BobaFuss
New Member
Here are some photos of my new Qui-Gon Jinn costume, made by me.
Robe: Trisha Biggar says the robe is wool crepe. I found an unmarked fabric in the suiting section which may be a wool blend but it has the correct drape and crepe look. I made the robe with a fully-lined hood, 4" hem on the robe bottom, and wide sleeves.
Tunic, Tabbards, Obi: I used silk noil to make these parts, which I laundered many times before sewing. The colour was natural so it was dyed a beige after all the pieces were sewn. I laundered them a couple more times, after which they were weathered and broken down with paint. The tunic does not have shoulder tucks, but shoulder pads.
Undertunic: I found a lightweight knit fabric closely matching the dyed under robe, but very slightly more green-beige. I used an old beige T-shirt as the base and added the crossover collar, plus full sleeves, slightly longer to be bunched at the wrist.
Boots: I bought a pair of old cowboy/biking boots at a thrift shop. A friend and I made covers for them in vinyl matching the boot. The covers feature a faux tongue. Then I cut slits into the boot all the way down and glued in the 8 straps on each. After, the boots were weathered with paint (by the same friend who weathered the under robes). They have a good heel on them, and I have some lifts inside so I am about 2" taller than my normal 5' 11" self.
The pants I bought in a thrift store and tapered them tight to the leg so they would fit in the boots.
The wig, beard, and makeup (fake nose) were contributed by a friend of mine who works in the film industry. These are custom-made, high quality pieces - which I think makes all the difference. Wouldn't you agree?
I plan to upgrade the CB belt and resin saber and apply to the Rebel Legion soon.
Robe: Trisha Biggar says the robe is wool crepe. I found an unmarked fabric in the suiting section which may be a wool blend but it has the correct drape and crepe look. I made the robe with a fully-lined hood, 4" hem on the robe bottom, and wide sleeves.
Tunic, Tabbards, Obi: I used silk noil to make these parts, which I laundered many times before sewing. The colour was natural so it was dyed a beige after all the pieces were sewn. I laundered them a couple more times, after which they were weathered and broken down with paint. The tunic does not have shoulder tucks, but shoulder pads.
Undertunic: I found a lightweight knit fabric closely matching the dyed under robe, but very slightly more green-beige. I used an old beige T-shirt as the base and added the crossover collar, plus full sleeves, slightly longer to be bunched at the wrist.
Boots: I bought a pair of old cowboy/biking boots at a thrift shop. A friend and I made covers for them in vinyl matching the boot. The covers feature a faux tongue. Then I cut slits into the boot all the way down and glued in the 8 straps on each. After, the boots were weathered with paint (by the same friend who weathered the under robes). They have a good heel on them, and I have some lifts inside so I am about 2" taller than my normal 5' 11" self.
The pants I bought in a thrift store and tapered them tight to the leg so they would fit in the boots.
The wig, beard, and makeup (fake nose) were contributed by a friend of mine who works in the film industry. These are custom-made, high quality pieces - which I think makes all the difference. Wouldn't you agree?
I plan to upgrade the CB belt and resin saber and apply to the Rebel Legion soon.
