Lining for Outer robes is just about done. One question: Does the opening for the slit sit a the right spot? does it need to go up or down any more than it its? (picture was taken in a Mirror so that is why slit looks to be on the left shoulder) https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7549/16125346259_5fc17b...

Any Advice on sewing velvet?

Thanks
Madighon

Made my inner robes and sash this weekend (except for hemming the robes). I've found a tutorial on making gloves online, so I will start that process soon, then my gloves will exactly match my inner robes and sash (and outer robe lining). Now that I have my velvet for color match, it's also time to ...

two more pics in better light. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7473/15686730388_2ef02b4fcd.jpg Untitled by Jomcint , on Flickr https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7573/15686730638_70d64ec9e4.jpg Untitled by Jomcint , on Flickr gabardine web site: http://www.onlinefabricstore.net/burgundy-gabardine-fabric-...

It is actually quite a bit different, not sure why the picture shows it so close. I'll have to try taking pictures in different light.

Just purchased my velvet from Joann's with a 60% off coupon:) Here is a picture with my helmet and boots. Helmet will get painted to match the outer robes. I've also got a swatch of burgundy gabardine in the picture. I'm going to order the burgundy gabardine from OnlineFabricStore for liner and inne...

I've ordered swatches from SyFabrics and DistinctiveFabrics for Velvet and Online Fabric Store for Burgundy gabardine and Poly Cotton Twill Fabrics. I'm going to take these to Joann's and see how they match up to the Velvet there and also Bottomweight Wrincklease cotton fabric. If anyone has any exp...

I've noticed that some library's are offering 3d printing to the public. Submit your files and they print your pieces. I may make this drawing into a 3d drawing that can be printed in several pieces, then assembled and painted. Might be much less expensive and more troopable (both lighter and not Me...

My second version. I've shortened the shoulders and changed the side panels to have a rounded top. seems to fit the shoulder better. Opinions would be great. https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8114/15511301749_50ac21c92d_z.jpg Outer robe mock up v2 by Jomcint , on Flickr https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3...

Joann's have Velvet 40% off through Nov 15th. Any opinions on their velvet compared to other fabrics as I asked in my earlier post would be fantastic.

Thanks,
Madighon