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kay_dee  3623 posts
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Date Posted: 1/4 3:49pm Subject: RE: 2009 Costume Projects - Date Edited: 1/4 3:55pm (1 edits total) Edited By: kay_dee
I failed to get much of anything done last year. I didn't even post to the project thread last year because I just had that feeling I wasn't going to get anything done. Go in with a defeated attitude, and you come out of the year defeated I guess. All I completed were 4 pair of converted Battlestar OD BDUs, 1 BSG Duty Blues uniform for a friend, 1 X-wing Pilot costume for myself, and a 1/8th completed Marie Antointte (the movie) inspired 18th C gown. Why is it only 1/8th complete? Because I rushed it and the bodice doesn't fit correctly. I didn't finish the trim either on the sleeves and skirt. Oh, and the skirt hem ripped the night I wore it so now I have to totally resew the skirt doh!

But my New Years resolution is to be even more productive this year, and have more of a can do attitude! I have too many projects in the works that I've gotta get done before any major life altering occurrences take place. I know I can't do ALL of these this year. But I'll do what I can, and carry over to 2010.

1) Finish a second set of Battlestar Duty Blues for a friend (must be done by end of February!)
2) Finish my 1860s Christmas Day Dress ensemble (for Dickens fair & Costume Con in May).
3) Fix my 18th C gown so I can wear it to Dragon Con and Costume Con.

--------- Beyond this point, no particular order or priority assigned yet-------------

4) Padme Ep II Packing Gown
5) Possible secret costume for Dragon Con 09 (depends if I can get in shape for it and if others in the group will be a *go*)
6) Padme Ep I Parade Gown
7) Zam Wesell
8) Stormtrooper
9) Padme Ep III fuzzy dressing gown
10) Husband wants a 19th Century costume for Dickens Fair
11) Harlequin Can Can from Moulin Rouge
12) Battlestar Flight suits
13) Padme Picnic Dress re-do
14) Redo my purple senate headdress (It's 1/3 of the way done actually)
15) Velvet robe for Padme Family Gown
16) Cassiopeia Battlestar Galactica 1970s
17) 1860's pink striped ball gown

------- No fabric for things below, but they might work their way in because hubby needs costumes --------------

18) White "Ship of light" Battlestar 70's Costume for my husband
19) Major Healey for my husband
20) Jeannie's Evil Twin Sister (I know stormtrooperprincess is planning this. I've had it in mind ever since I made my first Jeannie costume and my husband really started encouraging me to make it last year).

 

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jedilucass  484 posts
Registered: Dec '02
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Date Posted: 1/4 7:30pm Subject: RE: 2009 Costume Projects
Here's my short list for '09. Hopefully I don't get a room mate, so I'll have a sewing area here on campus.

Finish Atonement Green Gown
This is almost done- and out of my hands. I've got a wonderful friend who is more talented than I who is going to finish this one off. I'm just running around being weird about shoe choices and hair.

Finish Black Corset Gown from Episode Two
This is about 50% done right now.

And then onto new projects....

Princess Serenity from Sailor Moon
This has been in my head for a while, and I've been planning out how to translate a cartoon gown into real life, while keeping the "princess" aspect to it. This is the big project this year.

and my wish list...

-flame handmaiden gown (TPM)
-new padme costume. Haven't figured out which one. maybe picnic, maybe one of her senator costumes.


that's about it. Good luck to everyone!

 

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princessleia911  1177 posts
Registered: May '05
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Date Posted: 1/5 12:56am Subject: RE: 2009 Costume Projects
It is that time of year again. Costuming projects, reflections and predictions grin

Last year(still weird saying that) my accomplished list looked like this:

Padme ROTS Blue Linen costume and redo
Padme ROTS Steel Blue Veranda gown upgrade
Padme ROTS Aqua Georgette gown(still need to finish the embroidery on the front panels)
Padme ROTS Mustafar tunic and gauntlets v3.0
Padme ROTS Dressing Gown
Padme AOTC Rainbow Lake Dress(bought this one but I did make the hairpiece and small alterations on the dress)
Padme CW White Battle accessories(almost finished Purple Hat and Cape)
Padme AOTC White Battle version 2.0 top and pants
Padme AOTC Black Corset upgrade of corset and gauntlets
Obi-Wan CW chest armor(for a friend for DCon)
Ahsoka headpiece(still need to finish this one for a friend but first time casting)
Smallville Lois Lane(for our DCon group and pic with Rosenbaum)
Evil Smallville Lois(she was a sexy witch from Season 4 and we did a group at DCon)
Atonement Green Dress(bought this one but still another step out of SW costuming for me and it made the hubby happy wink
Rachel Dawes Green Dress from TDK(again for a DCon group but I am sucker for a green dress, it seems, LOL)

