Sewing

[Tenshi]

I was too lazy to sew my carnival costume, my gran did it.

Of all the things I sewed am I so proud of my pillow. It is all self-sewed and painted (it's in Japanese style) and I use it for countless years now (maybe I should wash it more often though).

I learned sewing at school, at the age of 12 or so and liked it. Made bags, pillows and other things, but they are all lost. I wish their would be reasons and occassions for me to sew more, but there is any except carnival.

[HMN]

Originally Posted by zgirnius

Anyone making Halloween costumes?

I made the easiest ones ever (2) this year. The kids wanted to be vampires, so I decided to make long, full black cloaks for them, and came up with a super easy, cheap way to do it. I bought one queen sized flat sheet in black cotton...

I did a similar thing one year for myself as a Princess Leia costume. Of course I got a white sheet for it. Although Mine was a bit more like a poncho with a hole cut in the middle and then parts taken off the sides to make sleeves. I managed to use part of the extra for a hood. It was all hand sewn in giant stitches, but it looked great. It even lasted a second Halloween when my sister used it the following year.

This year I've made 2 kitty cat costumes for my girls. A black cat and a white cat. I got some faux fur and sewed it around an old headband for ears. Then made wrist bands and a tail. The rest is a leotard and tights. Pretty easy to put together.

[costumewitch88]

I sew and I've made a few different things. I'm aspiring to be a costumer.

[smithrdn]

Yes I do also passionate about stitching and sewing

[Malakian]

yess. i sew a lot.
i get all of my clothes that i own really cheap from thrift/second-hand stores and then i wack them apart and sew them back together again so they fit better and how i want them too =]
its pretty awesome because i dont have to spend like 40 dollars on like a pair of pants from the mall and whatnot.because for one i dont have 40 dollars lol

[Rastaban43]

I have just noticed this thread. I was looking for a place to talk about sewing and discuss ideas and get tips, but I was looking over in the Fashion forum, hehe. I'm glad I found you guys (or should I say girls, hehe). I am so jealous of you who have been sewing since you were little. I mean, hemming up trousers, sewing on a button, and patching something were skills I sort of picked up on my own at random times, only in the last four years did I start taking classes and work on full construction projects. Now, I'm happy to say, I'm a decent seamster(?) and tailor, hehe.

Right now, I'm working on a dress for my sister but no longer have access to a serger so have sort of halted that project. Also working on some blue jeans for myself and a couple of shirts and coats. My big project this year, however, is going to be my Hallowe'en costume:

Tron Legacy Screenshot:    

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Unfortunately, there aren't really any better screen shots from that film yet, so I'm still at a loss for where to start. I want to try and make it as authentic as possible, but finding vinyl/rubber fabrics might be impossible here. Utah is a veritable fabric wasteland, lol. Anyway, I see this thread hasn't been updated in well over a year, so I hope you haven't all left. XD

[snapegirl]

Originally Posted by Rastaban43

I have just noticed this thread. I was looking for a place to talk about sewing and discuss ideas and get tips, but I was looking over in the Fashion forum, hehe. I'm glad I found you guys (or should I say girls, hehe). I am so jealous of you who have been sewing since you were little. I mean, hemming up trousers, sewing on a button, and patching something were skills I sort of picked up on my own at random times, only in the last four years did I start taking classes and work on full construction projects. Now, I'm happy to say, I'm a decent seamster(?) and tailor, hehe.

Right now, I'm working on a dress for my sister but no longer have access to a serger so have sort of halted that project. Also working on some blue jeans for myself and a couple of shirts and coats. My big project this year, however, is going to be my Hallowe'en costume:

Tron Legacy Screenshot:    

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Unfortunately, there aren't really any better screen shots from that film yet, so I'm still at a loss for where to start. I want to try and make it as authentic as possible, but finding vinyl/rubber fabrics might be impossible here. Utah is a veritable fabric wasteland, lol. Anyway, I see this thread hasn't been updated in well over a year, so I hope you haven't all left. XD

My husband sews and is working on costumes for us.

