Project Runway - The House of Cards Challenge - Game 28

DOA user name: blue oracle

Size and sculpt of model BJD: ih sid soo

Is your doll a tiny? (6” and under): no.

Would you like your costume critiqued by a judge? no, thanks.




queen of diamonds, please.

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Deal us in. Do we have to declare before we start which character we are going to use?

DoA user name: namaro
Size & sculpt of model BJD: Fairyland PukiPuki Pong 11 cm
Is your doll a tiny? yes
Would you like your outfit critiqued by the judges? no thanks

Mookie would like to be King of Hearts. King, because Mookie always wanted a proper crown. He does love shiny and glitz and the candy corn crown shown below is just not glitzy enough.



Front view


Back view


Details - shirt and tights


Details - Crown, hair and necklace


Details boots


Glamour shot

 

Definitely have to use Georgie seeing as she has a spades in her face-up.



We will take Jack of Spades.
DOA user name: Witchcraft
Size and sculpt of model BJD: Little Monica Blossom Lucille; yoSD
Is your doll a tiny? (6” and under): No
Would you like your costume critiqued by a judge?: No thanks ^^

 

I'm not good with deadlines, but I'm on holiday for the last week of the project so I have a fighting chance for a change. I think I'll give this a shot!

DOA user name: Jany
Size and sculpt of model BJD: Iplehouse EID Bibiane
Is your doll a tiny? (6” and under) No
Would you like your costume critiqued by a judge? Not just yet, thanks.

I'll be trying my hand as Her Majesty the Queen of Clubs' seamstress.




edit - newbie question, sorry if this sounds stupid, but does making patterns count as "designing" and may be started before March 1st?




Well, here goes:

FRONT

(Sorry about the mirror - I had to wire it to her hands because she kept dropping it and didn't want to take it off once I had managed to secure it enough. Even so she managed to wave it around so much the handle broke ...)

BACK

I used scrap plastic as boning for the laced back. Worked like a charm!

DETAILS

The mirror came from a cosmetics thingy that I cut to size. The backing is the same white silk that I used for the underskirt and the bodice's lining.


Instead of a regular appliqué I cut the symbol out of the shell fabric, exposing the white silk lining.
The overskirt is pulled up into ruffles with a decorative bow at the bottom.

GLAMOUR



My design was inspired by Jostein Gaarder's "The Solitaire Mystery". It contains a story within a story, of a sailor who, after being the only survivor of a shipwreck, finds himself stranded on an enchanted tropical island. He only has his deck of playing cards for company and starts making up personalities for each card: Some of them are described in detail, but each colour shares a signature colour scheme. The black colours are all male except for Ace and Queen; the red are all female save the Jack and King. One day, two "dwarves" in blue uniforms come strolling up to his hut: His imaginary playing card friends are coming to life in ones and twos. All of the solitaire dwarves feel cold to the touch and aren't bothered by temperature; this is what gives away the Joker a century later, who appeared last but managed to flee the magical island when it collapses in on itself instead of being turned back into a card like all the others ...

Clubs are described as having curly (and somewhat wild) brown hair and a dark complexion. They wear blue uniforms, Ace and Queen wear blue dresses. I chose white as a contrasting colour; it isn't mentioned in the book, but I guess they'd be a bit more fancy than the (explicitly mentioned) black club-shaped buttons on the Numbers' uniforms.
All Queens carry mirrors and keep looking at themselves in them; their crowns are taller and slimmer than the Kings'.

This was a 90% "use up the stash" project - the only supplies I actually had to buy were the white beads for the picot beading around the bodice hem. And that was only because the ones I'd been planning to use weren't solid colour, and the blue shone through the glass ...

 

DOA user name: LadyFeather
Size and sculpt of model BJD: 62cm Dragondoll Zhang
Is your doll a tiny? (6” and under) No
Would you like your costume critiqued by a judge? Yes, please

His choice is 'King of Spades'



Surprise! No extension this time! I got a lucky break with the sun around noon so I could get the glamour shot.

