romana I

Below you’ll find my blog posts about my Romana I (Doctor Who: The Ribos Operation) costume, constructed in 2013.

  • Romana I start!
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    Romana I start!

    I got Romana I started this weekend. I originally bought 8 yards of fabric – the Jet Set Poly from Joann’s. I bought 8 yards because, besides needing extra for the pleated section, I’m also self-lining it since it’s so thin. I’m using good old Simplicity 9891 – mine has been used so many times it looks like a giant…

  • Fionna and Romana Updates
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    Fionna and Romana Updates

    I got a lot of sewing done this weekend; I mostly finished my Fionna backpack, which I will upload pics of soon. I’m still figuring out the back section, and I need to attach the straps. It was a pain in the butt, and I should have just bought one, but now that I’ve made it I’m sticking with it.…

  • Romana I Costume Planning
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    Romana I Costume Planning

    Yay, first post on my Romana I costume! I finally started scouting some fabric today. I ended up buying some fabric from Joann’s online, for the dress. I also scouted out some furry feathery things for the cape. I have a good bit of yardage of white fur from Emma leftover, I don’t think it’s enough, but it’s a start.…

  • 2012 & 2013 Costumes!
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    2012 & 2013 Costumes!

    So at the beginning of 2012, this is what I said I wanted to get done: Romana II – did it! Donna Noble Silence in the Library outfit – did it! remake Belle (maybe… had this one on my list several times and have never gotten to it) – did it! (finally!) Wasp (been suggested several times so I might…