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Darth_Eagle
Title: Fanforce CR Singapore
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Date Posted:
3/3 12:58am
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RE: 2008 Costume Projects
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Independence1776 posted:
Problem is, I don't have a sewing machine or even really know how to sew. (Though I suppose I could do it by hand. *shudders*)
You could use "Heat 'n' Bond", whether the kind that comes in a roll like a Hem Tape or big pieces.
It's looks like interfacing but have both sides with some Heat-Activated Glue that is activated by ironing.
But of course, the best way is to learn sewing, even if it's Hand-Sewing. There are sites online that show you how to do the basic stitches or just get books with lots of Illustration. Personally, I dun like those Idiot's or Dummy Books as it's mostly writings rather than Step-By-Step Illustrations or Photos.
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Independence1776
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Date Posted:
3/3 6:22pm
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Thanks for the advice, Darth_Eagle. I can sew a straight stitch by hand, but it hurts after a while. I'm definitely going to get some books and a sewing machine when I have the money.
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Miana Kenobi
Title: Pacific Region RSA
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Date Posted:
3/4 5:54pm
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RE: 2008 Costume Projects
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Cara_Undercover_Jedi posted:
I've got a relatively SHORT list of what I want to do this year. Besides sewing half a dosen generic Jedi and Youngling outfits for a FanFilm, I'd like to at least start:
-Episode III Geonosis Padme' (before she was scratched; people would cry if I showed tummy, LOL)
-Endor Leia (the speeder bike outfit)
-updating my Sarissa Jeng costume; new surcoat, boots, and pouches
-some sort of Jaina Solo outfit; probably the black jumpsuit or the generic flightsuit.
I have no idea how to go about the first one. Local fabric stores are REALLY limited.
Cara, I know we (Sunrider) are in need of another day trip to the LA Fashion District. Kari and Nikol went with us last year: I think we just met them in Ontario and drove to LA. If we can organize another trip soon, you should come with. 
Edit: and as to the Ep. II Arena outfit, you'd just need to figure out what kind of white materials you want (the jumpsuit and the waffle), and also let us know, and we can help keep an eye out. Last year we all just kinda helped each other find stuff.
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Cara_Undercover_Jedi
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3/4 9:17pm
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I've heard of that place. Boy would I have a long shopping list. 
My biggest problem now is picking which one to do first!
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Neimhaille
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Date Posted:
3/5 2:24am
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Got several in the line but so far I've actually got work done on:
Mara Jade, Black jumpsuit. There is one piece of artwork I love above all others but I'm going to aim for the more recognised cloak and other accessories first;)
Dawn, from the 2003 Convention Sketchbook, probably my favourite of all time. The dress is now sewn up and I need to make the corset and neck piece.
Dawn Custom battle outfit. Just about finished all the soft parts of the costume, I just need to work on the armour:)
Mystique, classic comic book.
There are a few I want to do as well... most of them involve a black pvc catsuit which disturbs me (Catwoman- make over of my costume from 06, Jim Lee's Catwoman, Baroness, Selene from Underworld and another project I need to get clarification about.)
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BurntTheMacaroni
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Date Posted:
3/6 6:42am
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BurntTheMacaroni posted:
Great costume lists everyone! I cant wait to see progress on everything.
Now that I have a list together, I can post mine.
In 2007 I made:
Cobragirl
Glinda the Good from Wicked
In 2008 I plan on making:
David Bowie's "Earthling" Jacket(in progress)
Cobra Ninja(for my best friend)
Galinda's "Popular" Dress
Tyria Sarkin
X-wing Pilot
CorSec remake
Jysella Horn, Corellian Jedi
Mirax Terrik- Blue Flightsuit remake
Mirax Terrik- Dress Uniform
Mirax Terrik's helmet
Brainiac(for my best friend)
Quidditch Robes(a few of these for me and friends)
List revision!
In 2008 I plan on making:
David Bowie's "Earthling" Jacket- DONE!
Cobra Ninja- Halfway done
Pink Cobra Ninja for myself
Galinda's "Popular" Dress
Tyria Sarkin
X-wing Pilot
CorSec remake
Jysella Horn, Corellian Jedi- DONE
Brainiac(for my best friend)
Glinda Bubble Dress Remake
New Republic Dress Uniform
PIRATE!!!
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PetraKenobi
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3/6 5:30pm
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I want to have a Civil-war style dress this year....or a Star Wars or LOTR one...last year I didn't find any patterns for SW and LOTR so I'm probably left with the Civil-war dress...which is fine, I want a hoop skirt, lol. Has anyone made one before? Are they hard to make? Where do you get a hoop skirt? any pointers?....sorry if this isn't the right thread but if it is, PM me! 
