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Braveheart

1/11/2021

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I started Jude's costume.  He's going to be my version of Braveheart. The first thing I made was his kilt and cloak.  I decided I wasn't going to go for total historical accuracy with regards to his kilt. It will have the look of the old time kilts, but with a separate cloak, instead of the ends of the kilt fabric being tied up on the shoulder.  So to give it the right look, it's sewn like a skirt with big folds. I made bicycle shorts for underneath, and rough-edged socks to hang over the tops of his boots..
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I like to start with the inner clothing and work outwards. I made him an undershirt because I didn't like the look of a wide open neck, and he needs the sleeves to protect his arms from the chainmail. The shirt needed to be wet and stained, and allowed to dry crinkled....
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Next is his navy blue tunic. It still needs two rows of embroidery around the neckline and sleeves, with tiny studs in between....
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At this point I always start to second guess myself and question everything, so I made a test pattern for his leather armour and belt.  I pinned everything on him just to get an idea of how he might look, and to give me more confidence to proceed...
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So, there's still lots of work ahead.  And if I'm not happy with how it turns out, I can always make him something else. After all, he does look good in just about everything.
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Dorothy
1/11/2021 09:35:09 pm

Yes, he does look good in anything. I can't wait to see what the outfit will look like. I didn't see Braveheart.

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Martha
1/12/2021 03:15:16 am

I didn't see the movie either, and have no intention of ever doing so - it's WAY too violent - but I did love the poster of Mel Gibson in costume. However this will be my version of it, and not necessarily exactly like his. My interpretation.

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Brigitte
1/12/2021 10:43:17 pm

The costume looks awesome allready. Okay, maybe not on the last photo, but if i imagine it with leather instead of paper, it becomes breathtaking.
I saw Braveheart and Jude would fit in perfectly.

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Martha
1/13/2021 04:25:05 am

Thanks. I keep pinning everything together to help me decide if I'm heading in the right direction or not. I'm hoping his outfit turns out like I imagine.

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Jay
1/13/2021 09:44:13 am

It's always fascinating to see your process. Though I'm surprised that you second guess yourself! You're so talent and your creations are amazing! I suppose it's kind of encouraging to novice sewers/crafters like me that someone so talented as you still questions things. Love watching your process!!!!

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Martha
1/13/2021 11:00:47 am

Sometimes things work exactly like I want - the first time - but often they don't. There's a lot of ripping things off, or starting over nowadays. I'm a perfectionist, so as disappointing as it may be to have to start over with something, in the end it's always worth it.

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    Martha Boers is an award-winning Canadian doll maker and costumer specializing in fantasy and historical-style costumes.
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