New Costume Panicking Thread - Just especially for Tristans photo's

POSTED BY: seryn
UPDATED: Friday, August 25, 2006 19:38
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SERYN

Friday, August 11, 2006 7:37 AM

Tristan i'm speechless.

Quote:
Wife in full armor:

DPR (minus the mask...still working on that)

The Rohan-esque armor:

And, finally, Mal!

The Rohan Armour - oh my god.

and the Mal pants are very cool.

er, ok, to all others, old thread - http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=11&t=22506&m=358213#358213

Ok now i just feel like a bum with a sewing machine.

Tristan you are oficially my costuming deity. Now, how do i go about making one of those cookie shrines like NVG had?

FLORALBUNNY

Friday, August 11, 2006 8:07 AM

OMG chainmail
OMG armor
OMG slanty gunbelt and tightpants (they *are*
tight?)
Beautiful!

bun with a bee in her bonnet
~etc~

COZEN

Friday, August 11, 2006 8:09 AM

*Bows in the presence of great works*

Oh: And Tristan, you, too, make some shiny garb! While in Atlanta, I'm looking forward to lining up behind all the others to do a little business with you. That is, if you're selling.

Costumetically challenged,
coz

P.S., I have much admiration for the awesome pretties being feverishly assembled by the ladies. However, I am so over the wearing of dresses phase. Gazing will ensue!

CALLMESERENITY

Friday, August 11, 2006 12:11 PM

Tristan: It's my turn for a "phwar"!

Amazing! Everything looks so great.

The suspenders came out perfect, the whole Mal outfit is spot on.

And I LOVE DPR!

Serenity,
First Officer of Destiny
President of The Juggled Gosling Chatroom
Bride8

http://callmeserenity.livejournal.com/

TRISTAN

Friday, August 11, 2006 1:21 PM

Thank you all for the comments! I feel good that the costumes have met with the approval of you fine people! I look forward to showing these off in Atlanta...especially the wife! Um...I mean, of course, the wife in armor

I need coffee, then I will post a few more of these...tell me when to stop!

to all! Y'all really make me feel good!

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PENGUIN

Friday, August 11, 2006 1:35 PM

Your armor is SO much better than mine!

Great job Tristan! You need to work in Hollywood!

CALLMESERENITY

Friday, August 11, 2006 1:49 PM

yes! More pictures!

Serenity,
First Officer of Destiny
President of The Juggled Gosling Chatroom
Bride8

http://callmeserenity.livejournal.com/

TRISTAN

Friday, August 11, 2006 2:36 PM

Ok, more photos!
Now, I love talking about costumes, so if anyone has any questions, I would love to answer them. One thing I know a lot about is things that I built!
Enjoy looking as much as I enjoyed building!

That's a better shot of the boot.

And a Badger shot!

DPR posing as Captain Morgan!

And a kiss for the crowd!

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CALLMESERENITY

Friday, August 11, 2006 2:39 PM

ooh! It's neat how the chain mail on the helmet can hook up to the nose guard to protect the face a bit.

Really, that armour is amazing.

Everything is amazing. You should feel proud!

Serenity,
First Officer of Destiny
President of The Juggled Gosling Chatroom
Bride8

http://callmeserenity.livejournal.com/

ODDSBODSKINS

Friday, August 11, 2006 2:42 PM

big damn WOW! just, first and foremost, a big, damn, WOW!

those are incredible xD

TRISTAN

Friday, August 11, 2006 2:46 PM

Seryn, let me thank you for starting this thread...I was an idiot and forgot to do so earlier... Forgive me?

Serenity, this ought to make you smile...I actually used really big costume hooks to get the mail to attach. They just fit in perfectly!

Oddsbodkins, thank you!

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CALLMESERENITY

Friday, August 11, 2006 2:51 PM

That's funny, Tristan. Whatever works, right?

Please, you think this is bad, wait till after D*C when we've all taken a million pictures. We're gonna go a bit mad, I'm sure.

Ooooh, I can't wait I can't wait!

Serenity,
First Officer of Destiny
President of The Juggled Gosling Chatroom
Bride8

http://callmeserenity.livejournal.com/

TRISTAN

Friday, August 11, 2006 2:56 PM

At this point, yes...whatever works! I am looking forward to all the pictures after D*C! I'll have several, too, I'm sure! Blessed are the digital cameras, for they don't need film! 500+ pictures on something the size of a postage stamp!

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CALLMESERENITY

Friday, August 11, 2006 3:18 PM

I know! It's great. And I just bought another very large memory card for mine. I can take nearly 1000 pictures now. I hope it's enough.

