Burda Style For people who sew
Chinese Vampire ("jiang shi")
Views
215
Projects sponsored by
Description
Made at bro’s request for Halloween. This set consists of:
-outer robe in polyester brocade, handmade frog closures, chest badges from iron on transfers
-arm sleeves in crepe back satin, silk and satin
-skirt in crepe back satin, lower section interfaced, striped polyester cut on the bias and matched to form chevron pattern
-hat made in satin, interfaced with canvas and Flexi Firm, trimmed with feathers, beads, fringe
-talisman of iron on transfer on broadcloth
-handmade bead necklace
We used a mix of photos of Qing dynasty clothing and movie costumes for reference. I did kind of cheated with the “under robe” which are just arm sleeves and skirt. Self-made patterns.
Material Notes
black polyester brocade, aquamarine crepe back satin, brown embroidered silk, black satin, stripe polyester, satin bias tape, iron on transfer paper, feathers, beads, fringe
Categories
- Season
- Fall
- For
- Men
- Garment Type
- Costume
- Style
- Ethnic
- Material
- Blends, Other, Polyester, Satin, Silk
Credits
- Make-up
http://www.modelmayhem.com/FayeSmithMakeUpArtist
6 Comments
Featured
-
Project of the Week
The Tikva Trench
A sweet, swinging year round staple for all occasions!
-
Article of the Week
Vintage Sewing: Unprinted Patterns
Ever worked with a vintage pattern that has no markings? Figure out how it works!
-
Member Project of the Week
Dalmatian dress/top
lizzie225 has done it again with this great top/dress creation!
-
Blast from the Past
Amy S. Hoodie
This basic hoodie is the perfect base to keep you warm and stylish
-
Technique of the week
How to draft a "leaf" pleated bodice
Learn how to alter a basic bodice into a "leaf" pleated bodice
Nov 5, 2009, 10.00 PMby Almatinka
Truly wonderful!!!! It looks sooo professional and unique!!!
Nov 5, 2009, 02.33 AMby D3liriums4m4
Wow, this is fantastic! Both the concept and the execution. Did he spend the whole night hopping?
Nov 4, 2009, 04.47 PMby Sew4my3
Awesome costume! Scary too!
Nov 4, 2009, 02.47 PMby ink
Totally fantastic. I love it. The costume is
so rich.
Nov 4, 2009, 01.18 PMby Laurie1962
Wow, great job on the costume, very scary. :) What is the yellow paper hanging from the hat?
1 Reply
Nov 4, 2009, 08.27 PMby redbean009
Thanks! =) The yellow piece represents a talisman that supposedly puts jiang shi to sleep.
Nov 4, 2009, 12.18 PMby Ichigogirl
Wow, very cool, lucky brother!