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Old 10-15-2012, 06:53 AM   #16
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dude - the bad guy on Dexter dressed up as an S&M Viking.

It totally worked for me.
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In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic.

"Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her.
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Old 10-19-2012, 09:11 AM   #17
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Its coming along nicely. Im gonna put some pics up here shortly. Bracers done, vest done, belt done...boot covers ( like fur leg warmers) nearly done.... Need to make a brooch and a belt buckle, and figure out a kilt or something...
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Old 10-19-2012, 09:52 AM   #18
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bracers:

first the piece of pleather cut to a shape that will roll around my arm. my forearm is 14" at the top and 9 at the wrist, so i cut it to 16 and 11 so i would have an overlap area.
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then fold the front edge back, and hem with gold thread
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once done, I stuck brass furniture nails through to give it studs, and set up the velcro closure

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Old 10-19-2012, 09:57 AM   #19
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on the first one I used sparkly embroidery floss, but that was SUCH a pain in the ass I switched to regular gold button thread. here's the first one up close:
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and finished:

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now the vest.

I bought a brown dress shirt one size too small at goodwill for $3.50. cut the sleeves and collar off,
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...and laid it on my 'fur' to cut the shape.
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I got the fur at JoAnn fabric for $20.
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Old 10-19-2012, 10:02 AM   #20
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here's half on half off:

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now both sides are on:
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I have a ratty looking piece that will drape over my shoulders to cover that part of the shirt you can still see.

I had to put belt loops into the vest to hold my belt up. i just cut slices in each side, tucked a strip of fur into them and sewed the ends onto the inside of the shirt:

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the shoulder drape thing snaps on at the back of the collar:

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Old 10-19-2012, 10:06 AM   #21
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the boot covers are simple, just squares with snaps to hold them on, and an elastic strap at the ankle:
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on my leg:

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Old 10-19-2012, 10:12 AM   #22
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now, I need some kind of kilt, i think

but here's most of it:

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I'll have to do a neater job with the braids, but I dig the look. you can just see my gold arm ring. thats gold cloth wrapped around some wire. that will need adjusting, and maybe a twin for the other arm.....

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Old 10-19-2012, 10:17 AM   #23
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Nice! You made some quick progress.

You totally look like a viking.
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Old 10-19-2012, 10:25 AM   #24
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I think Heidi has been hitting the 'roids.

Kidding. Nice costume.
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Old 10-19-2012, 10:25 AM   #25
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Lol, im gonna go conquer brianna!
Trilby!
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Old 10-19-2012, 10:25 AM   #26
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AWESOME!
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Old 10-19-2012, 11:29 AM   #27
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You are the man forever, Jim.

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Old 10-19-2012, 11:53 AM   #28
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Outstanding!!

I am totally stealing your idea of buying a garment and then sewing the outer fabric onto it. Genius.

I think you should DYE YOUR OWN HAIR TO MATCH THE BRAIDS!!!!

DO IT!!
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Old 10-19-2012, 11:59 AM   #29
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And dye your eyes to match your gown!
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Old 10-19-2012, 01:15 PM   #30
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Lol, im gonna go conquer brianna!
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As I posted down toward each new picture of your emerging Viking self, I kept thinking, "Pillage me, Jim! Pillage me hard!"

And then I saw the above post and ....and....well....


I'm now forever in your power, you mighty beast of a man!

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"Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her.
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