Costume & Crafting Help

[Drawingablank]

Denim legs from old jeans are what I practiced on. Made a lot of little bags before I tackled a garment.

Guess I'm just back asswards and jumped in with both feet. I learned how to sew on brocade and satin with a flannel lining on a project that was way beyond my skills. I still hate sewing denim though.

[AntiM]

Denim legs from old jeans are what I practiced on. Made a lot of little bags before I tackled a garment.

Guess I'm just back asswards and jumped in with both feet. I learned how to sew on brocade and satin with a flannel lining on a project that was way beyond my skills. I still hate sewing denim though.

LOL, I didn't say I liked it!

[deutlich]

We had 2 carts filled with bolts of exceptionally loud fabrics and faux fur so the lady at the yarding counter asked my wife if she was making costumes. I don't know how she managed to keep a straight face, but she said "Oh no, I don't sew. My husband is making himself a new wardrobe." The expression on the employees faces and those in line behind us was priceless.

Oh, to have been a fly on the wall!! If I were in line, I would've high-fived the crap out of you.

[theCryptofishist]

Denim legs from old jeans are what I practiced on. Made a lot of little bags before I tackled a garment.

Guess I'm just back asswards and jumped in with both feet. I learned how to sew on brocade and satin with a flannel lining on a project that was way beyond my skills. I still hate sewing denim though.

Sometimes jumping in is what works best. I mean we all have learning styles and maybe blocks.

Bah! I"m talking nonsense again. At least I type fast.

[waxpraxis]

Thanks so much everyone - I think I've got a good handle on how to get started!

Oh - and that tutorial for the EL luna moth/fairy wings just went live! http://www.ladyada.net/make/el-wings/

[Drawingablank]

Those wings are really nice.

All this time I was thinking foam core board and wondering how they survived but on reading this I realized it was craft foam and not foam core.

If someone wanted a more colorful / daylight version they could embellish them even further with the precut foam shapes they sell too.

Edit: if I remember correctly cyano doesn't stick to wax paper so that may be useful for protecting the work surface.

[waxpraxis]

I'm with ya on adding extra decoration! I've started to use a sharpie to draw lots of fun swirls and patterns (Just black for now)

Nice tip on the wax paper, I'll give that a shot and update the tutorial if it works. Thanks!

[DanusLight]

I know at some point there was discussion of sewing machines and sergers.

Can anyone tell me anything about a Juki MO-812 Class DF6? Anything?

I'm looking for a handbook/users guide now.

Gotta love Craigslist!

[theCryptofishist]

I'd find a repair shop and ask there.

[Drawingablank]

I know at some point there was discussion of sewing machines and sergers.

Can anyone tell me anything about a Juki MO-812 Class DF6? Anything?

I'm looking for a handbook/users guide now.

Gotta love Craigslist!

I've searched all my usual spots with no luck. A repair shop may be your best bet. You may have to seek out a shop that specializes in industrial stuff.

Edit: If you can figure out how to thread and use it, that serger commonly sells for about 800.00 or so in good condition with the table.

[DanusLight]

I've searched all my usual spots with no luck. A repair shop may be your best bet. You may have to seek out a shop that specializes in industrial stuff.

Edit: If you can figure out how to thread and use it, that serger commonly sells for about 800.00 or so in good condition with the table.

YAY! I found an 800-series generic book. And DAB I saw the serger on e-bay .. mine is complete with a table, the 'arm' things up in the air and a box of needles, feeder feet and knives. And I now see that I got an amazing deal!
I only paid $100 for it!

[Drawingablank]

YAY! I found an 800-series generic book. And DAB I saw the serger on e-bay .. mine is complete with a table, the 'arm' things up in the air and a box of needles, feeder feet and knives. And I now see that I got an amazing deal!
I only paid $100 for it!

Great score. I seem to recall that some of the 800 series were single needle and some were double, so hopefully the generic book will do the trick.

[Drawingablank]

The latest Playa Coat - Silver metallic tone on tone brocade. Actually much shinier / more reflective than the pic shows. Red tie dye flannel lining, 4 pockets, red fur trim. Looks decent but the metallic threads are a bit scratchy to the touch.


Edited for grammar.

[MyDearFriend]

Oh awesome DAB!

I need to do something like this for my boyz. Which pattern did you start with? And where did you put the pockets?

[Drawingablank]

Oh awesome DAB!

I need to do something like this for my boyz. Which pattern did you start with? And where did you put the pockets?

Thats the simplicity #2333 pirate coat / mad hatter coat pattern and this is a hybrid of the two versions - a mad hatter (short) coat with the pirate cuffs and contrasting lapels. The pattern is way undersized though so the large shown here is cut from the XL pattern. To make anything bigger than a large the pattern has to be scaled up. It's an awesome design but a really poorly done pattern so be prepared to modify it.