Serenity,
First Officer of Destiny
President of The Juggled Gosling Chatroom
Bride8

http://callmeserenity.livejournal.com/

TRISTAN

Friday, August 11, 2006 3:37 PM

Well, the wife is taking one camera and I am taking another...so between the two of us, we are sure to crash both of our computers! But, it will be worth it, I think!

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NVGHOSTRIDER

Friday, August 11, 2006 3:40 PM

Incredible! Love every mother loving bit of it. You look great Tristan. And the missus in armor, yum!

Great. Just realized I wear a variation of Mal's outfit every Friday, (Maroon t-shirt, tan khakis, brown casual boots). Just need a pair of cool suspenders.

TRISTAN

Friday, August 11, 2006 6:50 PM

Thank you, NVG!
Only problem now, is that I need a can-opener to get to my wife!

The suspenders are self-made...I could not for the life of me find anything that looked like Mal's. Even the military surplus store didn't have anything close. I have to finish them before I decide if I like them or not...but they complete the outfit!

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TRISTAN

Friday, August 11, 2006 6:53 PM

Oh, one more picture...the wife thinks this is the best shot of the bunch...I kinda like it, too!

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NVGHOSTRIDER

Friday, August 11, 2006 6:55 PM

I remember seeing surlpus and repro supenders in the Shotgun News. There is a mutiple page ad for collector, re-enactors and the like. I belive they were fashioned in the manner of a WWI British style. If you have no access to Shotgun News I'll mail ya one.

MSG

Friday, August 11, 2006 7:01 PM

Ok I love the blow a kiss pic

I choose to rise instead of fall- U2

TRISTAN

Friday, August 11, 2006 7:02 PM

Mal's suspenders could have been based on quite a number of military styles (depends on which forum you're on!)...and I could not find any of them. As far as the Shotgun News, I pick one of those up every now and then...kinda like a wish-list catalog!

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TRISTAN

Friday, August 11, 2006 7:06 PM

MSG, by the time that picture was taken, we were fooling around and having fun...I was telling her to "love the camera! It loves you, it makes you shine! Show the camera you love it!" and was lucky enough to catch that shot! Ain't she purty? And you know what? She married me!

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BLAZESOLO

Friday, August 11, 2006 7:24 PM

OMG ..... Like I've said before..... I'LL BE IN MY BUNK!!!!!! All of the pics are just gorram ruttin SHINY!!!!!

I wear a blaster under my Browncoat

TRISTAN

Friday, August 11, 2006 7:39 PM

Thank you, Blaze...you really know how to make a guy stammer, ya know?

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CALLMESERENITY

Friday, August 11, 2006 8:29 PM

lol! I just noticed you're holding tattoo in the Capt'n Morgan's pic. Someone has to bring some to D*C because I want to try it!

Serenity,
First Officer of Destiny
President of The Juggled Gosling Chatroom
Bride8

http://callmeserenity.livejournal.com/

TRISTAN

Friday, August 11, 2006 8:34 PM

Double-post....
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TRISTAN

Friday, August 11, 2006 8:34 PM

Serenity, got that covered! I will be bringing some...as I have praised it's delights in another thread (The D*C one) I figure I have to back it up!

That shot was also the wife's idea.

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CALLMESERENITY

Friday, August 11, 2006 8:39 PM

Oh yeah! I'm sure there will be many Morgan pictures on Pirate Day!

Yay.

How many days, ooh, I can't wait!

Serenity,
First Officer of Destiny
President of The Juggled Gosling Chatroom
Bride8

http://callmeserenity.livejournal.com/

AGENTRUSCO

Friday, August 11, 2006 8:42 PM

This is a great thread. Wish I could get to the D*C. Alas that miles and miles deter me.

Still waiting patiently for my very own Tristan browncoat.

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I cannot abide useless people.

TRISTAN

Friday, August 11, 2006 8:46 PM

I wish you could make it, too! All the Browncoats need to be there! We must one day outnumber the 501st!!
*ahem*
Sorry. I'm ok now.

AgentRusco, it will be done before the end of the weekend and ready for shipment by Monday. I have to get the buckles stitched on and then do a general clean-up on the whole coat (loose threads, trimming some seams, etc)...and then, assuming you approve the photos, it will be ready! Thank you again for your order! If you don't mind, once you get it, post a pic of you in it...I'd like to see the shiny browncoat on a Browncoat!

