My Hermione Costume

[Lisa_Turpin]

So I made this outfit in summer of 2004, I believe, for my 4-H project. I wear it to book and movie openings, and of course, Halloween parties now!

I made the skirt, white shirt, and cape. I got the Gryffindor logo by cutting up a child's cape I bought for $8 at a party store. The tie and sweater are from Goodwill. I sewed some trim on the sweater to make it more Gryffindor-ish. The wand was a Christmas present from a friend who's really into woodworking.

And yes, that is my natural hair.

I'm really proud of it, and I'd be interested to see what you all have to say!



Edit: So after someone said that I looked like Hermione with tamer hair, I went through the pictures on my computer until I found one with my hair a little wilder. I think this is better!

[jade_lavigne]

wow! Not that is good!
I have never seen anything like it before in my whole life!
keep up the good work!

[Bunny]

Great work, I always prefer costumes made by the person that is wearing them.

[griffiegrrl]

Thats pretty good! I'm going to make a gryffindor outfit for the DH Midnight Potter Party at my Borders.

(BTW, I'm in 4-H too! Hehe.. hope you got a blue ribbon?)

[Lisa_Turpin]

Originally Posted by griffiegrrl

Thats pretty good! I'm going to make a gryffindor outfit for the DH Midnight Potter Party at my Borders.

(BTW, I'm in 4-H too! Hehe.. hope you got a blue ribbon?)

I actually won Senior Grand Champion with this outfit and got to take it to the Indiana State Fair that year! It was such a blast.

Good luck with your outfit! I want to see pictures when it's done.

[griffiegrrl]

Originally Posted by Lisa_Turpin

I actually won Senior Grand Champion with this outfit and got to take it to the Indiana State Fair that year! It was such a blast.

Good luck with your outfit! I want to see pictures when it's done.

Good job !

Yup, I promise to make a thread once it's done.

[Inkwolf]

Very cool!

[potterposse]

I think its creative! Havew you thought about designing? its good!

[sulihawk]

Awesome job! Wow how long is that wand?

[Lisa_Turpin]

Originally Posted by sulihawk

Awesome job! Wow how long is that wand?

Thanks!

The wand is longer than I think they are in the books, probably between 13-14 inches because of the method my friend used.

Originally Posted by potterposse

I think its creative! Havew you thought about designing? its good!

Thanks! I've never really thought about going into design, but I do like to come up with ideas for clothes and stuff. This is just one of 5 outfits or so that I've made. I'd have to say my favorite part is definitely coming up with the ideas, patterns, and fabrics-- not the whole in between sewing part!

[chocolatefrog99]

Great job! I love the way you were creative and did it your self. You didn't just buy a costume. Again, great job!

[vee_riddle]

whao! that is cool! love it!

[shikah]

I love it, totally love it, great job lisa...

[NoDayBut2Day]

Whoa. *double-takes* You totally look like an older Hermione, perhaps with her hair calmed down a little. Terrific job on the costume!

[Lisa_Turpin]

Originally Posted by NoDayBut2Day

Whoa. *double-takes* You totally look like an older Hermione, perhaps with her hair calmed down a little. Terrific job on the costume!

Lol, thanks! I've had a lot of people that tell me I look just how they envisioned Hermione. That picture was taken after a party so my hair was nicer, but for book/movie releases, I brush my hair out so it's a lot wilder.

[xFluerDelacourx]

Hermione's one of my favorite characters so awesome costume.

[griffiegrrl]

You know I think it's silly, but I envision my hair on Hermione. Her face comes out different to me, (I can't explain it, it's all in my head..) But I imagine my brown curly fluffy frizzy hair.

[arithmancer]

That's a really good-looking costume. I like all the little details you thought up, like the trim on the sweater and the patch on the robe.

The hair gives you an unfair advantage, though.

Excellent work!

[Lisa_Turpin]

Originally Posted by zgirnius

That's a really good-looking costume. I like all the little details you thought up, like the trim on the sweater and the patch on the robe.

Thanks so much! I just tried to go off what I'd seen in the movies. The trim was a really great find at a fabric store. It wasn't too expensive, and the scarlet trim was just *slightly* bigger than the gold!

The hair gives you an unfair advantage, though.

Excellent work!

Why, thank you!

[princess_tia]

Originally Posted by Lisa_Turpin

Thanks!

The wand is longer than I think they are in the books, probably between 13-14 inches because of the method my friend used.



Thanks! I've never really thought about going into design, but I do like to come up with ideas for clothes and stuff. This is just one of 5 outfits or so that I've made. I'd have to say my favorite part is definitely coming up with the ideas, patterns, and fabrics-- not the whole in between sewing part!

heyy- i wanna be a fashion designer too!!
and may i just add that you have made this costume look awesome and i think even better than the movie ones...........
keep up the excellent work girl!!!

~X~