Junior Jedi with Ultra Sabers

[chicago.jedi]

I just finished Jedi costumes for my kids. They out grew the other ones I made for them but have really taken a liking to Star Wars (daddy is smiling ear to ear). The Rebel Legion and 501 groups in my area host a big event in the summer that draws in hundreds of spectators. The boys had a blast last year so I decided to make nice Jedi outfits for them this year.

They each picked out the colors of their outfits themselves, I did all of the sewing. They also picked the Ultra Saber blade colors themselves. Interesting enough, the colors each chose very much reflect their personalities.

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Here is a close up of the belts I made them. They are just faux leather and cotton strap but I think they work well to give the proper impression...

[ed_ification]

That is adorable....  well done, and good luck to the younglings.  I hope they get to have fun.

[Frizzenflyer]

SO BLOODY AWESOME!!!! You get a point!

[Jedi Galak]

Looks awsome, point for you

[B1ondeange1]

Aww they are adorable! Those are some big grins! And the belts look pretty good to me Well done, you deserve a point for being such an awesome dad.

[SteampunkSith]

ERMAHGERD, I TOTALLY JUST OVULATED.  Amazing work, and ridiculously adorable kiddos.  POINT!

[scraver]

Point from me for total awesomeness.

[chicago.jedi]

Thanks for all of the kind words. The boys are very proud of their outfits.

Now I just need to find some kind of boots....and I got talked into making cloaks, too. A father's work is never done....but it is all worth it.

[ed_ification]

Thanks for all of the kind words. The boys are very proud of their outfits.

Now I just need to find some kind of boots....and I got talked into making cloaks, too. A father's work is never done....but it is all worth it.

For the boots, you might consider leather spats/gaiters that could fit over comfy shoes - and stretch to grow as the youngsters do.

[scraver]

For the boots, you might consider leather spats/gaiters that could fit over comfy shoes - and stretch to grow as the youngsters do.

+1 on this suggestion. I had an army uniform when I was a little fella that did the boots this way.

[Zren Tobas]

Or maybe try Boot Barn if you have one near you. I'm sure they have Star Wars looking boots. I'm liking the darker brown themed costume. That's a cool idea for a brother saber theme type thing.

[ThreadJack]

Thanks for all of the kind words. The boys are very proud of their outfits.

Now I just need to find some kind of boots....and I got talked into making cloaks, too. A father's work is never done....but it is all worth it.

Very nice costumes!

For the boots, you could just make leather boot covers, and put them over a pair of rubber rain boots. Those are usually pretty cheap, so it won't be too much of a loss when you need to buy them new ones next year, when they inevitably grow out of them. And they'll be able to tuck the pants in for a more authentic look than just covers over sneakers or something.

[Aurick]

Nicely done my friend!!! Point to you!!!

[Zren Tobas]

I was wondering as well what materials did you use for everything and when you get to the robe eventually? Thanks. I still plan to make my own Jedi costume as well eventually. =]

[chicago.jedi]

I was wondering as well what materials did you use for everything and when you get to the robe eventually? Thanks. I still plan to make my own Jedi costume as well eventually. =]

The tunics, tabbards, and obi are all made of cotton broadcloth.  Since they might get two years out of these outfits if I am lucky (I did make them with extra in the sleeves and hem to let out as they grow) I went with something cheap.

I will probably use cotton flannel for the cloaks since it is also cheap but has a little texture to it that will set the cloaks apart from the rest.

Also for any interested, the tunics are made with a karate gi pattern from McCalls.