ITEMS MADE FOR CHALLENGE
OUTFIT:
Armor consisting of one crown, one jacket, one collar, one skirt, a set of bracers, and heavy wool pants.

Details:
Armor was made of thin cork sheets covered with gold 'duck-tape' to simulate hammered metal. Each plate was hand sewn to a wool backing. The armor plates for different areas were cut with the 'duck tape' texture either horizontal or vertical to give a less harmonious look.
The larger spades were cut from a sheet of scrapbooking paper while the rhinestone look trim was from a roll of decorator trim. The tiny spades decorating the armor plates were purchased from a vendor (for a dollar!) that used to make skating and dance costumes. They are also the right size for decorating fingernails. They were originally red so I had to color each one with a permanent marker.
The jacket is closed with Velcro, one of the rare times you will see me use it. I needed a smooth join and it Is the only way possible to get it – even a zipper would be too bulky.

Accessories:
One Kwan Dao (polearm) with ringed Spade blade and counterweight.
One dagger.
One Royal flag.
Horse armor and trappings.

Details:
The weapons were made from a single block of Sculpey. The rings were salvaged from my huge bag of junk jewelry.
The saddle blanket is a stained doll house rug. The tassels and trim used to decorate the horse armor are salvaged; they are ones my dog (when a puppy) plucked off of my expensive footstool. I found duplicate fringe and replaced it, twice; after that I hid the footstool - that trim was expensive! I couldn't throw them out; I knew they would come in handy someday. She's nine now.
Over 500 armor plates were used between the outfit and horse armor.

Here's the pictures:




I didn't realize when I took the pictures that he was not wearing both the bracers. Sorry!

 

My new girl won this battle....she believes she is the 'Queen of the Dollroom'

DOA user name: PRGerry
Size and sculpt of model BJD: Fairyland FeePle 60 Moe Rin
Is your doll a tiny? (6” and under) No
Would you like your costume critiqued by a judge? Yes, please

faceup wip1 by PRGerry *Slowly coming back to life*, on Flickr

Queen of Hearts was selected.

DoA House of Cards Challenge 1 by PRGerry *Slowly coming back to life*, on Flickr

DoA House of Cards Challenge 2 by PRGerry *Slowly coming back to life*, on Flickr

DoA House of Cards Challenge 3 by PRGerry *Slowly coming back to life*, on Flickr

DoA House of Cards Challenge 4 by PRGerry *Slowly coming back to life*, on Flickr

DoA House of Cards Challenge Glamour by PRGerry *Slowly coming back to life*, on Flickr

 

First-timer question - is making patterns considered designing or sewing? Are we allowed to use self-made patterns we already have or does everything have to be made from scratch?

 

RULES:
The spending limit for the game is $25.00. This includes fabric and all supplies, except thread. For countries other than the US, spend the equivalent currency.
The use of commercial patterns is prohibited. All costumes must be designed by you.
Shoes, socks, stockings and tights are not considered accessories and may be purchased.
You may purchase supplies and design your costume before the challenge begins, but you MAY NOT begin sewing until the game starts. This is stated at the beginning of this project

I didn't start on the design yet for this challenge, still working on another project but the brain is tossing this one around

 

Thanks for your quick reply! I read the rules, but I don't understand completely - sorry if this sounds stupid do you but I'm not a native speaker
In other words, When am I allowed to start making my patterns? Am I allowed to use patterns I already made from scratch by myself, but not specifically for this challenge? (e.g. if the costume included a pair of pants, am I allowed to use a pants pattern I made last year, or do I need to make a new one?)

 

dolls 020 by amandachan13, on Flickr
DOA user name: steampuker
Size and sculpt of model BJD: 26cm Littlefee Shiwoo
Is your doll a tiny? (6” and under) No
Would you like your costume critiqued by a judge? yes

We are going to try for the Jack of Hearts!

