Creating my own pattern (blair)

I am working on the dress for Blair from soul eater (for Sakuracon at the end of the month and I’m only starting now... haha.) and i didn’t have a pattern that would work for her top.

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Well I had seen people use this method for armor and I figured it would work just as well here.

Started by putting on the undergarment i was going to wear with the dress that has straps that cross in the back so they wont be seen, and wrapping my body in cellophane.

Then covered that in duct tape in approximately the shape I wanted for the top (btw this is hard to do on your own).

Also unflattering haha 

 Drew on the lines for the seams to follow

And cut it out (this is HARDER to do on your own)

Then I flattened the pieces and decided which parts I really needed. You only need one side piece pattern for example.

Traced those onto some muslin and added directions to create the more refined pattern.

Finally i used some red scrap fabric as a test and adjusted it as needed.

I think it worked out pretty well, I might even make this a permanent garment. 

and now I’m ready to work on blair using the nice fabric xD

Iron-on Transfer

I got some of those iron transfer sheets for dark shirts to do my Boop shirt for Nora’s pajamas from RWBY. I know roosterteeth actually sell her shirt but i wanted to try making it so 🤗

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Here is how it worked / tutorial for diy

Get yourself some of this stuff and Follow the instructions! 

First print a test image

Then print on the vinyl/transfer paper. And cut out the parts you actually want to iron on. (I kept the black background so if i didn’t cut perfect lines it would not be too obvious). I used a combination of scissors and an exacto knife.

The package recommended separating the decal from the paper backing then cutting stuff out so corners didn’t rip when trying to separate the paper backing from delicate decals. This presented the new problem of the vinal material stretching instead of cutting nicely. Pick your poison I guess. I also might look into a small rotary cutter if I’m doing this again.

Lay out the decals on your material with a solid material behind it. I used a wooden board. Just using the ironing board is not recommended because it is too soft to press the decal in properly. (I spaced out the letters a bit more than in the reference image so they took up a bit more of the shirt space)

Iron on! I used the high/cotton temp and made sure each letter got at least 30seconds of heat. Always keep wax paper in between the iron and the vinyl.

Enjoy!

Some tips...

* DO wait for the ink to dry on the vinyl before cutting stuff out or you are likely to smudge your image.

* I would recommend getting clothing a size larger than you need (as i did) so you don’t have to worry about stretching and cracking of the decal.

* You can get this material in white and clear (usually dark and light fabric labels). If your image has any white bits don’t get clear as most printers don’t have white ink...

Easy Button Placement

 Its MUCH easier to get perfectly placed buttons if you first measure out and sew the button holes.

 Then place the buttons in the holes

 Line up the button where you want it to be on the opposite fabric and pin it in.

 Do this all the way down the garment and then slip the buttons through the holes (unbutton it) and you have all your buttons pined in place!

 Now just sew them in and when you are done your garment will close with everything lined up properly

 If you are working with buttons without shanks you can also lay the fabrics together and use chalk to mark through the button holes to where the button should be on the other side.

Quick Prosthetic

This is my prosthetic process for the brand from Mad max fury road! I made four from this mold, once you have the process down its really easy. Shown here on my arm, actual placement will be the back of the neck.

How to:

1) gather reference photos

2)decide the size of the prosthetic

3) make the shape you want out of air dry clay

4) pour a plaster mold

5) dig out all the clay

6) (prime the mold with Vaseline)

7) pour in liquid latex, might want to do this in layers.

8) remove prosthetic from mold.

9) use makeup to paint prosthetic, trim up edges.

10) add color details, use with hairspray to seal, attach with spirit gum.