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Post by Plo Strax-Avix on Jun 9, 2005 6:01:38 GMT -5
Hi everyone. Need some tips on making the hood on my robe 'behave'.
You see, its the tropics where I am, so I have to choose a thinner material to make my Jedi costume, or else I'll be roasted in no time in the sweltering heat.
The problem with using any thin cloth as a hood is that it 'flops' on your head like a heap of rag cloth, and looks horrible if you don't adjust it constantly.
I've inserted a thick 5mm string around the rim of the hood, and although it helped to prop up the hood somewhat in the beginning, it becase soft right after I washed the robe. I thought about inserting a thicker and stiffer string, but I don't want the hood to look all stiff and pointy when its off my head and resting on my back.
I thought about changing just the hood to a thicker material but it'll be quite hard to find it in the same colour and similar texture to the rest of my robe...
Does anyone have experience with this problem? Some tips on what to do please!!!!!!!
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Post by Sef-FireMoon on Jun 9, 2005 8:05:03 GMT -5
One fix could be a spray starch ( not too much ) that may give it enough bulk, or you could attach an inner liner of a different material , just a thought. Good luck
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Post by Plo Strax-Avix on Jun 9, 2005 8:18:24 GMT -5
Hmmmm...the liner idea sound workable...I think I still have some left over robe material...maybe adding another layer to it will help...Thanks Sef-FireMoon!
Still looking for other alternatives before i go ahead with that...anyone?
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Post by Sef-FireMoon on Jun 9, 2005 8:57:42 GMT -5
You are most welcome Plo Strax-Avix ! best of luck MTFBWY
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Post by JediKai on Jun 9, 2005 18:44:31 GMT -5
I agree with the lining idea. Either self line it (meaning with the same fabric of which the outer layer (called the "fashion fabric) is made. Or, if it's still too thin, do an inter lining, meaning another, heavier (but still natural....like cotton duck or canvas) fabric between the lining and the fashion fabric.
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Post by Nova Darklighter on Jun 9, 2005 20:18:26 GMT -5
I self line all my hoods, but if you're fashion fabric is thin try a lining of nonwoven fusible interfacing on the lining of your hood, assuming that you're using a natural fabric like a cotton, I'd also say go with a starch or spay sizing to give it some body again after washing.
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Post by Plo Strax-Avix on Jun 10, 2005 7:48:56 GMT -5
Thank you all for your suggestions, will definitely try to line it and see if it'll behave better.
Don't now when I'll have time to get it done though, but will definitely post pics once its been modified.
Thanks again!
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Post by Ani-Chay Pinn on Jun 10, 2005 21:51:51 GMT -5
I made my hoods with a really wide facing, so that gives them some structure for medium-to-heavy weight material.. If you try lining the hood, you might consider using a light weight, fusable interfacing (the stuff you iron on) on the inside of the lining as well. That would make it stiffer.
One thing about Jedi robe hoods.....they're completely impractical! They're huge, so even in a light breeze they become a sail and never stay up. Jedi hoods are definitely an indoor thing. And even inside they still like to slip off as you walk around.
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Post by Plo Strax-Avix on Jun 10, 2005 23:02:01 GMT -5
Thanks for the advise Ani-Chay, and I totally agree with you on the Jedi Robe's hood...Even the drag created by walking blows it off my head...
Does anyone have any ideas on how to keep the hood on the head?
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Post by JediKai on Jun 11, 2005 7:22:16 GMT -5
Short of glue or staples, not really! Well, thinking a moment here, if you have enough hair, a comb could be sewn into the hood that attaches to your hair. I'm not talking about the kind of comb you run through your hair to make it look better but the kind that is used for styling. If you're female, you'll understand probably. Men, maybe not. Sigh, hard to explain. Not this kind of comb webs.lanset.com/deborahswigs/comb.jpgbut this kind of comb www.beautybycorinne.com.au/Hair%20Pin%20comb%20small.jpgThis url widget isn't working. copy pastet he entire url and you'll see the comb
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Post by Plo Strax-Avix on Jun 11, 2005 7:34:48 GMT -5
Actually I thought about the use of a comb right after I sent my last post, but didn't want to go back and modify the post, because it won't work for me. I use hair gel to style my hair...the comb would only mess up my hair ;D.
And yes I was thinking of the same type of comb you mentioned, which is usually used to poke into a 'bun' for decoration.
One concern is that the comb will be visible when the hood is off the head and on the back, unless its sewn into the inside lining of the hood and only the spikes are showing, or the spikes can be hidden into another fold while removing the hood...hmmm...
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Post by Ani-Chay Pinn on Jun 11, 2005 15:57:15 GMT -5
Yes, I was thinking the same thing for my hood. I have all sorts of concealed pockets in my robes, a comb shouldn't be too hard, whenever I get around to trying it out. I still have leftovers of the material to work with. The trick is to place it so that it doesn't pull on the hood in some strange way when you wear it and still keep it hidden. It would have to be a comb about the same color as the robe; fortunately they make plastic combs in all sorts of colors, and the small metal ones come in brown.
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Post by Nova Darklighter on Jun 12, 2005 21:52:31 GMT -5
I'd bet that that's been done by someone in the wardrobe dept for some shots at least. Major beauty supply places carry really thin lt. weight wire combs in several colours that are made to match hair, so brown is not to hard. I've used them in veils, hats and other head gear for years.
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Post by Kamen Kallel on Jun 14, 2005 21:52:33 GMT -5
I constructed my hood based on the following: Hood measures 24 inches tall by 20 inches deep. Hangs more than halfway down your back. That 48-inch wide frame for your face I interfaced the 2-inch wide outer edge so it will hold its shape. No drooping limp in front of your face--it frames it! It hold it shape even after being balled up in the closet for weeks on end.
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Post by Nova Darklighter on Jun 14, 2005 23:47:51 GMT -5
Looks good, are you wearing contacts or is that a camera effect?
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