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JediMasterLeia
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Date Posted:
7/29/02 7:02am
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Leia ANH First Gown...Help me... Obiwan Kenobi....;
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Seriously though. I need help. I have written to Mirax H. She was very nice and helpful. But the thing is to find the Butterick pattern. I have searched Ebay and keep losing. I am hoping to get my hands on one.
Does anyone have any suggestions? Or even can point me in the right direction to a costumer or someone with the pattern?
Please....:(
Also...is this pattern out of print? Does anyone know? I get the feeling...*sigh*
Thanks all for your help.
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ObI-WaN-JeDi-GuRl
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7/29/02 7:09am
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Go to their site and orrder off line, thats what I do.
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StormtrooperPrincess
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7/29/02 7:20am
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RE: Leia ANH First Gown...Help me... Obiwan Kenobi....;
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You don't HAVE to have that pattern to make this costume. Any basic T-Tunic pattern (like the basic Christmas pageant angel ones) will work well. All you'd have to do would be to add a collar and the hood. (And check out the threads on making it; thre are some good tips in there.)
EDIT: The threads should be linked in the FAQs. Oh, and apparently, yes, this pattern is out-of-print, as I haven't seen it in any of Butterick's pattern books, and I had been looking for it for months. (Finally won it in an eBay auction that included a bunch of other stuff. Sometimes you have better luck that way, instead of waiting for it to come up as a single item. Most people don't want to end up with the other items in the lot.)
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JediMasterLeia
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7/29/02 7:32am
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Thanks so much for the tips.
Yeah..I thought if I could not find the pattern I would just go for it and piece it together using reference pics and such. Of course...sewing is new to me LOL
Thanks again:)
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Mara_Jade_AZ
Title: Rebel Legion CO Phoenix, AZ USA
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7/29/02 9:18am
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I did a tutorial for my Leia ANH outfit. Mind you it's my first tutorial so I hope it's not to difficult to figure out. Go here and click on Leia Tutorial.
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Mirax H
Title: TFN Costumes Staff
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7/29/02 12:59pm
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Patience, patience is how I got a pattern. I tried everywhere else, there are lots of vintage places online. No one had it. I looked ebay several times, using different titles, searching title and description. I used "costume" "halloween" the pattern #, Princess Leia, SW, etc. I finally found it so don't give up! 
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Darth_Eagle
Title: Fanforce CR Singapore
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7/29/02 1:18pm
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I just use a store bought T-Shirt for it and then adding on the hood and wider sleeves from there. But I'm doing the Manga version so it's a little bit different.
Check out the thread as listed at the FAQ too for more infos and ideas! 
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Zam-the-Assasin
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7/29/02 6:32pm
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I know how you feel jedimasterleia, i keep losing it on ebay too ....i got outbid by a sniper last night  ........I agree with stormtrooper princess, you may be better off customizing several patterns, and from what i have heard, its not too hard with this particular costume. I may end up having to do that as well. Good luck to you! 
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Darth_Eagle
Title: Fanforce CR Singapore
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9/22/02 9:08am
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It seems that all the threads on ANH Leia (Senator) Gown are gone so let us do any discussions on this gown here.
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JainaMSolo
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Excellent, Darth_Eagle. I have to make this dress (among many, many other costumes) by the end of January, so I'm definitely eager for any tips that can be offered. I'm not planning on trying to get the Butterick pattern; I'm going to do the basic T-tunic thing. I know how to make a hood, the only thing I'm a bit shaky on is the collar. Any tips are much appreciated.
Also, what shoes have people used with this outfit?
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Mirax H
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Date Posted:
9/23/02 11:19am
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As this costume was made very last minute for CII, I didn't have time to go boot shopping so I made vinyl covers for some white tennis shoes that worked out great. Just were a little toasty is all.
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StormtrooperPrincess
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9/23/02 6:54pm
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Do you have a sewing book, like the Simplicity or Vogue ones? Very helpful things. (Even if you're using an ancient one, like my Reader's Digest Guide to Sewing from the 1970's). There should be easy-to-follow directions in there; look for a mandrin collar but put the gap at the opening on the back edge of the dress.
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JediMasterLeia
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9/23/02 7:33pm
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I finally got a Butterick #5174 from E-Bay!! I am so happy! I am going to work on this very soon.
As far as the boots, I found a great pair of low white leather boots. I think they work great. I will post the pictures here.
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Jedi Girl of Corellia
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I was just wondering if there would be a problem if I posted some images of the original pattern up on the internet. I couldn't get in trouble could i?
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Darth_Eagle
Title: Fanforce CR Singapore
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9/23/02 11:15pm
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I'm using Ankle High Boots (with black sole) from HK I think, which is the same boots I'm using for my Padme White Battlesuit and my 2 Anime Costumes (Sevothtarte & Adam from Angel Sanctuary).
I was just wondering if there would be a problem if I posted some images of the original pattern up on the internet.
Personally, I'll appreciate it better if someone can photocopy 1:1 (if there's a plan photocopy machine in her area) for me the whole pattern for the Butterick Leia Costume.  Been observing every single of the pattern that goes on sale on eBay but all had gone beyong my budget. So far the highest I see the pattern going for is US$20+++,  the current item on this is at US$26 now.
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StormtrooperPrincess
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Actually, you probably would get in trouble, because it's an infringement of Butterick's pattern copyright. Either option——scanning or making a 1:1 photocopy.
I do think that it might be okay to make a photocopy of it, but you can't sell it, and I think the limit is just one. And definately not make it public that you're doing so.
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