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AGENTRUSCO

Friday, August 11, 2006 8:58 PM

I of course shall post a pic! I can hardly contain such a magnificent occasion. By this time next week, I'll be living with five roommates, one and a half of which are Browncoats. Surely I can get someone to take a picture of me in full Browncoat glory.

Thanks again.

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I cannot abide useless people.

TRISTAN

Friday, August 11, 2006 8:59 PM

No, thank you!

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RUGBUG

Friday, August 11, 2006 10:20 PM

I haven't said it yet, Tristan, but the costumes are fantastic! Lovin' the Mal...gotta say that a low slung holster and its accompanying thigh strap have risen their way to the top in my list of what's sexy.

DPR is pretty damn cool, too.

***************
"My feelings are changeable but intense" Anya (season 7 Buffy)

TRISTAN

Saturday, August 12, 2006 4:51 AM

Thank you, RugBug! I'll have to remember that...low-slung holster + thigh tie=sexy

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FLORALBUNNY

Saturday, August 12, 2006 7:43 AM

Tristan's new formula:
low-slung holster + thigh tie=sexy
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Oh, my, yes. There is a thread on another
board in which otherwise more-or-less
reasonable* women conducted a photo-slam
themed "Slanty gunbelt" in which pix of
Captain Mal with belt were posted one
after another.

(*allowing for Fillion fan-ness)

bun, in awe of all the costumery!
~2006~Firefly Summer~2006~
==We aim to exponentiate==
----Hide the rum! 0507----

TRISTAN

Saturday, August 12, 2006 1:16 PM

That is the one piece of the outfit I have not started on yet...the real belt and real holster. I will, however, keep the slany-gunbelt thing in mind! I like it when the women of FFF.net like something.

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PDCHARLES

Saturday, August 12, 2006 2:05 PM

Awesome Tristan!!! That is all!

Well, I will say this. The best thing in the world is envisioning something and creating it. Especially something you love.

MAGDALENA

Saturday, August 12, 2006 2:43 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Tristan:
I like it when the women of FFF.net like something.

...like it? love it!!!

You are so talented Tristan - both you and your lady look awesome in those costumes - you must have lots of fun at your place...

I thought you were wonderful at putting imponderable threads together... then I loved all your comments - now... just have to pay homage to the talent of the Tristan-miester!

BTW - that last Mal one that your wife likes - definitely a pin up ... would she mind

Mind you I think some of the guys around here are thinking of pinning up your gorgeous warrior woman ... what a hottie... and as you say - she married you!!

Congratulations and thank you so much for sharing with us - I'd give my eye teeth to be able to go to the convention... but here I am in lil' ol' Melbourne... sniff sniff

One day....

"I love my Captain!"

TRISTAN

Saturday, August 12, 2006 9:01 PM

Thank you for the comments!
PDCharles, I agree completely...that's what drives me to build things.

Magdalena, the wife would love to hear that about guys pinning up her armor picture...I have one in my wallet already. Makes people do a double-take!
You are putting me up too high...I am merely one of an army of shiny folk who enjoy each others' company (even if it is just virtually)...I am glad I have been able to add to this wonderful place!
I do wish you were able to come to D*C, though...we will miss you!

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FLORALBUNNY

Sunday, August 13, 2006 1:05 AM

Yes, what Magda said about *loving* the
slanty gunbelt.
You'll also need to practice standing
with your thumbs hooked in it.
Wheee!

An armored pin-up? What a concept. Time
to try out your lady in a few poses....

bun, who might as well be in Melbourne
~2006~Firefly Summer~2006~
==We aim to exponentiate==
----Hide the rum! 0507----

TRISTAN

Tuesday, August 15, 2006 2:30 PM

I figured we could use this thread for updates on D*C costumes, too. Shame not to use something created for me by Seryn...

Updates: (no pictures yet...very busy weekend)

Stripes are stitched on Mal's pants. Never realized it would take four hours to hand-stitch stripes...

I have ordered leather and an East German military belt, and all of that should be here by Friday. So, the gunbelt and holster will be taken care of.

I am still working on the suspenders. It turns out I can't find any hardware that looks right, so I am having to build some. The leather loops were easier to build than I thought, and I was lucky enough to find a nice colored leather for them.

The DPR mask is still under construction. I found a cheapo plastic Mardi Gras mask, and I lined the inside with cloth for stability, and will be covering in leather soon.

I think that's about it. Also worked on a Browncoat order, so that chewed up some time, too.

How are everyone else's costumes coming along?

