Indiana Jane.

[Mr. Bojangles]

Long story short...............My daughter Sara (12) want an Indy costume for this year Halloween. She will call herself...Indiana Janes.
So we went shopping today and got pretty much what we needed to start off...a pant, shirt, shoes, belt and an old brown cowboy hat. Total cost is about $17.
Here some pics.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b193/mansugi/Indiana Jones/IMG_3336.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b193/mansugi/Indiana Jones/IMG_3337.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b193/mansugi/Indiana Jones/IMG_3338.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b193/mansugi/Indiana Jones/IMG_3341.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b193/mansugi/Indiana Jones/IMG_3333.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b193/mansugi/Indiana Jones/IMG_3331.jpg

I did post this thread in COW with a few questions. With the help of a few members there.........I decided to give this project a go.
Since I don't have much to do today (Sunday afternoon) .....Why not.....
I found a bucket that really fit the hat for re-block.

With the help of my son, we started spraying the hat......

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b193/mansugi/Indiana Jones/IMG_3351.jpg
While it is drying, I decided to go to Michael's to look for some ribbon. Found this chocolate mocha color...which I think is perfect for Indiana Janes...brown with alittle pinkish.
Got home and the hat is all dry. Using my Fed IV Deluxe as a template, I trace and trim the brim. The cut wasn't perfect, so i use a sanding block with 400 grit sandpaper and smooth it out.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b193/mansugi/Indiana Jones/IMG_3355.jpg
Then I went ahead and make the bow and the ribbon...........

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b193/mansugi/Indiana Jones/IMG_3370.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b193/mansugi/Indiana Jones/IMG_3367.jpg
Then slide it on the hat and tack it and put back the liner.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b193/mansugi/Indiana Jones/IMG_3373.jpg
Finally..................

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b193/mansugi/Indiana Jones/IMG_3386.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b193/mansugi/Indiana Jones/IMG_3393.jpgNext to my Fed IV Deluxe....

 

[Capn_Jack_Savvy]

Re: Indiana Janes.

Awesome! Just add a little Ben Nye's Fuller Earth and you are ready to go! Just brush a little onto the hat brim, bowl, and the ribbon.

You can do the same on the pants and shirt. It will wash out eventually but if it is only a costume than it will look weathered and distressed for awhile!

Excellent job! Making costumes for kids is FUN!

 

[maboot38]

Re: Indiana Janes.

Hey Az,

That hat looks great. Compared to the Dofrman Pacific "official" joke of an Indy hat, it looks PERFECT!!!!

I can't wait to see the costume finished!!!

Dan

 

[Apollo]

Re: Indiana Janes.

Man that turned out great! :thumbsup

 

[maboot38]

Re: Indiana Janes.

Also, your Fed IV bash turned out really well!!!!!

 

[daska skirata]

Re: Indiana Janes.

Whow your progress looks great!!

I wondered where you got that old hat from?? It's like one I'm searching for...It really looks great!

Geert

 

[kelldar]

Re: Indiana Janes.

VERY nice!! Can't wait to see pics of the finished costume!

 

[Mr. Bojangles]

Re: Indiana Janes.

Thanks Dan.....and everyone else.

We still working on the rest of the stuff. Still looking for a close-enough jacket etc......

 

[greatgarlando]

Re: Indiana Janes.

Looks Awesome can't wait to see it done.

 

[Neon Sentry]

Re: Indiana Janes.

Looks fantastic!

A bucket? I would have never thought of that... how's the fit?

 

[darthinvictus]

Re: Indiana Janes.

that chapeau is awesome
top notch

 

[Mr. Bojangles]

Re: Indiana Janes and Short Round.

Finally after all this time, I completed my daughter's costume just in time for Halloween.
Fedora from this thread.
Shirt - LL Bean - $3
Pant - real Pink Officer pant - $3
Jacket - Pawn shop - $12
Whip - got from a friend.
Canvas Belt - local military surplus store $3
Belt - homemade
Holster - homemade
Bag - real MKVII
Strap - homemade.

Since my daughter Sara decided to do Indiana Jane.......Why not have my son Dylan accompany her.
So nothing more appropriate than a "Short Round".
Everything I made were bought from local thrift stores. Total cost is less than $15. Even the frog buttons for the jackets are home-made.

 

[phase pistol]

Re: Indiana Janes.

That's great!

 

[WinstonWolf359]

Re: Indiana Janes.

That is extremely cool. Thanks for sharing!

 

[NAZGÛL]

Re: Indiana Janes.

Very cool and cute! Good idea with Short Round.

Ed, spell...

 

[Docbudo]

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they look fantastic!!

 

[maboot38]

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Very cute indeed, Az. Nice work!!!!!!!!

 

[blewis17]

Re: Indiana Janes.

Umm, not screen accurate. :lol

Still, you're one of the BEST DADS EVER!

Great work!

 

[TazVader]

Re: Indiana Janes.

Now THAT is great lol Love both outfits.

Regards
TAZ

 

[ManicMechanic]

Re: Indiana Janes.

Lol So cute. Your Lil' Short round looks great.
Good work.