Hey all, My nephew recently got hooked on LOTR through the new Hobbit movie, and he wants a Sam costume for a con at the end of May. I've looked at the ...
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john Carlson
johncarlson72
Apr 10, 2013 2:09 am
Dear Aurora, Have you tried the photo postings in the site? Also do a Google image search for Sam Gamgee. I like looking at the film, and just freezing the...
Yes, I've looked at the research page for Sam, but most of the links are broken now. I tried Google with large images but none of them had close ups of...
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Aurora Celeste
jayenks
Apr 10, 2013 2:26 pm
Thanks, that was the kind of site I was looking for! ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Daniel Sanders
danmarsanders
Apr 10, 2013 7:32 pm
I don't know if it's already been mentioned, but they have a second The Hobbit: Chronicles book. Skimmed through it, so I don't know what new information it...
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Sarah Strong
strong_sarah
Apr 10, 2013 10:31 pm
ooh, thanks for the reminder, I had this way in the back of my mind but other things had bumped it out of consciousness. :) S...
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Judy Mitchell
rookwoods
Apr 10, 2013 10:44 pm
I just got a note from amazon that I pre-ordered it and it just shipped. glad they remembered cause I forgot I pre-ordered. -Judy...
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q3trinity
Apr 17, 2013 6:31 pm
I wonder if I could get everyone's opinion on how the sleeves are attached on Galadriel's water dress. Here's a reference picture:...
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Daniel Sanders
danmarsanders
Apr 17, 2013 6:44 pm
Don't know if you already have this or how much this will help, but here's a good unobscured sleeve image from the front. ...
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Tara S
q3trinity
Apr 17, 2013 6:49 pm
Thanks Daniel. That photo *might* show a seam in the sleeve but I still haven't the foggiest how to attach the sleeve to the dress at the front. ... [Non-text...
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Daniel Sanders
danmarsanders
Apr 17, 2013 6:52 pm
I wonder if those sleeves are raglan cut instead if set in. Also, I wouldn't be surprised if the sleeves were bias as well to help them lay over the shoulder...
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Daniel Sanders
danmarsanders
Apr 17, 2013 9:33 pm
Oh and I see what you're talking about with the seam, but I think that's the rolled edge at the opening. ... [Non-text portions of this message have been...
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Tara S
q3trinity
Apr 17, 2013 9:43 pm
That would make a LOT more sense. Unfortunately, I've already constructed my dress with a simple halter top cut so I will just have to fudge it. ... [Non-text...
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Sarah Strong
strong_sarah
Apr 17, 2013 11:06 pm
I'd say yes it's a raglan sleeve, and the petal opening is at the front. The part of the sleeve that goes under the armpit, extends up the front of the arm and...
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Sarah Strong
strong_sarah
Apr 17, 2013 11:08 pm
Mine arrived safely, and I have just begun to look at it. There is a really good shot of Galadriel's gray coat from the back, showing MULTIPLE panels, like,...
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q3trinity
May 15, 2013 4:46 pm
I want to thank everyone again for their help and suggestions in this project. I finished my dress and wore it to the Ottawa ComicCon this past weekend....
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Sarah Strong
strong_sarah
May 15, 2013 5:16 pm
if you prewashed the silk, it should be washable. If not, dry clean. you can essentially hand wash a large item in a top-loading washing machine thus: let in...
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darth_eagle
May 28, 2013 7:23 pm
I notice how cool fan-designed fabric prints are popping up at Spoonflower ( http://www.spoonflower.com/ ) and I realized, why not someone try to replicate the...
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John
johncarlson72
Jun 6, 2013 7:12 am
Hey everyone, I uploaded some photos of recent work. I have been building Bofur, and Thorin as well as updating and improving Gandalf, and Gimli. The wonderful...
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John
johncarlson72
Jun 6, 2013 7:32 am
Sorry, just had to take a call. The Bofur mattock hammer is also Bill Brungadt's work. He and his daughter made Bilbo's crazy quilt dressing gown. Owen Carlson...
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jOHN cARLSON
johncarlson72
Jun 7, 2013 4:44 am
Sorry Cat, I don't know how I managed to upload the last two images into "Hobbits and Dwarves". Must have been too sleepy. ________________________________ ...
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Jehanni
jehanni2
Jun 8, 2013 3:07 pm
Hi, all. Andrea Schewe designs costumes and home dec projects for Simplicity, and she's got a new blog and facebook page up that I found very promising. ...
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Patty P
pattyp00053
Jun 8, 2013 9:31 pm
Thanks for this. Very inspiring! I see she writes tutorials and posts them on her FB page too. I like that she makes herself accessible and is open to...
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Cat Devereaux
catdevereaux
Jun 8, 2013 10:50 pm
... and she's got a new blog and facebook page up that I found very promising. ... And if the name sounds even more familiar... she's the pattern designer at...
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Daniel Sanders
danmarsanders
Jun 13, 2013 1:40 am
It's out on imdb.com don't know where else. Lots of quick cuts of the hunting elves (Legolas' basic outfit without all the armor, but they are all in it) and...
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Jeanette Rost
jrrnottolkien
Jun 13, 2013 3:29 am
Here's the trailer on the official movie website: http://www.thehobbit.com/index.html Jeanette ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Catherine
garfeimao
Jun 13, 2013 4:53 pm
Shortly after the Desolation of Smaug trailer appeared, the ladies from Happy Hobbit released a Reaction Video that started to go viral. So much so that Peter...
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Daniel Sanders
danmarsanders
Jun 13, 2013 11:58 pm
Neat video. But that is some really bulky armor. I wanna see it in better lighting. Guess I'll have to wait. ... [Non-text portions of this message have been...
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Aly/Cemper
kemperoctavia
Jun 15, 2013 10:58 pm
To All! I was hacked. Please do not follow any links. I have taken care of the matter and unhacked my account...I hope. Thank you! One cannot silly-walk...