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CALLMESERENITY

Tuesday, August 15, 2006 8:46 PM

Well, I am rehemming my sari, having used the end of it to fix my choli. And I have to transform my ruined red chinese dress into a non-ruined chinese blouse so I can wear it in the parade. And then I think I'm pretty much done. Except for the knitting of the Army o' Jayne Hats which seems to consume my every waking moment.

Serenity,
First Officer of Destiny
President of The Juggled Gosling Chatroom
Bride8

http://callmeserenity.livejournal.com/

FLORALBUNNY

Wednesday, August 16, 2006 5:01 AM

Any chance at all of getting everyone who
brings a Jayne hat to show up at a given
time and place to wear hats for a mass
photo?

bun in the sun
~2006~Firefly Summer~2006~
==We aim to exponentiate==
----Hide the rum! 0507----

DQBABY76

Wednesday, August 16, 2006 5:53 AM

Tristan- those are some kickin leather boots you have for Mal's costume. man i envy all your costumes, where do u get all your Browncoat wear?

-------------------------------------------------
Shepard used to tell me...can't do something smart, do something right.
I'm so into Firefly, my butt glows in the dark.

CALLMESERENITY

Wednesday, August 16, 2006 12:42 PM

Honestly, no, but I think you have a good chance of getting enough of them to huddle in large masses for pictures. It is my experience that Jayne hats travel in packs. Or maybe it's herds or pods or flinks or flocks or gaggles. Not sure.

The best time to gather together the teeming orange masses would be right after the panels, I would think.

But, if you wanted to try to organize something, I'd contact WickedWren and the SoutheasternBrowncoats. She may have suggestions. Like, we could have an annoucement up at the Fan Table for all Jayne hats to meet at such and such time in such a such place.

Serenity,
First Officer of Destiny
President of The Juggled Gosling Chatroom
Bride8

http://callmeserenity.livejournal.com/

TRISTAN

Wednesday, August 16, 2006 4:41 PM

DQBaby, I made the coat, the boots, and the suspenders. The shirt is a slightly modified St. John's Bay button-up and the pants are from Wild West Mercantile. I am lucky enough that there is a fabric store near me that carried leather every now and then, so I plundered all the suitable browncoat leather they had!

All the Jayne hats in one place...that's a fun yet scary thought!

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FLORALBUNNY

Thursday, August 17, 2006 4:40 AM

Thanks CMS.
I'd thought perhaps a Fan Table notice...

It's not really my place to get involved
instigating this. I can't be there to help
out or wear a hat or anything. Just thought
it would make a charming -- or yes, Tristan,
frightening -- visual effect, worthy of
preservation.

A "bobble" of Jayne hats?
I love collective nouns.

bun
~2006~Firefly Summer~2006~
==We aim to exponentiate==
----Hide the rum! 0507----

SIMONWHO

Thursday, August 17, 2006 6:30 AM

Surely a nifty of Jayne hats?

CALLMESERENITY

Thursday, August 17, 2006 12:19 PM

A bobble! That's great!

Serenity,
President of The Juggled Gosling Chatroom
Bride8

http://callmeserenity.livejournal.com/

TRISTAN

Thursday, August 17, 2006 12:47 PM

A cunning. Yeah, a cunning of Jayne's hats!
Morning, all. I am at my own desk today, so things should be happier, and I should be able to post more today.

Nothing to show for updates; the Browncoats are all done (yee-hah!). I got the leather for my holster in yesterday and started playing with that...may have something done by the weekend. Still haven't finished the hardware for the suspenders, but I did finish the rolled ends for them. DPR mask is still staring blankly at me, waiting to be finished. That's about it. Hopefully I'll have a chance to do some work tonight.
Everyone else ready?

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CALLMESERENITY

Thursday, August 17, 2006 1:09 PM

Tristan, you and I are not going to sleep at all the week before D*C, will we? lol.

I need to learn to knit in my sleep!

Serenity,
President of The Juggled Gosling Chatroom
Bride8

http://callmeserenity.livejournal.com/

TRISTAN

Thursday, August 17, 2006 1:18 PM

Serenity, it does not look that way! I don't think I have all that much left to do, then I turn around and there's another project I could whip up real quick-like...and the next thing I know, it's past midnight!
I should really be finished with Mal by the end of the weekend, though. I know exactly what needs to be done, so I won't be floundering around with that one. The mask is going to take a bit of time, as I have never tried gluing leather to a plastic base...getting the cloth to stick right was fun!
Knitting in your sleep...I think that is possible!

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CALLMESERENITY

Thursday, August 17, 2006 1:44 PM

I'll have to try going to bed with my needles in my hands and see what happens when I wake up! I could wake up surrounded by Jayne hats, pom poms and all!

