Phantom costumes - real and replicas 1

MasqPhan wrote:I thought I'd share some pics of the progress of my own Hannibal Slave Girl costume. Still a few things (crotch tiara etc) to fix plus the dressing gown.

That's gorgeous, MasqPhan! You did a spectacular job on the fabrics and trims, etc. Bravo.

operfantomet wrote:PS - latest progress of the Meg!Masquerade costume is gorgeous! Don't think I ever got around to comment it on LJ.

Thanks! I can't believe how close it is to being finished. In a few weeks I should have some photos of the whole thing, and I'll post them here.

Ok, it's only a tiny update, but here goes. In the picture below, the top cord and tassel are what I had for Fans Week. The one on the bottom is my first try at a new tassel. The gold cord was replaced and the tassel was made from scratch. 8 spools of thread in there. Hopefully it won't fray out too bad or get caught on too many things. And for scale, the larger tassel is 12" long.

Looking very good, Phantomfett!

Thanks! I just did the math on the thread used for these tassels.

512.2 yards of thread.

Per tassel!

That's 2,048.8 yards of thread for the tassels alone.... Yowza!

phantomfett wrote:Thanks! I just did the math on the thread used for these tassels.

512.2 yards of thread.

Per tassel!

That's 2,048.8 yards of thread for the tassels alone.... Yowza!

Very impressive. The tassels from last year were nice but these are so much nicer. You've got a lot of patience.

MasqPhan wrote:I've really been enjoying all the various costume pics. So many great costumes on the go. Can't wait to see the final items.

I thought I'd share some pics of the progress of my own Hannibal Slave Girl costume. Still a few things (crotch tiara etc) to fix plus the dressing gown.


Click on the images for a bigger view.

Just had to go back to this costume, it's amazing. So close to the real thing! Do you close it in front or the back? I'm guessing the back, as the front is very smooth and snug.

operafantomet wrote:Just had to go back to this costume, it's amazing. So close to the real thing! Do you close it in front or the back? I'm guessing the back, as the front is very smooth and snug.

Actually it closes in the front like the real costume does. "...the front is very smooth and snug" Yes I just wish I was built as nicely as the mannequin. Although a corset underneath does wonders. lol

Viscountess wrote:That is unbelievable. I honest to goodness almost asked you why you posted that here instead of the rare pics thread.

Fooled you. I'll take that as a compliment.

Thanks for your comments too Rebecca and Loettchen.

I'll post one more update when all is done.

So, just for fun, I added up how much thread has been sacrificed so far on my project. And the grand total is........ 5,304 yds of various thread/floss. And I'm still not done!

phantomfett wrote:So, just for fun, I added up how thread has been sacrificed so far on my project. And the grand total is........ 5,304 yds of various thread/floss. And I'm still not done!

You know, that is.... a lot!!!!

operafantomet wrote:

phantomfett wrote:So, just for fun, I added up how thread has been sacrificed so far on my project. And the grand total is........ 5,304 yds of various thread/floss. And I'm still not done!

You know, that is.... a lot!!!!

It was fun to do that calculation?? As if we needed more proof that you are a crazy person....

LOL! I tease, of course That's a LOT of thread!!!

For any of you 'Dressing Gown' people, I have good news and bad news.

Good news: I found another supplier of the dressing gown fabric on wholesale.
Exotic Silks.com : Showing here!
http://www.exoticsilks.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_7&products_id=232&osCsid=cl1p6dvtmb9bmoa52n4hccouc0

Bad news: You have to buy at least 15 yards of if to get the price and your whole order has to be at least $100. So if you get 16 yards and a couple samples or accessories, you too can get the beautiful Dressing Gown fabric for a fraction of the cost at B&J. (Not to put down B&J, I love that store. It is heaven.)

You are too amazing for words, Bri! How'd you find this?

Wow! Nice find.

Is there a different patterned material used for the frilly part of the costume? I've been looking at photos but can't quite figure out what the pattern is.

Is it this marble pattern from the same shop? http://www.exoticsilks.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_7&products_id=234

phantomfett wrote:You are too amazing for words, Bri! How'd you find this?

I found it looking for burnout fabric for another costume.

MasqPhan wrote:Is there a different patterned material used for the frilly part of the costume? I've been looking at photos but can't quite figure out what the pattern is.

Is it this marble pattern from the same shop? http://www.exoticsilks.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_7&products_id=234

The ruffles are a white floral burn out velvet. I've only seen it at B&J's, but the search continues.

Great, now I want to make a new dressing gown, although I have several unfinished projects... Thanks a lot!

That is awesome that another store has the dressing gown fabric! It is beautiful.

I actually already purchased that fabric from B&J and my dressing gown (that is being commissioned) will be in the works soon. I will post pictures once it is ready.

Bri,

Did you buy any of the dressing gown fabric from this new place? I'm interested to know how close it is to the B&J stuff.

