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Padme's Legacy

by: padmeskywalker77

date posted: Sep 14, 2007 7:52 AM

These Are the Gowns You're Looking For

Hello everyone here in blogsille

Man, it has been a while since I have written anything here

I hope that everyone had a great summer!! It is so hard to believe that the Fall season is just around the corner...where has the time gone ?! It seems just like yesterday I was making plans to attend CIV...and now that has come and gone. I had a pretty busy summer, hence part of the reason for my extended relative absence from this site. I have been lurking around, reading the occasional entry and leaving the occasional comment.

I am coming up on my two-year anniversary as a Hyperspace member, and nearing a year and a half of blogging here. Time surely has flown by!! So much has changed in these past two years, and I am forever grateful for all that has happened and for all of the wonderful people I have met. My life has been all the richer for them...both bloggers and fellow costumers alike.

It has also been nearly two years since I took my first steps into the greater world of costuming. Who knew that those first stitches I did for the first time in years would turn into such a wonderful hobby...rather, obsession

. I loved the feeling of seeing a project reach completion...seeing what the hours of hard work and dedication helped to create. I was hooked. I wanted to do more costumes, more elaborate costumes, so...Padme's Closet was begun (this is just a portion of everything...I have fabric and supplies literally everywhere).

Since my last entry, detailing the events of CIV in costume, I have completed several more costumes. I took a short break from sewing after my return from the con...mostly because of a sense of burn-out from all of the work I had done. However, it was not long before I got back into the swing of sewing again...but this time, I worked on some relatively "simple" projects (i.e. little detailing involved). Here are some updates on what I have accomplished this summer (and before everyone asks...that is a fake pregnancy belly under the ROTS costumes):

Veranda Nightgown

My first task was tackling this gown...finishing the revisions I had begun before CIV. I had been having problems figuring out the back drape and how to get the "fall"just right. I played around with that for a while, and finally figured it out!!

I then added a fancy trim to the front and sides so as to mimic the stitching on the real gown. Here are some pics of the final revisions. I still need to fix an errant strand of pearls, but the gown is officially finished!!

Dressing Robe and Gown

I had always liked this robe Padme' wears in ROTS. When conducting my research, I discovered there actually is a gown/dress beneath the robe!! I made the headpiece out of craft foam, and painted it with a silver metallic acrylic paint (~15 coats to get the right effect). The pony-tail holders were made from clay, and painted with the same acrylic paint used on the headpiece. This costume is very comfortable, but warm...definitely a winter-time event costume this will be

Mustafar Re-Do

I was never completely satisfied with my first version of the Mustafar outfit, so I decided to re-do it. I found a resin version of the brooch and buckle, bought leather strips for the straps, and got new fabric for the top and pants. I'm still not 100% happy with it, but it will do for now.

Ewok Village Dress

This is one dress I had on my **would like to do someday** list...but I decided to move it up to now. I am so glad I did...it is amazingly comfortable!! The only thing I need to do with it is to adjust the shoulders...they keep sliding down

Classic Leia

This also was on my **would like to do someday** list, but was, like the Ewok Village dress, moved up to this summer. After seeing so many of these gowns at CIV, I decided that I just had to have one...and soon

Again, I wondered why I waited so long to make this. I found the blaster on e-bay, and just needed to de-activate the sound effects (i.e. remove the batteries

) and spray paint it black. I will officially be premiering this at the Autism Speaks Walk Now event/walk at the end of the month!!

Navy Linen Dress with Shawl

This is another dress I have loved since the first time I saw it on screen. I, like many, believed it to be black...however, it really is a deep navy blue. The most difficult part of this costume for me was the belt...very tricky stitching those bead strands onto the felt I glued onto the back of the jewels. I love wearing this one, too, as it is also very comfortable

"Leia Buns" Cloak

This is my newest costume (second only to the one mentioned above)...yet to be submitted to the Rebel Legion for approval. This actually is part of a "2-in-1" costume with the Navy Linen Dress...this dress actually is seen under the cloak in promo pics!! The only problem I have with the cloak is the way it drapes across my chest...it drapes much better on my dress-form. Oh well...it still works

OK...now that i have bored you all with these details, I want to share one last thing...I just love how the Rebel Legion uses photoshop for the official pics]!!

