Project Runway Chat Thread

PRGerry:
How are you making out? Your new lady isn't one of those top-heavy models, is she? Those are a learning challenge!

 

Well, LadyFeather.... she is a bit on the top-heavy side! First mock up = darts was to off, second try = boobs way to pointy , Third try = not perfect, but close enough!

I was lucky enough to hit the fabric store Saturday, found one piece of fabric I needed and a few other goodies, maybe one for this project. I'm coming along at a good pace this time around, cause we never know what's sneaking up from around the corner! lol

How's everyone else doing???

 

Yep I've started actual sewing. Doing a Renaissance style outfit with crisscrossing ribbon decoration on the undersleeves and the front so lots of hand sewing to do.

 

I made some progress this past weekend, but didn't get nearly as far as I'd have liked. Plus, the beads I wanted to use for decoration are too irregular in size (and consequently look like crap) and the ones I was planning to buy instead were out of stock ... I smell a lot of last-minute work coming my way.

 

Well, I know I said it before and I'll say it again...... this is going to be one heck of a challenge for the judges!

I know I just read something (not going to mention any names) about armor, beads and ribbon and my model yells out....it's time to run for the hills, lol Just kidding around, always need a chuckle here and there to ease the tension

I finished off her basic top and the skirt last night so that's out of the way. Might work on something for one hour tonight.

 

All my girls but little Georgie are well endowed. I am busty myself so I don't connect well with flat girls (MSD and over mind you). Is that weird? lol

They only thing I have done for this challenge is decided on a color scheme and style. I have not gone fabric shopping or sorted through the horde I already have yet. I am tentatively planning that for this weekend.

 

I must be the odd one here. When I was little a man's perfect woman looked like the local blonde-haired stripper; don't bump into her or she'll tip over. But she also had to be pure as the driven snow although it was to be accepted that the men would wander. Stepford wives anyone? The 50's were weird. My ladies, the few I have, all have adequate bosoms and no more.

 

As we start sliding down from the half way mark, how's everyone doing????

I'm still working very slowly, but working Need to go shopping soon for more supplies.

 

I bought some fabric. Other than that, no progress here.

 

Progress, such as it is, is very slow. I've gotten all the armor plates sewn on the pieces that get them and am working on the decoration for those pieces. On the right is the roll of duck tape and the sheet cork I used to make the armor plates. They are sewn on with the rust color thread to look like it's chain links that hold them on. The roll of fake rhinestone-look trim is what I'm using to decorate the edges.
The little bag of red on the upper left is tiny spades. Yes, they're red; they're all I could find, but for a buck I couldn't go wrong. At the lower edge of the picture there is a piece of scotch tape with them stuck to it. I color in each one with a permanent marker then glue them to the plates. This part of the decoration may not get fully done - I used about 400 armor tiles total - and the little suckers like to fall off. I haven't started the clothing that he wears under the armor; it's rather standard stuff so won't take too long to put together. I stole boots off of another doll 'cuz I liked them better than any of the others that I had. And I'm still trying to figure out how to get the wig to stay on his head. I really may have to glue it on!

 

Holy moly, that looks good! I feel behind now ... luckily there's one part of decoration I've been able to start on already even though the bodice is nowhere near finished, or I'd never get it done in time. But I guess I always knew I'd need that first week of the upcoming holidays to get stuff done Work doesn't leave much room for creativity at the moment.

 

Wow! LadyFeather, you are so ambitious. When Mookie channeled Ghengis Khan a few challenges back, I had that same idea about maklng scales and sewing them together. Once I made a few test ones, I gave up on that idea and Mookie would not have needed anywhere near 400. I ended up using masking tape, painting it brown and using a ball point pen to etch a groove to simulate the separations. Of course, my end result was kind of primitive looking but lucky for me Mookie is easily pleased and I am not a perfectionist. I can't wait to see how yours turns out. You always have such professional looking entries.

 

I liked the way Mookie looked. He had more a rough and rustic look to me, which suited the character perfectly. I use that style a lot with my Meng Horde. My King of Spades will fit in well with them.
Thanks for the compliments. You may call it ambitious but everybody around here calls it crazy.

