my Belle ballgown
Sleeping Beauty
Giselle's pink dress
Glinda
Scarlet Witch
Starfire
a new Wonder Woman
plus finish my Padme sleepless knights gown, Polychrome, Lois Lane and team Zissou costumes I've had sitting around for over a year (in some cases, 2 years!)
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Orliaan-Nabberie
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Really inconsistent with previous posts, but here's my list:
What I'd Like To Finish:
-Elizabeth Swann nightgown and robe redo
-Padme dressing gown
-Rose "Swim" gown
-Ann Darrow island slip and wrap
-Dorothy gingham dress
-Padme steel blue nightgown
-Padme Mustafar top and sleeves
What I'd Really Like To Start:
-Giselle aqua dress
-Giselle pink (animated) dress
-Elizabeth Swann gold dress (have the pattern and the fabric; just need motivation!)
-Elizabeth Swann corset
-Several historical costumes
-Leia Classic White redo
-Elizabeth Swann burgundy dress redo
-Mrs. Lovett blue stripe dress
Call me overambitious...
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Last_Chael
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Woo! Love these threads!
It strange, this year I have 3 cons at the start of the year (April, May and June) and then practically nothing costume related for the rest of the year (just a costume themed birthday party). Which is actually great as it will give me time to work on cool projects! So here goes:
Costumes for Cons/events
- Remake Rose Tyler Idiot's lantern dress (Feb)
- Pirate and Jedi comissions (mockup done for Feb and costumes finished soon after)
- Finish my Terry Dodson version WW (April)
- Animated Donna Troy (April)
- Kaylee Shindig dress (April)
- Batman Cape (comission for April)
- Custom Mandolorian Cape (Based on Elven cape - April)
- Finish Dr Fraiser (Stargate - for May)
- Giselle's 'Curtain' dress (June)
- Prince Edward (June)
- 501st scheme Clone trooper (preferably for April)
General costumes
- Hellgate Female Templar armour (Avalon)
- Giselle's Wedding dress
- Ceremonial Leia (got the fabric already)
- Ewok Village Leia (got the fabric)
- Start work on Picnic Padme and Bespin Leia embroidery
- Matt's ep 2 Anakin
- various 40's & 50's outfits for general day wear :P
If I have time costumes
- Electra (comic book version)
- Disney's Snow White
Though I'm sure that I'll have other things crop up during the year! But I'm really looking forward to this year, as I hope it's going to be a bit of a break year and give me time to work on my own projects.
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Just my Darth Vader costume. Only one I ever really plan on doing. I don't make/have a lot of money, but hopefully I'll have it where I want it to be by Halloween, if not sooner. Can't wait for new pics of everyone's costumes to start showing up. Good luck to everyone!
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morgan-aleghieri posted:
This year I will endeavour to fix up my Jan Ors costume so that it's actually up to a decent finished standard so I can subit it to the RL for membership (yay for impending first Australian Outpost)... Maybe. Failing that, I'll finish my generic jedi.
Glad to see it's on your list  I thought it was finished though? What do you need for it?
I'm still working on my list for this year, but these are some of the things I am hoping to get done:
- Remake Leia Ceremonial dress
- ANH Leia (nearly finished)
- Padme Brown Sleeveless
- Stargate Atlantis uniform
I'm also making for my fiance, _Master-Skywalker_
- Luke RotJ black leather belt
- 2 different jedi belts
There are some other bits and pieces as well. My list hasn't been finalised just yet. I have a few more things I hope to get done but it depends on if I can find suitable fabric and how much time I have.
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morgan-aleghieri
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starfire-phoenix posted:
morgan-aleghieri posted:
This year I will endeavour to fix up my Jan Ors costume so that it's actually up to a decent finished standard so I can subit it to the RL for membership (yay for impending first Australian Outpost)... Maybe. Failing that, I'll finish my generic jedi.
Glad to see it's on your list I thought it was finished though? What do you need for it?
It's mostly finished - I want to make new chaps for Jan, and she has these leg things that I didn't have last year cause I ran out of time to sew that morning and just wore my knee high boots instead of the shoes I have for it... She also has a robotic hand, so I have to figure out something less temporary for that one. I want to paint and mod the welders goggles I got for the costume (or find better goggles), and one of these days I'll have to get one of the boys to help me mod my DH-17 nerf gun so it actually looks decent (which will entail taking the entire thing to pieces). Then I'll just need a Kyle Katarn and a Mouldy Crow plushie for photo ops and I'll be set.
... Jedi outfit as of the moment I only have the linen tunic I made last year... One would have thought in the intervening period since Brisnova I should have been able to whip up some pants, tabards and an obi  Soo slack...
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