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Post by Kryy Jacobi on Nov 30, 2006 20:25:31 GMT -5
Ok, I'm a "research junkie", always looking for a new idea.... Has anyone seen these: [ftp]http://www.folkwear.com/112.html[/ftp] "Outer Tunic" male and female: [ftp]http://www.folkwear.com/134.html[/ftp] "Inner Tunic" female (I expect could be adapted to male): Might make some good alternatives since the Simplicity patterns are now on the "endangered species" list. Actually there are several good patterns there that look "Star Wars".... other Jedi-type, Naboo, a Tibetan thing that looks Darth Maul-ish....
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Post by Kryy Jacobi on Nov 30, 2006 20:33:14 GMT -5
P.S. They're not cheap, but Denver Fabrics sells them for 20% off:
[ftp]http://www.denverfabrics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=PF0112&source=Search[/ftp]
and
[ftp]http://www.denverfabrics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=PF0134&source=Search[/ftp]
There may be other sites that offer them as well, but I'm a bit familiar with this one.
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Post by Ani-Chay Pinn on Nov 30, 2006 21:41:09 GMT -5
The one thing that I would change with that pattern is make an A-line or a skirt bottom on the tunic. That seems to be one feature of Jedi tunics, they don't really have straight up-and-down sides; they flare outward, I assume it looks better in fight scenes in the movies.
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Post by Starkindler (The Naked Jedi) on Nov 30, 2006 22:48:03 GMT -5
probably helps hide the wire harnesses too.
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Post by Kryy Jacobi on Dec 1, 2006 18:51:33 GMT -5
And also hide less than perfect physiques. I agree -- it definitely needs to be modified. It's way too short regardless of whether one is making a one-piece or two-piece tunic, and I expect the sleeves need modification as well. But it was good to see another clothing pattern (as opposed to "costume pattern") with potential, so I thought I'd share.
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Post by Nova Darklighter on Dec 1, 2006 19:37:10 GMT -5
It would work, with mods, but might not be the easiest soution for the begginners, I haven't used Folkwear in years, but I seem to remember that the directions were weird, on some of them. I think I might have that one in my collection, but am not sure.
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Post by JediKai on Dec 1, 2006 22:28:55 GMT -5
I've made the bottom right jacket in the lower image. I didn't like it very much. For an undertunic, where the only details that show are the neckline and the sleeves at the wrist, I've started using my absolute fav Folkwear jacket pattern (of which I've made over a dozen for street wear): Folkwear #111, Nepali Blouse It's a bit complex as it does have an underarm gusset. For the Jedi tunic, I lengthen and narrow the sleeves at the wrist to give the proper "rucked" sleeve.
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Post by Kryy Jacobi on Dec 2, 2006 17:30:53 GMT -5
This is very interesting.... glad to have our expert seamstresses give input. Nova, are the instructions just too vague to follow, or are the patterns themselves too complicated? And Kai, on the "undertunic" you use, do you swap the sides that lap over? Was there anything specific you didn't like about the other, or was it that sometimes we/you just don't like the final style? (It's a shame after all of that work, but then that's why the "Jedi Beginnings" thread has multiple entries for lots of people.... been there, done that.... )
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Post by JediKai on Dec 2, 2006 21:09:35 GMT -5
Yes, I change it to wrap left over right. On the other folkwear wrap shirt, I didn't like the one tie design....if that came loose than it would be open and embarrasing (when worn alone) I still wear it (I made it as mundane clothes) but put a pin at the neckline, just in case. Also, I use grosgrain ribbon for the ties of the Nepali blouse rather than making ties. Saves time. It's important to use grosgrain ribbon as it is less likely to come untied (though it still does) than the more slippery smooth ribbon. Grosgrain has sort of ribs in the fabric which make it grip to itself better. It's 99 cents at JoAnn's for a 6 yard roll in basic colors. Other color choices (like dark brown) cost about $2 for 3 years.
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Post by Leda EmBorr on Jan 19, 2007 0:18:58 GMT -5
Wow, I do like the undertunic style. It's interesting to find streetwear that looks jedi. hehe. The problem I had with a similar pattern was that the neckline was way too wide. The shirt collar didn't show under the outer tunic. I didn't notice it would turn out that way, but I learned, and now I look for it.
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Post by JediKai on Jan 19, 2007 0:28:52 GMT -5
I forgot. I also make the collar more narrow on the Nepali blouse.
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Post by Starkindler (The Naked Jedi) on Jan 19, 2007 2:16:00 GMT -5
since the simplicity pattern is "endangered" perhaps someone could scan it in so others could print it in the future when it is no longer available?
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Post by Cronto Tocrone on Jan 19, 2007 20:54:07 GMT -5
that would be nice
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Post by Leda EmBorr on Jan 20, 2007 4:05:36 GMT -5
you might need a pretty big scanner... hehe
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Post by Starkindler (The Naked Jedi) on Jan 20, 2007 13:28:16 GMT -5
you can scan in pieces. some software allows for larger images and will connect the images....
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