Project Runway ~ the Under the Big Top Challenge ~ Game 13 ~ WINNERS POSTED!

Are we required to state our choice of act in our initial entry post, as in the recent Arabian Nights challenge?

 

DOA user name: Kitty Blue
Size and sculpt of model BJD: MSD Resinsoul/bobobie Pixie
Is your doll a tiny? (6” and under): nope
Would you like your costume critiqued by a judge? sure
Model: Hortense the High Flying Tightrope Extrodinare.



Presenting: Hortense Hathaway-Tightrope Walker
Wearing a brighly colored costume perfect for her performance at the Psychedelic Circus. Accessories including lace ruffled choker, furry leg warmers that are UV reactive, a polka dot blindfold to make her act even more daring, and matching psychedelic patterened gloves. Her costume consist of a rainbow romper, tutu and contrasting corset. When the lights go down she'll be glowing in the night, juggling glow stick rings on a thin wire high above the ground under the big top of the Psychedelic Circus!
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Glamour:

 

DOA user name: PoeticSoul
Size and sculpt of model BJD: (tiny) Fairyland Realpuki Pupu
Is your doll a tiny? (6” and under): Oh yeah! (3.7")
Would you like your costume critiqued by a judge? Certainly

type of performer: Wild animal tamer



Grannybelle may be tiny but she has the will and fortitude to train wild Dragons for her animal taming act. She has trained them to do tricks like rolling on top of a ball, flying throughout the arena, jumping onto prop boxes and breathing fire on command...and for her grand finale, she has them jump through diminishing circumferences of hoops by magically shrinking them down to the appropriate size for each one. (This always brings the house down!) She controls and directs them by using a parasol instead of a whip...no fairy would ever be ignorant enough to try to use a whip on a dragon!!! (As a side note, the tiny art applique is actually printed on cotton and is washable.)

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Glamour shot:

 

doa username: blue oracle

size and sculpt of model bjd: cp soony

is your doll a tiny?: nope

would you like your work critiqued? no, thank you.

type of performer: aerial silks

picture of the model bjd:

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entry.

silks / aerialist.

her detail pictures are more pictures of her acrobatics, hope that is ok? if you need more pictures of costume details lemme know please.

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DOA user name: sephydoll
Size and sculpt of model BJD: TBD
Is your doll a tiny? (6” and under): No
Would you like your costume critiqued by a judge? No thank you
Type of performer: Lion Tamer
Photo of doll: my darling Kiki



SUBMISSON
Finally! I am not sure if I am still under the time, but here it is. As much as I loved doing this challenge I am glad it is over - took forever, and even with an earlier than usual start, I am still doing a last minute submission <.<

As for the costume, my inspiration was a bit of vintage, a bit of "me". I just did what I like, and this is what came out. Everything was made by me except for the boots and the material, of course. And, one of the straps ripped yesterday, which just made me super angry but didn't have the energy or the will to re-sew the darn thing T_T

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BACK:


PROPS & ACCESSORIES:


DETAIL 1:


DETAIL 2:


(not so glamorous) GLAMOUR:

 

Can we back out in the middle if maybe the idea didn't work..? Or in toher words, change our costume/talents the dolls do? XD

I just thought about that because I am not the worlds best sewer.

 

Entry Form:
DOA user name: Gail4c
Size and sculpt of model BJD: Iplehouse Ashanti
Is your doll a tiny? (6” and under): No
Would you like your costume critiqued by a judge? Yes, please.
Type of Performer: Acrobat (Ball Walker)
Photo of model BJD

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pictures, ball walker:

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elfmoon, I have couple of questions >.<
1. Can the photos be horizontal or do they have to be vertical (i.e. can the the width be 640 and height 480)?
2. The rules state one accessory or one prop, but can we have both or multiples of one or the other? I know I am getting waay too ambitious already, just wanted to make sure I know which direction to take

I'm stuck between Lion Tamer and Harlequin... l'd love to do either one costume... grrr

Gail4c, what a beautiful Ashanti!!

 

I would love to enter this challenge!
Entry Form:
DOA user name: neo-ragdolls
Size and sculpt of model BJD: Iplehouse EID Evan (Bailey)
Is your doll a tiny? (6” and under): nopers
Would you like your costume critiqued by a judge? : no thank you
Type of Performer: Fire Eater/Breather
Photo:


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Here's Bailey as Milo le Mangeur de Incendie

The idea was a traveling Airship Circus from France. The outfit is a steampunk version of your fire eater/breather. He has a jar of flammable liquid strapped to his arm holster, and the tube runs down to the ignitor on his gauntlet (kind of like a lighter). The fire sticks are chenille pipe cleaners, wrapped in electrical tape and soft wire. He's rockin' jodhpurs, military spats, holster for his fire sticks, and a vest like shirt w/o buttons to show the muscles. He has shoulder armor on the arm that holds the fire sticks (so he doesn't injur his arm lighting the fire sticks)
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Glamour:


Hope it turned out alright and I didn't forget anything.

