Kaylee Jacket Progress Thread by Tristan

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Kaylee Jacket Progress Thread

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Thursday, October 12, 2006 11:11 AM

Howdy, all!
I finally found a decent pattern for the Kaylee jacket. I have built one, but the only cloth I had laying around was white brocade, so I know the color and cloth are not right.

This was built to see what it looked like, and so that I could mess with the pattern until it looked more like Kaylee's jacket.
I have since found some cloth that looks alright, and will be posting pics of the actual completed jacket next week...right after I get it built. I'm still trying to find the right kind of buttons....
As for price, I'm looking at at least $60 right now plus shipping (which should not be too high). The cloth I found, while not a perfect match, is still of a very good quality...and the store really likes the cloth (it's sort of expensive). I am hoping to find a cheaper source before too long. Hell's Kitten, if you are reading this, I may call on you after all, if the offer is still there?

Details:
The jackets will be built in full sizes (probably 8-20+). I figured out a way to line them, so the only "raw" edges will be on the inside sleeve cap. It should only take a day to build one of these, but I have yet to make buttons/buttonholes, so don't quote me on that just yet!

The pictures:

Questions, comments, interest?

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Thursday, October 12, 2006 11:28 AM

KAYNA

I love my captain

Just lovely!

And I can afford one of these! Yay!
Not at this exact instant mind (bills to pay and all that) but it is in my range.
And It actually looks quite good without buttons. I know you go for all the details but it still looks great. Can't wait to see the final version.

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Thursday, October 12, 2006 11:31 AM

TRISTAN

Thank you, Kayna!
They aren't quite ready to hit the assembly line yet...give me a couple of weeks to be sure y'all are happy with the cloth choice...

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Thursday, October 12, 2006 11:40 AM

SERYN

I don't mean to sound all (word?) but you can insert the lining without leaving raw edges at the sleeveheads - if you wan't me to i'll try and write the direction or find the illustrations

(it too late to be doing anything vaguely intelligent now!)

it looks so cool though, i really like the shape! HAve you thought about a light quilted lining to make sure it keeps the required boxy shape?

I will be ordering one! (just not till after christmas, no spending on self till presents a bought!, and i've already broken that by going to london)

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Thursday, October 12, 2006 11:46 AM

DESKTOPHIPPIE

I know the colour and cloth aren't exactly right but... does anyone else think that this looks exactly like something Kaylee would wear? I can see her wearing that jacket!

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Thursday, October 12, 2006 11:48 AM

TRISTAN

Seryn, I did do that on one of the versions of the coat...and it drove me batty. I have settled on doing a tight zig-zag to reduce the thread spill-over. Depending on how the new linin cloth works, I may be able to close it off. I would be more than happy to take direction from you, if you are so inclined!

Had not thought of the quilted lining. I've been studying every picture of her jacket I can find, and I don't think there is a quilted lining. The brocade holds the shape quite well. I chose a stiffer lining cloth to use with the Chinese fabric, so hopefully it will have the effect of stiffening the coat a bit.
Thank you!

-EDIT-
DTH, thanks for that...huh, I do have quite a bit of that cloth laying about...maybe a run of those if anyone is interested?

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Thursday, October 12, 2006 12:15 PM

SERYN

oh, i know! i made a dress once and made a total mess of inserting the lining, i ended up with this twisted ball of fabric that i couldn't even untangle it enough to re open a seam.

but with jackets it usually just involves making the lining as one and the outer as one, sewing right side to right side around the front edges and hem leaving the neck free, and then sewing the cuffs, before putting the collar on, trapping both layers together.

cept i can't think of the point at which you turn the sleeves out and sew the cuffs - i think its after you turn the body through, but i could be wrong.

I'll think it out - i'm currently thinking out how to construct a corset where the one edge of the outer layer on each panel is extended to form a false button stand (nightmare!) so a jacket should be a welcom distraction!

Yes, you're right on the quilting, it doesn't look like it features in the original, but it definitley keeps the boxy shape somehow - it probably is a stiff lining.

good luck!

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Friday, October 13, 2006 2:42 AM

CALLMESERENITY

It looks shiny, Tristan! I can't wait to see it in the chinese fabric!

