February 2, 2007
Not much progress to report on! I cut out the muslin for the pants, however I haven't fitted them yet so I haven't cut
from the actual material yet. I did check out our local hardware store for possible lightsaber parts while shopping for
metal for Padme Senate gown necklace re-do. I saw quite a few good options, though I didn't want to wander too long
since I didn't want to explain to any employee that I was looking for lightsaber parts! In any case, here's another item
on my accessory wish list: an Obi-Wan fx lightsaber. This one is a bit more attainable than the boots.
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March 2, 2007
Still no progress! I had a few problems with the pants pattern I drafted so I set the costume aside
for a bit to work on other projects. I also haven't ordered much in the way of supplies as I spent
a small fortune on my Padme Packing gown. I did however, order the metal rivets for the belt.
Since I've been doing a fair amount of accessories work lately, I thought I would at least get my
leatherworking completed. I purchased my rivets from SD Trading Company, which was linked
from Padawan's Guide.
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March 31, 2007
I still haven't done any additional work on the costume. I've been gathering supplies and information on the accessories
though.
I ordered the boots yesterday from Caboots, who had a wonderful variety of Star Wars costume boots. It seemed that
most sources were out of the small size Jedi boots, so I was happy to get a pair as the riding boots and replica boots
were far beyond my budget!
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April 2, 2007
Yay progress! I completed the belt alteration this weekend though I still need to add food
capsules and pouches. I'm still debating whether I'll make spats for the boots or not. It would
make the costume more accurate, but I guess it depends on the amount of time I have left.
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May 22, 2007
I should probably point out that I finished this costume several weeks ago, but due to illness and a busy schedule I am sadly behind in posting
anywhere besides my livejournal. After much fabric perusal and checkbook balancing I finally decided that I couldn't possibly obtain anything I
would consider decent for robe fabric at a price that was affordable. In the end, I decided that I would be happier spending more and getting good
quality, so I ordered the auburn wool flannel (see January 19th entry) from Renaissance fabrics. When it arrived, I wasn't disappointed! I ended up
getting the robe 95% together in one night and leaving the hemming for the following evening. I cannot even begin to describe how beautiful this
wool is, it's absolutely worth every penny! All I needed to do was obtain a different pair of pants in a lighter color (yes, I purchased pants, I hate
sewing them!). I haven't finished with the food capsules and pouches due to serious sewing/costuming overload! Here are some photos of the
in-progress robe and completed ensemble.
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