Stamping Corde, and Mando updates

Stamping stamping stamping... that's all i've been doing is stamping this handmaiden robe! but i've gotten into a good groove with it and it's going a little faster now. I got the robe hemmed and all i need to do (besides the stamping) is but the collar in and do the appliques. Still got beading to do and need to figure out the underdress... i might just wear my old ...

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Corde Wig Work

Making my handmaiden wig!! I got a dark brown wig with the mannequin earlier this year, so since I didn't have a lot of use for it, it became the base of this wig. Cut out some foam pieces and wired them into the wig, and started wrapping them in hair: And now completely covered, with the hair accessory thing added. Still needs some more wrapping and loose hair but ...

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Handmaiden Corde progress

Last night, got the Handmaiden robe fixed, and shortened the sleeves, and started stamping the design on. That's going to take a while. I did a few of them while watching Project Runway last night... I'll continue tonight. I'm also hoping to style a couple of wigs tonight - finish one and get the other one completely finished. This weekend will be very busy... I figured out my schedule last ...

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Corde, WW, Mando and other updates

Handmaiden: I got the basic robe made. However I made a mistake and sewed the front together opposite - no worries, easy to fix, I'll just take it apart and switch the sides. I'm going to do that tonight. Tomorrow night I will do the designs... tonight I will start the beading. Mando: No major progress, except I found some fabric I already had I can use for the vest, ...

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Mara on the 501st Site!

i got catching up to do on posts & what not, but... made some progress on the handmaiden tonight. got the basic dress cut out and sewn together - tomorrow night I will work on fit, and getting the sleeves in. Then this weekend I'll take it with me to Nashville and continue work on it there... Also if you check out the new 501st website - the front picture ...

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To Dragoncon 2006… and beyond!

Now that I'm home from Comic Con (FINALLY!) - no time to rest, time to get started on Dragoncon stuffs! New stuff I'm working on: Handmaiden: I've been wanting to do handmaiden for ages. I'm finally making myself do it for Dcon this year. I'm very excited! I've got my pattern and a gameplan - I just need to pick up the fabric I've scouted this weekend. Mandalorian: My custom ...

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