Progress Thread--Zoe's Vest by Tristan

POSTED BY: Tristan
UPDATED: Thursday, October 26, 2006 03:22
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TRISTAN

Thursday, October 5, 2006 6:47 PM

Thank you, Kayna. I was also highly put out that the female version did not work out. Like Joss, though, it will be on a back burner...hopefully I will be able to return to it one day.
Thank you also for the compliment...I am just happy to be able to build things that fellow Browncoats can appreciate! I hope to be doing this for a long time!

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CALLMESERENITY

Thursday, October 5, 2006 8:03 PM

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Originally posted by Tristan:
I may have found a local source for the Kaylee jacket cloth...it's just a rumor, but I'll verify it tomorrow.

wOOt.

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TRISTAN

Friday, October 6, 2006 6:33 PM

Ok, turns out the local source has a close color match for the Kaylee jacket cloth, but the pattern is nowhere near correct...back to the drawing board on that one!

On the plus side, though, I did find the perfect pattern for her jacket...all it will need is minor modifications. I also found a wonderful coat pattern for Zoe's coat! There's no way I can use it for the Independent Soldier coat, but it was way too shiny to pass up. When y'all see it, you'll flip! I hope so anyway... I'll be playing a bit on cloth this weekend, so I may have some progress to report by Monday.

If anyone out there knows of an online source for Chinese patterned cloth, I'd love to know...I'm having a hard time with finding any...

Thanks!

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PHOENIXROSE

Sunday, October 8, 2006 11:42 AM

This looks pretty shiny, Tristan! Though I do think it looks a little lighter than her vest. Maybe that's just the way things were shot; the lighting on the show was fairly dark.
I remember being struck by how much the vest differed between series and movie. I like the look of the series vest better, the one here, but I bet the zippered vest was a lot easier to get into. Though the buckles also probably allow for a better fit.
Sorry, random thought.

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TRISTAN

Sunday, October 8, 2006 4:08 PM

PR, I am using scrap leather to get the fit right. It would be silly to use the good leather, as this pattern is going to take several alterations before it is complete...and the leather gets expensive after a few screw-ups.
The zippered vest from Serenity looks interesting, but I have no desire (or time!) to give that one a shot just now.

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HELL'S KITTEN

Sunday, October 8, 2006 8:58 PM

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Originally posted by Tristan:
Ok, turns out the local source has a close color match for the Kaylee jacket cloth, but the pattern is nowhere near correct...back to the drawing board on that one!

If anyone out there knows of an online source for Chinese patterned cloth, I'd love to know...I'm having a hard time with finding any...

The jacket Kaylee wears is a pretty common Chinese jacket, and can be found just about anywhere. (Almost seems like a waste of your talents to recreate it.)

Exact patterns may be difficult to find, as the styles are always... fluid. If you could send me a picture of Kaylee's pattern, I can look around for fabric for you; there are a few fantastic fabric warehouses near me and I have some friends who order a lot from online places, as well as the hidden local Asian shops.

Cheers.

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TRISTAN

Monday, October 9, 2006 2:20 AM

Thank you, Hell's Kitten. I got a bit ahead of myself and actually bought and slightly modified a Chinese jacket pattern. Turns out that not having anyone else in the house leaves a lot of time for me to work on projects! I'm almost done with it, and I already think I'll have to redo the sleeve curve; it's a bit too confining.
As far as the cloth, I still have to buy the right stuff. I'm using leftover weding brocade for the current jacket as there are lots of leftovers...but it's beige-on-white. One local fabric store has something that might work...if it doesn't, can I still get in touch with you about cloth?

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MAGDALENA

Tuesday, October 10, 2006 1:07 AM

Oh this is so very shiney Tristan... and thank you for mentioning it's a 'prototype coz I'd wondered about the colour too... you really are an artist when it comes to these costumes... I am sure any girl who gets her hands on a Zoe vest of yours will wear it and wear it!

One talented man you are!! - Magda x x x

TRISTAN

Tuesday, October 10, 2006 1:49 AM

Magda, yes, I guess I should have mentioned that...it'll be awhile before the actual vest makes a showing!

And thank you for the compliments! Makes me happy!

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HALDIRA

Sunday, October 22, 2006 3:29 AM

my email addy is haldira@gmail.com

When you are selling Zoe vests and jackets - count me in for buying them.

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