Memph, TN The SMT Costume Help Thread

hey, I was just doing something that I'm told way too often is very dangerous...... thinking. Would it be wise for everybody who will be at the next two costume sessions to list what costume they are working on, what stage it is in, where they need the most help, what they have for the costume, what they need for the costume and what their goals for the session are?


I can go first
ANH Ben Kenobi costume... I have the material... have patterns that need to be adjusted. I have the design for the belt, I have a finished cloak. I would be very happy cutting the material this week. I don't have a sewing machine but if I need to get one I'm sure I can borrow one from somebody at work.

 

I may be working on a poodle skirt and belt for another club, an apron, and Rob a new tunic. I will be working on a Shaak Ti for myself later on. None of these have been started. So I will be cutting and hopefully sewing. I am bringing my Mom's machine, so if I'm cutting, someone else can use it. Who else is planning on attending and what are you working on?

Kelly

 

I'll be working on a fifth of gin and a jar of olives.

Oh, you meant what costume I'd be working on!

 

This is my last weekend to work before Comic Con. I've got Slave Leia finished (just hope I don't chicken out and not wear it, or end up wearing my robe over it all day, haha), my Arwen dress is NEARLY finished (just some hand sewing left to do) and Starfire is maybe... 50% there, but it's pretty simple, so hopefully I'll get it finished by Sunday. Ash's X-Wing uniform is coming along too. She just got her helmet from Richie's Armor and it's SO sweet.
Anyway, so after next weekend, I've got some projects I need to do, so I hope I can come to the next one after that - got some big skirts to make, and I have some star wars fabric I want to make... I don't know what with. Maybe pajama pants... I don't know, I couldn't stop myself from buying it though

 

How did your Slave Leia turn out, Kell? How did you make it?

 

I ended up just buying a kit and re-doing a few things, and adding the skirts and stuff. My dad is usually the one who helps me with armor/metal pieces, and I didn't want to ask him to help me make a slave leia costume, lol.
But, it looks good, I'm happy with it! Of course I managed to get about 30 mosquito bites all over my back over the 4th weekend, if they don't go away soon I'm going to look like Slave Leia w/measles.

 

Just grab some cover-up makeup and go for it, Kell. I completely understand buying the kit. I swear I will never ever ever ever ever never ever make another Slave Leia costume. And if I do, I'll do it for no less than $1000.00. It was a lot of work, and a lot of stress- an experience which I never want to repeat.

 

but was it worth it, tim? just that one time the result had to be worth it

 

highly doubtful eh Tim?

 

No, it wasn't worth the trouble. Not remotely. That I can tell you as a fact. I used to find the costume appealing. The only two positive things I can say about it are this: A) I've made a Slave Leia costume, and B) I never have to make one again.

 

I don't think that Joe and I will be able to go to costuming to day. My throat is sore from RPing and both Joe and I have insomnia. We both need to get some rest.

 

hey, just touching base. I'm at the Southaven Library now and I'll be here until 2. I have to be at work at three. If anybody shows up and wants to stay later I can come back and help clean up. Anyhow, I look forward to seeing whoever shows up.

 

thanks Kelly and Robert for showing up to the last session. I hope there will be a bigger turn out this week. Just a reminder, Southaven Library from 10am to 5pm this Saturday the 16th. If anybody needs directions or anything just PM me.

 

Well, we didn't do any Star Wars costuming, but we talked about Tims Obi Wan costume. Hopefully, we will have a better turn out this Saturday. The room is huge and has plenty of tables. I will be working on Rob a new tunic. Hope to see you all there!

Kelly

 

Sorry, folks, but I'm not going to be able to make this weekend's costuming gig, either. I didn't realize that I was already committed to three family birthday parties on Saturday, which will eat up the entirety of the day between traveling and the actual parties.

 

We'll be in Jackson for the Harry Potter release at Books-A-Million. That is, if I am feewling up to it. Otherwise, I'll be in bed.

-Joe

 

Hope you get better, Joe!

 

You just might see my friend Spike (Andrew). He works there...I think. I haven't heard of him quitting or anything.




Anyway, here's a jacket that I would LOVE to make for J. Or myself. Or both. (Joe and Gina know what I'm talking about)

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I love the ribbing. It comes across the shoulders and then angles down into a V in the back. Kick @$$.


-Darth Grace

 

That looks really nice, Grace. You could probably modify an existing jacket, or at least use one as a pattern.

 

True...I just wouldn't know what to use to modify it. Leather would be nice, but I don't know the first thing about leather.


-Darth Grace

 

Can't help you there. I've never worked with leather. But, it can't be too different from working with pleather.

 

Grace - Joe calls that jacket Atton's Ribbed "for her pleasure" jacket. But if you need any help just holler.

 

*snigger*

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*snigger*

Okay. *LOL*!!!!!

I would love to make this thing. It's just to friggin' cool.


-Darth Grace

 

This Saturday, the 16th I have the Southaven Library booked for another costume session. As it stands now the only people who are able to attend that I know of are me and Kelly. This isn't an attempt to offend or carry anything over from another thread but if she is the only one who is going to come this way for it then I honestly think it would be best to cancel the session. I'm not trying to offend anybody but I don't think it is worth wasting the gas for her to drive all the way down here to do what she can do at home. Me on the other hand, I honestly need as much help as I can get. I don't have a clue as to what I'm doing with this costume thing I don't care so much about a formal session but would appreciate as much help as I can get. I can book the conference room for another time that more people can attend or perhaps some of us can meet at another location or anything. I can make time on a weeknight or something. I'm open to almost anything. I might not know what I'm doing with sewing but I'm willing to learn and for those of you who do know what they are doing, an extra set of hands can't hurt, right?

 

Joe and I will not be attending the costuming session this Saturday. We'll be in Jackson. We probably won't be attending any in the future as the place where I am buying my serger from gives free lessons with it. The lessons are only offered on Saturday.