Pictures part 2
OK Here we go again...trying more pictures! Apparently I've fixed a few of them on my laptop, but they're also not appearing on my desktop through the network...hmmm.
YES I'm aware there are still more missing (poor Zerlina!) Still digging them out of the network.
Updates
Well I found out recently I can't go dor Dragon*Con, so that means less of a rush to get my costumes done which is always nice. I also just received my Phoenix fabric yesterday from Denver Fabric.
http://www.denverfabrics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=001&Product_Code=26355&Product_Count=&Category_Code= This is what I ordered, for most of it. It's a crinkled red/black taffeta. I also ordered burgundy/black iridescent chiffon for the elastic top. Unfortunately I'm not going to be able to have pictures of anything until I've dug out my camera from wherever it's hiding after my move.
I've also gotten my Bespin Leia tunic and belt fabric from Jo-Anns. It's 100% cotton, technically in the quilter's section, but I've been assured that it's wearable as well. I bought the last of what they had, which was about 7 yards. Since it's cotton, I have to wash it first to pre-shrink. I've also been given a template for the embroidery, from a NYC costumer named Jennifer, who snagged it from Surlygirl (I know the name is spelled wrong, I keep forgetting) from Theforce.net Costuming Forum. It was scanned in kinda crooked and needs to be overlapped when taping it together, but the problem so far has been that my printer doesn't want to print it out all the same size...there's only 1 section that doesn't match up, the top, so after discovering that I actually have photoshop on this computer (it's a hand me down from my dad's company) I'm going to see if I can fiddle around with it on there to get it to print out right so I can start the embroidery on the chiffon I got. It's just a plain white chiffon, 45" from Wal-Mart. First thing I'm going to do is Fray check the ends of it because chiffon is a pain in the butt like that.
Before I do any actual sewing, I'm waiting for my Brother 1034D serger to arrive for my birthday :) It's a basic serger, but it'll do the job and I'm THRILLED about having one finally, especially for all the chiffon I'm going to be working with. In the mean time, I have to finish clearing out my sewing room (that's where all the moving boxes were put) and start cutting out and altering my patterns.
OK time for an update
Yes it's been a long time...because I've frankly had nothing to say about my costumes. Although I did sew a nice black velvet dress for Chorus concerts and other performances and now Jeremy's sister wants me to sew a skirt for her so that's cool.
OK My costume list for Dragon*Con has been significantly revised. I'm going to do Bespin Leia (provided I can get all the embroidery done in time, if there's no chance in hell, I'm going to puffy paint it). I will also be doing X3 Phoenix/Jean Grey pictured to the left. Those are the only costumes I'm allowed to work on until they're finished! After that on my list are Moteé, Visas Marr, Orange X-Wing Pilot, Imperial Officer (black Stormtrooper officer). Not necessarily in that order because of fabric issues and prop issues for the officer and pilot.
At some point I'll get pictures of my black dress up...even if it's only on my dressform. I forgot to mention here a while ago that I've been working on a Professor McGonagall robe for a former boss/friend of mine...however it's a secret! Just waiting for a time where I can get in and put it on her so I can hem it LOL
In some other sewing related news, I've moved to a bigger and better apartment and have a sewing room! Obi-Wan is learning early on that he's NOT allowed in, although that doesn't stop him from trying or sneaking in (and then ends up getting locked in the room because I didn't realize he was in there...that DID teach him for a while).
Phantom Costume
Ok so here's the Phantom costume that Jeremy wants me to make for Dragon*Con *gulp* I haven't agreed to it yet... for obvious reasons...but there ya have it.
Jeremy has agreed to wear the Phantom costume from that scene if I wear the dress...
The costume from hell
Here it is, the one that I have agreed to make for Dragon*Con but very reluctantly....Padme's fireside corset gown. Why I get myself into these situations is beyond me!
My other costume ideas for Dragon*Con are Christine from Phantom of the Opera (with my boyfriend going as the Phantom...or maybe Raoul since his hair is longer), River Tam from "Serenity", an Imperial Officer, and probably Visas Marr if my friend is going to be Nihilus so we can do our schtick. Of course these costumes (except Visas) are pending my losing a minimum of 50 lbs by September...so I have to make plans for costumes if I don't lose that weight...but I know I'm going to be pushed to make Padme anyway *le sigh*
FIDM pictures
I was recently in LA and went to the last Fan Day at the FIDM where they're just wrapping up the "Dressing a Galaxy" exhibit. I have a picture of me right now and more pictures will be coming shortly (along with those Dragon*Con pictures)
Another costume I have to make!
Well on the Star Wars.com site under Sith Snapshots they put up a promo picture of Motee one of the handmaidens from Episode III! Before I could only really see small pictures and not much detail of the costume but since it was purple, I really wanted to make it. Well now with the promo shot and I heard that "Dressing the Galaxy" has good pictures and a write up about it, I'm going to end up making it! Uhm, yeah after I make Visas Marr which I promised to a friend of mine would be made next. I already found everything I need for Visas, I just couldn't afford it.
Here's the picture of Motee
on the left. Photo is copyright George Lucas and anything Star Wars that I post probably is too. I'm not posting them for profit, only for comparison of the costumes I make and for research purposes if anyone wants to search my site for how I make them.
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