What LotR Costumes/Clothes Have You Made? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lalwendë · 03-16-2005, 06:04 AM

Celebuial - You get marks for making fashionable things? How is this judged though? The mind boggles... it was all about technique and design when I was at school. Surely though, your teacher ought to have realised just how big a market there is for alternative clothing out there? There are always going to be people who want to buy medieval/elven style clothes!

Don't cheat with your cloak, they are so easy to make! All I would advise is lots of room to cut the pattern as I had a nightmare with mine! Mine was made from pattern 9887 here and it's pretty simple, and moves nicely too. Though I did cheat and buy another when I saw a nice double sided cloak, as that would be too difficult to make for me!

Celebuial · 03-16-2005, 06:15 AM

Well, we were s'posed to do research and relate our projects to that. It was s'posed to be something that people would buy. I did lots of Tolkien research, and I even included lots of writing in tengwar so that I could make a care label in elvish. My teacher wasn't impressed!

The shop that I mentioned earlier with the lovely fabric has all the simplicity patterns too. I'd completely forgoten though.... Thanks! It would be much easier than making my own pattern. I shall no-longer be tempted with thoughts of cheating! I promise!

Bêthberry · 03-16-2005, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Lalwendë

Don't cheat with your cloak, they are so easy to make! All I would advise is lots of room to cut the pattern as I had a nightmare with mine! Mine was made from pattern 9887 here and it's pretty simple, and moves nicely too. Though I did cheat and buy another when I saw a nice double sided cloak, as that would be too difficult to make for me!

Lalwendë, I don't suppose the "cheat" was in [b]davem[/]b's size, was it? Or will you make a matching one for him?

Lalwendë · 03-16-2005, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Bêthberry

Lalwendë, I don't suppose the "cheat" was in [b]davem[/]b's size, was it? Or will you make a matching one for him?

No, the one I made myself is more his size with him being tall, as it's actually far too long for me, but I doubt I'd ever get him to wear a cloak anyway, but if I do I shall be sure to get a photo! Now he will be very scared!

Especially being spoken about in this way...I can expect retribution later!

Celebuial, that pattern pack also has a pattern for a Gandalf hat! I've not tried that one yet, but it looked like fun to make.

mark12_30 · 03-16-2005, 09:18 AM

Subtlety, Lalwendë, subtlety. IMO, forget "costumes". Go for "Garments" that have the flavor/ style you want and he will like. No arm-twisting needed. For instance, how about garments that remind you of the professor? Start with one garment at a time, with many compliments along the way. Just keep telling him how sharp he looks.

I talked my husband into buying a lovely tan-heather henley shirt, which strikes me as very woodsy, and country.

It also strikes me as very middle-earthy and hobbity. I didn't tell him that, of course.

mark12_30 · 03-17-2005, 12:47 PM

How come nobody told me about this??? There's a LOTR section under the heading "Licensed Goods", and you can get Frodo's cloak for a reasonable price... and check out all the Aragorn stuff!

http://www.museumreplicas.com/

Parmawen · 03-30-2005, 08:47 PM

Sewing machines will be the death of me, but I did manage to weedle my mom into making me a Galadriel dress once, and I'm hoping for a decidedly Hobbit-like dress soon. I'm taking Clothing 101 next year, and for the Prom Dress section, I'm going to try to make something similar to the coat/dress thing Eowyn wears during the funeral of her cousin. It's so pretty!

I must say i'm impressed with everyone who finds the time (and talent!) to make those clothes.

THE Ka · 03-30-2005, 10:02 PM

My friend and I, (The illustrious Megan Le BoogerBeans) made hobbit coats last year...

Only problem is, I was too big for mine. She wore Frodo's green coat, I was stuck with Merry's. In the end, she had both, and I was called a stupid Elf...

But, she did make me a head orniment out of clay...

It hurts when you wear it for any extended period of time... Which in this matter, is about five minutes...

I'm planning now, to make an Elrond outfit and hold up my title... Since I have also been noted to be rather moody sometimes...

~ I'm listening to the Pope of Mope - Morrissey! Ka

03-16-2005, 06:04 AM	#1
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	Celebuial - You get marks for making fashionable things? How is this judged though? The mind boggles... it was all about technique and design when I was at school. Surely though, your teacher ought to have realised just how big a market there is for alternative clothing out there? There are always going to be people who want to buy medieval/elven style clothes! Don't cheat with your cloak, they are so easy to make! All I would advise is lots of room to cut the pattern as I had a nightmare with mine! Mine was made from pattern 9887 here and it's pretty simple, and moves nicely too. Though I did cheat and buy another when I saw a nice double sided cloak, as that would be too difficult to make for me! __________________ Gordon's alive!

03-16-2005, 06:15 AM	#2
Celebuial Wight Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cardiff during term time/Leicester in the holl's Posts: 129	Well, we were s'posed to do research and relate our projects to that. It was s'posed to be something that people would buy. I did lots of Tolkien research, and I even included lots of writing in tengwar so that I could make a care label in elvish. My teacher wasn't impressed! The shop that I mentioned earlier with the lovely fabric has all the simplicity patterns too. I'd completely forgoten though.... Thanks! It would be much easier than making my own pattern. I shall no-longer be tempted with thoughts of cheating! I promise! __________________ Ú cilith ‘war. Ú men ‘war. Boe min mebi. Boe min bango.

03-16-2005, 09:18 AM	#5
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Subtlety, Lalwendë, subtlety. IMO, forget "costumes". Go for "Garments" that have the flavor/ style you want and he will like. No arm-twisting needed. For instance, how about garments that remind you of the professor? Start with one garment at a time, with many compliments along the way. Just keep telling him how sharp he looks. I talked my husband into buying a lovely tan-heather henley shirt, which strikes me as very woodsy, and country. It also strikes me as very middle-earthy and hobbity. I didn't tell him that, of course. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

03-17-2005, 12:47 PM	#6
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	How come nobody told me about this??? There's a LOTR section under the heading "Licensed Goods", and you can get Frodo's cloak for a reasonable price... and check out all the Aragorn stuff! http://www.museumreplicas.com/ __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

03-30-2005, 10:02 PM	#8
THE Ka Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: As with the flygja Posts: 1,403	My friend and I, (The illustrious Megan Le BoogerBeans) made hobbit coats last year... Only problem is, I was too big for mine. She wore Frodo's green coat, I was stuck with Merry's. In the end, she had both, and I was called a stupid Elf... But, she did make me a head orniment out of clay... It hurts when you wear it for any extended period of time... Which in this matter, is about five minutes... I'm planning now, to make an Elrond outfit and hold up my title... Since I have also been noted to be rather moody sometimes... ~ I'm listening to the Pope of Mope - Morrissey! Ka __________________ Vinur, vinur skilur tú meg? Veitst tú ongan loyniveg? Hevur tú reikað líka sum eg, í endaleysu tokuni?

03-30-2005, 08:47 PM	#7
Parmawen Haunting Spirit Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Stuck in the center of Spooky Hollow... Posts: 75	Sewing machines will be the death of me, but I did manage to weedle my mom into making me a Galadriel dress once, and I'm hoping for a decidedly Hobbit-like dress soon. I'm taking Clothing 101 next year, and for the Prom Dress section, I'm going to try to make something similar to the coat/dress thing Eowyn wears during the funeral of her cousin. It's so pretty! I must say i'm impressed with everyone who finds the time (and talent!) to make those clothes.