Geo's RotJ RG W.I.P.

Post by **Geohazard** » Mon Feb 25, 2013 2:29 am

This thread is where I'll be posting pics of progress with my RG kit for the Golden Gate Garrison. I'm about halfway there, and will update as soon as I'm satisfied with the look of pieces/proofs. My helmet, a FP bucket, is on its way. Boots have been acquired from a custom boot maker (send me a PM to find out where). The outer robe proof has been completed, lining has been acquired/dyed, and the thawb material has been acquired/dyed. I also have material (burgundy ultrasuede) on hand for gloves.

I'm still looking for suitable velvet for the Outer Robe.

Muslin Outer Robe Proof:

Boots:

Fully Leather-Lined:

Post by **JesterTDA** » Mon Feb 25, 2013 9:22 pm

I like those robes...keep the pattern because people are going to be asking for it

Post by **Geohazard** » Mon Feb 25, 2013 11:44 pm

JesterTDA wrote:I like those robes...keep the pattern because people are going to be asking for it

Unfortunately, I don't own the pattern, it is a custom-tailored jobbie mocked up by my seamstress. She does stellar work!

Post by **Geohazard** » Sat Mar 02, 2013 4:40 am

I had a fitting today! We have achieved velvet, and the thawb is well on its way to being finished.

Lightweight rayon velvet, 54" width:

2/3 Thawb, rough fit

Website · Post by **stripes** » Sun Mar 03, 2013 6:14 am

Are you planning on dying the inner robe? It currently is not the correct colour...

Post by **Geohazard** » Sun Mar 03, 2013 10:04 pm

stripes wrote:Are you planning on dying the inner robe? It currently is not the correct colour...

The color is a bit off in the photo, but yes, the linen will be burgundy in the final product.

Post by **Geohazard** » Fri Mar 15, 2013 6:08 am

I've just received some very good news.

The velvet for my outer robe has arrived, has been cut, and will be assembled by sunday night's fitting!

Post by **JesterTDA** » Fri Mar 15, 2013 5:26 pm

Awesome, can't wait to see it

Post by **Geohazard** » Sat Mar 16, 2013 2:16 am

So excited!

Got a package from Argentina today!!!

Post by **Geohazard** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 2:24 am

So excited! Things are coming together swimmingly!
The FP box only had a slight buckle at the top. It's a very good thing that I ordered from FP, because he makes oversized helmets, and I barely fit into the pinch point as it is.

I can has bukkit?

The fitting went well, my robes are coming out nicely, the lightweight rayon velvet of the outer robe wears well and the linen of the thawb feels and looks great! The next step is to hem and overdye the linen to a darker shade of burgundy, add the lining to the outer cloak, and hem it with black satin.

Outer Robe:

Inner Robe:

Aaaaaand... With FP Helmet:

Geo's RotJ RG W.I.P.

The Imperial Royal Guard costume as seen in Return of the Jedi

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