Phew...this was a "mouth-full" of information. I hope you all at least enjoyed reading about and seeing my progress in this endeavor. I now officially have **ten** approved costumes by the Rebel Legion!! What I have planned for the remainder of the year are the Tatooine Poncho that Padme' wears in AOTC and the "Green" Velvet Gown from ROTS. I have a few things in mind already for next year...but I think I'll wait to reveal those at another time

Well...it is time for this Padme' to get some sleep since I worked all night. I just wanted to get this entry posted before resting for a few hours. I will get back to everyone once I am awake again. Have a wonderful weekend!! Remember, the Force Will Be With You...Always

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	ewanandhaydenfan5 I Have You Now!
date Posted: Sep 14, 2007 9:07 AM Wow! The costumes are stunning. You are a talent, my friend. Autism Walk Best of luck with this. It's a great cause. Tatooine Poncho that Padme' wears in AOTC If I ever was to do a costume, this would be it. It's my style, and it looks so comfy! I look forward to seeing your pics of this one.

	nob01 Oil Bath Bubbles
date Posted: Sep 14, 2007 9:18 AM Wonderful stuff, ps77! I never grow tired of looking at your sewing skills

	amidalooine The Emotional Galaxy
date Posted: Sep 14, 2007 9:25 AM WOW, ps77. Wow, Wow. Wow!!! You know how much I love the dressing robe and goen from ROTS, and you did such an amazing job. How incredibly gifted you are!! Thank you for sharing all of those pictures!!!

	DJ Maul: Got Feet? DJ Maul's Dancin' Cantina Party
date Posted: Sep 14, 2007 10:48 AM stunning collection...well done!

	hansgirl3 Invoking the Squee
date Posted: Sep 14, 2007 12:09 PM My you've been a busy little sewing bee!!! Awesome job!!!! I love the original Leia costume! Looks very comfy!! You know I love the rest as well, but I've commented on most of them before!

MomOf2YoungPadawan
Mamadala's Lair

date Posted: Sep 14, 2007 12:15 PM

Oh, honey! I absolutely LOVED reading this and seeing all of your beautiful works of art...they are truly ART, not just costumes!!

TEN costumes approved! WOW! *Bows at feet*

I can just feel your pride and bubbly enthusiasm through the Force as you talk about these costumes and share your beautiful pictures

SO NOT CHEESY!! - and I'm so glad to say that I've had the privelige of seeing many of them in person....AND I'm going to brag and tell everyone that I have lots and lots of PS77's fabric scraps at my house *nyah, nyah*

You are an inspiration to me as well, my dear....I will get that Aayla costume done, and I will make you proud

ketal13
HanAnWan

date Posted: Sep 14, 2007 12:44 PM

Holy smokes. When you set your mind to doing something, you really do it! I thought that maybe you could post some pics sometime in the future, but no, BAM! The very next day! Most Impressive!!!
Anyway. Padme's closet is amazing. i thought that you must be a seamstress, but these costumes are a hobby! Wow.
I LOVE all of your... I hate calling them costumes, I'll 2nd what Mof2 calls the, works of art. Your photos, where you reproduce the original poses--I love those too.

I can't wait to see the Green Velvet reproduction--it will look fabuloso with your red hair, and of course, the poncho!!!! I love the poncho.

	ketal13 HanAnWan
date Posted: Sep 14, 2007 12:45 PM b]now officially have ten approved costumes by the Rebel Legion Congrats! It sounds like you have an exciting couple of weekends coming up. Enjoy. Thanks for posting the pics. I enjoyed them.

	acegrl45 Always in motion is the future
date Posted: Sep 14, 2007 1:41 PM Stunning! I love them.

	jkthunder Seven Pieces
date Posted: Sep 14, 2007 2:32 PM Yeay! thunderous applause Beautiful stuff! I think Leia's Endor Ewok village dress is my favorite. I dunno why. The dressing gown is gorgeous too, and looks ultra comfy, as well as the "buns gown". Amazing job. Can't wait to see what else you have coming!

padmeskywalker77
Padme's Legacy

date Posted: Sep 14, 2007 3:53 PM

Thanks everyone!!

I am always my worst critic when it comes to looking at my work...but I will say that I believe I have improved my skills so much throughout this entire process. I'm saving some of the more difficult ones for down the road

Best of luck with this. It's a great cause.

