Costuming!

[bobbichan]

Is anyone here a somewhat to serious costumer, who enjoys making and wearing costumes besides halloween? I know some Christians don't celebrate this holiday. =P

If so, How long have you been doing this? What kind of costumes do you make? What kind of events do you attend for costuming? And finally, do you have any pictures of your work so we can see it?

As for me, I've been sewing and wearing costumes since 2002. I usually attend sci-fi and animation conventions, so I make costumes from that, as well as video games. I'd like to make some period costumes and attend ren faires eventually. I have a website for my costumes too.

 

[Spiderlashes]

I just checked out your site. I love your work. No, I don't make costumes. But I am a beginning level sewer, and I would like to start making my own clothing...more than just simple drawstring pants and long sleeve t-shirts. My taste in clothes is a bit odd, so maybe they'll be more like costumes than regular clothes???

Well, please share away. I think it's very interesting.

 

[Tanyalita]

I enjoy making and wearing costumes, although I don't do it very often. I can't say that I'm too good at MAKING them. Hehe. I took a costume design class in high school and I actually designed 2 costumes for the school play The King and I. Of course, I didn't actually make them, but they used my designs. It was fun.

 

[VictorianVelvet]

I have always been fascinated with the possibility of making costumes. However, I think now I'd be happy just making them for the doll collection I have.

I just checked your Web site, it's cool.

 

[Abner Cadaver]

I'm a member of the SCA, the medievalist re-enactors. My wife sews the clothes but I'm working on my armor. It's a great excuse for dress up.

 

[bobbichan]

I'm a member of the SCA, the medievalist re-enactors. My wife sews the clothes but I'm working on my armor. It's a great excuse for dress up.

What do you use for making armor? Do you actually use metals, or do you use other methods? I've been wanting to make armor myself for certian costumes, but I'm just too lazy to attempt it. =P I've heard of some nifty methods of using craft foam, and styrene sheeting, amoung other things. It's lightweight and looks really awesome when painted and finished.

 

[Starr SDA Living Word]

I DON'T ! GOD BLESS ALL!

 

[faerieevaH]

I'm at the very beginning stages of costuming. Only made one dress yet, based on a classc simplicity pattern. At the moment I'm considdering two other patterns. I'm just learning to sew but I'm quite skilled at embroidery or beadwork to finnish things. I go to fantasy events or medieval fairs as much as I can, which is unfortunately not too often.

 

[faerieevaH]

I'm considering a green version of this dress to make it less bridal:
http://www.denverfabrics.com/Mercha...ode=PE3869m&Category_Code=PEM&Product_Count=5

Or, this one:
http://www.denverfabrics.com/Mercha...Code=PF0101&Category_Code=PF&Product_Count=68

 

[Adramelech]

Wow this is right up my alley. Yes I am a HUGE costuming. Has anyone heard of Dragon Con in Atlanta? I will be there this year with a life size Predator suit. All sculpted molded then casted and painted. I have pictures if anyone would like

 

[Adramelech]

Wow this is right up my alley. Yes I am a HUGE costuming. Has anyone heard of Dragon Con in Atlanta? I will be there this year with a life size Predator suit. All sculpted molded then casted and painted. I have pictures if anyone would like

 

[Adramelech]

I have made star wars robes, Ghostbuster packs, Im currently working on a nother Pred suit and possibly Dr. doom from fantastic 4

 

[Adramelech]

Here is a link to some costumes I have made and a predator i wore to Dragon Con