In case anyone interested and might need it for your costume -__^ Was just surfing Noble Collection's LOTR Catalog when I saw that "The Sword of King Theoden"...
Thanks so much for the info, I'll give those two vendors a try. Hopefully they have the colors I'm looking for. 60" width must be an unusual size for silk...
McCall's site has a new pattern which might be a good start for Arwen's Dream Gown. It's M5855, view C. Just ignore the fabric design on the drawing and look...
... weellll, sorta kinda. Except that the Dream Dress is sleeveless, with the side seams stopping at about armpit level. Can't tell what (if anything) the...
Those are just wonderful! I particularly like the Bag End green door one, and the Legolas tunic one! Very creative, and thanks for sharing! -D/p ... haven't...
Was really stumped what this month's Home Picture is showing (elven? rohirrim? gondorian?) and had to check through several characters pages and used my...
... lol! I think this is the 3rd time I've put this one up, and it does seem to be a stumper each time. People tend to not consider Hobbit clothing when they...
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... Just a note... as if folks didn't already know. The above is a perfect example of how to get banned and reported to yahoo. <sigh> Ok, so the economy is...
Hi, all. As I'm getting prepared for Costume Con 27 in Baltimore (May 1-4, http://www.costume-con.com/cc27/INDEX.HTM if you haven't checked it out), I've been...
I will be there, probably with a LOTR costume or two. I am sure since Judy will be there we can have some kind of meet up. I am open for anything. Glad to...
... Susan, One of the things I like about Costume Con is the opportunity to just wear my costumes--while I'm attending panels, or wandering the art show, or...
Prologue? Life is meant to be an adventure; change is a gift that we have to learn to use aright. A Celtic curse is to be stuck in a field and unable to leave....
I think it is Galadriel's gown. Sandra Graves, Beadin' Up A Storm Stormcloud Trading Co (Beadstorm) <http://www.beadstorm.com/> Saint Paul, Minnesota USA ...
Shulamite wrote: I'm guessing it's the gown Arwen wears in Frodo's vision after the Nazgul got him. no, but that was a white dress. theevenstar57 wrote: my...
I'm a 'late comer' to this forum - and an even more belated costume recreater. I am assembling materials and doing research for recreating the Arwen 'Requiem...
You could underline the upper sleeve with another sturdier fabric. That could be washed muslin or a second layer of silk, whatever will stand up to the stress...
... the lower sleeve to the upper sleeve - the material of the lower sleeve is pretty heavy for the delicate silk organza / silk satin upper Like Sara said,...
... I really appreciate the tips / suggestions from you and Sarah. I've never made a 'muslin' before - so I'll be learning every step of the way. I made a...
... of the way. If you haven't found our pages on 'making a muslin' an other pattern mods yet, http://www.alleycatscratch.com/lotr/PatternS.htm ... The problem...
oops, missed this the first time I replied. Yes, make a muslin. Yes, the closer the armscye is to your arm joint, the more movement you can get. Also, you may...
... and, as told by a designer from one of the pattern companies, they expect you to tweak it to fit you! They have created the pattern for 'averages'. They...
... site, maybe search the site for Sleeve Alteration? Basically it changes the angle at which the sleeve attaches to the body of the garment without changing...
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