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Re: Construction and Completion

PostPosted: Sep 14, 2011 8:13 am
by Meltintalle
I was assuming QSJ316 meant the LWW coronation ;))

If I remember correctly, for that dress most costumers emboss their velvet (instructions in link). I think I've also seen use of a thin coat of fabric paint (stenciled on), or (and this might have been for Lucy's coronation cape) custom machine embroidery. :)

I look forward to seeing what it looks like, whichever dress you're doing! :D

Re: Construction and Completion

PostPosted: Sep 29, 2011 8:05 am
by LittleLionTamer
Hello Narnians! :) It has been a while, but now I finally had a lovely photoshooting with my Caspian and can present you new photos of our costumes.
Although it is Suspian (and a few of you do not like it), I am really really happy with the outcome and I hope you like the pictures!

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Re: Construction and Completion

PostPosted: Oct 03, 2011 10:08 am
by Alice_WL
LittleLionTamer - that dress is very beautiful.. You did an amazing job on it. ^_^

Re: Construction and Completion

PostPosted: Nov 08, 2011 2:17 pm
by Vela
I made Lucy's Crown from the first movie (I think it's in the second one, too, but I saw the 2nd only once):

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And a detailphoto:
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Re: Construction and Completion

PostPosted: Nov 09, 2011 4:44 am
by LittleLionTamer
This crown is so beautiful! How did you make it? Wonderful job <3

I have news too. I started to begin with my new dress. This time, it will be Susan's green archery dress from the first movie! I already ordered a beautiful wool-linen fabric. For the undergown it probably will be simple satin taffeta because everything else would be too expensive. Anyway, I can't wait to start it! <3

Re: Construction and Completion

PostPosted: Nov 09, 2011 10:21 am
by Vela
Hi, LittleLionTamer!
Thank you so much!
I made the crown from a material called Fimo - my favorite material for jewellery.

And your Susan-dress is really, really nice! I almost can't believe that you didn't learn to sew!
Oh, and is it right that you're from Germany? If so: Me too! :)

Re: Construction and Completion

PostPosted: Nov 09, 2011 12:55 pm
by Meltintalle
Vela, I thought it looked like you were using Fimo. :) Did you use it for your base too, or is there something else to help support the weight of the flowers?

It's a gorgeous crown!

Re: Construction and Completion

PostPosted: Nov 10, 2011 10:18 am
by Vela
Well, Fimo doesn't have that much weight really, but I supported the whole thing using silverwire. That way, it's also easier to shape it a little different (fits the head better).
Here's another pic of it:
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Re: Construction and Completion

PostPosted: Nov 16, 2011 8:16 am
by LittleLionTamer
You are from Germany? :D Oh, it's rare to hear. And to your crown, I really love it. And thank you so much for the compliment on my susan dress :ymblushing:
Which base did you use for the crown? I have planned to make Susan's crown very soon,but I have a hard time finding a base. Did you use a regular hair band?

Re: Construction and Completion

PostPosted: Nov 17, 2011 3:21 pm
by Vela
No, it's silverwire, as I wrote in the post before.

Re: Construction and Completion

PostPosted: Nov 18, 2011 11:26 pm
by imzadi40
Vela wrote:I made Lucy's Crown from the first movie (I think it's in the second one, too, but I saw the 2nd only once):

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And a detailphoto:
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Vela, the crown is beautiful! I know you used Fima for it, along with the silver wire. But do you have instructions as to how to make one? I'd like to make one of my own, but don't know where to start. Also, where do you get the wire for it? Any help is greatly appreciated. :)

Re: Construction and Completion

PostPosted: Dec 28, 2011 3:22 am
by RoseRed
Wow! That crown is beautiful! I had a go at making a lucy crown for my sister a few years ago, but I just used craft wire, silver spray and fake flowers! I too would love to know how you did yours :)

Re: Construction and Completion

PostPosted: Jan 23, 2012 4:39 am
by molendrix
I wasn't here for very long time - I was too occupied with making my "normal" wardrobe, but this winter my 4th doll costume from Narnia was finally finished!
I would like to thank all people here, who made research on this Susan's costume :ymhug:

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Bigger pictures here:
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f38/molendrix/In%20progress/Sus_adult01.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f38/molendrix/In%20progress/Sus_adult06.jpg
+ her boots (sorry, I really didn't know what Susan had on her feet under all the skirts :-s )
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LittleLionTamer - your costume is very, very beautiful!
(I hope one of my dolls will have similar dress one day) :ymapplause:

Re: Construction and Completion

PostPosted: Jul 26, 2012 2:00 pm
by MountainFireflower
That doll dress is fantastic, molendrix! :ymapplause: I'm definitely impressed. Did you base it off of a dress from the movies, or is it just a Narnia-inspired outfit? Either way, it's gorgeous!

Re: Construction and Completion

PostPosted: Jul 26, 2012 2:49 pm
by QueenSusanJ316
I believe it is adult Susan's dress from LWW.

Re: Construction and Completion

PostPosted: Jul 02, 2013 3:16 pm
by De_De
Wow, wow, wow guys the costumes here are just AMAZING!
LittleLionTamer, the photos are just amazing! And the dress *gasps*! Wow, you must have put a lot of work into it!
Vela, I am speechless :-o! It looks sooooo beautiful! molendrix, the doll dress is awesome! I really like the shoes ;).