Thanks

However, I may be working at our water table since my little "ankle incident" about a month ago (still bothers me)

If I ever was to do a costume, this would be it. It's my style, and it looks so comfy!

I've heard it's very comfy...and I can't wait to get to it

padmeskywalker77
Padme's Legacy

date Posted: Sep 14, 2007 3:57 PM

I never grow tired of looking at your sewing skills

Awww...thanks nobby

You know how much I love the dressing robe and goen from ROTS, and you did such an amazing job.

Thanks ami

You know, I wanted to bring it to the get-together at MO2YP's...but, sadly, it was not finished

No problem sharing the pics

stunning collection...well done!

Thanks Deej

It will only grow from here

padmeskywalker77
Padme's Legacy

date Posted: Sep 14, 2007 4:00 PM

My you've been a busy little sewing bee!!!

I guess that's what happens when it's been too hot to do anything outside, and when one works night shift and cannot get to sleep until the wee hours of the morning on nights off

I love the original Leia costume! Looks very comfy!!

It is

I just need to make sure I secure the buns to my head enough...they kept wanting to fall out

You know I love the rest as well, but I've commented on most of them before!

Yes I do...and I know

I just haven't had time to update on the latest adventures

padmeskywalker77
Padme's Legacy

date Posted: Sep 14, 2007 4:03 PM

they are truly ART, not just costumes!!

Awww, shucks...you got me blushing. Thank you

I can just feel your pride and bubbly enthusiasm through the Force as you talk about these costumes and share your beautiful pictures

Even though I was going on a major lack of sleep at the time

AND I'm going to brag and tell everyone that I have lots and lots of PS77's fabric scraps at my house *nyah, nyah*

And there will be more on the way one of these days...just need to finish some more projects first

I will get that Aayla costume done, and I will make you proud

And I'm sure it will look great!!

padmeskywalker77
Padme's Legacy

date Posted: Sep 14, 2007 4:07 PM

When you set your mind to doing something, you really do it!

I just had to do it now...otherwise I have no idea when it would get done

Anyway. Padme's closet is amazing. i thought that you must be a seamstress, but these costumes are a hobby! Wow.

Thanks

Yes, this is just a hobby. I am a Peds ICU nurse first and a costumer second. Maybe that should be changed around

It sounds like you have an exciting couple of weekends coming up. Enjoy.
Thanks for posting the pics. I enjoyed them

Thanks...I will. And you're welcome...glad to hear you enjoyed them

	padmeskywalker77 Padme's Legacy
date Posted: Sep 14, 2007 4:09 PM Stunning! I love them. Thanks Yeay! thunderous applause Hey there jk!! I think Leia's Endor Ewok village dress is my favorite. I dunno why. You know...that is becoming one of my favorites, too. Amazing job. Can't wait to see what else you have coming! Thanks It may be a while before I finish something...but I'll be sure to update you

	GalacticBabe I Have a Bad Feeling About This!
date Posted: Sep 14, 2007 6:49 PM Oh, my friend, you are so talented!! I would absolutely LOVE to see your costumes in person! You look so adorable in the Ewok village dress. I hadn't seen the "Leia Buns" cloak before! I really like that! it drapes much better on my dress-form. Oh, Pshaw!!! It's beautiful on you!!! Wonderful wonderful job!!

	leia19886 Some One get this big walking carpet out of my way
date Posted: Sep 14, 2007 7:27 PM Your costumes are amazing!! You look very comfortable in all the clothes! I wish I had your talent with a sewing machine

	MomOf2YoungPadawan Mamadala's Lair
date Posted: Sep 15, 2007 5:15 AM And there will be more on the way one of these days...just need to finish some more projects first Thanks babe...you really are too kind to donate them to moi...or was it my classroom

jediprincess77
I Know...

date Posted: Sep 15, 2007 8:39 PM

You know how I feel about all your new costumes...LOVE THEM!

Sooo beautiful! You've been working hard on these & it shows. Congrats on all these approved costumes, my dear friend!

the "Green" Velvet Gown from ROTS
Is it brown or green??? Will we ever know???

Thanks for all the tips you've sent my way. It's great to know that I can always turn to you for help...

	MissPadme Miss Padme's Naboo Love Nest
date Posted: Sep 15, 2007 8:47 PM Wow!