 

OMG...400 pieces????? WOW, that's got to be one heck of a costume

Nice to hear costumes are being worked on, even if it's slowly!

Happy sewing everyone

 

Will the next challenge be posted in here? I've missed the last few and hope to jump into the next!

 

Kitty Blue; usually elfmoon updates this thread when the new challenges are posted unless something comes up. I subscribed to this thread a while back just so I don't have to hunt the games forum for the new PR posts.

(im)Patiently waiting for the next challenge to be posted now that my Fibro is doing better. I really was disappointed I didn't get to finish the House of Cards so I am itching to get sewing again for PR!

 

Typically yes, there have been a few times they didn't make it into this thread and I missed out. I know there is a main thread as well I have bookmarked..I'll have to keep watching there as well and hope I'll have extra time for the next one.

 

Hope to see you back in action too! I know elfmoon has had computer issues the last few months so I hope things are going better for her.

 

Kitty Blue, if I see any announcement for the next one I'll make sure to let you know. It's not fun to be left out by accident.
EDIT:

It's up!
http://www.denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php/668962-Project-runway-game-29

 

Wonderful theme! I'd love to join, but I'm not sure I'll have the time to complete that round ... I suppose I could always withdraw, but I'd rather not.
Then again, I do have an idea ... two, actually. Need to sleep on it, but I could be tempted - the last round sure was fun!

 

About Game 28:
Thank you all for support, for the kind words, for congratulations, for organizing the competition, for judging!
WOW! second place! I'm so happy!
My congratulations ankhensepnamun and especially LadyFeather, your work is amazing! Suits of others designers very interesting and wonder too!

The theme of 29 game is so cool! I will try to take part. "I do belive in fairys" ^_____^

 

Because sometimes, I'm a total air-head...can someone please tell me what the new challenge is! Am I making something that has to relate to moon fairy or is it a fairy of my choice? Yep, I know how stupid this question seems to others but my brain is in over drive right now, just cant seem to comprehend

 

Well, the way I see it is we get to make any kind of fairy we want; that's why they listed the page with different kinds of fairies on it. The are just using the 'Under a Fairy Moon' as a working title for the project. Like they did with 'House of Cards'.

 

Thanks LadyFeather, that what I was thinking but 'Under a Fairy Moon' kept flashing at me....lol Now to figure out who my next victim will be ♥

 

I am totally bummed right now. I had an idea for a fairy setting and I was going to use an item we had outside by our pond. When I went out to check on the item I found that it is not there! Someone stole my mushroom light! Now I have to find another or work on a different fairy idea. Not fair! What did they want with my mushroom light?

 

Sure does stink when this happens

 

Well, the missing has been found. Although my husband was in the yard with me while I tried to find my missing mushroom light he said nothing. He came in to the sewing room yesterday stating that he found my light. He had stored it in the shed since it didn't want to light; he just hadn't remembered that he did that.
Now if any of you have other halves with either a garage or shed of their own you know what I'm about to say. I never venture into his shed. No matter how much he convinces me that what I'm looking for is in there, I always fail to find it. The last time I looked for something it took a half hour and I found nothing close to what I wanted. When I want gardening tools I tell him what I need and he gets it. You should have seen the look I got when I suggested that he straighten it out. I figure it should be done at least once a century. I suppose my sewing room is just as alien to him, though at least I can tell him where whatever he wants is stored.
So, the light is back and the grey cells are processing which resin to victimize, er, use. I just may use a 1/4 scale this time.

 

What good news! That is such a cool light so I am glad it is safe and sound. My partner runs her auto body shop out of her garage so she (thankfully) has to keep it neat. Otherwise it would easily be a black hole I would never find my way out of.

Can't wait to see how you utilize the mushroom now!

 

I have a question about the Project Runway. I was wondering where does a person put their pictures? I can't find any previous threads with actual pictures of the entries. Where can I see those? I always think about entering these games but I can't really find much information. Are there prizes? Are there pictures? Cheryl

 

All pictures are posted in our entry posts in the PR game threads. If you go back to the older challenges and just scroll through you will see the photos of the outfits we entered. There are no prizes for the games. All the information for each challenge is in the first post (by our host elfmoon) on the actual game's thread. Hope that helps!