Serenity,
President of The Juggled Gosling Chatroom
Bride8

http://callmeserenity.livejournal.com/

TRISTAN

Thursday, August 17, 2006 1:55 PM

...or, you could wake up colorfully stitched to the bed! Be careful!

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CALLMESERENITY

Thursday, August 17, 2006 2:51 PM

eep!

I'm already constantly covered in orange fuzz. I can't imagine what a mess I'd be if I started knitting in bed, too!

Serenity,
President of The Juggled Gosling Chatroom
Bride8

http://callmeserenity.livejournal.com/

TRISTAN

Thursday, August 17, 2006 2:57 PM

Don't feel too bad...with all the leather work I've been doing, it's starting to migrate out of the costume shop into our den, out into the armory, up the stairs...can't stop the leather from getting everywhere!

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CALLMESERENITY

Thursday, August 17, 2006 3:06 PM

Oh, and all the little bits of thread. Multicoloured thread everywhere.

I wish I had a room where I could put all my crafty things. I have a card table in my teeny tiny bedroom.

Serenity,
President of The Juggled Gosling Chatroom
Bride8

http://callmeserenity.livejournal.com/

TRISTAN

Thursday, August 17, 2006 3:21 PM

I lucked out when we found this house...the downstairs/basement is only half-finished, so I have about a 60sq ft armory and a decent-sized costume shop, and there's still enough room downstairs for our bar, den/romper room. I've never had this much space to play in before!

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CALLMESERENITY

Thursday, August 17, 2006 3:34 PM

In my old apartment, I had a table that I'd use as my craft table. Had my sewing machine set up, had bins and baskets stored underneath, so it was all tidy, but now that I stay with the grands, I have no space at all. I have one rubbermaid bin of threads and notions that gets shoved in my closet and that's all I have room for. *sigh* I miss the space.

But, it's all good. I am making do with what I have. And my set up is nice because I don't have to move to reach anything and I'm right there in front of the TV. I've about run through my entire DVD collection with all the craftiness.

Serenity,
President of The Juggled Gosling Chatroom
Bride8

http://callmeserenity.livejournal.com/

TRISTAN

Thursday, August 17, 2006 3:37 PM

I one day plan to build a house around my desired craft space...6,000 sq ft of workshops, 110 of living space with a small kitchen! I have a hard enough time keeping track of all my craft stuff now...I can imagine what it would be like in something like that!

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CALLMESERENITY

Thursday, August 17, 2006 3:43 PM

lol. That sounds about right!

Well, fortunately for me, I've got a high turn around rate. Crafty stuff I buy doesn't stay put for long. My fabric turns into costumes and my yarn becomes Jayne hats and gets shipped far away. The problem I'm having now is finding space to store my D*C hats and my leftover fabrics. The grands leave on the 26th for an Alaskan Cruise and you better believe the minute they leave the suitcases are coming out and packing is going to begin!!

Serenity,
President of The Juggled Gosling Chatroom
Bride8

http://callmeserenity.livejournal.com/

TRISTAN

Thursday, August 17, 2006 3:47 PM

I am not looking forward to the packing! I managed to get all the wife's armor into one ex-military monitor crate (heavy!), but while the rest of the costumes are mostly in one place, they are still not packed...we have plenty of time!

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CALLMESERENITY

Thursday, August 17, 2006 3:50 PM

Besides the costumes, I have a giant list of things I must bring. I'll be packing more for D*C than I will for my trip to England!!

Serenity,
President of The Juggled Gosling Chatroom
Bride8

http://callmeserenity.livejournal.com/

TRISTAN

Thursday, August 17, 2006 3:55 PM

Oy. Forgot about all that stuff! Ok, I'll start packing when I get home!

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CALLMESERENITY

Thursday, August 17, 2006 3:59 PM

lol. I didn't help, did I? Sorry!!!!

Serenity,
President of The Juggled Gosling Chatroom
Bride8

http://callmeserenity.livejournal.com/

TRISTAN

Thursday, August 17, 2006 4:14 PM

Someone has to remind the costumers that they also have to remember to take their toothbrushes and stuff along with all the props, costumes, and hoo-hahs! Thank you for that!

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CALLMESERENITY

Thursday, August 17, 2006 4:17 PM

And DEODORANT!!

The most important thing to bring of all.

Ugh, I can't stand Con Funk.

People smell bad.

I have a sandalwood fan that I am bringing to carry in the parade, but I think I will have it on me at all times so that I can fan myself and smell sandalwood instead of BO. Like women used to do with nosegays and scented hankerchiefs and whatnot.