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blueeyedpadme
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Date Posted:
3/6 5:37pm
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Here is a link for sewing machines...
http://www.overstock.com/search?keywords=sewing%20machine&taxonomy=&SearchType=HP_Header
I got one from overstock and have been thrilled with it. I got one for $89. Worth every penny...
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Darth_Eagle
Title: Fanforce CR Singapore
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Date Posted:
3/6 11:37pm
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PetraKenobi posted:
I want to have a Civil-war style dress this year....or a Star Wars or LOTR one...last year I didn't find any patterns for SW and LOTR so I'm probably left with the Civil-war dress...which is fine, I want a hoop skirt, lol. Has anyone made one before? Are they hard to make? Where do you get a hoop skirt? any pointers?....sorry if this isn't the right thread but if it is, PM me!
Hmmm....there're many patterns for SW or LOTR Costumes; some obvious with only some modification needed while others are actually meant for regular outfits but can be modify to become a SW or LOTR Patterns.
Patterns for LOTR Costumes
Padawan's Guide
(Will have to look through the "Making" Section of the costume wanted for possible recommended patterns)
Of course, there're many other pattern recommended here under the particular Costume Thread:
READ THIS FIRST -- Welcome to the Forum and Thread Index
Remember that there is no easy way out to find ThePattern for your Movie-Related Costume as some of the studios' lawyers can get ruthless in tracking down all unlicensed items or do not allow 100% accuracy for Licensed Items.
As for Civil War Patterns, your best bet is to find out from Forums/Mailing List and Website that talks about such outfits.
There're many patterns for it from the Commercial Patterns Company like Simplicity, McCall's, Butterick etc. Just follow the instructions and I'm sure the outfit will turn out well.
If getting the Outfits or parts ready made, I'm sure there're people selling it but dun expect to pay a low price for them unless you're employing someone who lives in a Developing Country where the Workmanship Cost is very low and materials are cheap.
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fairyprincess
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Date Posted:
3/6 11:43pm
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Petra, have sent you a pm on hoops!
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Takianna
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3/7 6:19am
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Takianna posted:
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!
Okay so I've added a costume that I want to do for myself. I know two in one year (let the sarcasam begin here!)
I will be making a harem girl based on some Disney Jasmine, but for me I'll be adding some covered arms and I'm not having my belly hanging out. Nobody would want to see that. Doing the costumes for Aladdin has really given me the itch to do this.
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Skiara
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Date Posted:
4/1 1:27pm
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Wow, some of you have a big list of costume which they wanna do! 
And I didn't even had the idea of making one in the beginning of January. It popped up in my mind two weeks later with high time pressure (Sleia  ) and I think I won't do a second one this year. 
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JadeSolo
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Date Posted:
4/2 8:12pm
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Stuff I'd like to do in 2008 but probably won't finish until 2010:
--Finish the embroidery on the nightgown for my AOTC smocked robe. I had three snowflakes done for C4, but covering the entire thing would be wonderful.
--Finish Mara Jade
--Femme-TIE pilot (I blame this one on Benae_Quee)
--One of the crazy costumes from the original Flash Gordon movie. How cool are they!
--Kaylee's Shindig dress. Maybe - it's an awful lot of pink.
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Benae_Quee
Title: FanForce CR, New York City, NY
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Date Posted:
4/2 9:17pm
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JadeSolo posted:
Stuff I'd like to do in 2008 but probably won't finish until 2010:
--Finish the embroidery on the nightgown for my AOTC smocked robe. I had three snowflakes done for C4, but covering the entire thing would be wonderful.
--Finish Mara Jade
--Femme-TIE pilot (I blame this one on Benae_Quee)
--One of the crazy costumes from the original Flash Gordon movie. How cool are they!
--Kaylee's Shindig dress. Maybe - it's an awful lot of pink.
Haha! Sorry Anu, costuming IS addictive though Kaylee's shindig dress would be so cool, just don't eat any chocolate while wearing all that PINK  !
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MasterCenedra
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Date Posted:
4/3 2:00am
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Well after many of thought and the changing of my mind, I have come up with a List:
1. Victorian Corset, for use with future projects
2. Medieval Design for a Friend
3. Giselle's Curtain Dress (Thanks Maggie for the Patterns!)
4. River Tam - Firefly and Serenity Versions
5. Original Design
6. Inara's Peach Gown (after 2 years of saying that I was going to do this, I'm now on the Road to making it again!)
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