No one likes a naked force user. Help for costume design.

[Spidey088]

I have an idea as to what kind of jedi outfit I would like to have for the series my friend and I are going to film, but I have no idea how to go about doing this. any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Here is a pic of my idea.



I would like to from you experts what good materials are, and also how I should go about taking my idea from paper to real life. I have no idea where to start.

[Spidey088]

Forgot to also mention that I will need some good boots. I have none, and those I will just purchase, I want nothing to do with having to make those.

[Big Boss]

you costume looks pretty much like starkillers jedi adventure garb http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/1931/jediadventurerobewhite.png. Sorry I don't have any advice on how to make it, but twin roses makes one. Many people in the community have done business with them before and they have great feedback   http://www.twinrosesdesigns.com/Force%20Unleashed%20Custom%20Garment.jpg

http://twinroses.com/Star%20Wars%20Inspired%20Clothing%20Portfolio.html

EDIT: heres some boots http://uturnutopia.com/621_57_77/strapped-knee-boots-captain-cosplay also check ebay you can usually find a decent pair of boots for a good price

[Viourr]

Sorry for the late entry, Spidey088 was good enough to post while I finished what I optimistically call a work out, honestly it's kind of sad.
Any way thanks to Big boss for the fast back post much appriciated, I am afraid I haven't completed the drawings for mine yet, I tend to favor a lot mor plating than my light side counterpart and I am having heck of time designing the hlem. Advice welcome, I will post a sketch as soon as possible, please keep looking.
Honestly suggestions on material, light weight breathable fabrics, suggested store for purchase, anything is welcome, also comments and feed backs on the designs
Thanks everyone

[Spidey088]

Thanks big boss, the links are a big help to get me started.

[Solinus]

Check out Mystik Merchant as well: http://mystikmerchant.com/

[digitalsithlord]

I will have to agree with the above mentioned sites.......I have to say that Mystic Merchants have a totally awesome cloak as well if going for the luke skywalker effect  
You can find some killer deals on the net and on ebay for a pair boots these days, I believe KrystheSith found some of hers this way and they were way cool!

[Master Rel]

I guess it should be mentioned...are you looking to make it on your own, have it made, or buy it off the "rack"?

Either way...it all comes down to budget...what sort of working budget are you considering per person?

[Veldryne]

I have the boots bigboss linked, in  brown, just got them last week. I really like them, they just need insoles to be a bit more comfortable, but they are snug, and dont move around too much.

[Spidey088]

I guess it should be mentioned...are you looking to make it on your own, have it made, or buy it off the "rack"?

Either way...it all comes down to budget...what sort of working budget are you considering per person?

I think the clothing itself i would like to make, but definately buy the boots. I mean ill even learn how to sew,mor have my sister-in-law do it for me. I mean if i can even get a pattern to make it that would be cool.

[Viourr]

Agreed, I'll be trying to make most of mine, I've saved quite a bit for the project but I would like to do a lot of personalization.  For things like to boots and gloves however a stong base to start with is the key to success so they should probably be purchased

[Master Rel]

I think the clothing itself i would like to make, but definitely buy the boots. I mean ill even learn how to sew,mor have my sister-in-law do it for me. I mean if i can even get a pattern to make it that would be cool.

Never sewed eh?

Should be an interesting story afterwards

A simple machine for $100 or so, will do fine.

There is a slight learning curve...but go steady and know that it is just cloth.

I stand ready to help, remotely 

[Spidey088]

Never sewed eh?

Should be an interesting story afterwards

A simple machine for $100 or so, will do fine.

There is a slight learning curve...but go steady and know that it is just cloth.

I stand ready to help, remotely 

Thanks, i would stand back if i were you, knowing my luck i would pop off a spool or the needle and poke your eye out. Remote would be a good idea. Jk, if i cnt do it my sister volunteered. I just want the stisfaction of doing this project myself.

[digitalsithlord]

Hey I FAILED home economics.....couldn't sew to save my life.  I was suppose to sew up some type of sweat pants, yeah right....
I like the option of buying from a vendor, cause it is still your idea even if you didn't actually sew it together.  This just saves you from pulling your hair out.
Over at Mystick Merchants they have *Free* shipping as well....just throwing it out there.

[Master Rel]

Sewing is actually easy.

If you can pick your nose, burp, fart, and sneeze at the same time while keeping your eyes open...then you can sew.