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Princess Leia Costume?
katiercd Intermediate PA USA Member since 12/6/07 Posts: 1	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/18/11 2:28 PM Can anyone suggest a dress pattern that might be good for an adult Princess Leia costume? From a google search, it looks like there are vintage ones out there, but none that I could find for sale. Thanks!
Pinkytoo   Advanced VA USA Member since 6/23/06 Posts: 2726	Login to reply to this post In reply to katiercd Like this post Date: 10/18/11 2:46 PM Kwik Sew 3472 would work, just make the sleeves belled ------ Sewing is my therapy!
stirwatersblue Intermediate KS USA Member since 12/13/08 Posts: 2469	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/18/11 3:07 PM Leia's white gown from Ep6 is more of a loose-fitting robe, with a high collar almost like a turtleneck. Good Picture Here I'd think you'd want to preserve that flowy fit. You might try some of the Christmas pageant costumes from the Big 3, like Simplicity 4795 or M2339. You'd have to fudge the collar, but that shouldn't be too hard. ------ ~Gem in the prairie
CM_Sews Intermediate CA USA Member since 9/18/04 Posts: 1476	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/18/11 3:44 PM I made a Princess Leia costume for myself years ago, before there was a published pattern. I used something like McCalls 2339 -- actually, it might have BEEN McCalls 2339. I made the "angel" robe, and I attached a "swag" at the shoulders that hung down the back to about my waist. I could pull it up and over my head like a hood. Also made a simple sash for the waist. It was a white poly knit, which worked pretty well, except that it was more see-through than I would have liked. The color of whatever I wore underneath showed through. I wore it with white leggings and a white tank underneath, and all was well. For The Hairdo, I took a pair of panty hose, cut the legs off, stuffed them with fiberfill, then tacked them into cinnamon bun shapes. I attached them to a plastic headband (the type that goes from ear-to-ear across the top of your head). It didn't have a mock turtle neck, but people knew who I was right away. CMC
Sue Anfang   Advanced ON CANADA Member since 4/8/02 Posts: 844	Login to reply to this post In reply to CM_Sews Like this post Date: 10/18/11 4:13 PM I love the pantyhose bun idea!! ------ http://sewstashsew.wordpress.com/ Sue who used to be Sue Wilson
ggexpansive Advanced Beginner AL USA Member since 10/2/07 Posts: 213	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/18/11 10:09 PM hi, if you would like pictures to help, or make your own pattern this site is very helpful. http://www.padawansguide.com/leia_anh_makingof.shtml You said "adult" leia, do you mean for a adult or the bikini leia costume? If so look left on the same site under the Original Trilogy. They will tell you to go to this site: http://www.leiasmetalbikini.com/make.html ------ if a little voice inside says dont buy that fabric you have so much, you know your not pushing the cart with the loud wheel to the cutting counter fast enough!
Sewshable1   Intermediate GA USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 422	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/19/11 3:50 AM Butterick 5174 Here is a pic of the original Butterick costume from the time- this one is sold-but maybe you could find one? ------ You can judge the true character of a man by the way he treats the people who can do nothing for him
Marge99 Intermediate UNITED KINGDOM Member since 4/8/10 Posts: 39	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/19/11 1:59 PM There is a Simplicity 4443 for sale on ebay at the moment: See here. The price on this one is usually a bit steep as this is the pattern that was withdrawn after a copyright dispute.
Little Pixel Beginner AZ USA Member since 7/27/11 Posts: 4	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/21/11 4:58 PM Funny.... I was actually looking for this same thing yesterday. Anyways, I came across this site: Slave Leia Costume Instructions which is an archived version of this site. It looks a bit complicated to be able to pull off for this halloween, but it is increadibly detailed and good enough to work up for comicon or for next year. Anyways, I hope this helps some and good luck in your search. -- Little Pixel ------ Life is short... Enjoy every step.

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