Costume Workshop, 3/1/03

Hey Guys,
Our first social but constructive event of the new year is coming up on March 1. Wendy will be leading a costuming workshop at her house. This is for soft costumes only - meaning sewing fabrics, no prop building. She is hard at work putting together a topical list on some demonstrations. If you'd like some tips and explanation on sewing techniques or even researching costumes then this is your chance. We will try to do a couple of these each year to get ready for cons and charity appearances. Even if you haven't costumed before, come on out and join us.

Look for Wendy's posts in the coming weeks on what will be presented and discussed. She may even ask YOU to be a presenter. Come prepared with your costume ideas.

 

If anyone has any ideas on what they would like to see or demonstrate something, please post here or PM me.
I will do a brief overview on how to read a pattern, alter it and simple sewing techniques. Of course it will not be all about sewing but it's the basis for most costumes in the SW universe.

Hey Julia, interested in showing everyone how to make those jedi pouches of yours?

 

The pouches woudl be REALLY messy... but sure. *L* Let me check to make sure I can make it.


One thing I'd like to figure out is the trim on my Naboo Pilot vest... I've already tried doing it a couple times and it's horrible. If I can't get help on it I may have to forgo the trim and just make it plain... But I so want it to be accurate - or as accurate as is possible with freakin VINYL! *LOL*

Julia

 

Email me a pic of it and I'll start brainstorming a way to do it.

 

I can share 'Research and documenting' techniques if you wish...I can't think of anything else. Is there something you'd like me to present on Wendy?

 

Well since you were so nice to ask.....

I think it's called aluminum sheeting, isn't that what you used on your Leia belt's? If you happen to have a scrape piece or two, I would be interested on seeing what you can do with it. Also working with bake-able clay, I have tons of it to use so you or myself can show how to fiddle with it and pop it in the oven.

It's up to you of course!