"accessorized" robes

[Sionna Trekina]

H'chu apenkee!

I mentioned on my first post (see "introducing new members" and post by Cerasi..then scroll down) that I have done two Jedi costumes. Well, on my second one (a black one), I put blue velvet on the hood and sleeves of the cloak. It came out very well, though I would've liked to have done more but didn't since at the time I didn't know how it would turn out.

I made the black uniform because my RPG character (Sionna) is a former Dark Jedi, now advanced Shadow Apprentice, and so by wearing the black uniform she signifies her acceptance of her "darker" side.

Anyways, if you have questions, I'd be glad to answer! If it's referring to adding the velvet....I'll have to go ask my mom your question because I don't know how to work with sewing velvet and my mom does so she's the one who added the velvet pieces. But I'd be glad to help! As I said, this was my second one, (I only helped my mom make Cerasi's costume) so I have a bit of experience in making them.

May the Force be With You!
-Sionna


www.geocities.com/jedi_sionnatrekina/pics/darksionnawcloak-blade.jpg

[Jauhzmynn Enz]

H'chu apenkee patessa Sionna, :-)


That sounds like a very nice costume. So far I've created several costumes too. It's fun isn't it? :-)

[Sionna Trekina]

Thanks. Nice? Yeah it's great...when it's not hot out. I've become extremely attached to that costume and bumped the Old Republic one I have to the rear because I decided a couple years ago that Sionna was not your "normal", conforming Jedi. For one thing, in RPG she is a very young Jedi Master...she was named one at 16, so right off the bat she was very different. So I felt that her having a darker side to her past would allow her that added uniqueness of going from Jedi Padawan to Dark Jedi to Jedi Padawan-Knight-Master to Shadow Apprentice was quite appropriate. Therefore..the black uniform became a symbol of who she was, not of who she is The link I posted is to the picture of me wearing the costume (since Geocities sucks and won't allow hyperlinking... ).

Making the costumes isn't nearly as fun as wearing them, though. ;D

[Jauhzmynn Enz]

Humm, somehow I think a teenager being a "master" is a tad TOO young. maybe 30, it makes more sense. But Im a total oddball.

[Jade1]

I really hate ot be Lame but Mynn I do agree with you. I'm not trying to make you irritated or anything.

[Jauhzmynn Enz]

Me irrataited? pfftt. nahhh. I don't get offended easily. I hope I didn't offend you.


Wearing the costumes is a kick, even better when the person asks where you got it,and you say "I made this.". I like seeing the person's eyes get big :-)

[Alpha]

I'm pretty new to Cosplaying,
OKay... "accessorized robe"
I made a Robe out of my Dad's old trench coat.......
LOL It looked like I sewed it in the Dark.
But, I guess you get better the more you practice,
I can use any suggestions.........

[Nova Darklighter]

I have 3 words to say, yes...."PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!!!" Do you have a sewing machine? If you do, I reccomend tracing swirls and square pinwheels onto muslin or bargain cotton (junk fabric) and then stich over the pattern, it teaches CONTROL and precision. Make corner turns sharp on the squares and curved on the circular swirls. Boring but effective. I promise you will see a difference the more you sew. I'd also suggest that you go and read the older sewing threads on the boards here, we've probably answered alot of your questions in previous posts. Above all, HAVE FUN!!! Wait till you complete your first Jedi costume, everyone will be so impressed!

[Sionna Trekina]

Yes, I agree with Nova. That's how I started when I first learned to sew back when I was like 8. My mom had me practice (on paper, actually) doing squares, circles, swirls, and mazes before I began any sort of real project with fabric. It was kinda fun, and it definitely helps. ;D