Serenity,
President of The Juggled Gosling Chatroom
Bride8

http://callmeserenity.livejournal.com/

TRISTAN

Thursday, August 17, 2006 4:22 PM

Hmm. Good point. May have to borrow some of the wife's "smell good stuff"... I would hate to offend the olfactory senses of my fellow Browncoats!

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CALLMESERENITY

Thursday, August 17, 2006 4:25 PM

I'm not worried about you or the other Browncoats I associate with. What I'm worried about is most the unwashed gamers who lurk wherever the games are and can't seem to be bothered to take 20 minutes a day for personal grooming. And then, being crammed into elevators with them.

Or the people that wear the same costume for 3 days straight, so it gets all funky and sweaty.

Those are the people I'm worried about.

Serenity,
President of The Juggled Gosling Chatroom
Bride8

http://callmeserenity.livejournal.com/

TRISTAN

Thursday, August 17, 2006 4:33 PM

Ah, I see where you are coming from. The only costume I plan on wearing more than once is Mal...and I'll probably smell like leather...so I'll try to stay a distance from you. Beyond that, my cotumes will smell of either clean or steel, copper, leather... but no BO. Can't abide that either.

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CALLMESERENITY

Thursday, August 17, 2006 4:41 PM

I'd put up with more than just leathery smells to see your amazing brown coat!

Serenity,
President of The Juggled Gosling Chatroom
Bride8

http://callmeserenity.livejournal.com/

TRISTAN

Thursday, August 17, 2006 4:55 PM

Thanks! And, hey, topped with one of those cunning Jayne hats, it'll be the tops in fashion!

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LYSANDER

Thursday, August 17, 2006 5:05 PM

Tristan

Been out for a few weeks and finally found time to jump on. Between school starting and going through rehearsals, time has been hard to find. Just wanted to let you know that the rest of the costumes look great. Wish I could see them in person in Atlanta, but that is not an option at this time. Aagin, the pics are great.

Simon: What if he(Mal) tells you to kill me?
Zoe: (without hesitation) I kill you.

CALLMESERENITY

Thursday, August 17, 2006 5:42 PM

I was going through my hats last night, assigning them owners and seeing who I still needed to make hats for (just too ANOTHER order yesterday for 2 more). I have a very shiny one picked out just for you.

Serenity,
President of The Juggled Gosling Chatroom
Bride8

http://callmeserenity.livejournal.com/

TRISTAN

Thursday, August 17, 2006 5:44 PM

Lysander! Good to see you again! Yes, it does sound like you are busy...I've tried not to bother you, but if you had been silent for too much longer, you would have gotten another email!
Thanks for the comments on the costumes. I do wish you were joining us, though. I'm pretty sure there will be plenty of pictures when we get back...along with stories!

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TRISTAN

Thursday, August 17, 2006 6:00 PM

Serenity, thank you! I really can't wait to proudly wear that hat!

Here's a Browncoat vs. the world funny for all of you:
My wife knows about the 'Verse, as does my brother and his wife. They don't quite understand my devotion, but they accept it with a smile. My parents, however, have never known me to get this involved in something like this before (cancelled tv show, the people still involved), so they're not quite sure what to think. Top that off with me being 35, and their confusion deepens. I have been a costumer for a long time, and have created many pieces in the past they like. The Browncoats are no exception. So, picture me, in the costume shop with my stepfather, showing off the coats. He likes the coat, thinks I did a good job. Then this question pops out of his mouth, "What's the significance of the brown coat?" ...um...where do I start? He had never seen, let alone heard of Firefly, but from seeing the costumes I have been building, he had an idea it was someting like a Western in space (). I tried to explain to him that the Browncoat was the symbol of the Independents in the 'Verse, a universally recognized badge of people who stood up for what they believed and would not back down even after defeat. I had explained Firefly to him briefly in the past when I first had the idea to build coats to sell, so he had a rough idea. During this conversation, I mentioned that there were something like 20,000 people registered at this site (he knows I belong to the forum...he's not sure why, but he knows). This is the funny part...he says "So, you'll be selling 20,000 of these?"...he's always keeping an eye on my many "business" ventures.

Thought y'all'd get a bit of a kick out of that. I don't think I'll be turning him into a Browncoat, but he at least understands!

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CALLMESERENITY

Thursday, August 17, 2006 6:13 PM

lol. You never know! At the end of all things, you might end up selling 20,000 coats!

I feel like I've made that many hats, though it's probably only been something like 30.