I do have a question: are there any darts in it at all, to give it any shape? It doesn't look like there are.

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Friday, October 13, 2006 7:28 AM

TRISTAN

Serenity, I'll be out of town this weekend, but I'll be putting together a Chinese fabric jacket when I get back.
As far as darts, there are two on each shoulder (front and back) to give it a bit of shape, but none anywhere else. The cut of the jacket gives it a bit of shape, but I was trying to follow the boxy look of her jacket.

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Friday, October 13, 2006 7:39 AM

MARINA

Beautiful!

Of course I'll be thrilled to see it in some other fabrics, although this one is quite pretty on its own.

You have certainly maintained the boxy look of the jacket - but I wonder (and I'm no seamstress so forgive my language/suggestion) if it might make sense to put some shape in the back of it?

Kaylee/Jewel, despite having gained 20 pounds for the role, was still a size 2, so the boxy shape worked beautifully on her. For those of us a bit larger, it might look better on if it had those little shape lines along the back? I don't know what they're called.

But yes! Come Christmas, you will have my business :D Keep it up! (Next is River's funeral dress, right, right? ;) )

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Friday, October 13, 2006 7:52 AM

MILFORD

you're very talented, that's impressive.

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Friday, October 13, 2006 8:13 AM

CALLMESERENITY

You're thinking about darts, Marina. And you make a very good point.

The reason I asked about darts is that I have a small waist and am not so small elsewhere, so boxy things just tend to make me look fat. I sometimes end up adding darts into shirts, so they don't gap so much in the back.

Just a little bit of shaping at the waist in the back, and maybe at the sides, would probably make the jacket sit a little better on the more normal (not size 2!) female form.

But, in the end, I defer to Tristan, who has WAY more skills in this sort of thing than I do.

Goodness, I wish I could gain 20lbs and be a size 2!

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Friday, October 13, 2006 9:37 AM

WHIMSICALNBRAINPAN

Wow Tristan you are so talented! I agree with Desktophippie, it looks like something Kaylee would wear.

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Friday, October 13, 2006 9:49 AM

TRISTAN

Sorry for the delay in answering...it's a busy day here and I have not had much chance to login.

Marina, why do you have to make my life difficult?

*sigh* Ok, I'll see what I can do about darts in the back. I was trying to create a pattern that I could size up or down (like the Browncoats) to fit a wide variety of bodies, but no! You have to go and ask for shaping darts! Sure, make my life difficult already! Oy!
(Please forgive the previous...I am being sarcastic. I agree with y'all. If you want a shapely jacket, then I will build a shapely jacket...anything to keep y'all happy!

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River's funeral dress...hmm. Does that have darts in it? (hehehe)

Milford, thank you!

Serenity...um, refer to the rant I typed above.

Whim, thank you! Depending on how this thing works, I may see what other brocade fabric I have laying around.

Again, I hope to have an actual Chinese fabric one of these to post here next week.

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Friday, October 13, 2006 10:37 AM

WHIMSICALNBRAINPAN

If you find any dark red or deep blue let me know. It might take me a while to save up for it but I would love to own a Tristan original.

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Friday, October 13, 2006 10:42 AM

MARINA

Quote:
Originally posted by Tristan:

Marina, why do you have to make my life difficult?

What else would get me through the day?

Quote:
*sigh* Ok, I'll see what I can do about darts in the back. I was trying to create a pattern that I could size up or down (like the Browncoats) to fit a wide variety of bodies, but no! You have to go and ask for shaping darts! Sure, make my life difficult already! Oy!
(Please forgive the previous...I am being sarcastic. I agree with y'all. If you want a shapely jacket, then I will build a shapely jacket...anything to keep y'all happy! )
River's funeral dress...hmm. Does that have darts in it? (hehehe)

Hey just think, the better you make us look at conventions and the like, the more business you get! And c'mon, you'd be bored if we didn't push you a little

No no, no darts in the dress (are darts hard?) just funky panel things and a very particular cut along the back. In fact, if I convince you to make me one, I think you'd probably have to get measurements...it seems to be very form fitting along the sides? I don't know, you're the master!

