ANH Leia

Kahna () · Posted: Fri May 16, 2014 7:38 am Post subject: ANH Leia

I decided I needed a quick and easy costume that was readily recognizable. I found some white knit fabric on sale while browsing the store today and decided to give ANH Leia a go. The fabric is a smidge see through, even when doubled, but not so bad the proper underclothing can't keep things family friendly.

It still needs to be hemmed, and the belt is just a stand in to give it the right shape.

SongofAmazon (Jenna) · Posted: Fri May 16, 2014 12:24 pm Post subject:

From what I can see, it looks good. Do you have the keyhole opening in the back?

As long as you wear nude colored underwear and bra, you should be fine. Very Happy

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Kahna () · Posted: Fri May 16, 2014 4:21 pm Post subject:

Yup, keyhole opening, hook and eye closure, slits in the sides, open hood. I used Pam's tutorial. I did have to stretch out the sleeves a touch. Seems I have gorilla arms, but they end at my wrist so it should be all good.

Nomad Angie (Angie Rivera) · Posted: Mon May 19, 2014 7:11 pm Post subject:

What kind of knit fabric you used?
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Kahna () · Posted: Mon May 19, 2014 10:24 pm Post subject:

I'm afraid I don't really know. :/ It was a (very large) remnant, and beyond a price scrawled on the inside of the fabric roll my local fabric store doesn't really label anything, especially not remnants. I just looked for something with a nice drape that was stark white and not too see through.

I did buy a wonderful 96% bamboo rayon/4% lycra blend fabric for my Asajj costume off fabric.com that had a lovely hand and drape. I am certain it would be amazing for this costume in white. (Mine was black) Problem is it was $10 a yard and I wasn't looking forward to buying 8 yards of it. I hear people usually use "Jet Set" fabric from Joann's. It is much more reasonably priced. It seems to be on sale right now.

http://www.joann.com/sew-classic-knits-jet-set/prd32706.html

Nomad Angie (Angie Rivera) · Posted: Mon May 19, 2014 11:36 pm Post subject:

I just wanted to know if it was a cotton/poly blend, because I saw that at JoAnn. I really wanted the polyester, but they only sell it online.
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leia81us (Cindy Brandon) · Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2015 12:48 am Post subject: Do you have belt ?

I am looking for a belt to go with this outfit too Thanks Laughing

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