Celebration V and Costuming

[sinrider]

Alright guys, here we go.

I'm going to Star Wars Celebration V in August.  It's decided.  I'm also working towards a few costumes.

The first is Asajj Ventress.  I'm in the concept stages and I'm getting a lot of help from Flagship Eclipse.  They are an Extended Universe (though Asajj is technically canon) costuming forum.  They are also a branch of

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[blueeye_jedi]

To give yourself a bit more volume -- if I'm reading this correctly -- you may want to make an underskirt and overskirt. Just make sure the top layer is of a lighter material than the lower ones.

[sinrider]

I'm actually looking for a lot of movement in the skirt. There is an over-skirt from some of the concept art. I'm going to see where the main skirt takes me before trying the smaller skirt. Check out this image.
http://theflagshipeclipse.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10025/VentressATOCConcept.jpg

Are you going to C5?

[blueeye_jedi]

Y'know, the skirt in that concept art almost looks like hakama! I'd totally use hakama or make something like it, but you can get them at a pretty good price. Hakama, put a billowing scooped half-skirt over it, find a nice skin-tight shirt to embellish -- maybe this type, to stay warm -- sewing the different types of... Hmmm. I think I know how I'd do that. Want me to toss you some sketches?

[sinrider]

You know, it might be fun to get together with you and chat about this costume. I know next to nothing about sewing. :)

[jequalsevil]

The skimpier, the better. That's my view of it! :D

[sinrider]

The Asajj I'm going for lacks the skimpy. :)