Ki-Vaan's new threads

[kivaanzion]

I recently purchased some new Jedi robes from a seller on Ebay. When I first received them I must say I was a teensy bit disappointed- they seemed a bit too big even though they were custom made to my measurements. And the colour of the outer tunic was a little darker than I anticipated.

However having worn them a couple of times now, they have completely grown on me! I also put my old robes on for comparison, and the new ones blow them out of the water!

So here are the pics! ;D



The inner/outer tunics are made from polycotton broadcloth. The tabbards are full length both front and back Qui-Gon style. The obi wraps twice around the back and ties in a knot in front (which is then tucked beneath my utility belt).




There is a full dark brown inner tunic that has a triple lapel collar. The outer tunic/obi/tabbards are tan. Pants are simply "George" brand dress pants from WalMart (they are a light olive/brown colour).




Still kept my old robe as it is in fine shape.

(Now for some ham...)




"Ki-Vaan in repose" (Or... "What does Anakin plan on doing with that speeder?")







"That made a mess!!!"


Now for a comparison of old robes to new...


May 2005



July 2006




I have already updated my profile on the TJA website (with the cool pictures- not the ham ones ). I still have to do some minor alterations so the fit is a little more sung where it needs to be. Other than that, I am very pleased with my new robes. I can provide information on the seamstress upon request.

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Awesome!

[Jeffrek]

Nice threads there Kevin. I prefer the longer tunics personally and the length suits you.

Now you just need to grow the beard back

[Jauhzmynn Enz]

Very nice. I've tried the triple lapel for the collar on the under tunic and it looks great. MAN, is that a difficult critter to do.:-) How does your seamstress do that? How wide of a peice of fabric and how does she make the pleats stay put?

[kivaanzion]

Thanks everyone! ;D

Jauhzmynn: I won an ebay auction so I never actually met the seamstress. I don't have a clue how she does it- but I'll be bringing these robes to Dragon Con and you'll be able to see them.

Jeffrek: Oh the beard... the beard... I did like it while I had it- but being in the food service industry and having a full beard doesn't mix. LOL! Seriously though, thanks for the compliment on the length; I was a little worried it was too long.

[Leda EmBorr]

Ki-Vaan, those look great! I like the long tabards in the back... it gives it a bit of a different look than the typical Obi-Wan costume. The undertunic is done very well!

;D

Glad it's all worked out for you!

[Olos Nay]

Looks very good, Ki Vaan.
I hope you bring it to Montreal in a near future, so I get to see it and we get to take pictures.
Your inner tunic is awesome, BTW.

[Seda Navilli]

I don't know what you're talking about Ki vaan, the costume looks the perfect length to me.

Looks just great though, all of it ;D

[JediKai]

Very nice!

[Theyrenotdolls (Den Dragonson)]

kevin....i think the length is just about right...with the pic comparison, the old one looks a tad too short. i'd like to know about your robe...where'd u get it? what fabric is it? costume looks killer. could u pm me with details on this ebay seller. thanks.

--Dennis

[An’Joh Zaji]

Very nice, I dig the ensemble as a whole!

An'Joh

[kivaanzion]

Many thanks again everyone! ;D

Dennis- My outer robe actually came with my old tunic. It was a one time ebay auction that I won over a year ago. It was not from a professional seamstress (in fact the seams are pretty amateurishly done).

The robe itself isn't too bad- however if you take a close look at it you can see some major flaws- mostly in symmetry. Fortunately the oversized look hides this well. I'm pretty sure it's pure wool.

PM sent as well.

I think it's time I changed my avatar.

[jedi12]

wow that is nice i wish i had some fabric swatches from that one

[kivaanzion]

Thanks Jaryk!

The broadcloth is nothing special really. I guess it's like a linen? It's pretty basic- although it is easy to wash and maintain. I would have preferred a crinkle cotton as it has much more texture and that Ep III appearance. But like I said, I'm still pleased with it.

[Seda Navilli]

I must say Ki Vaan, you are looking alot more like Ewan Mcgregor these days