 

Thank you! I'll do my best

 

DOA user name: TinHao
Size and sculpt of model BJD: 70cm DollZone Yuu
Is your doll a tiny? (6” and under) No
Would you like your costume critiqued by a judge? Yes, please

Kourin is King of Hearts


My King

 

DOA user name: Ankhensepnamun
Size and sculpt of model BJD:Dollmore Trinity Snow Flower Jude 105cm
Is your doll a tiny? (6” and under) No
Would you like your costume critiqued by a judge? Yes
Character: Queen of Hearts
Full Length Front


Full Length Back (sorry this and side are laying down. Its unbelievably difficult to get a 1/2 scale to stand even without a wheel farthingale preventing me from leaning her on things.)



Side



Detail 1: Accessories: Headress and wheel farthingale


Detail 2: Collar


Glamour

 

Question: How should we deal with pricing of scavenged items? For example if I cut up a cereal box or use some miscelaneous metal bits dug out of my dad's scrap bin, how would I price it since its from the garbage? Thanks!

 

DOA user name: radioactivealchemist
Size and sculpt of model BJD: LUTS Elf-Yder vampire on 60cm RS body
Is your doll a tiny? (6” and under) No
Would you like your costume critiqued by a judge? Yes

Absinthe will be the Jack of Clubs.

 

[MENTION=56764]ankhensepnamun[/MENTION]- I have been doing PR for almost 2 years now and have never had to provide proof of my costs. I have been under the $25 a few times and even over once (well that wasn't just for PR though lol). So don't stress about pricing all your supplies; just see the $25 limit as a gauge of what quality of project to produce. If you still aren't sure just PM our host elfmoon. She is wonderful to talk to and so helpful!

 

Everyone still working? Standstill for me this week.

 

I am working but not happy with what I have come up with. Plus my health is being a raving jerk right now so I've been in almost too much pain to work on PR. I hope to finish this challenge but not sure yet. I hope everyone else is doing better than I am lol!

 

Aw, that sucks. Get better soon, Witchcraft!

It's the first day of spring break for me, so while I didn't get much done in the past weeks (the basic construction of the bodice and a bit of decorative stuff, but nowhere near as much as I'd hoped) I'm planning to get to work on the skirt today and hopefully finish without needing the extension.
I changed my mind about the "sleeves" yet again, I hope I have enough beads to make them work the way I'm envisioning! I'm spending more money on beads than on fabric, lemme tell ya. I also managed to drop and subsequently lose my only beading needle. Oh well, another trip to the craft store it is ...

 

Witchcraft, so sorry you're not feeling good, rest and take care Hope you do get to work on this project!

 

Witchcraft - I feel your pain. I've been hobbling around all week; did something to my back, again. I think I need a new computer chair.
Jany - if you have a magnet run it around the floor. Sometimes you can be surprised by what it finds. I have one that has an extending handle so I can just walk around and find needles I didn't even know that I lost. Plus pins, staples, jewelry parts, strange metal bits from who knows what.
Project-wise, not doing too bad. I keep changing the design though. I think I'm just about done the armor; I found a glue that works. The underclothes are cut out and I'm deciding on trim for those right now. Haven't touched the wig....

 

Oh, main... That's crazy March! I got sick too, burned a hole in the lace, which has already been sewn - had to change. I want to make shoes, but time is running out. But I work hard and believe that everything will be!
Designers, go ahead!your talent win to all! We'll do it!

 

Thanks everyone for the well wishes! Today's weather was beautiful which really helped my pain. I ended up getting an overcoat finished that I am very happy with so I am still hanging in there for this challenge. Looks like I wasn't the only one struggling either! It will be great seeing everyone's work that comes out of these trials lol.

 

could i have an extension, please?

 

I'd like an extension too, please. I am making progress but I am also soooo slow with my handiwork.

 

Please add me to the list.....started so strong but that didn't last!

 

I will also like to ask for an extension.

 

I will also ask for an extension. I don't know if I will make it in time but I sure am trying.

 

My entry is posted here - I hope you like. A detailed description is included with the pictures as to what was made.

 

LadyFeather....... WOW, you did a great job on this project Everything is just perfect!

btw....what horse is that, perfect for the big ones.

 

Awesome job LadyFeather. Very authentic looking. Great concept and details.