 

Still trying to figure out who to use for this new challenge. will have to go stare at my dolls once I get home..lol

 

I cannot wait for the next challenge to be announced! I have been stalking DOA for the last two weeks in hopes it will get posted. Looking forward to seeing all the entries from the 29th round! Thank you Elfmoon for all your hard work in keeping this great game around

 

Having a hard time deciding on what to make! So much inspiration spent a couple hours on Pinterest and found a great fabric at Pacific fabrics. Can't wait to start creating!!!

Realized when I picked out a lovely to design for that I don't have any eyes that fit her!!! Nor a wig. So I went shopping have 4 pairs of eyes on the way and some alpaca (and some silk, and another color of alpaca) coming for a wig (or three).

Still trying to figure out where to photograph.... Not many Sandy beaches in Seattle.... Lots of pebbles. May end up buying a bag of sand.

 

Ugh..... I have two separate, very unclear ideas and fabric options for both......... Will have to wait and see what comes out when the competition starts!! Off to clean up and suede my lady!

 

This is an easy one for me; it will be a fun project for our next doll meet.
Here are my materials:



The fishhook material is a thin cotton for the shirt. The denim is tentative for the shorts; I may go with an oyster white heavy cotton instead.
There will be a white sleeveless tank top under the shirt - not much in clothing but then this is a summer theme.
The thread will be for a crocheted hat and the ribbon will be the hat band. I may try a fishing creel too. I'll make up some fish hooks to put on the hat band for a complete fisherman look. The whole thing will be put together in the blow-up row boat my daughter and I share, complete with oars if we can find them, that will be floating in the pond. That pond has become one of the more used 'props' I have. There are a few other props I'll throw in to enhance the theme; I think that should cover the sand and surf theme pretty well. Oh, and my tan El has a sleeping face too!
Anybody else get struck with an idea right off the bat?

 

Love the plan lady feather!! Wish I had a tan skin doll..... I've been thinking about getting and dying an old unoa..... But clearly that won't happen before this game is over! So excited to see your outfit!

 

Can anyone just join in the challenges? Do you have to sign up?

 

Sammyjo421:
The main rules are here, and the signup for the current Project Runway is here.
Anyone can join; the current project begins July 1st. Welcome and good luck!

 

I cannot wait! Spent the day revamping my Lati body. She got a bath and a new body blushing to match her beautiful faceup. I can't decide if I want to do a bright summery mani/pedi or keep it neutral.... Perhaps I will wait till the outfit is done.

 

Well.... My ideas aren't translating well.... The idea I was favoring looks too lingerie and the other idea doesn't look correct size wise. Lame. At least my accessory item is working out

 

Nice to see you're working already, I haven't passed picking out the victim

Maybe today I'll spend some checking out the fabric store.

 

I started off with the accessories; sat all day yesterday crocheting and got the hat and creel done. Even found some 'fish' to put in the creel. The clothes are cut out and I'm fiddling with the little parts [%@!# pockets].

 

Woo! I'm nowhere near finished but I just found an apartment!! I may have to bow out of this but it's only mid month, I may be able to get it all together and move! So excited!

 

I'm done just need to find time to take photos, been kinda rainy and dreary outside so might have to opt for inside photos instead. Can't wait to see what everyone else comes up with. Mine was simple this time around because I have a few other things going on so had to finish quickly. Good luck everyone and happy sewing!

 

Sweet I look forward to the new challenge..I have tons of faux fur and leather scraps I've been meaning to do something with..lol..hope i don't get too busy with other things that I can join in.

 

Does it have to be real leather? Or will faux leather be OK? I think even the thinnest real leather will be a problem for Mookie.

 

Oooh the new challenge sounds great for my newest girl Wintrig! I really missed not being able to join in the previous challenge but I was thankful for the rest. Cannot wait to join in on Fur and Leather!