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Friday, October 13, 2006 10:42 AM

TRISTAN

Whim, and everyone else, too...
I do have access to reds, greens, dark blues, etc. of the Chinese fabric...it's just the peacock that's a pain to find. Would it be easier for me to have samples of the cloth I have access to, and let y'all pick the fabric? The pattern of the jacket would be the same as Kaylee's jacket, just the cloth would be different.

Let me know your opinions on this.

It looks like I may have to get a website for all of this...

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Friday, October 13, 2006 10:52 AM

TRISTAN

Marina, thank you for understanding my sense of humor!

Darts are not all that bad, it's just what you are talking about are more gather-darts than regular darts. Whereas regular darts usually go from the edge of the cloth inwards, the gather darts are kinda like half-circles. Not impossible, not really even hard, but as a male, I have a tough time figuring out where they need to go. Best thing to do would be to travel to everyone's house that orders one, and tailor-make it while they wait. However, that would get quite expensive...

True, you are keeping me on my toes, and I am glad I am helping you get through the day!

On my plate right now is finishing the Kaylee jacket and tweaking what will become the Zoe coat. I have a pattern that I am altering, and almost have a cloth version together. When that's built, I get to play with it to see what else needs to be changed. Along with that, I am repatterning the Zoe leather vest...and that's coming along well, too! The hardest part to figure out on that will be how to make it different sizes for different people...

Marina, I would love to tackle the dress. If you can give me a few weeks and then email me, I should be at a point where I can think about other projects...or I'll be stark raving mad by then and I'll do it anyway!

Thank you all again for all the input and appreciation. I love the Browncoats!

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Friday, October 13, 2006 10:52 AM

MRT

Tristan - you should most definitely have a website for all this! Not only to display your chameleon self but also to show off your skills with needle and thread - it is a pain trying to track down your creations through the jungle of FFF threads! (but it does lead to finding some interesting stuff along the way - every cloud has a silver lining!)

I look forward to seeing the finished article... amazing work.

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Friday, October 13, 2006 10:55 AM

TRISTAN

MRT, thank you! My provider actually comes with webspace, so I guess I'll have to figure out how to access it...
Part of what I enjoy about FFF.net is the number of things you can find when looking for something specific...I would never want to completely quite posting costumes here! It's the praise that keeps me coming back for more!

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Friday, October 13, 2006 11:14 AM

MARINA

Quote:
Originally posted by Tristan:

Darts are not all that bad, it's just what you are talking about are more gather-darts than regular darts. Whereas regular darts usually go from the edge of the cloth inwards, the gather darts are kinda like half-circles. Not impossible, not really even hard, but as a male, I have a tough time figuring out where they need to go. Best thing to do would be to travel to everyone's house that orders one, and tailor-make it while they wait. However, that would get quite expensive...

Hmmmm. Where do you live again?

Quote:
Marina, I would love to tackle the dress. If you can give me a few weeks and then email me, I should be at a point where I can think about other projects...or I'll be stark raving mad by then and I'll do it anyway!

Oh by all means, take your time! Everything I've seen of yours is fantastic, so I wouldn't want to rush you. Not to mention I need to save up money and, mm, maybe lose a few pounds before I commission it anyways ;) I'll remind you in a few weeks though, just in case it slips your mind.

And thank you for all of the hard work you put into these pieces! It's amazing to have someone who's willing to create exactly what we want

Don't make faces.

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Friday, October 13, 2006 11:22 AM

WHIMSICALNBRAINPAN

Quote:
I do have access to reds, greens, dark blues, etc. of the Chinese fabric...it's just the peacock that's a pain to find. Would it be easier for me to have samples of the cloth I have access to, and let y'all pick the fabric?

That would be great Tristan! Could you let me know the price too?

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Friday, October 13, 2006 11:24 AM

TRISTAN

Ya know, Marina, I don't actually live too far from you, if I remember correctly...Anniston, AL.

I will be awaiting your email.

I am just glad that I am able to build costumes for a show I love that other people want to have, too. It makes me feel good to be able to do this, and I love the responses!