 

PRGerry, namaro, thanks for the compliments. I've always wanted to do some sort of armor for one of my dolls and this was the perfect project. Oh, and the only reason the wig didn't fall off his head is that I put the weight of the pony tail on the back of the horse. The wig is a 9-10 and he takes an 8-9, but it was just what I wanted for his hair.
The horse is an older My Twinn horse. The new ones have all four feet on the ground and look rather boring, if you want my opinion.

 

Wow LadyFeather, he's amazing!

I might need the extension just to get decent pics. I'll try to get them up today, but with the weather being actively counterproductive I can't guarantee it'll work.

Edit: Definitely needing that extension. Sorry

 

LadyFeather, WOW!!! Excellent work! Gorgeous man!

 

i feel bad, this month has sucked and im not going to finish. sorry... looking forward to everyone's entries, good luck!

 

Sorry to hear that, blue oracle!

 

TinHao, You have a very nice suit. Kourin in this suit looks like a true King. Good job, girls =)

 

blue oracle too bad you had to give up, next time for sure

TinHao, love what you did with your model.....the heart theme is perfect!

 

I'm done and have pictures, just having some problems finding my card reader to upload them. Hoping to have everything posted within the next hour or so.

 

I thought we have until tomorrow to post if we asked for an extension.

 

So did I ...

 

We do, according go the rules.

 

Oh wait, time zones. It's still April 1st where you are

 

I too am going to have to withdraw. Was so looking forward to this challenge but with the drastic temperature changes PA has been having my pain levels are just too nuts right now. Hopefully with warmer weather I can join you guys in the next one!

Amazing work LadyFeather and TinHao! Both outfits are so stunning!

 

blue oracle, how sad, recover quickly for you!

misakity, ^____^ Thank you, thank you, thank you!

PRGarry, nice to hear very much! Waiting your queen of hearts ^_^

Withcraft, very sorry, more warm days in your life! Big thank's for your appreciation of my work =D

Impatiently waiting for outfits other designers!

 

I didn't finish it. I will have to withdraw. We have had too many people in my family who have been sick, and yesterday we had 2 car wrecks! Maybe next time.

 

Aw man, what's been up this month? Hope everything turns out all right for you guys!

 

Blue Oracle, Witchcraft, Steampunker! Ah, we're losing too many participants to illnesses and bad happenings! This theme seems to have been cursed from the beginning. Maybe we should have included Jokers in the mix to ward off bad vibes!
I've been lucky so far this winter and haven't been hit with anything too severe. Witchcraft, I'm in New Jersey and know exactly what you're saying about the weather. The temperatures have been like a yo-yo for the past two months. It affects me too, but evidently not as severely as it does you.
TinHao, your boy is impressive in his outfit, especially standing in the snow. The outfit is outstanding and the ruffling is gorgeous! Lovely work!
Ankhensepnamun, lovely outfit on your big girl. I really like the criss-crossing of the gold ribbon. You could try making your own stand with a dowel rod and a large wooden base. It would slip up the back of the doll and could be tied to their waist! I use them all the time.
Jany, very nice queen! Somehow I agree with the blue for the gown, especially the royal blue. The mirror is a nice touch. Is the edge done in glass beads? And I'll have to check out that book - it sounds very interesting.

 

Posted pics.....

Sorry to see so many had to withdraw, hope everything is ok by now.
Ankhensepnamun, your girls is huge! I really like all the ribbon you used, guess by now you're just about a pro with criss-crossing

Jany, love that fabric you used, great job on this challenge!

 

Sorry to hear that you had to withdraw Blue Oracle, Witchcraft and Steampunker. I hope things are soon better for you.
Jany: Your girl looks very regal in royal blue. The cut out for the club symbol is such a clever idea. I like how you related your theme to the story.
PR Gerry: It looks like you got the hang of sewing for boobs. She is very sexy looking in the red bustier and stockings shot. I love the detailing on the underskirt.
Tin Hao: Your design is so creative. Looks like there was some very complex pattern making involved. Great job.
Ankhensepnamun: I love the ribbon work on your design. It has an authentic look for a queen.

Boy, the judges are going to have a tough time this go round. I think all the entries are winners.

 

Sorry, I forgot all about this!