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Penthesilea Forum Administrator Offline Warrior Queen, DarkLady, Phoenix, Ghostbuster Posts: 47422 Location: The Castle..... Joined: Jun 21^st, 2006 Gender:	Costumes and props.... Aug 26^th, 2007 at 6:22pm	Print Post
	Between "Gotta Get to DragonCon" lust, possible LARPing, Halloween (which demands "dress up!") and Mardi Gras it has occurred to me that "wardrobe" is something I should be thinking about!! � I've about decided to go with purchased, LARP sanctioned weapons since I think that the "homemade" look really detracts from the overall look of the game. For me at least, it is worth it to spend the money, have a "sanctioned" weapon and be thrilled with the way it looks. Clothing, on the other hand.... �I've been sewing for myself for decades and there isn't much I can't do, given the right materials, proper instructions, a clear idea and enough time. Skywise got me a serger for Yule last year that I haven't had a chance to use yet. You can tell what I'm thinking, can't you? A girl has to keep herself out of trouble -- mostly -- somehow....
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Black_Rose Global Moderator Offline Serenity Stick Thumper Posts: 463 Location: Right next to Deirachel Joined: Jan 31^st, 2007 Gender:	Re: Costumes and props.... Reply #1 - Sep 8^th, 2007 at 2:32am	Print Post
	Oooo! A serger! Green envy! I don't actually sew well enough to get the most out of a serger, much less my zigzag machine, so I guess it's just as well. LOL Black Rose

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Penthesilea Forum Administrator Offline Warrior Queen, DarkLady, Phoenix, Ghostbuster Posts: 47422 Location: The Castle..... Joined: Jun 21^st, 2006 Gender:	Re: Costumes and props.... Reply #2 - Sep 8^th, 2007 at 2:37am	Print Post
	Both my mom and my aunt were sewers so I picked it up early.
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Black_Rose Global Moderator Offline Serenity Stick Thumper Posts: 463 Location: Right next to Deirachel Joined: Jan 31^st, 2007 Gender:	Re: Costumes and props.... Reply #3 - Sep 11^th, 2007 at 8:29pm	Print Post
	My grandmother taught me initially, but I have forgotten a lot, and never learned to read a pattern properly. I do understand fitting and seam allowances, and how to do a french or double seam....like the outside seam on jeans, but I still have issues with layout and cutting and such. Black Rose

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Penthesilea Forum Administrator Offline Warrior Queen, DarkLady, Phoenix, Ghostbuster Posts: 47422 Location: The Castle..... Joined: Jun 21^st, 2006 Gender:	Re: Costumes and props.... Reply #4 - Sep 11^th, 2007 at 8:33pm	Print Post
	I have hundreds of patterns around here. Many of which I've never had the chance to make up but I got them because I might want to someday. I usually get multiple sizes too. hehehe I can be prepared that way. I still have the pattern to my wedding dress and a complete set of all the sizes that it came in, uncut and ready to go.
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Penthesilea Forum Administrator Offline Warrior Queen, DarkLady, Phoenix, Ghostbuster Posts: 47422 Location: The Castle..... Joined: Jun 21^st, 2006 Gender:	Re: Costumes and props.... Reply #5 - Oct 12^th, 2007 at 7:32pm	Print Post
	This site has more in the way of trimmings than any I've found so far. He doesn't have online ordering so it is going to be a bit of a chore to order but he's got what I want so I'm gonna give it a try. �I'll let you know how it goes. If you are looking for trimmings, check this site out. http://www.calontirtrim.com/index.htm
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Penthesilea Forum Administrator Offline Warrior Queen, DarkLady, Phoenix, Ghostbuster Posts: 47422 Location: The Castle..... Joined: Jun 21^st, 2006 Gender:	Re: Costumes and props.... Reply #6 - Oct 14^th, 2007 at 2:27am	Print Post
	Penthesilea wrote on Oct 12^th, 2007 at 7:32pm: This site has more in the way of trimmings than any I've found so far. He doesn't have online ordering so it is going to be a bit of a chore to order but he's got what I want so I'm gonna give it a try. �I'll let you know how it goes. If you are looking for trimmings, check this site out. http://www.calontirtrim.com/index.htm I stand corrected. He does have online ordering. It is just somewhat different for the way most sites do it and it requires an extra step if you are paying by credit card. I've elected to pay by check so my order will take a little longer. No matter! I'll have my trimmings!!
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Penthesilea Forum Administrator Offline Warrior Queen, DarkLady, Phoenix, Ghostbuster Posts: 47422 Location: The Castle..... Joined: Jun 21^st, 2006 Gender:	Re: Costumes and props.... Reply #7 - Oct 18^th, 2007 at 6:08pm	Print Post
	The trims arrived today. He emailed me late Tuesday night with his mailing address and I dispatched a check to him yesterday so the process has gone very smoothly. The trims are gorgeous! �I was sitting here with Skywise while he was downloading football stats and trying to decide which of the two trims to use on the planned dress. He solved the problem by telling me to make two dresses. The originally planned black one with this trim on it http://www.calontirtrim.com/queries/showtrim.asp?trimid=1098 and a white dress using this trim. http://www.calontirtrim.com/queries/showtrim.asp?trimid=633 Although I think a silver gray would look good too.....
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Penthesilea Forum Administrator Offline Warrior Queen, DarkLady, Phoenix, Ghostbuster Posts: 47422 Location: The Castle..... Joined: Jun 21^st, 2006 Gender:	Re: Costumes and props.... Reply #8 - Oct 19^th, 2007 at 6:48pm	Print Post
	I've been going over the pattern for the black dress (Butterick B4571) to see "what's what." The bodice is lined and so is the lower sleeve but the skirt isn't. I'm thinking of adding a lining. It makes it so much easier to make a professional looking hem since the stitches don't show. Skywise wants me to lower the neckline and it doesn't look like it will be too difficult. I'll make the bodice up in muslin (or something close to the weight of the final fabric) first to make sure I don't reveal too much! Not that Skywise would mind....
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Penthesilea Forum Administrator Offline Warrior Queen, DarkLady, Phoenix, Ghostbuster Posts: 47422 Location: The Castle..... Joined: Jun 21^st, 2006 Gender:	Re: Costumes and props.... Reply #9 - Oct 22^nd, 2007 at 8:40pm	Print Post
	I ordered some (3 actually) "full face" plastic masks last night to experiment with. I'm still looking for the "perfect" trimmings but I have time and since I don't have a specific design in mind I have NO definite idea of what I need! Gonna be black and silver though with a touch of red. I've got a general idea for one mask. I'll work it up and see how it goes. The masks themselves are relatively cheap so I can experiment without risking too much money!
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Penthesilea Forum Administrator Offline Warrior Queen, DarkLady, Phoenix, Ghostbuster Posts: 47422 Location: The Castle..... Joined: Jun 21^st, 2006 Gender:	Re: Costumes and props.... Reply #10 - Dec 1^st, 2011 at 3:47am	Print Post
	*This Topic was moved here from Creative Creations* [move by] Penthesilea.**


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