I've started knitting hats during my lunch break. I've had lots of people ask me what on earth I'm knitting with that crazy orange yarn. They all know about my Firefly obsession (it's kind of hard to not notice, with my Firefly wallpaper and Serenity keychain and how I'm always listening to the soundtracks and whatnot.

I got tired of trying to explain the hats and now I just tell them that selling these hats is funding my trip to England and they let me alone.

Serenity,
President of The Juggled Gosling Chatroom
Bride8

http://callmeserenity.livejournal.com/

TRISTAN

Thursday, August 17, 2006 7:02 PM

20,000 coats...that's a lot of needles to go through...thanks for sending me into a tiny little spot of zen bliss for a moment while thinking of that!
Oooh, and those 20,000 coat wearers will need cunning hats to keep their ears warm!

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CALLMESERENITY

Thursday, August 17, 2006 7:13 PM

That's right! They do, don't they?

Serenity,
President of The Juggled Gosling Chatroom
Bride8

http://callmeserenity.livejournal.com/

MATTIE

Thursday, August 17, 2006 10:23 PM

Tristan, WOW, no really

WOW!!

I mean, you told me you had experience with this kind of thing--obviously! You've done a fanstastic job! I LOVE the Mal costume, and the armor is flat out amazing!! I made a cape the other day and I thought I was somethin' else (not really, since I've seen what Seryn and CMS can do).

You guys are going to have a blast at D*C!

Wacky fun!

TRISTAN

Friday, August 18, 2006 1:39 AM

Thank you, Mattie!
I wish you were able to make it, though...we will be thinking of you!

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TRISTAN

Friday, August 18, 2006 3:33 AM

A moment of joy and celebration to follow. First off, my wife bought me a Blue Sun shirt and Finding Serenity! Talk about feeding my habit!
Secondly, I finished the suspenders! Those little brass buckles were a pain to get right...
Let me know what y'all think:
(Oh, yeah, got the belt, too!)

(The shiny piece of brass is there to show the contrast...I brushed the brass with a military gun bluing compound to give it the authentic look)

And, the Blue Sun shirt!

I know Mal would not wear one, but I was happy to have it, so I wore it all night! Is that sad?

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CALLMESERENITY

Friday, August 18, 2006 12:27 PM

Oooooh, Tristan!

That looks dead on! The suspenders are great!

And you got the low slung belt just right!

Serenity,
President of The Juggled Gosling Chatroom
Bride8

http://callmeserenity.livejournal.com/

TRISTAN

Friday, August 18, 2006 12:43 PM

Thank you! I attack the holster tonight...after I repaint my pistol. I decided I did not like the paint job, so I stripped it down yesterday.

So, did you knit any hats in your sleep last night?

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MATTIE

Friday, August 18, 2006 7:03 PM

Aww, thanks Tristan! I'll be there in my heart. And, who knows, maybe I'll be sent to Atlanta where next September I may just happen to run into you...? We'll see. I should know by October 11 where I'll be going and when. OOH, I am SO EXCITED!!!

Enough of that, though. HAVE A BLAST!! Your costumes really are great!

Wacky fun!

TRISTAN

Friday, August 18, 2006 7:06 PM

Hey, Mattie! We know you'll be with us!
Oct. 11, eh? Shiny! Although I hope they do not send you to Atlanta amongst the heathens ()...I hope for somewhere nice for you...maybe a tropical paradise or a mountaintop retreat. That would be nice!

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CALLMESERENITY

Friday, August 18, 2006 7:46 PM

you're so crazy. Repainting a pistol. I bought Seryn and I ubercheap fake plastic pistols. They're cute, though.

No knitting in my sleep, but I did wake up this morning with a slightly brilliant idea.

I recently got a hole in my favourite jeans, right at the top where a belt loop and a pocket meet, one of those stress points that gave out. That's what I get for buying cheap jeans. But, they are SO CUTE. I tried darning, I tried patching, nothing was working.

So my idea was thus: the jeans are my favourites because they are embroidered with flowers at the bottom of the left leg. I can embroider. Why don't I copy one of the flowers at the bottom and repeat it at the top where the hole is? I can cover up the hole and reinforce it all in one! I have similar thread colours and started giving it a whirl this morning and I think it might work. We'll see how it turns out. *crosses fingers*

Serenity,
President of The Juggled Gosling Chatroom
Bride8

http://callmeserenity.livejournal.com/

TRISTAN

Friday, August 18, 2006 7:50 PM

Crazy? No. Just ever-so-slightly obsessed. Besides, the first paint job on my Mal pistol was done in a hurry...I know I can do a better job.