	Sarlacc-Pitt Slowly Digested Over A Thousand Blogs
date Posted: Sep 16, 2007 1:14 AM Goodness gracious me! All of those were lovely. Nice job!

anakinside1
Echoes from the Asteroid Field

date Posted: Sep 16, 2007 4:12 AM

I can't believe how busy you've been!!!! That is amazing. I think you're going to end up setting a record for the most costumes completed in the Rebel Legion. Seriously, are you going to make them all? It looks like you could with the way you're going.

You look beautiful my dear. If I were you I'd so just wear those around my house with the SW music playing in the background.

I love how you show a bit of leg in the Ewok village dress.

And...the official pics are not cheesy. They are awesome! I want copies of them if it's ever possible to get one!

	JediPug1 Like My Father Before Me
date Posted: Sep 16, 2007 9:06 AM You are one talented lady, my dear! I wish I could do half of what you're able to do.

padmeskywalker77
Padme's Legacy

date Posted: Sep 16, 2007 10:54 AM

I would absolutely LOVE to see your costumes in person!

And I'm sure you will one day

You look so adorable in the Ewok village dress

Wonderful wonderful job!!

Awww...thank you!!

Your costumes are amazing!!

Thanks leia

I actually prefer working on the hand-stitching and detailing parts rather than the machine work...I get easily frustrated when the machine doesn't cooperate

padmeskywalker77
Padme's Legacy

date Posted: Sep 16, 2007 11:05 AM

you really are too kind to donate them to moi...or was it my classroom

Congrats on all these approved costumes, my dear friend!

Thanks

And yes, I do know how you feel about them

Is it brown or green??? Will we ever know???

Actually, it really is a "moss-green" color that appears the brownish color in certain lighting. My fabric is more of a brown (actually, "spice) with a yellowish/greenish "glow" to it in the right light

Thanks for all the tips you've sent my way. It's great to know that I can always turn to you for help..

No problem...any time

padmeskywalker77
Padme's Legacy

date Posted: Sep 16, 2007 11:10 AM

Wow!

Thanks Miss Padme

Goodness gracious me! All of those were lovely. Nice job!

Thanks Sarlacc!! I just missed your entry...literally, by moments

I can't believe how busy you've been!!!!

I think you're going to end up setting a record for the most costumes completed in the Rebel Legion

Quite possibly

Actually, that honor currently belongs to Kelldar...she has around 20 as of right now

Seriously, are you going to make them all?

Probably all or the Leia costumes at some point, but not all of Padme's...there are quite a few from TPM I don't particularly care for, so I have no desire to attempt those.

padmeskywalker77
Padme's Legacy

date Posted: Sep 16, 2007 11:12 AM

You look beautiful my dear.

I love how you show a bit of leg in the Ewok village dress.

I never knew how high that slit went until I started researching the dress

...mine is a bit lower than hers

I want copies of them if it's ever possible to get one!

I may be able to swing that sometime

It's great to see you again, girlie

You are one talented lady, my dear! I wish I could do half of what you're able to do

Awwww...thanks Pug

Michelle1968
M68- Star Wars Kid at Heart

date Posted: Sep 16, 2007 1:08 PM

Girl, I'm just amazed at your talent. I know I told you Friday night when we swere chatting, that I'd get over here to check them out, sorry I lagged there but so glad I made it!

You know I've never gotten into sewing, not my stick, but I do have certain hobbies in which I partake, that I can understand your passion/ obsession with yours. Working hard, putting a lot of time and effort into it, overcoming the challenges, and then reaching the end successfully give ya such an awesome feeling, right? On top of the world kinda thing!

	Michelle1968 M68- Star Wars Kid at Heart
date Posted: Sep 16, 2007 1:09 PM As for your blogging anniversary! Happy anniversary BABY! I'm around 2 yrs as well! I think. Teehee! I dont even know. Thats bad huh? Padme has her own closet at your place. LOL Love you chica. Mwah!

	Michelle1968 M68- Star Wars Kid at Heart
date Posted: Sep 16, 2007 1:11 PM Yeah, 2 years and a month. I checked. LMAO

viagoangel2
Were Anakin and Padme' really one?

date Posted: Sep 20, 2007 7:55 PM

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!

My apologies, M'lady

for being late, I have no excuse

Ok....except for the fact that I'm a working Mom these days..lol....