I so need to get back to that store....Anyone want to make a run?

I did buy the fabric. It's the real deal. I compared it to the B&J scraps I have and it all matches. I was so excited when I got it. If anyone is going to make a run to B&J's, I have a list of things I would like picked up too. lol!

I meant who wants to go shopping with me there? Bri, you have a pm.

How much did the fabric run you per yard?

meglett wrote:The ruffles are a white floral burn out velvet. I've only seen it at B&J's, but the search continues.

Burn out velvet. Ah. Never thought of that. Rats I wish that store had it.
I'm definitely going to get some of the paisley material. I'd tried ordering from B&J's in the past but for some reason kept getting the run around. Maybe because it's a small order and to out of the country.

Kind of scared of what that burn out velvet costs at B&J's but would love to get my hands on it anyway. Go big or go home. Right?

MasqPhan wrote:

meglett wrote:The ruffles are a white floral burn out velvet. I've only seen it at B&J's, but the search continues.

Burn out velvet. Ah. Never thought of that. Rats I wish that store had it.
I'm definitely going to get some of the paisley material. I'd tried ordering from B&J's in the past but for some reason kept getting the run around. Maybe because it's a small order and to out of the country.

Kind of scared of what that burn out velvet costs at B&J's but would love to get my hands on it anyway. Go big or go home. Right?

Hell yeah!!!!

I think I also saw some burn out fabric at Mood. They have everything, but they're also on the pricey side.

Edit: Wow, don't I feel smart now. I've been kind of unsure about what burn out velvet was... and then I realized that it's the EXACT fabric I'm using for a project right now.

I think I just found another source for the exact burnout velvet/silk for the ruffle on the dressing gown. Here's a pic comparing the pattern of the fabric sample to a picture of Sierra wearing the dressing gown.


edit: I forgot to post the link to the store. $11.50 per yard (45inch width). http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390197495427&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_1488wt_814

The paisley silk is also available at that place.

Edit: Check my post below for an even cheaper source.

I recalled that Dharma Trading Co. sold burn-out silk scarves. Here it is- scroll down to the "Flower" pattern:

http://www.dharmatrading.com/html/eng/682955-AA.shtml

Just $5.25 for a 9"x54" scarf, or $8.29 for a 14" x 72"!

I had never noticed before that the ruffle was burned out velvet. I just assumed it was lace! Pretty cool...

Another nice find with those scarves in the same pattern.

I forgot to post the link to where the other material I posted last night is sold. That's what I get for staying up past 3am.
It's $11.50 for 36x45 inch lengths and can be cut in continuous larger lengths. Shipping is super cheap too.

They also carry the same paisley fabric that is sold at B & J's and Exotic Silks. I also noticed they had other patterns that I've seen in some dressing gowns in the past.

EDIT: I spent the evening fabric shopping and found some new info. I contacted the shop that Brianne posted and they also have a retail shop www.thaisilks.com if folks don't want to buy $100 of material at a time. The paisley is a bit more expensive then but still reasonable at $9.25 per yard. http://www.thaisilks.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_7&products_id=232

They also carry the burnout velvet with the "morning glory print" but only in the scarf format like ChorusGirl posted earlier. Their price for the 15x72 scarves is $6.85 each. http://www.thaisilks.com/product_info.php?cPath=58_80&products_id=466

Ooh, great links there, MasqPhan! Now I'm *really* tempted!

So, anyone actually making costumes these days, or just plotting?

So, anyone actually making costumes these days, or just plotting?

I AM! (Both making and plotting. The only way to do it, I think )

My god, we actually have progress on the Il Muto ballet gown. (Remember me? Remember that costume?) I have just been INSANELY busy these past few weeks, with uni (I'm trying to do five subjects. Just...no.) and the recent and sudden death of my grandfather shook everything up, too. But I am still at it! I got a *brand new* sewing machine that's all complicated, so once I learn how to use it...LOL.

I pretty much just have to hem one of the skirts, get around to making the false corset panel for the bodice and tidy up some things at the back of the costume (like adding a BIG bow to cover some mistakes...ahem ) and we might be finished! I'm also working on a replica of Christine's Countess gown; we have an underskirt and some decorations I've to sew onto the bodice...

What can I say? I'm hooked.

operafantomet wrote:So, anyone actually making costumes these days, or just plotting?

I am! Well, sort of. I can't sew, but I have commissioned a dressing gown and it should be ready later this summer. I'll post pictures once it is ready!

operafantomet wrote:So, anyone actually making costumes these days, or just plotting?

I bought the dressing gown material and found some trim & pattern on eBay so I'm going to attempt to make the real deal type of dressing gown. My other one was a garment purchases on eBay and then tweaked to make it into a dressing gown but it's just a plain cotton and doesn't drape right or have quite the right look.

MlleMusique, my sympathies to you on the loss of your grandfather.