I still have nightmares about recreating this costume. *twitch* Faramir, Ranger garb. The thing you can't see easily is that freakin cloak clasp. Oh and the...
... yes, the buckle and cloak clasps are a sort of leafshape. it's a peculiar style for Gondor ... yup, Sarah & Jess are right: Faramir's Ranger Outfit. This...
On ACS, someone theorized that the clasps are Gondor-shaped--7 tiers, with a big slice of mountain right through the middle. Here's what that person's study...
This is Faramir's Ithilien Ranger gear, and it shows very good detailing on his baldric (belt going over shoulder, holding quiver & bows, I think)--note the...
I haven't used dharma dyes specifically, but rit and tintex are cleaned up by running a bleach bath right away. You can even use the bleach bath to wash towels...
I purchased a Lothlorien bow from Justin @ Bowstick and decided to try my hand at sculpting the designs on the bow. He was kind enough to address the needs I...
Thank you so much! :) To answer the first question, the bow is made out of wood (ash I think?) and the sculpting was done with a wonderful air hardening clay...
... good for you! I have the pattern Simplicity ... I dunno, my suggestion would be to start from a different pattern. That pattern, while it has a good scoop...
... I believe that the CF seam is sewn closed and the buttons are sewing into the ditch. when I look at a CU of the waist area (that has buttons in it), I see...
Yes and it's a yahoo group.... phantomcostumes-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Its actually one long sentence.... the stupid thing didn't wrap so no break between...
... There are a few sites listed on the movie side of ACS for Phantom <http://www.alleycatscratch.com/movie/Costume_Links.htm> just scroll down a bit. -Judy...
... an armscye that fits, but don't know where to go from there. ... ... Yea, can be a long serious class. However, here's a page that gives the basics:...
... it's not really as simply as you'd think it should be. But what I've done is find a shirt sleeve that fits the way I like and trace the sleeve. You have to...
... Yes. >.< Thanks for all the help. I'm going to actively search for anyone or any class that can help me...I've got way to far to give up now. And I'll look...
Off topic, I know, but I'd like to throw in my two bits about helping you with your Susan Archery dress. I believe there is a diamond shaped bit of fabric sewn...
... Archery dress. I believe there is a diamond shaped bit of fabric sewn into the seams at the underside of the arm. Where the sleeve seam meets the side ...
there is also, over at the F-Costume yahoo site, under "files", the beginning of a list of favorite books on pattern drafting. The Costume Technician's...
I am in the process of making Glorfindel's Decipher/ Hunting/ whatever you want to call it outfit from the card. I've got the pattern all set from a t-shirt...
Fabric paint is going to coat the fibers and you WILL lose the silver sheen. Try applying the green dye with a spray bottle or a paintbrush. Don't forget to...
I am working on Eowyn's funeral gown for this years RingCon. I have started with the belt, and I am so proud of my work, I thought I would share it! Take a...
I know I've seen them out there, but I can't for the life of me find one on google. Maybe I'm not using the right search words. I'm tired enough that this is...
In a message dated 8/11/2006 12:55:56 AM Central Daylight Time, aranel13@... writes: I thought about the icing method, but that could just get messy with...
Speaking as the incredibly lucky person who won the auction for Kate to make that spiff Legolas tunic... I am going to squee audibly when it arrives, I swear....
Well M,... I'm ashamed to say that this is one of those instances where the concept and the realization sometimes diverge. I dyed the fabric but didn't like...
... rest is gold 16 gauge wire. Make sure that the wire takes all the stress when you assemble it. I know someone else in the group made the belt from some...
Howdy, howdy! I am looking to pick some brains and gain insight on your thoughts of what the gown is made it and the embroidery. Do you think it is a chiffon...