I'm not sure about rubber but we found a place online for vinyl.

http://www.mjtrends.com/

The shipping and service were really good.

[Rastaban43]

Originally Posted by snapegirl

I'm not sure about rubber but we found a place online for vinyl.

http://www.mjtrends.com/

The shipping and service were really good.

Thanks for the tip. I might end up getting the patent vinyl or pvc they've got. The price is right. Do you know if they ship swatches?

[snapegirl]

Originally Posted by Rastaban43

Thanks for the tip. I might end up getting the patent vinyl or pvc they've got. The price is right. Do you know if they ship swatches?

I'm not sure, but if you need to call and ask, they do get back to you right away.

[Rastaban43]

Ooh, I forgot about this thread and posted somewhere else. But here's a question for you guys:

I'm about to remake a vinyl bag with patent leather and a polyester (probably) lining. I've never worked with leather before on this scale. I'm not worried about it, but I have a bit of an odd question, maybe. Do I need to worry about interfacing at all for the bag or the lining, and if so, what kind would be recommended? Thanks!

[HMN]

Originally Posted by Rastaban43

Ooh, I forgot about this thread and posted somewhere else. But here's a question for you guys:

I'm about to remake a vinyl bag with patent leather and a polyester (probably) lining. I've never worked with leather before on this scale. I'm not worried about it, but I have a bit of an odd question, maybe. Do I need to worry about interfacing at all for the bag or the lining, and if so, what kind would be recommended? Thanks!

I've only used interfacing to stiffen up a fabric. So I'm not sure you'd need any with patent leather. But I guess if it's slippery it may help the fabric get through the machine.

I've only used fusible interfacing and I always go for the lightest/thinnest kind because I usually want the fabric to still move.

Don't think I've helped, but good luck!

[Lisl_Loveheart]

I'm a hobby seamstress and I love it! I almost only sew costumes and fun stuff. I am now working on a Renaissence dress for a festival I hope to attend this summer. My next project will be a Prof. McGonagall costume. Any tips for that?

[HMN]

There is a Yahoo Group called Madam Malkins and there are lots of resources there. I love this woman's McG costume: (you might have to join the group to see the pics)
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Madame...unt=20&dir=asc

I made 2 Hogwarts robes last year for my kids for Halloween. I found a few really good websites that goes over how to make a basic robe, and some are more difficult than others.

Easy robe: http://www.servantsofthelight.org/kn...kingrobes.html
(Several instructions on that link, some easier than others)

And this one has such great research: http://www.rebelshaven.com/hogwarts.html#robe

[Lisl_Loveheart]

Thank you!! I'll take a look at those as soon as I'm done with this gown! And once I get started on the next project I'll keep you updated!

[Lisl_Loveheart]

Hi all!
I have made this mini hat on a hair clip as part of my (yet to be sewn) witch costume... if you like and want to know how to make one, let me know.

[Tenshi]

That looks awesome. I thought it's a real hat sitting on a broom handle.

[Lisl_Loveheart]

Originally Posted by Tenshi

That looks awesome. I thought it's a real hat sitting on a broom handle.

haha it's a mini hat (10cm) sitting on my wand!

[fluffyfan]

If anyone is interested in costuming, the society for creative anachronism is an awesome group, as they do period medieval clothing, they are in most countries, just do a google for "sca". many wizard outfits are in fact period costumes with minor changes. this is where I realy learned to sew well. although I do personaly prefer to make armour from metal and leather, my 16th century jousting suit is my fav, heavy but glorious, fully acid etched and all.

[LolCasanova]

I enjoy sewing, particularly embroidery, I'm just not very good at it! I'm practising though, trying out lazy daisies and French knots on fabric...hopefully it can only get better

[Lisl_Loveheart]

I did sew another mini hat on a hairclip (that can be attached to hair band) and a wand bag to match it, of course!