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Post by Theyrenotdolls (Den Dragonson) on May 22, 2004 0:48:38 GMT -5
Hi, i'm dennis...go by theyrenotdolls on star wars sites...TND for short...here goes with my first post:
ok...i have been a sw fan all my life, but only recently has costuming caught my eye...I have never sewn a stitch in my life and i dont really want to take the easy path and buy a jedi costume.
I am wondering what are some "extreme newbie" resources i might need. I have access to a sewing machine. are there any books i should read/keep handy? should i practice on old bedsheets?
I dont know where to start.
Den ;D
p.s. any help from any/everyone would be a step in the right direction and I will carefully consider advice from you all. (afterall, you're the ones with the jedi costume)
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Post by Sauron Varen on May 22, 2004 2:02:04 GMT -5
hello and welcome to the board TND. if you are wanting to make your own costume and not buy one, there is a pattern made by simplicity #5840 that can get you started in the right direction by offereing you the patterns for the jedi outfit. that are alot of talented people here that have the gift of sewing and could give you some pointers and advice as well.
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Post by JediKai on May 22, 2004 16:39:13 GMT -5
Yes, yes and yes. And Welcome! to the ranks of the Jedi! Go to the library and get a basic how to sew book. Find the manual for the sewing machine to which you have access. Websites for Jedi costuming: Amber's Jedi Mediation Chamber was the first, most accurate and most comprehensive of the Jedi costuming sites. Though it's no longer being updated it's still the best info. www.rebellegion.com/jedigarb/ The current repository of costuming knowledge is The Padawan's Guide www.padawansguide.com/index.shtmlAny number of us have info and tutorials. I have some basic handouts, which include pattern and fabric recommendations home.comcast.net/~jedikai/I also have a couple photo tutorials on my photo host public.fotki.com/kait/star_wars/And, yes, use old bedsheets on which to practice and to make mock-ups up your first costumes. Or any really cheap, cotton fabric. Don't buy really cheap, slippery polyester as it won't be easy to sew and it won't be what you'll make your costume out of. A master costumer who is a friend of mine goes to second had shops to buy bedsheets that she uses for her mock ups.
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Post by Theyrenotdolls (Den Dragonson) on May 23, 2004 19:16:12 GMT -5
thanks you guys...
jedikai...i have seen your site before...a guy in dewbackwing.com forums pointed me to it. When you say you have "handouts" it gives me the impression that you are a university prof or maybe a high school teacher...is that the case?
TND
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Post by Nova Darklighter on May 28, 2004 23:44:04 GMT -5
Hi TND and welcme to the world of Jedi Costumes. As a basic sewing book, there are several, but I like the Sewing for Dummies & thers of that type, the directions are simple & make sense. Jedi are a good project for a begginer as they aren't really cut in complex styles, most are basic Gi & kimono type garments which are easy to put together, since you're most likely not a curvy shape, you won't have the tailoring problems that some of us have. Ask questions here & read the old threads there is a lt of info in them. Nova
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Post by Noslen on May 29, 2004 12:05:41 GMT -5
The Dummy and Idiots books are great! The patterns recommended on many of the sites are fairly easy. Start there and later tinker with modifying your costume. I really used www.padawansguide.com as my main resource for info on costuming. If she doesn't have it, she probably has a link! Good Luck. When you finish, join the Assembly! Look forward to seeing the costume.
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Post by zhidon on May 29, 2004 20:57:42 GMT -5
as im not much into sewing and had to either buy or pay for help...or bribe, i cant help you much on costumes...when it comes to jedi belts, boots or lightsabers....feel free go ask anything you want. mostly just see the threads below, then ask. dont feel stupid, we all did when we started. welcome to the assembly
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Post by Xana on May 31, 2004 20:27:54 GMT -5
The Dummy and Idiot books............... lol! They sure are great! And besides paying and bribing for help with your costume, whining and begging helps too.
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Post by Schph Gochi on Jun 1, 2004 7:18:10 GMT -5
I had really never sewed anything (a button...a hem..that's about it) before I did my first Jedi costume....I found the MOST helpful thing was the instructions that come with the pattern.....you just read and re-read till they make sense....and follow them to the letter.....one time, I did not understand an instruction....so I went to my nearby Joanne Fabrics with the fabric and instructions and the lady at the cutting counter helped me out.....most of the people who work in fabric stores also sew.....
..I also did my first tunic set and robe by hand....no machine....so you are at least one up on me....lol...
and also....buy some really cheap fabric to start with.....so that you can get a "feel" for the instructions and make any mistakes on the cheap fabric....that way...when you get your "real" fabric....you will already know what you are doing and will not waste a lot of money.... ..good old muslin (which can be found on sale sometimes as low as 99 cents a yard and mostly runs $1.99 a yard) is a good fabric to use to learn on....
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Post by Nova Darklighter on Jun 2, 2004 0:27:43 GMT -5
Schph, you're beginning to sound like an old hand at this already
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Post by JediKai on Jun 2, 2004 0:37:09 GMT -5
theyrenotdolls,
no, I'm not a teacher professionally. But I've done a lot of classes in my hobby groups (this one and the SCA)
....as well as teaching my coworkers. That means teaching social workers how to use computers.....which is a real challenge and requires handouts with lots of screen captures! Social workers are very much people-people and, as a group, don't like technology (except for those of us married to network gods).
So making handouts is second nature at this point.
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Post by Schph Gochi on Jun 2, 2004 5:37:44 GMT -5
Schph, you're beginning to sound like an old hand at this already I wish....I tried working on my Han Solo smuggler shirt this weekend......and ruined it.......sigh.....
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Post by Nova Darklighter on Jun 2, 2004 23:42:12 GMT -5
How so? Is it irreparable or can you fix it? What happened?
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Post by Schph Gochi on Jun 3, 2004 5:24:56 GMT -5
well.....I made a shirt using a pattern for a Russian style shirt (can't remember the name of the pattern company)...one that re-enactors use....I think it is called "Folkwear"....
but I wanted it to be a little more Star Wars..... so I tried putting an eliptical hem on it and then a "border" on the hem using the fabric that I used for my "Han Solo" vest.....it doesn't hang right....then I tried to make the "shirt tail" effect....and ruined it further...lol
Sooooooo I have decided to purchase a "swordsmans" shirt from "Museum Replicas".....and try to put a Star Wars touch to that....then wear that with my Han Solo vest that I sewed (now THAT came out good)
....I have a blaster and gun belt and the black boots....and will just wear that with black stretchies...
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Post by Nova Darklighter on Jun 3, 2004 22:40:36 GMT -5
Don't feel bad, FOLKWEAR PATTERNS are a pain in the butt! They're not hard, but they can be weird, especially their instructions.
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