Your costumes are absolutely ENTHRALLING! You are one talented lady, deary

As lovely as those gowns truly are, I'm even more enticed by those "headpieces"

You certainly no how to improvise inorder to get the "right effect"...Whoa! just amazing....

M'wah! Xo
miss u....and again, sorry I'm so late on this

Hope u can forgive me

JediMelindaWolf
Try not. Do. Or do not. There is no try.

date Posted: Sep 21, 2007 11:09 PM

WOW!

What an understatement that is! All I can say is that I am in awe of what you have been able to complete.

WOW!

ps, I have to say that you're an inspiration. There are so many costumes that I'd like to try, and . . . one of these days . . . I'm going to. I've tried a couple in the past (you should have seen how fast I whipped up a rebel pilot's and Leia's ceremonial gown when my padawans came home from school one day and exclaimed, "Mom, tomorrow is Star Wars day. Can you make us costumes?" How could the two biggest SW fans in school not have costumes to wear?!

)

(cont. . .)

JediMelindaWolf
Try not. Do. Or do not. There is no try.

date Posted: Sep 21, 2007 11:13 PM

(cont. . .)

but they were meager at best!

Anakin's and (ewan's) Obi-wan Jedi garb have followed, as has Padme's Lake Dress (I won't even go there where that one is concerned . . . but if you ever decide to tackle that one, I have some hints that I would be only too happy to share.)

Now padawan # 2 wants a uniquely designed bounty hunter's costume. With armor! That should be interesting!!!

You know what, though, ps?

(cont. . .)

JediMelindaWolf
Try not. Do. Or do not. There is no try.

date Posted: Sep 21, 2007 11:17 PM

(the end . . . finally

)

Like I said, you really are an inspiration. One of these days, I will tackle a costume for myself. Maybe for CV (maybe if we talk about it enough it will become reality

). Your costumes are absolutely wonderful, and while I am not up to your skill, it's time I gave it a whirl!

Which one, though? That is the biggest decision!

I have to say, I love the fact that you have dubbed one of your closets. Perfection! Padme's Closet. I LOVE IT!!!

Happy Sewing!

MTFBWY

padmeskywalker77
Padme's Legacy

date Posted: Sep 23, 2007 6:28 AM

Sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you guys...crazy week!!

Working hard, putting a lot of time and effort into it, overcoming the challenges, and then reaching the end successfully give ya such an awesome feeling, right? On top of the world kinda thing!

Exactly!! Although my father still does not understand it, my mom does in her own way (she finally admitted that when my father was not around)

Congrats on your two years!!

Wow. Most impressive stuff!

Thanks, Stooge

padmeskywalker77
Padme's Legacy

date Posted: Sep 23, 2007 6:32 AM

Ooops...I'm so sorry for deleting your comment, Stooge

It was entirely an accident!!

My apologies, M'lady for being late, I have no excuse Ok....except for the fact that I'm a working Mom these days..lol....

You're forgiven...I just didn't want you to miss out.

You certainly no how to improvise inorder to get the "right effect"...Whoa! just amazing....

Must be from my experience improvising as a nurse...it just carries over into other aspects of my life

Thanks sweetie

padmeskywalker77
Padme's Legacy

date Posted: Sep 23, 2007 6:38 AM

What an understatement that is! All I can say is that I am in awe of what you have been able to complete.

Awww...thanks, JMW

I guess this is what happens when one works nights and cannot sleep on the nights off

There are so many costumes that I'd like to try, and . . . one of these days . . . I'm going to

I would love to see those when you get to them

I have to say, I love the fact that you have dubbed one of your closets. Perfection! Padme's Closet. I LOVE IT!!!

I have since moved those gowns to a different closet...there wasn't enough room for everything

Thanks again

lovelucas

date Posted: Jan 18, 2008 7:54 PM

WOW! You are have stupendous talent! But of course, it is fostered out of love for Star Wars. Actually I think I have seen you in costume (s) at C3, C4 or ??? I remember the red hair.

Have you ever considered a dark side costume? I have a Jedi tunic, robe, etc. that a friend has helped make look more official (since I have no talent at all in sewing, etc.) but I've secretly harbored a desire to also join the 501st yet none of the dark side costumes appeal to me - The officers look very official but........they're almost like ...clones. No spiritual artistic expression at all.

How wonderful to be young and tuned into Star Wars. Bravo!

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