Other costumes I need to finish(in no particular order):

Amidala TPM Red Invasion Gown(I need to line one sleeve with fur & attach it on the dress, pipe the dress, finish the collar & the headpiece)
Amidala TPM Parade Gown(I just need to finish the dumb parasol on this one)
Leia Boushh(have done all the hard parts, now just need to start the soft parts)
Padme ROTS Water End Gown(have some nice cloak fabric and some silk metallic tissue for the dress and great sequins but this one is another one I need to start)
Padme ROTS Green Cut Velvet(Going to dye my own silk velvet from Thai Silks, gotta get the custom sleeve lining and need purple silk for sash and lining)
X-wing Pilot(Got the flightsuit, cool working comm pad, boots, flare holder and ordered a flak vest. Also have a half put-together helmet kit, still need harness and other parts)

Well for 2009, I am currently working on the following for NYCC(early Feb):
Padme AOTC Naboo Nightgown and Robe
Anakin AOTC from the same scene for hubby(basically I have to make the inner tunic b/c he is just wearing that and pants and boots)
Count Dooku for hubby(working on the tunic and cape, all other parts done)
Secret costume for me(might not be done in time but I have others wink )
Secret costume for hubby(non-SW grin )

Beyond that, I would like to make(in no particular order):
Padme AOTC Loyalist Gown
Padme AOTC Picnic Gown(just start this one)
Padme AOTC Packing Gown
Padme ROTS Burgundy Gown
Padme ROTS Purple Senate Gown
Anakin AOTC outer tunic, obi and cloth tabs and robe for hubby
Anakin ROTS for hubby
Jango Fett(need to finish this for my son)
Padme CW Tan Outfit
Another Smallville Lois

I am quite ambitious so hopefully I will get to all that somehow wink

 

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Schph_Gochi  3911 posts
Registered: Jun '02
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Date Posted: 1/5 4:35am Subject: RE: 2009 Costume Projects
I am trying to only finish projects...and not start any new ones.

Finish my Hoth Backpack for Hoth Trench Soldier
Hoth Hangar Soldier (I completed the Hoth Trench Soldier)
Hoth Hangar Tech
and
all the upgrades to my full size R2...

 

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Jada  10105 posts
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Date Posted: 1/5 5:29am Subject: RE: 2009 Costume Projects
I am trying to not take on commissions too much this year. I got burnt out at the end of last year. But I've already been asked to do a Tusken Female for someone. That will be something because they live in the UK and I'm here. shock

Here is my list:



  • Finish Jawa mask for friend

  • Ashoka for daughter

  • KittyHawk - custom costume for me

  • Poof Fairy - special costume for D*Con
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  • New RenFaire costume

  • Secret costume for husband shhh

  • Yarna - my constant WIP hypnotized


 

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DARTHLARS  4341 posts
Registered: Mar '02
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Date Posted: 1/5 6:48am Subject: RE: 2009 Costume Projects
This year, I want to finish:

Clone trooper. I haven't decided on version.
ESB Snowspeeder pilot.

.. and also make new tunics and pouches for my Jedi costume, to replace old parts.

 

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Jedi_Dajuan  15976 posts
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Date Posted: 1/5 7:22am Subject: RE: 2009 Costume Projects
Finish:
Mara Jade
Jaina Solo (x2)

Start:
Leia Bespin
Darth Caedus (for a friend)
Possibly a Rebel Pilot for my husband

Re-make:
Hoth Leia
Ewok Village Leia

Haha yeah right:
Leia as Boussh

 

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DewbackRider88  2847 posts
Registered: Nov '04
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Date Posted: 1/5 7:45am Subject: RE: 2009 Costume Projects
Finish:

1) BPRD Agent (selma blair auction clean-up style)
2) 10th Doctor (brown suit and blue suit)
3) CW Jedi General/Biker

All these only need a few bits and pieces either buying or making.

If I have the money, the time and the will to get yet another costume, I might do a DS9/Nemesis grey-shoulder starfleet uniform.

 

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Neimhaille  771 posts
Registered: May '02
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Date Posted: 1/6 1:38am Subject: RE: 2009 Costume Projects
The to finish list got a bit bigger as I have started five Regency dresses so my friends have something to wear to a Regency Picnic I sprung on them for this weekend wink
I may have just started a spencer for myself as well....

The list goes:
Regency dresses, including my lizzy dress and spencer (inspired by the BBC 95 roduction)
Swiss dress aka "Kampfrau" in lilac and burgundy. New Wulsthaube cover and probably nice huge Wulst to go with it to earn the name "mushroom hood".
Spanish white silk brocade c1600 ensemble. I may have ironed the pieces last night and sighed a bit over how much I love the fabric.
Mara Jade- I need to organise shin guards, they have been putting me off finishing this thing for too long.
Silk Spectre II, I just bought the overlocking thread so I may as well get me some fabric soon.. (PVC rather than latex, it lasts longer and breathes better.. it actually breathes I men wink ).
Jem, for a group. So fun and tacky!
Heuke, cloak type garment for my Cleves ensembles, it's mostly cut out just needs assembling.
Victorian Hunting outfit. About 75% done but I'm going to take out the lining and redo it.


