Gomez Addams [Raul Julia] Smoking Jacket Fabric

AJLoCascio

Sr Member

• Sep 23, 2013

• #1

Hey guys - a late (by my reckoning) Halloween Costume and I'm looking to find a source or name for this kind of wrinkled velvet fabric.

I've seen Indy Magnoli's fantastic replica, but unfortunately it is out of my price range. If anyone has any suggestions or sources - I'm all ears!

Also is there a name for that kind of clasp?

Thanks!
-Moony


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AJLoCascio

Sr Member

• Sep 23, 2013

• #2

Selfish bump

 

AJLoCascio

Sr Member

• Sep 23, 2013

• #3

Just found something intriguing on Ebay while hunting for velvet:

"RAUL"



Any pattern sleuths think I'm onto something?

 

Indy Magnoli

Master Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Sep 23, 2013

• #4

Thanks a great find! The original had the "wavy stripes" going almost always in a vertical direction, while the eBay one has a lot more horizontal movement, if that makes sense. Regardless, this is a great "close enough" and will certainly capture the look of the original!

 

AJLoCascio

Sr Member

• Sep 23, 2013

• #5

Indy Magnoli Like these?

 

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AJLoCascio

Sr Member

• Sep 23, 2013

• #6

Thanks Indy! I just recently sent a friend your way for this exact jacket - so you may have someone in California ordering one soon!

 

ahoudini

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• Sep 23, 2013

• #7

Great costume idea! I would go with the crushed velvet rather than the animal pattern. The clasp is called a frog, I believe.

 

Indy Magnoli

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• Sep 23, 2013

• #8

That one looks pretty good!

 

AJLoCascio

Sr Member

• Sep 23, 2013

• #9

Here's another pic - I wish there was more time! it is from Korea so it might not arrive until oct 31st according to ebay. Damn!

 

Indy Magnoli

Master Member

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• Sep 23, 2013

• #10

Hmm... since they're all shown with the stripes going diagonally, you may not be able to get the most for you buck if you try using the cloth with the stripes positioned vertically. Plus, with the timing, you might be better off going with that "Raul" velvet you first found. Since that on is local you could even go check it out in person.

 

AJLoCascio

Sr Member

• Sep 25, 2013

• #11

Yeah - I think I'm going to go with something local - and after contacting the "zebra" pattern people on ebay - Im not certain it would look quite right. I want something with that texture, but we shall see what I can muster! I've also never made a suit jacket so this shall be an interesting adventure!