Wednesday 3 April 2013

plotting for my next Syd'nova costume (in June)

I'm starting to plan for my Game of Thrones costume for Syd'nova, and I've decided to go with Catelyn Stark and her blue-green dress.   I've already ordered a dark auburn wig, and will be getting a slightly longer also dark auburn wig to combine.

Although my dress will be linen not silk, the close up pic I found isn't a full body shot. I have 2 pieces of powder blue linen that I'll dye.


So the front has at least 8 panels, and probably the back too, though I'm going to have to watch Season 1 again & hope for some peeks at her back. Cos I may have to guestimate the opening/closure too. I have some unbleached lawn I can use to make the high-necked chemise. I think the sleeves are longer than the dress sleeves. 

I've got 2 dress patterns with a shoulder princess line I can use as a starting point.  V9220 I've used before, and I'd have to change the neckline and sleeve length as well as the other changes. 7472 I've not used, but the v-neck is very close to what I need, and is closer in length. I'll need to add a smallish amount of hem volume, but that doesn't worry me.

6 comments:

  1. Ooooh nice. You make me want to dress as Sansa - I am desperate to do one of her costumes. :P

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    1. oooh, Sansa has some beautiful clothes! You should totes do it :)

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    2. My particular favourites are her pink gown and the silver one that gets torn. I MAY change my plans and do one, but I am desperate to get the adorable Vanellope from Wreck It Raplph done.

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    3. Ohhh Vanellope! totes adorable (bounces)

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  2. Wow. That looks like an event not to miss.

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    1. It's great for a pop culture costumer like me :) I love historical stuff too, and sometimes there's a cross over

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