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Friday, October 13, 2006 11:32 AM

MARINA

Alabama, eh?

When my car died my father loaned me his to use until I can afford another one, on the condition that I not take any road trips (I have a nasty habit of just up and driving across the country).

Alabama, however, does not qualify. I've decided.

So, here's my proposal: when things quiet down (HA! like that will happen) and you have time to work on the dress, I will drive to you so I can get a custom fitted jacket and dress.

What do you think? Hell, find a couple of Browncoats here in the Southeast to join me and we can make an adventure out of it!

Don't make faces.

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Friday, October 13, 2006 11:36 AM

TRISTAN

Whim, no problem at all! The cloth is all from the same place, so they would all be $60.00. I will attempt to get pictures of the cloth...I am almost a fixture at the fabric store, so hopefully they'll let me take pictures in there...we shall see!

I'll let you all know something next week!

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Friday, October 13, 2006 11:42 AM

TRISTAN

Marina, you've got a deal! And no, Alabama does not count as a road trip. So, when things do calm down, we shall get together for measurements. A mini-shindig would also not be amiss! Hey, if I can get my bar set up like I'm planning before then (Maidenhead/Inara's shuttle decoration mix), that would be a great time to break it in!
I'll be looking forward to the email!

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Friday, October 13, 2006 11:43 AM

HELL'S KITTEN

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Hell's Kitten, if you are reading this, I may call on you after all, if the offer is still there?

You can call on me any time, sweetheart.
You still have my gmail address?

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Friday, October 13, 2006 11:45 AM

TRISTAN

Yes, ma'am, Hell's Kitten, that I do! I'll be out of town this weekend, but if it's alright, I will contact you Monday. And thank you!

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Friday, October 13, 2006 12:17 PM

MARINA

Excellent!

Seriously, I can't wait. I've been waiting my whole life for someone to make clothes just for me!!

So who else wants to go? Little weekend trip to Tristan's sometime before the end of the year?

Don't make faces.

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Monday, October 16, 2006 7:46 AM

TRISTAN

Marina, looking forward to it! And anyone else who wants to come along for the ride!

I have returned from my weekend jaunt, and will be getting back into the costume shop tonight. I've got the jacket to play with, Zoe's coat to start building, and Zoe's vest to tweak...along with some Browncoat buckles to make...I may have to start a sweat-shop somewhere!

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Monday, October 16, 2006 5:52 PM

TRISTAN

Howdy, all.

Quick update. I have photos of the only cloth I have been able to find so far. It's kind of weird in that it looks peacock one way and mostly gold in another...

Also, I am including some "sneak peek" pictures of the Zoe coat. It is nowhere near being finished...this is just the outside with one sleeve attached. I still have to finish the other sleeve, add the pockets, build and attach the lining, add the hook closures, and finish the bottom off. I do have a model for this, too...my lovely sister-in-law. That way, y'all can see it on a person rather than a dressmaker's dummy when it's finally finished! Let me know what you think so far.
Hope you enjoy!

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Monday, October 16, 2006 10:24 PM

MRT

what can you say? Wow. The Zoe coat looks fantastic!

You are one fine tailor.

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Tuesday, October 17, 2006 4:34 AM

CALLMESERENITY

oooooohhhhhhh pretty!

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Tuesday, October 17, 2006 6:00 AM

AGENTRUSCO

You are pretty much my hero. I love the Kaylee jacket so far and also Zoe's coat. How's the vest coming?

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Tuesday, October 17, 2006 6:12 AM

TRISTAN

Thank you, AgentRusco!

The vest needs to be re-patterned. It's not that big of a deal; a matter of straightening a curve here and there and readjusting the shoulders and panels. I have Zoe coat cloth and Kaylee jacket stuff all over the costume shop...as soon as I get one of those out of the way, I'll have more space!

The vest should not take but one or two more tweakings before it's ready to sell.

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Tuesday, October 17, 2006 6:52 AM

RIMGIRL

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Beautiful!

But yes! Come Christmas, you will have my business :D Keep it up! (Next is River's funeral dress, right, right? ;) )

NO! Next is the Zoe coat! Every day I think, this is perfect weather for the Zoe coat. No point in getting an overcoat because I'm getting a Zoe coat. Please, Tristan, don't listen to Marina!