I know you don't like leather, but a leather patch might work to fix the jeans. It's a good material for stress points. But, seeing as you are going to embroider a flower there, the leather patch won't work...so forget I said anything.

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CALLMESERENITY

Saturday, August 19, 2006 12:55 AM

If there was other leathery stuff on the jeans, or if I wanted to do leather patchwork design, then that would be cool, but flowers it is!

Finally picked up more hooks and eyes so I can finish my projects.

And a Jade necklace and a pair of teeny throwing knives. I think they might work to fit in my corset, like you suggested. They were only $10. Problem is, I'm not sure how to peace-bind them, they're so small and all that. I'll have to figure it out.

Serenity,
President of The Juggled Gosling Chatroom
Bride8

http://callmeserenity.livejournal.com/

RMMC

Monday, August 21, 2006 9:35 AM

Ooo! Those are sure some shiny costumes you've got there, Tristan!

The Mal costume is great! I also like the armour your wife is wearing; it looks fantastic!

And your pirate outfit! Wonderful!!! But...I think you look more like the Dread Pirate Roberts.

Have lots of fun at the con!

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RMMC

CALLMESERENITY

Monday, August 21, 2006 3:53 PM

My little jean embroidery project turned out rather well, IMHO. We'll see how it turns out.

Did you finish your mask this weekend? I finally finished hemming my sari and found jewelry I liked.

Serenity,
President of The Juggled Gosling Chatroom
Bride8

http://callmeserenity.livejournal.com/

TRISTAN

Tuesday, August 22, 2006 1:27 AM

Thank you, RMMC! Yeah...it does look more like DPR...the bottle was just handy!

Serenity, yes, I finished the mask and the head-thingy. All of the costumes are complete!
...
*waiting for the world to end*

Hmm. I guess there is life after costuming!
Really, the only thing left is putting a patch on an old graduation gown for the wife...then trying to pack it all!

Glad to hear about the jean project!

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IAMZOE

Tuesday, August 22, 2006 1:04 PM

Hello Costume Panickers - though I don't know what you're panicking about, as all your photos look wonderful!

Just wanted to let those interested know that my 'costume' - (in fact, a corset which was made for my wedding, which I mentioned about three threads ago) - was a big success! As was the whole day... And MyWash looked just lovely in his kilt.

The corset was just the right fit, and like nothing else I've worn. It was a big hit with all my relatives - new and old! - and also with the Japanese tourists in Edinburgh (we were married right in the middle of Scotland's capital city). We felt like film stars (Serenity ones) with the amount of photos that were taken of us! I found the perfect skirt to go with the corset too - yellow and floaty, from Monsoon - and shoes that were just exactly the right colour - which was difficult because, if you remember, the outfit was pale yellow and gold, with a tartan corset, not a traditional white dress.

Anyway, just wanted to share the clothes-excitement - and to say that I hope all of your corsets / costumes are equally big hits - though from the above pictures that seems certain!

CALLMESERENITY

Tuesday, August 22, 2006 1:15 PM

Yay Zoe! I am so very happy for you!

Many congratulations and felicitations!

Remember: you promised to post pictures!!!

Serenity,
President of The Juggled Gosling Chatroom
Bride8

http://callmeserenity.livejournal.com/

AGENTRUSCO

Wednesday, August 23, 2006 7:17 PM

Thanks Tristan!!

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CALLMESERENITY

Wednesday, August 23, 2006 7:58 PM

Wow! Don't you look all kinds of shiny!!!

Tristan rocks!!!!

Serenity,
President of The Juggled Gosling Chatroom
Bride8

http://callmeserenity.livejournal.com/

TRISTAN

Wednesday, August 23, 2006 11:14 PM

No, AgentRusco, thank you! You look good in brown!

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BAD2VERSE

Friday, August 25, 2006 2:38 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by AgentRusco:

I HAVE to have a shirt like that, where can I buy Two before the Dragon*Con????? TIA!!!

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AGENTRUSCO

Friday, August 25, 2006 4:41 PM

I got the shirt from e-Bay... pretty sure they still sell the brown ones there. Otherwise... they have black ones at Hot Topic.

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BAD2VERSE

Friday, August 25, 2006 7:38 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by AgentRusco:
I got the shirt from e-Bay... pretty sure they still sell the brown ones there. Otherwise... they have black ones at Hot Topic.

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Thanks! I just picked up two black ones (Would have rather had Brown, But the Con is just too close).

Thanks again!!!!

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