Awards:
*2nd Place Comic Category Big Apple Comic Con 2009
*1st Place at Work Costume Contest
*1st Place "Sewing Costumes" Contest on Pattern Review

Oct 20 - The suit was finished in time for Big Apple Con! It was a hit and quite popular with Julie Newmar herself :-D I also managed to find the boots at the very last minute (the morning of the day I needed to wear it).
Oct 14 - ALL the seam binding is in place. I never want to see seam binding again *oy* It was worth it though since the suit doesn't itch at all now :-D
Oct 11 - Claws and Gloves are done! This costume is 95% done now!!! I just need to find the boots!
Oct 7 - The collar is done! *New Pics added*
Oct 3 - The arms are done and sewn in!
Oct 2 - Adjusted the fit of the body suit since the ribbon cinch and zipper was added. I also added stirrups to the pant legs to keep it tight while wearing. *New Pics Added*
Oct 1 - Bodysuit is 75% done, need to add sleeves, collar, zips, and ribbon cinch as well as adjust any sizing after completion.
Sept 25 - Bought my fabric for the catsuit... starting to draft the patterns for it. Also working on the ears and mask.
Sept 23 - Found "the" belt on Etsy :-D SCORE!

It's done! I actually remade myself another Jedi kit. I haven't costumed as a Jedi in 5 years, I think the last time was at Dragon Con 2003! I swore I would never again wear one because everyone and their mother has a Jedi costume.

Well, while watching Hero's and several Samurai movies on TV I was inspired by the clothes. I went on to design my own custom Jedi, something different than what you always see. No tabbards on mine (I've never been a fan of those), and a short sleeved outer tunic. I also trimmed it in handmade pleated trim to give it a more finished and tailored look. The skirt is a full circle skirt made from crinkle cotton that has a really nice drape to it (and is lightweight). All the seams on every peice of the costume are finished and frenched. I also made the belt myself from leather trimmings (www.mjtrim.com) and nailheads.

UPDATE: 08/06/08 - Completed Modesty Robe for Dragon Con!

UPDATE: 07/26/08 - Pictures from the Central Park photo shoot with David Ng of www.ng-master.com

All the Leia Bikini Parts were made by Jamin of Leia's Metal Bikini

I made the boots from an old pair of cowboy style boots and a beige-olive Micro Suede. The skirts are made from a burgundy poly that had a really nice flowiness to it. I want to switch to silk when I have a bit more money.

Materials:

½ yard Beige/Olive/Tan Micro Suede or Real Suede
1 Pair of stiff sided, preferably flat heeled, knee high boots
Elmer’s Household Cement or e6000 glue
Pair of Sharp Scissors
Slave Leia Boot Toppers

How To:

1. Place the boot topper over the boot to where it should lie. Trace around the top of the topper with a sharpie marker.


2. Cut the excess leather from the boot.


3. There is no exact science to how I did the covering, I just started laying the fabric down and cutting it out to the shape of the boot. Start at the toe and work your way to the top of the boot. When joining the seams, fold the fabric under ¼ inch and overlap so there are no raw edges.


4. You only need to apply glue to the edges of the fabric, do not put it on the entire piece or you will have staining from the glue and possible bunching of fabric.


5. Glue the Topper to the top edge of the boot, following the curve as you go.


6. Wear and look hawt!

Update! Sept 27 - 95% done!  I just need to Hem the skirt and get cool stockings!

I've always wanted a can can outfit like those in the Movie Moulin Rouge.  I decided since I had a corset already, I'd design around it and thus Madame Zircon was born.  
Since I have $300 that I can freely play with and not feel guilty spending (yay for that eBay commercial gig!) - I'm going all out and getting all the pieces exactly how I want them.
The (*) denotes Items I currently have already.
Materials...
Oragandy Ribbon
    * -Turquoise 38mm, 55 Yards ($82.50)
    * - Black 38mm, 55 Yards ($82.50)
*Velvet Ribbon, Black in 1/2' - 5/8", 1 Yard ($0.98)
*Black Elastic 1/4" - 1 Yard ($0.49)
Swarovski
    * - Blue Zircon SS12, 1 Gross ($7.49)
    * - Aquamarine 18mmx13mm Octagon, 2 pieces ($6)
    * - Silver setting for Loose Octagon ($1.49)
Black Feather Plumes, 2 Pieces ($7.98)
Turquoise Thread - 2 Spools ($3)
Fabrics ($80 total)
    * -Turquoise Satin, 10 Yards @ 60"
    * -Black Satin, 10 Yards @ 60"
    * -Black on Black Stripe Satin 5-6 Yards (Free)
    * -Black Cotton or Muslin