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Tuesday, October 17, 2006 6:56 AM

MARINA

Quote:
Originally posted by RimGirl:
Quote:
Originally posted by marina:
Beautiful!

But yes! Come Christmas, you will have my business :D Keep it up! (Next is River's funeral dress, right, right? ;) )

NO! Next is the Zoe coat! Every day I think, this is perfect weather for the Zoe coat. No point in getting an overcoat because I'm getting a Zoe coat. Please, Tristan, don't listen to Marina!

Haha, the funeral dress is next to the DRAWING board - he's already working on the Zoe coat, don't worry!

Don't make faces.

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Tuesday, October 17, 2006 7:19 AM

TRISTAN

Ahh!
Let me see if I can clear this up...not that I mind the posts!

Ok, I am almost ready to start selling the Kaylee Jackets...I just have to make one out of the actual Chinese fabric and see how that goes. Right now, the only peacock-colored cloth I have access to is in the pics I posted.

On the heels of that is the Zoe coat. I am modifying an existing pattern as I go, and will know what else needs to be done once I have a full-size coat to play with. Say another week or two until those are ready.

Meanwhile, I am still playing with the Zoe vest. Again, it will take a few more tweaks to get it perfect, as it is supposed to be a form-fitting garment. It will be somewhat difficult to match it to clients, so I have to be sure I have an easily-modifiable pattern.

Following that, almost anything goes...assuming I am not stark raving mad by that point. The River dress is something I'd like to take a shot at...it seems like a good piece to recreate.

Hope that helps everyone!

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Tuesday, October 17, 2006 12:34 PM

AGENTRUSCO

I'm so happy we have a resident costumer and all that! You can go so far and keep so much interest. Just keep pluggin' em out, y'know. Thanks for your dedication.

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Tuesday, October 17, 2006 1:58 PM

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Meanwhile, I am still playing with the Zoe vest. Again, it will take a few more tweaks to get it perfect, as it is supposed to be a form-fitting garment. It will be somewhat difficult to match it to clients, so I have to be sure I have an easily-modifiable pattern.

Back to the Zoe vest (don't make me get out the chain of command)! Uh, please?

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Tuesday, October 17, 2006 4:56 PM

TRISTAN

Thank you again, AgentRusco! As long as there is demand, and my costumes make people happy, I'll keep going.

FFG...no chain, please!

I actually started modding the pattern again tonight. I have the corner about right. I will keep plugging, I promise!

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Wednesday, October 18, 2006 4:16 AM

RIMGIRL

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Ahh!

On the heels of that is the Zoe coat. I am modifying an existing pattern as I go, and will know what else needs to be done once I have a full-size coat to play with. Say another week or two until those are ready.

Well, o.k. I'd hate for Marina and I to get into a tussle but I sure want my ZoeCoat. Makes me giddy just to think.

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Wednesday, October 18, 2006 10:48 AM

TRISTAN

I could stand to hear a little more.

The Zoe coat should make it's 'debut' sometime next week.

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Thursday, October 19, 2006 5:31 AM

ENGINEANGEL

*jumps from foot to foot* oooOOOooo, look at all the PRETTIES!!!! *sighs big when she turns out both of her pockets* tristan i want a shiny coat or jacket...can i have money for a shiny coat or jacket?

*looks wistfully at the shinys then makes a puppy face at tristan* how much are these things again?? maybe i could pull a magic rabbit made of cash out of my pretty floral bonnet...

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Friday, October 20, 2006 4:08 AM

TRISTAN

Morning, all!
Still home sick, but I did manage to get the modified shell built for the Kaylee coat...this is the one with the darts in back as requested by some of the fine ladies in here. Remember, this is not the final cloth, and the edges of this one will look a little rough because it is not lined. All of the coats will be lined (thank you Seryn, by the way...your telling me about the lining caused me to slap my head and say "Doh!") I'll post the pics and then go into details below them.

