Category: Costumes

  • Templar Frock Coat Construction

    Templar Frock Coat Construction

    It’s finally time to fully construct my Templar Frock Coat. The construction will follow Mr. Thimble’s instructions, at least as much as possible, after a point I’ve had to make it up.

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  • “How To Make A Cutaway Frock”

    “How To Make A Cutaway Frock”

    Or The Marvelous Mr. Thimble As part of my ongoing Templar Frock project, I’ve been looking into historical sources on […]

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  • Uniform Frock Pattern and Materials

    Uniform Frock Pattern and Materials

    As mentioned in my first post about this Templar uniform frock project, there’s a great deal that I need to look into before leaping straight into construction. What materials were used? What pattern can I use? What should the lining and facings look like? What does the interior structure look like?

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  • Uniform Coats of the Knights Templar (Not Really, Though)

    Uniform Coats of the Knights Templar (Not Really, Though)

    I’ve been voluntold to present a public talk at the museum where I work. So, I’ve decided to try to reproduce the unique uniform shown in some of the portraits we have hanging up. This uniform belongs to a fraternity that styles itself as successors to the Knights Templar. Join me as we start our…

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  • Scrap Fabric Batting

    It’s time for yet another scrapbusting adventure! This time, I need batting for a project. I go through padding quite […]

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  • Orville Uniform Finishing Touches and Variations

    Orville Uniform Finishing Touches and Variations

    With the jacket and pants done, it’s time to wrap up the rest of your new Planetary Union fleet uniform.

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  • Orville Planetary Union Uniform Pants Tutorial

    Orville Planetary Union Uniform Pants Tutorial

    Tutorial on following the Planetary Union Uniform Pants sewing pattern.

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  • Orville Planetary Union Uniform Jacket Tutorial

    Orville Planetary Union Uniform Jacket Tutorial

    Tutorial about how to follow the Planetary Union Uniform Jacket sewing pattern.

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  • Orville Uniform Jackets Redux

    Orville Uniform Jackets Redux

    They changed the uniform jackets for the new season of The Orville. I just finished the pants and undershirt and now they change the jackets. Well, I did want to get back to the jackets anyway because there were a lot of features of the old ones that I wasn’t totally satisfied with. This is…

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  • Hexside School Uniform

    Hexside School Uniform

    I have recently fallen in love with the Disney show The Owl House, created by Dana Terrace. This show is amazing and adorable. And, because I love it, I have to replicate some of the costumes. I’ve also decided, perhaps foolishly, to size these costumes for cosplayers closer to Luz’s age, rather than for myself.…

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