And there are a few more that may be subbed in for this list depending on what happens this year happy

 

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Annya_Latoure2  1007 posts
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Registered: Nov '03
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Date Posted: 1/6 12:35pm Subject: RE: 2009 Costume Projects - Date Edited: 1/6 12:37pm (1 edits total) Edited By: Annya_Latoure2
  • Finish up my last 10 commissions for the bikerscouts.


  • Finish my picnic gown for myself


  • Padme Fireside gown for one of my commissions, also one for myself


  • Royal Guard completed


  • Kashyyk BARC trooper


  • Wedding gown for a friend marrying in April


  • Something new for DC and getting to go this year


  • 3 Endor Rebel Troopers in time for Star Wars Weekends


  • New Jedi outer robe and inner robes


  • BSG Duty Uniform


  • BSG Viper pilot flightsuit


  • I always seem to be making so many costumes for others, mine get moved to the sideline for often years at a time, even after acquiring all the the necessary materials.

     

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    Skull_of_the_Rancor 
    Registered: Dec '08
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    Date Posted: 1/6 2:29pm Subject: RE: 2009 Costume Projects

    I'm going to have to make a tough choice. There are several costumes I want to create, but I only have the budget for one. I'm going to have to chose between:

    - Zuckuss
    - 4-LOM
    - RA-7 Death Star Driod
    - Galen Marek (in Sith Stalker armor)
    - Greedo

    I'm leaning towards the Sith Stalker armor, but I'm afraid no one will know who he is. (FYI: In the alternate ending to Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, Galen Marek is so beaten from his duel with Vader, that the Emperor has to fit him with special armor to keep him alive, just like vader. This "alternate ending" wasn't popular, I couldn't figure out how to unlock it.)

    I'll probably just go with Zuckuss. The only reason why I've chosen these, is because I want to join the 501st, but I don't want to be a Stormtrooper or a Darth Vader.


     

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    Sister_Sola  2779 posts
    Title: Manager, Costuming & Props
    Registered: Nov '02
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    Date Posted: 1/6 6:45pm Subject: RE: 2009 Costume Projects
    Well last year was a great year - I not only completed everything I listed, I even added an upgrade piece:

    Completed in 2008:

    - Kassia - Doctor Who character from 70's Tom Baker episode "The Keeper of Traken" -
    - Nini Legs in the Air Hindi finale costume from Moulin Rouge
    - secret Moulin Rouge costume - this was Nini's Suit
    - Down With Love jacket to complete the pink dress
    - secret group costume for D*C - this was the 18th century gown
    - bonus upgrade piece - new Satine Hindi Rehearsal headdress

    List for 2009:
    - secret Moulin Rouge! related costume
    - secret classic movie costume which may end up being 2010

    Backups if classic movie costume has to extend to next year:
    - Barbara Novak red fringe dress
    - Marie Antoinette black velvet ermine collar gown

     

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    Takianna  801 posts
    Registered: Apr '05
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    Date Posted: 1/7 7:23am Subject: RE: 2009 Costume Projects
    I've only got two things this year. I only had one last year and didn't even attempt it.

    • my own personal female jedi. I've been inspired by several who have thought "outside the box" on this one.
    • possible Barriss Offee costume for a friend.

    That is all I'm saying because time is so short. A year seems to fly by quickly.


     

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    DewbackRider88  2847 posts
    Registered: Nov '04
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    Date Posted: 1/7 7:27am Subject: RE: 2009 Costume Projects

    Skull_of_the_Rancor posted:
    This "alternate ending" wasn't popular, I couldn't figure out how to unlock it.


    Just fight Vader instead of the Palpatine at the end. When you see that weird angled shot where you run forward to fight Palps, run to where Vader is instead. Beat him and the Dark Side ending is yours! dancing

     

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    Skull_of_the_Rancor 
    Registered: Dec '08
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    Date Posted: 1/7 8:00am Subject: RE: 2009 Costume Projects
    DewbackRider88 posted:

    Skull_of_the_Rancor posted:
    This "alternate ending" wasn't popular, I couldn't figure out how to unlock it.


    Just fight Vader instead of the Palpatine at the end. When you see that weird angled shot where you run forward to fight Palps, run to where Vader is instead. Beat him and the Dark Side ending is yours! dancing


    Thanks! I'm gona play it ASAP. U rock.

     

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