Alright, the brass tacks...
The normal, boxy Kaylee jacket will run $70.00 plus shipping (I need more of the Chinese fabric than I thought).
The modified Kaylee jacket will run $80.00 plus shipping(those darts cut into stitching time like you wouldn't believe!)
These prices are subject to change if I find a better or (hopefully) cheaper source of fabric.

For measurements, I will need bust, waist, hip, and arm length (thank you for thinking of that, Serenity!). I know you may not want to post that info here, so please email me at tristan71@cableone.net I should be able to start building these starting next weekend. I have been sick and I will have a lot of work to catch up with starting Monday.
I WILL NOT take any pre-payments for these. I don't like the thought of you paying for something you haven't seen, so I'll do this like I did the Browncoats...I'll try to email you when I start, and then I will email you pictures of the finished product. If you are satisfied, I will send you a PayPal Request for Money (or other arrangments) and will ship the jacket when the payment clears. I ship via UPS, and the charges are not that bad. If you give me your Zip Code, I can get you an estimate.

If there are any questions or comments, let me know!

Thank you all again for the inspiration!

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Friday, October 20, 2006 9:35 AM

ENGINEANGEL

I love it Tristan!

I've said it before, you've got talent. Got one question though: is the blue fabric you showed the fabric that will be on the jacket? If we find fabric we like better could we send it to you instead? What would it cost then if we were to buy the fabric?This is all coming from someone who wants to buy one, yet needs more funds before she could, so no rush in answering.

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Friday, October 20, 2006 9:40 AM

TRISTAN

Thank you, EngineAngel!
If you can find your own fabric, then yes, it would cost less...I am not sure by how much. If you want to go that route, email me and we can talk about it. tristan71@cableone.net

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Saturday, October 21, 2006 6:32 AM

MARINA

Ooooh, I am very excited to see the Kaylee jacket in a final pattern!

This is a no-rush comment, but I wanted to throw it out there while I'm thinking about it. As far as the River funeral dress (I'm up for a tussle ANYtime girl!)...the only part I don't love about it is the hem. Do you think there's any chance you could go a little flamenco with the bottom of it? Make it less even, so some of it ruffles lower and some cuts a little higher? Just not straight across.

Just something to think about, I saw a skirt the other day that would have been the perfect bottom to the modified River dress.

Keeping the challenges coming...
Marina

EDIT: or maybe just make the front a little longer? I'm just not a huge fan of the bare knees.

Don't make faces.

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Monday, October 23, 2006 5:14 AM

TRISTAN

Hello, all.
Quick update...I lost about four days because of the illness, but I will be working this week like a madman to catch up.
AgentRusco, if you read this, I got the message from the Vest thread...I promise to try not to get sick anymore!

Marina, thank you for the photo. That dress (and here come the famous last words) does not look too terribly difficult. It should not be all that tough to alter the bottom...make it more 'frilly/flamenco-ey' looking; or just make the front longer...yep, that would be easier by far!

The Zoe vest is midway through the second cut...about two days or so from completion. Then it has to go away for quality control/acceptance...if it passes that, then it will be ready for production. If not, then we will start working on the third cut. Hey, I want to be sure this is as 'right' and comfortable as possible!

The Zoe jacket is pert-near done. It was pointed out to me that there was a pocket on the back of the coat...and it took having someone point me to OOG to find it. Odd place for a pocket, but I'll be putting one there. As my model for this coat is an hour or so away, it may have to wait for the weekend to have pictures taken and posted.

The Kaylee jacket is ready to be cut out of the Chinese fabric. I could not figure out how to do the buttons, but finally decided to go with the do-it-yourself fabric-covered ones. So, a 'real' version of that should be posted tomorrow or Wendesday.

After that, I will be taking a long vacation before returning for round two!

Thank you all for your patience and ideas!

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Monday, October 23, 2006 6:26 AM

RIMGIRL

Holding for the Zoe Coat!

LOOOVE the preview.

BTW Tristan, I thought the Zoe Coat had snaps. I've lost the thread where someone posted pictures.

Marina: As much as it might amuse Tristan {naughty boy

}, no tussling. I'm sure you could kill me with your pinkie! Besides, that funeral dress looks mighty shiny and slinky. Good idea.

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