Epic Leafman Costume (Leaf WOMAN actually!)

georgekaplin

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Epic Leafman Costume (Leaf WOMAN actually!) for my 6 year old daughter, Mirabelle.

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I'm sorry I don't take many in-build photos. I was working on two other costumes as well, and this one came together at the last minute!

Basic procedure was to draw all the artwork in Photoshop/Illustrator then print out on vinyl at work. I work at an exhibit company so I can get wide format, color prints on white vinyl. Each shape was made out of GREEN sintra (PVC Board). I cut out with a bandsaw and used a heat gun to bend to shape AFTER the vinyl was applied. The vinyl bent with the shapes to make the Shield, Chest and Shoulder Plates, Gauntlets etc.

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The skirt was also drawn in Illustrator then printed on Fabric using SPOONFLOWER.com. I then sewed the the parts together and attached to a belt. Next time Ill make a pattern first as it didnt fit great.... But no one noticed.

Everything was either Velcroed in place or attached using leather straps.

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Mirabelle was the hit of the first graders!
 
Epic build! Love the use of adhesive vinyl!! I bet she was super happy!!!

I miss working at an exhibit/design company for all the access to cool toys!
 
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