The pockets are on the inside - 2 ciggarette / battery pack sized ones on the chest area and 2 flask sized ones below the waist area. I may add outside side pockets in the red fur as well.

[MyDearFriend]

Thanks, DAB! I know about scaling patterns. Extra half a yard, you think? That silver brocade is awesome but since we're going pirate I will be shopping in the red department.

[Drawingablank]

I guess it depends how far you have to scale it - my long coat took more than an extra yard (almost 8 yards total) due to more waste than the layout pattern shows. Because of the increased pattern size, it wouldn't fit when folded selvage to selvage so I had to cut some of the parts on the full width.

It's been tough finding red brocades that don't look like kimono fabric, but you might want to consider a crushed velvet for the pirate coat. I've been considering one in burgundy crushed velvet. It's easier to sew as well.

This will be my last reply for a while as I am leaving for a 2 week hunting trip today.

Thanks, DAB! I know about scaling patterns. Extra half a yard, you think? That silver brocade is awesome but since we're going pirate I will be shopping in the red department.

[AntiM]

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McCall's costume M4550

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McCall's costume M4626

Both are fully lined. No pockets, I don't like pockets, and if I give Larry pockets, he stuffs them far too full to be good for the fabric. The pirate coat is getting gold lace on the cuffs.

The pirate coat is a generous fit, and the great coat was simple for me to scale to my short roundness.

[Elorrum]

beautamous coats!!!! Well done seamsters!

[MyDearFriend]

Wonderful coats! Thanks for the numbers, Antim!

Have fun on your hunting trip, DAB! And yeah, crushed velvet is very easy to work with.

[Elderberry]

Nice. Sure wish I could sew. Alas I don't even have the desire to learn. So on second thought, I guess I really don't wish I could sew after all. But I sure can admire the work of those that do.

[MyDearFriend]

Nice. Sure wish I could sew. Alas I don't even have the desire to learn. So on second thought, I guess I really don't wish I could sew after all. But I sure can admire the work of those that do.

You could always go to Bali! I bet there's lots of little kids there who need work.

[Elderberry]

Nice. Sure wish I could sew. Alas I don't even have the desire to learn. So on second thought, I guess I really don't wish I could sew after all. But I sure can admire the work of those that do.

You could always go to Bali! I bet there's lots of little kids there who need work.

LOL yea, I've been reading about that on another thread. Actually, living in Los Angeles, I thinking could find a Balinesian neighborhood here that probably sells that stuff, sans air fare.

[Foxfur]

I know at some point there was discussion of sewing machines and sergers.

Can anyone tell me anything about a Juki MO-812 Class DF6? Anything?

I'm looking for a handbook/users guide now.

Gotta love Craigslist!

http://www.raichert.com/adobe/MO804-12-16%20Inst.pdf
YAY!
Looks like you're gonna go sew!

[DanusLight]

Awwww thanks Foxfur! That's the same pdf the Juki USA general manager emailed me.

I'm still trying to clean it :/ Looks like some kind of vinyl/plastic was sewn on it last. The stuff is everywhere!

I know at some point there was discussion of sewing machines and sergers.

Can anyone tell me anything about a Juki MO-812 Class DF6? Anything?

I'm looking for a handbook/users guide now.

Gotta love Craigslist!

http://www.raichert.com/adobe/MO804-12-16%20Inst.pdf
YAY!
Looks like you're gonna go sew!

[junglesmacks]

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In the words of SOP..

I wanna be like you guys when I grow up.



For real.

[Foxfur]

In the words of SOP..

I wanna be like you guys when I grow up.



For real.

Yay!
You're off to a splendid start
(Wait, I don't sit at the grownup's table either...)

And...

Sorry Danus
I wish you lived closer. I'd come over and clean it for you. I really enjoy cleaning and adjusting sewing machines. They're ingenious and fascinating in their engineering and construction.

[AntiM]

Foxfur, if you're ever in Utah, I'll let you have a crack at mom's old Pfaff, and my Japanese treadle!

[AntiM]

I got my flyers sorted for this week... McCalls patterns 99 cents each at JoAnns this week, through Saturday the 12th, Butterick 99 cents until the 9th. Hancock Fabrics, Simplicity patterns are a buck until Sunday (five for $5). All stores do a limit of ten. These are the flyers from the paper, not the ones mailed to your home. JoAnns accepts both home and newspaper coupons at the same time if you have both. They match coupons with Michaels, and vice versa.

[lazerfox]

Ok that's it...I'm convinced. Joann's never has their patterns on sale in FL. This stinks pretty smelly.
I went though the newspaper flyer and there is no offer for either pattern company.

On a positive note, they are having a 50% + $20 off a custom framing order so I will finally take the awesome temple image print I got from mudpuppy to get framed and put up on the wall.


AntiM- Question: where did you find the brocade you use for coats?