Redgirl41 RG WIP

[Redgirl41]

Ready to start my new costume.

Bought an ABS helmet and eagerly awaits it's arrival.
I bought some boots, but they must have been manufacturing rejects because the size didn't match what it claimed at all.

I bought this new pair. I hope they are pointy enough. Thoughts?


I found some suede opera length gloves on eBay. I'll get those soon.

I'm planning to shop around for my velvet. I have a few preferred places to shop and will try them first. I'm planning to buy my inner robe fabric from Dharma Trading. They sell a super soft cotton velveteen that is undyed. I'll dye it to match my gloves.

[JesterTDA]

If those boots are like they appear in the picture you should be good to go

[Redgirl41]

Thank you Jester.

I have a few robe questions.

1) I would like to use the draping in front, but since it's not in three CRL currently is it acceptable?

2)I would like to use this pattern as a base for my outer robe. Is it required that I actually sew the left side closed or can I just never put my arm out on that side?

[Redgirl41]

....or maybe I just switch to AOTC.

[Sascha_Wilsing]

1. Using the draping in front is surely acceptable.
2. This AotC Pattern is not the same like a RotJ pattern.
They differ in the shoulder part and like you said they have two arm slits. Only one arm opening is allowed for the RotJ.

[JesterTDA]

The draping should be just that, draping. It shouldn't be pleated and look like this when done:



This is bad

[Redgirl41]

Thanks Jester. I used to teach pattern drafting at a fashion design school. I'm good with the drafting and draping. Just wanted to make sure it was okay to have the draped front since it is flat on the CRL.

[Redgirl41]

Thanks Sasha. So much for shaving a few minutes off the front end. I'll think I'll just draft from a basic circle and play with it to achieve the proper ROTJ silhouette.

[Redgirl41]

New boots arrived last night and they are great! My helmet arrived today too, but I have to go to the post office to get it. Excited to get all the pieces together.

[Redgirl41]

Pictures!!! I picked up my helmet today. It looks great. I also received my fabric swatches today.





The ABS is so light. Im really happy i decided to get that instead of fiberglass. I think the fit is a bit tight, but I don't think I need to shim it . I even have a little room in front for a fan. I'm going to have to get some help from my garrison on building this though.

The boots are a pretty good fit. A tiny bit tight, but they stretch as I wear them. They were a lucky find on Etsy.





I am a bit undecided on the fabric. I think both reds I have are good ones, so I can't decide on which one I want to buy. One is a lipstick red with a little more blue to it. The other is straight red. I'm leaning toward the straight red as it's a little lighter and more lush in handfeel. I like the burgundy as it is. I'll probably make my gloves with it too so I do t have to worry about matching the color.

Basic red inside and outside picture with burgundy



Lipstick red with burgundy




What do you guys think?