Sorry to use the general bandwidth... My computer just took another dive.... and is back up... but a group of issues require I do a quick research and buy and...
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Hazel Daniel
hazel.daniel...
Jul 1, 2012 2:20 pm
Hello again! I recently took my partly finished Arwen coronation gown out to one of my cosplay meets (which are primarily outdoors!) and to sum up, it has a...
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Judy Mitchell
rookwoods
Jul 1, 2012 3:01 pm
lycra? I'm guessing you mean you used a stretch-velvet? well, that is a bit more washable than regular velvet (cold water, delicate/hand - no dryer, no...
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diana thompson
dblackthistle
Jul 1, 2012 3:30 pm
hello Hazel :) I am glad you are having fun with it. One query...did you prewash the fabric before you started creating the garment? Beside the fact that...
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Hazel Daniel
hazel.daniel...
Jul 1, 2012 4:00 pm
No, its lycra lycra........ http://www.tissufabrics.co.uk/fabric-store/pastel-green-4-way-stretch-soft-touch-lycra-jersey.html This is the exact fabric I used....
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Hazel Daniel
hazel.daniel...
Jul 1, 2012 4:50 pm
Hiya Diane :) Im afraid none of the fabric was prewashed, when I started costuming I had no idea you were meant to ^^; Both the underside and the over?side are...
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Aly/Cemper
kemperoctavia
Jul 1, 2012 4:52 pm
I suggest spot washing as the embroidery/trim can run whilst the fabric does not. I use castell soap on all my delicates and it does very well, is cheaper then...
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Judy Mitchell
rookwoods
Jul 1, 2012 5:12 pm
ok, it's stretch-jersey. still.... washing is the same: cold water/delicate or hand, no dryer. Your other costume may not have developed hanger bumps, but I...
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mellymel_hsv
Jul 1, 2012 5:29 pm
Silk is sturdier stuff than most people give it credit for. I downright abuse my silks before I sew them into a garment, unless it's a weave known to ravel...
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Sarah Strong
strong_sarah
Jul 1, 2012 6:07 pm
It is also possible to essentially hand wash something using the washing machine tub, giving you the convenience of the water handling and the spin cycle to...
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Susan Toker
lynsepotter
Jul 1, 2012 7:56 pm
If you hand wash you can probably wash the whole dress except for the sleeve. You probably want to soak the really soiled area with a bit more gentle cleaner...
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Patty P
pattyp00053
Jul 2, 2012 7:35 am
I would find some way to get the dirt and stains washed out quickly. The longer stains remain on fabric, the more difficult they are to remove. Either purified...
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Sarah Strong
strong_sarah
Jul 2, 2012 12:16 pm
this is a very good point: time IS important. The sooner cleaned the better, and this goes for your "munderwear" too. Sweat is a killer especially for natural...
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Hazel Daniel
hazel.daniel...
Jul 3, 2012 12:57 pm
****UPDATE***** I've managed to get the dirt out of the bottom of my overgown. In the end I ran a lukewarm bath and just scrubbed it until it was gone with a...
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Daniel Sanders
danmarsanders
Jul 3, 2012 2:28 pm
... Hi Hazel, Another thing about prewashing. If you ever buy a fabric or material that is dry clean only, you need to get the yardage dry cleaned before you...
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mellymel_hsv
Jul 3, 2012 2:33 pm
You'd be surprised how many things say dry clean only will go in the wash just fine. Just test a piece to see how it does. Mel ... [Non-text portions of this...
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Patty P
pattyp00053
Jul 3, 2012 8:53 pm
I agree. I prewash almost every fabric, even most that say "dry clean only". It all depends on the fabric content. I even wash satin for that "hammered look"....
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Naresha
naresha_ninya
Jul 3, 2012 9:10 pm
I've machine washed some "dry clean only" fabrics before without too much hassle or bad end results - as Mel said though, test before tossing the whole lot in!...
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Cat Devereaux
catdevereaux
Jul 4, 2012 5:22 am
... What I love even more is washing some of the dry-clean only in HOT HOT HOT!!!! Get some wonderful crinkles. Some of the really taunt linens crinkle up...
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Daniel Sanders
danmarsanders
Jul 5, 2012 5:04 pm
Hey everyone, The new Entertainment Weekly had a The Hobbit Preview article with a few good pictures, two new full length shots of Bilbo in his red coat outfit...
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Judy Mitchell
rookwoods
Jul 5, 2012 6:01 pm
Or just go to http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,20483133_20608420,00.html#21179605 and save them off. -Judy...
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Cat Devereaux
catdevereaux
Jul 10, 2012 5:54 am
Check out Torn's announcement: http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2012/07/09/58538-sneak-peek-at-the-new-badali-licensed-the-hobbit-line/ 1st prop from The Hobbit...
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Cat Devereaux
catdevereaux
Jul 11, 2012 5:46 am
Dark diapers. Courtesy of Torn and Coming Soon: http://www.comingsoon.net/imageGallery/Comic_Con_2012/large/hr_Comic-Con_2012_18.jpg -Cat-...
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Donnam16551
greyhavenelves
Jul 11, 2012 8:34 am
so THAT's what those statues were. I took this pic at the Weta shop at Wellington Airport: xxx Donna ... From: Cat Devereaux...
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erulissien
Jul 14, 2012 5:39 am
Hello, i was reading this page, http://www.alleycatscratch.com/lotr/Things/FCloak/FCloak_pattern.htm because i want to make my own cloak. i had a couple...
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Carol Lynn
gwynnyd
Jul 14, 2012 6:17 am
... Like this - Gwynnyd Baroness Gwynnyd aka Carol Lynn gwynnyd@... "You like pain?" (she smashes a pirate) "Try wearing a corset!" Elizabeth, "Pirates of...
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Carol Lynn
gwynnyd
Jul 14, 2012 6:27 am
... Arrgh - no attachments. Try this pic = http://www.expo-conv-svcs.com/Costume/Semicircle.jpg Gwynnyd Baroness Gwynnyd aka Carol Lynn gwynnyd@... "You...
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Patty P
pattyp00053
Jul 14, 2012 4:21 pm
1. The fabric you pick must not be stiff in order to hang nicely. At the fabric store, unroll the fabric a turn or two off the bolt (cardboard holder) to see...
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Cat D
catdevereaux
Jul 15, 2012 4:29 am
(first special notice of the Hobbit) http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2012/07/14/59004-once-in-a-lifetime-opportunity-for-hobbit-fans-2/#more-59004 The first...
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Cat Devereaux
catdevereaux
Jul 15, 2012 7:03 pm
Forwarding this for the Sacramento folks. Wanted it to get more coverages than on the Gather list... -Cat- ... Subject: Re: [LR_Cos_Gather] Hello! Any...