Corset purchased from Timelss Trends :-) www.timeless-trends.com

Here are pictures of my two Star Wars Clonewars Snow Bunny Padme capes.  The first one was made with the wrong colors.  The fleece was an off white, the lining was white, and the trim was way too blue.  My new one has all the correct colors now.  The fleece is a super soft pile in bright white, the lining is an ice blue silk, and the trim is a soft baby blue marribou feather boa.  The first one has since been given away.
The body suit was purchased at www.dannyswarehouse.com - they are a discount surplus dance supply store - everything is $10 there.  I can't guaruntee that they have the body suit in stock right now, but keep checking.
The hoodie was purchased online for $12 as well (sorry I can't remember where, but it was another dance supply place).
The trim on the second cape was bought at a local trim shop for $6 a boa (6 feet per boa).  You can get them online or ebay too.
The boots were purchased on ebay, but the seller was very rude to me and I won't recomend them to anyone.  Just search 'white boots' on ebay - you'll find MANY pairs.
Fabrics were purchased online and at local fabric stores.
The gloves were an ebay purchase as well - for $5.
I made the belt and holster from white leather wrapped around cardboard (holds GREAT).  The gun was purchased from a friend locally.

Clone Wars Snow Bunny Outfit

1. Cape
    I used a bright white cotton polar fleece that had a nice soft pile.  White is a must, whether you use fleece, plush, or velvet.  The inside is lined in an ice/baby blue, this is visible in the maquette and the cartoon.  I used a silk for the lining, very plain, but still stylish enough for Padme.  The Blue trim on the maqutte looks like a very flowy puffy trim - so I used ostritch feather trim for mine (3" diameter).  It flows and moves with the slightest breeze and is very lightweight so it won't drag your cape down.  The cape is a half circle with a hood and has two little balls on strings.  I keep my cloak closed with a hook and eye, its easier than tying it closed all the time.
2.  Body suit
    I used a white lycra unitard for mine, but you can use pants and a shirt too.  Though the way the belt sits, I recomend very low rise pants and a long shirt.  Some shots in the cartoon you can see a zipper in the front (like when she takes off the cloak to distract the droids), some you can't.  I say go with what works for you.  Obviously a unitard will have a zipper, most likely in the front.  Unitards are availble at dance supply stores.
3.  Balaclava (Hoodie under the cape)
    Since Padme wears one, I think it's an essetial peice.  It's actually part of the body suit, but a seperate peice is more comfortable.  Not only does it mean you don't need a hair do, but it will keep all your hair out of your face :-)  When I couldn't find mine the second time I wore it at C3, I was constantly trying to keep my hair out of my face, and had nothing to anchor the hood to.  I found that a well placed saftey pin kept my cape hood up in even the windiest conditions in Indy :-)  The little hoodie can be bought at a dance supply store for about $12.
4.  Boots
    As long as they are white and knee high, it works.  I think that 2" heel is the highest I'd go on it though - no 6" gogo boots.  They also need the little feather/fur trim on top.  For my trim I took a peice that was long enough to wrap around my leg where the top of the boot sat, and sewed a hook and eye to the ends to keep it on.  This way I can use the boots for other costumes as well.
5.   Gloves
  I used white cotton gloves that came up past my wrist a bit.  I sewed four hook and eyes onto the gloves and trim so it can be removed and the gloves cleaned easier.
6.  Belt, Hoster, and Gun
    Its pretty much like the Ep 2 Battle padme belt.  I used white leather and made the holster for my gun.  The gun I used is the Ep 2 small blaster (thanks to Reaper).  In some shots you can make out a pouch and others you can't, I think its an option.