batninja
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I saw the Granda's House pattern a few weeks ago. All three sizes mentioned come in the same envelope.
For starters, you'll prolly need to make adjustments to the initial size, since you're working from the medium pattern. A local seamstress might be able to help.
If you've seen some of the pictures of the costume laid out, you'll notice that the neck of the armor vest is actually attached to the jumpsuit, not the armor vest. I made my own neckpiece without a pattern.
You'll also need the two thigh pockets. They are the same pattern as the large ammo pouch pockets. You may have to create your own pattern for these.
There are two lower pockets for shin tools. Although the same size, the pocket 'dividers' are stitched in different places. These pockets are symmetrical, and the same size, right and left.
And finally, there are the outer sleeves. You'll have to search to find some decent shots, but the outer sleeve comes over the long sleeve and stops right above the elbow. Look closely at the piping. The stitches are what MAKES the Fett jumpsuit.
In the coming months, I'm going to develop a pattern (based on Simplicity 8745) for use by those here on the Forum. If you can wait a few weeks, I'll send what I have. I have bigger fish to fry right now...
For now, my best advice is to gather as many pictures as you can, and bring the pattern and pictures to a qualified seamstress (look in the yellow pages). That person will be able to help you achieve your goal.
For starters, you'll prolly need to make adjustments to the initial size, since you're working from the medium pattern. A local seamstress might be able to help.
If you've seen some of the pictures of the costume laid out, you'll notice that the neck of the armor vest is actually attached to the jumpsuit, not the armor vest. I made my own neckpiece without a pattern.
You'll also need the two thigh pockets. They are the same pattern as the large ammo pouch pockets. You may have to create your own pattern for these.
There are two lower pockets for shin tools. Although the same size, the pocket 'dividers' are stitched in different places. These pockets are symmetrical, and the same size, right and left.
And finally, there are the outer sleeves. You'll have to search to find some decent shots, but the outer sleeve comes over the long sleeve and stops right above the elbow. Look closely at the piping. The stitches are what MAKES the Fett jumpsuit.
In the coming months, I'm going to develop a pattern (based on Simplicity 8745) for use by those here on the Forum. If you can wait a few weeks, I'll send what I have. I have bigger fish to fry right now...
For now, my best advice is to gather as many pictures as you can, and bring the pattern and pictures to a qualified seamstress (look in the yellow pages). That person will be able to help you achieve your goal.
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