Hello all - I'm back with something not Captain America related (Whaaaaat???)
This time it's all about Kylo Ren. This project will consist of 6 major components: neck seal, under tunic, mid coat, top coat, cowl and belt. I'll address the pants, gloves and boots (and the helmet) as well.
I decided to begin with the neck seal. To create the pattern, I turned to my trusty Ed Head from Monster Makers. I began by creating a tape form of Ed's neck, shoulders and chin by first wrapping him in plastic wrap and then using white duct tape to create a mold.
I then drew on the lines for the pattern pieces, cut the tape form apart and transferred the base patterns to paper.
After testing the pattern in muslin, I made a base for the piece in ribbed black cotton. This will serve as the base for the segments and will make a soft and comfortable lining that will go against the wearer's skin.
Next came the most intricate part of this piece - the segments.
I wanted them to be sturdy and hold their shape. I also wanted them to move well and allow the wearer a decent range of motion. I decided to make the segments out of an upholstery vinyl and attach them to the base at the bottom of each segment. This allows them to move somewhat freely and 'float' on top of one another while the base keeps them in relative place.
I mapped the segments out by using a muslin mock up and sketching out the lines for each segment. I then cut that apart and transferred each piece to paper adding 1/2" to the bottom of each one for overlap.
To create the pieces, I selected upholstery vinyl because I liked the fact that it has a leathery texture but still looks somewhat rubbery and 'manufactured' - which I thought was appropriate for this component of the costume.
I worked from top to bottom to assemble the segments. I first cut the top section, stitched it to the base and then bound it off with a thin faux leather to finish the edge.
After that, it was a matter of cutting each segment, binding it on the top edge and sewing it along the bottom to the base. When each segment is sewn down, it covers the bottom edge and stitching of the one above it.
Once I reached the bottom, I bound the lower edge off with bias tape, trimmed and bound the back edges and added the velcro closure to the back.
Next, I'll begin the patterns for the tunic and coats. Cheers!
This time it's all about Kylo Ren. This project will consist of 6 major components: neck seal, under tunic, mid coat, top coat, cowl and belt. I'll address the pants, gloves and boots (and the helmet) as well.
I decided to begin with the neck seal. To create the pattern, I turned to my trusty Ed Head from Monster Makers. I began by creating a tape form of Ed's neck, shoulders and chin by first wrapping him in plastic wrap and then using white duct tape to create a mold.
I then drew on the lines for the pattern pieces, cut the tape form apart and transferred the base patterns to paper.
After testing the pattern in muslin, I made a base for the piece in ribbed black cotton. This will serve as the base for the segments and will make a soft and comfortable lining that will go against the wearer's skin.
Next came the most intricate part of this piece - the segments.
I wanted them to be sturdy and hold their shape. I also wanted them to move well and allow the wearer a decent range of motion. I decided to make the segments out of an upholstery vinyl and attach them to the base at the bottom of each segment. This allows them to move somewhat freely and 'float' on top of one another while the base keeps them in relative place.
I mapped the segments out by using a muslin mock up and sketching out the lines for each segment. I then cut that apart and transferred each piece to paper adding 1/2" to the bottom of each one for overlap.
To create the pieces, I selected upholstery vinyl because I liked the fact that it has a leathery texture but still looks somewhat rubbery and 'manufactured' - which I thought was appropriate for this component of the costume.
I worked from top to bottom to assemble the segments. I first cut the top section, stitched it to the base and then bound it off with a thin faux leather to finish the edge.
After that, it was a matter of cutting each segment, binding it on the top edge and sewing it along the bottom to the base. When each segment is sewn down, it covers the bottom edge and stitching of the one above it.
Once I reached the bottom, I bound the lower edge off with bias tape, trimmed and bound the back edges and added the velcro closure to the back.
Next, I'll begin the patterns for the tunic and coats. Cheers!
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