General Progress

By Static. 26/01/10, 12:56 pm

I just figured out how to do the detailing on my Ivy dress! And I also discovered that you CAN dye rayon - I also learned what rayon actually is. Fascinating! Man, I can't wait to do this dress.

By sakuramiyabi. 26/01/10, 03:54 pm

Just finished a lucky star skirt and sayonara zetsubou sensei skirt >> hurr hurr 8m of bias on the skirt alone >> and they had to run out of white bias in all the stores i went to first ==|| oh well at least i knw now that there is a lovely fabric store up the road from where i live that is run by indians ... This feels better 8D Ahuhu

By Suixelo. 26/01/10, 03:57 pm

Skirt is done, wig is... brushed. ORZ. It's twice as long as I need it but it's too pretty to cut ;A; It would be fine if I wasn't so short XDD

Fabric is in a little pile for me to do something with tomorrow. Just need to do the waistcoat, bow, sailor collar and a quick white top (aka potato sack with sleeves 8D)

By **seraphik**. 26/01/10, 04:43 pm

TinTango wrote:: Wow, you guys are making such fantastic progress.
I can't start till next month when I get my sewing machine.... then I gotta figure out how to sew, total noob.
...But all I have to do, is look here and I get inspired!

you can come and have sewing parties with us dunedinites getting ready for armageddons! <3333

By Suixelo. 27/01/10, 04:58 am

My pattern lied. Jacket is too short and I don't have enough time/material to make it longer. ARGH. Otherwise, almost finished jacket.

lol my ACP costume is going to suck. At least I can change it for Chch though, learning my lessons one by one haha.

By **Tamoo**. 27/01/10, 05:11 am

I need to dye my white boob tube black. 8D I HAVE NO TIME TO GO AND FIND SOME. akjsdkad Why are all the fabric shops/craft shops far away from me?!

Shannon. Buy me black dye D: *imkiddingbtntrlybtrly*

In other news, I bought fabric for Celestin. THIS IS PROGRESS.

By Li-Bai. 27/01/10, 07:24 am

I looked at patterns for my cosplays at Spotlight and did fabric browsing! This is some sort of progress. NOBODY HAS PLAIN RED GINGHAM. It's always corded and/or a shade too dark and/or the checks are too small. Blargh.

And wig choice is made and semi-secured (ilu Pura). My Turtlebank is crying little tears of sadness, but Hotaru might end up all the better for it....

Now I just need to find wood for his crazy shoes (Tengu Geta. A fitting name).

By moonlight293. 27/01/10, 10:18 am

OMG PROGRESS!

Spoiler:

Shinigami top is nearly made! Very Happy

By Squishy blob. 27/01/10, 10:24 am

@moonlight
Looking good! Are you making the captain's coat soon?

By moonlight293. 27/01/10, 10:26 am

Squishy blob: Yup, hopefully! Very Happy

I need to get it done before I return to Dunedin and have no resources! xD I just need to go out and buy more fabric before starting it :3

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i lost two pieces i painted for my aegis headset =__=

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I just cut out the stencil for my Padme's Steel Blue Nightgown Broach. I have no idea how to make such a small thing from model clay...this will be fun! D:

Pic:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26018307@N08/4307904243/

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By TinTango. 27/01/10, 04:55 pm

Yay, got back to Auckland with my family and... they bought me some some clothes to start off my Cyborg outfit! Woooooooot. Best. parents. evar.
Im so excited now, gonna spend a few days shopping and looking for more goodies... craft foam,
soldier helmet, and other stuff. General Progress - Page 17 Icon_cheers

@Seraphik: Thanks for the invite! Will PM you.

By Static. 28/01/10, 01:01 am

About 90% done with a commission, and managed to make a start on my MGS flightsuit last night - it was a lot easier than I thought, and consequently is nearly finished! I need to wait until I have cotton in a matching colour before I topstitch anything, and I'll have to put in a few more zips (like...five) for the pockets, but it's looking good! Omnomprogress. Very Happy

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I finished my Len top 8D~~even if it does look crap~~ I just need to edit it a bit and cut all the little pieces of thread hanging out >>

Working on the shorts now~

By Li-Bai. 28/01/10, 07:03 am

It kind of saddens me that I can't find any suitable wood in our garage to make Tengu Geta from. Even with my small feet there aren't any pieces wide enough for my foot. :/

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making my gloomy bear gijinka =D

By Icarus. 28/01/10, 08:02 am

I've added another hoop to the wedding dress' hoop skirt thingy, and it's getting really heavy... *getting worried*
and I've added lace to the sleeves.

I need wire to start the wings D:

By **Rowan**. 28/01/10, 08:43 am

Here's the pic of my Youmu Konpaku skirt so far~ (No I haven't done anymore on it since I last posted here /facepalm).

Spoiler:

Will get a way poofier pettioat for it; it may not look it, but there is actually a petticoat under it at the mo D: And ignore the polar fleece on the floor - working on my acp cosplay.

Need to organise all the fabric and stuff in bags all over my sewing room floor before I can do anything else easily.

By Le_Saboteur. 28/01/10, 09:21 am

Either I've lost weight from my rib area or the pattern thing I drew up for my Jill of the Jungle dress was HILARIOUSLY off. Couldn't be physics unpicking everything I'd done so decided to add darts up the back... now it's too short so I'm gonna have to wear netball shorts underneath. Black ones. HOTT.

Better than flashing all the youngins at ACP I guess. You should be thanking me!

I also underestimated how high a strapless bra sits on your back... so I'm gonna have to make an under top to wear. /MAJOR FACEPALM

Still, other than that, it's done. This has turned into a massive headache, ahahaha.

By Rolly. 28/01/10, 09:36 am

orz

I've sewed my yukata sides together... and my sleeves... I need to attach them on and make an obi... and then finish that tiny appliqué corner off... then I WILL BE DONE! Huzzah.

//collapses

EDIT: sleeves have been sewn on! Just got the Obi and appliqué left to do...!

By **Rowan**. 28/01/10, 10:48 am

FML Just hemmed my skirt but I have a feeling I'll have to unpick it all. It's all puckered, and probably won't iron out.

Anyone got any tips on how to hem a circle skirt done in fabric with stretch? (Mechanical 2-way stretch)

By Rolly. 28/01/10, 11:57 am

I've never worked with stretch fabric, but try a stabiliser underneath? I have no idea if that is suitable at all.

Erm, iron it down beforehand? Ever since I discovered "iron-it-flat-before-sewing" method, life has been so much easier. Very Happy

By Highlander. 28/01/10, 12:00 pm

And if machining select a stretch hemming stitch.

By **Rowan**. 28/01/10, 12:25 pm

Ironing might be a good idea, thanks, Rolly Very Happy

Would a stretch hemming stitch be a loose one? /goes off to ask mum about the ancient sewing machine. Thanks!

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