Schph Gochi
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Post by Schph Gochi on Mar 3, 2008 7:06:25 GMT -5
Hendel....your pattern went out today... and Kryy...I look forward to your fabric....  |
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Post by Jedimom/Cor-Al Gelkar on Mar 3, 2008 9:22:50 GMT -5
I LOVE a good Jedi tunic! I have two -- my normal one and a longer version -- kinda like Old Ben's -- that I picked up cheap when a local costume store went out of business (more for the robe than the tunic). Hopefully I will have yet another one soon.... But I really love the boots and who doesn't love a good lightsaber at your hip?
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Post by Jauhzmynn Enz on Mar 3, 2008 10:03:05 GMT -5
Ani and Kryy,
I've the short wasited problem too. I've maybe 2-3" between the hips and wasit which makes
wearing challenging too.
I was mulling over the curved Obi idea too. I was thinking of curving the part that goes over the hips, while the portions in the front and back of the body are regular size. Light to medium weight iron on interfacing on these parts. No interfacing on the parts that go over hips, to allow for more movement and comfort.
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Schph Gochi
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Post by Schph Gochi on Mar 3, 2008 10:48:12 GMT -5
I no longer use interfacing on the Obis..
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Post by I Five on Mar 3, 2008 14:48:34 GMT -5
Agreed, Siri... it's addicting.  For all of the reasons you said... I'd add the robe... when I was wearing it last weekend at Connooga, someone commented about it sweeping behind me as I walked. I do have to admit it's one of my favorite things about the costume... it's sort of "regal" or something. Schph, PM sent about obi fabric.  So true!!! I never wear my jedi costume without my cloak anymore!!! I just love my cloak and like you said...the billowing ;D |
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Post by Leda EmBorr on Mar 4, 2008 23:28:46 GMT -5
Totally!!!!!! Gotta BILLOW!!!!!
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Post by Leda EmBorr on Mar 4, 2008 23:29:26 GMT -5
I no longer use interfacing on the Obis.. Never did... it's all in the bias cut and the fake wrinkles! |
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Post by Leda EmBorr on Mar 4, 2008 23:32:22 GMT -5
I LOVE a good Jedi tunic! Yep... and what's inside it too! :sigh: ok sorry... back to ogling thread I go....    |
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Post by Ani-Chay Pinn on Mar 5, 2008 21:35:19 GMT -5
I was mulling over the curved Obi idea too. I was thinking of curving the part that goes over the hips, while the portions in the front and back of the body are regular size. Light to medium weight iron on interfacing on these parts. No interfacing on the parts that go over hips, to allow for more movement and comfort. Interesting idea for fitting the obi. But perhaps just a simple curved piece of fabric would work just as well? I was wondering if sewing two pieces of curved fabric would work? - Take two half-width(plus seam allowances) lengths of fabric that have a gentle curve to them, so that they look a bit like a "(". - Sew the sides together that are on the inside of the curve of the "("s. - When you lay it out 'flat' you have an obi that is narrower down the middle than it is on the edges. - The seam down the middle of the obi would be covered up by the belt. Like I said, I have a very long waist, so I haven't had much trouble with flat obi's, but if I wanted to wear my obi lower than I usually do I would perhaps try something like this: - Take two half-width(plus seam allowances) lengths of fabric. - One length of fabric would be straight. - One length of fabric would be curved so that it looks a bit like a "(". - Sew the two pieces together, one straight edge to the inside of the curve of the "(". - When you lay it out 'flat' you have an obi that is narrower down the middle than it is on one edge. - The seam down the middle of the obi would be covered up by the belt. You would have to finish off, hem and fold over the outer edges of the obi to look nice. |
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Post by Schph Gochi on Mar 6, 2008 19:14:35 GMT -5
Kryy... so.... what do you think of your Obi?   lol...told you I could make them in my sleep.... I was able to get a full front (minus ties) out of the one piece...and the reverse side (that goes toward your body) has a center seam...but no one will ever see that... |
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Post by Hendel D'bu on Mar 6, 2008 20:46:21 GMT -5
Man, Schph, you are awesome! I am so impressed and wishing that I would have sent you fabric, too! lol!
Well, I got the pattern today, and I am so glad you posted a pic of Kryy's... so, to wear it (sorry if I sound silly), but you just wrap it around and tie it... in the front??
Gosh, I hate sounding silly, but I may need a little direction here. My belt would cover the tie, right? I'll be constructing mine tonite...
Thanks so much!
~hendel :-)
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Post by Kryy Jacobi on Mar 6, 2008 22:41:42 GMT -5
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Post by JediKai on Mar 6, 2008 23:46:06 GMT -5
Yes, you just wrap it around and tie. However, don't you find the ties bulk up under the belt? I don't have long ties on mine and I just pin them in place.
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Post by Ani-Chay Pinn on Mar 7, 2008 0:05:20 GMT -5
To keep the knot from being bulky under the belt, I just use a half knot and add an extra twist - I think it's called a bookbinder's knot. If the tie is made out of a rough fabric, it stays in place fine without being bulky. And the longer ties are easier for me to tuck away. Some of my obis have an open seam for me to tuck them into.
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Post by Kryy Jacobi on Mar 7, 2008 0:18:49 GMT -5
Those are good ideas... come to think of it, tying a "real" square knot and then the "pull" of wearing it all day might make the knot too tight and hard to untie...
Schph, how do you tie it?
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For all of the reasons you said...
