Tip on Lando Calrissian costume

Im helping my friend make a inexpensive Lando outfit for Halloween and was wondering if anyone has made one. Any tips would be appreciated...

Thanks.

 

I'm actually working on it right now, for a customer. It isn't that hard to make, really.
For the cape just cut a half a circle and cut the neck out of that, and line it with a golden fabric on the inside, make sure you don't sew the lining on the bottom of the cape, let it hang loose, just sew it on the neckline.

For the shirt and pants just look for a good pattern.
BTW I'm still looking for a good pattern of the shirt.

Hope this helps,

Leonie

EDIT

Oh and I just found this pattern, maybe this helps?
http://www.mccallpattern.com/item/M4092.htm

 

Thanks for the quick response LadyZam!!

 

There's an intricate design on the gold lining. It's not solid. Just so you know.

 

Yes there is some kind of pattern on the golden fabric. I also used one with patterns on it, I hope to have the cape done by tomorrow, I'll post pics ASAP.

 

I believe that the lining is actually a gold brocade. I saw a close-up of it somewhere. . .maybe in the Magic of Myth book.

 

Yeah there's a decent pic in the MOM book, and I saw it at the exhibit when it was in Chicago. It's pretty intricate, but subtle.

 

Have him carry around a can of Colt .45 for full effect.

 

ROTFL!

I had forgot about those commercials until now!

 

Actually, I already was planning that...hehehe

 

I've finished the cape and thought I'd share some pictures:

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The shirt will be done soon, I'll post the pics when I've got them.
I hope you guys like it, although critical comments are also welcome

 

Wow, that's damn cool.

Although, if I was black, I would be wearing the skiff disguise.

 

Beautiful. How long did it take to complete? Keep up the great work!

 

Thanks guys! Glad you like it! Well it took me about 3 days to complete it. And the shirt is almost done too, just the collar is being a pain in the *** But I'm sure I'll get it eventually

 

The cape looks great!

I have a few Lando photos from Magic of Myth - I will have to scan them in!

Edited to add: I did find this one ages ago on the official Star Wars kids site:
(you may have to cut and paste this link rather than clicking on it)

http://www.padawansguide.com/originaltrilogy/lando_costume.jpg

It shows the Chinese brocade lining and the belt buckle really well..

 

pretty

 

Nice work, Lady Zam

 

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