 

Thank you, Sephydoll. I liked these dolls from the start because they are so life-like. I'm excited to enter this challenge. It will be my first one.

 

My first time..So,yeah. Newb time! And I'm not a sewer, so let's see what happens...
DOA user name: dollyb
Size and sculpt of model BJD: BBB Espree-MSD
Is your doll a tiny? (6&#8221; and under)- NO
Would you like your costume critiqued by a judge? No
Picture:

Act: She works with animals (horses)

 

well this is right up my alley.... for two years I have been studying trapeze and fabric acrobatics, I design acrobat costumes for real people, and I work at the circus!!!

I just wish my girls were more flexible to do the poses I would want them to. I might just have to break out the saw.....

Entry Form:
DOA user name: Angel kat
Size and sculpt of model BJD: MSD lati blue, yern I believe
Is your doll a tiny? (6&#8221; and under) no
Would you like your costume critiqued by a judge? yes
style: aerial, not sure which apparatus, is that ok? either trapeze, rope or hoop
Photo of model BJD
Heather

 

I'm going to give this a try!

Entry Form:
DOA user name: KSilva
Size and sculpt of model BJD: Soom Monzo
Is your doll a tiny? (6” and under)No...not even close
Would you like your costume critiqued by a judge?Yes, please!
Type of performer: Fire dancer
Photo of model BJD: <As soon as I find a decent one!>

 

Thanks, elfmoon!

 

I'm so excited! My girl will be a ringmaster.

Entry form:
DOA user name: artsavvy
Size and sculpt of model BJD: MSD Resinsoul Ya
Is your doll a tiny? (6” and under) no
Would you like your costume critiqued by a judge? yes
Photo of model BJD

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DOA user name: HoushiChan.
Size and sculpt of model BJD: 1/4 Dream of Doll Bee-A.
Is your doll a tiny? (6&#8221; and under): No.
Would you like your costume critiqued by a judge?: No thank you. [AHAHAHA Nooooo]
Type of Performer: Juggler
Photo of model BJD:

 

Entering As: Clown! (I would do a Tumbler, but I already made a costume for my tumbler-doll, so this will let me try something new.)
DOA User Name: Kiyakotari
Size and Sculpt of Model BJD: Dollstown Seola7 (45cm)
Is your doll a tiny? (6&#8221; and under): No
Would you like your costume critiqued by a judge? Sure!
Photo of Model BJD:

 

At the risk of making a total fool of myself, sod it, I'm in

DOA user name: Regenlief
Size and sculpt of model BJD: 1/3 Luts Delf Soony
Is your doll a tiny? (6” and under): No.
Would you like your costume critiqued by a judge?: Yes ^.^
Type of Performer: Trapeze Artist
Photo of model BJD: Tuesday

 

sketchy... collar may be changed to a ruff... meh. even though she is on silks, didnt want to do a boring unitard.

 

Sorry,gotta drop. Job and being outta town is taking my time. Good luck everyone!

 

We have to enter this one. Mookie is already thinking about what he wants to be.
DoA user name: namaro
Size & sculpt of doll: Fairyland PukiPuki Pong
Is your doll a tiny? Yes, but I can't say it too loudly. He thinks he is big
Would you like your entry critiqued by the judges: yes, please
Type of performer: Lion tamer
Photo of model: Mookie, of course

Whew... Made it just in time for the entry deadline. Mookie was on safari trying to find a wild animal for his act. Luckily, he and the lion made it home safely today.



PUKI PUKI CIRCUS
The greatest little show on earth

PRESENTS




The Marvelous Mookie is a lion tamer extroadinaire who combines PukiPuki charm, gentle persuasion and a touch of Dr. Doolittle to soothe the savage beasts. His lion whisperer technique depends on being calm and assertive and Mookie uses no whips, prods or aggresive methods that would harm the animal either physically or mentally.

Front view w/cape


When working with the animals, Mookie removes his cape for freedom of movement
Front view no cape

Rear view

Details 1

Details 2

Glamour shot


For the accessories requirement, I made Mookie's mustache and boots. For the props requirement, I made the lion, cage bars, curtains and audience in the background.

 

Blue Oracle I loves your design!

Here's my rough sketch as well. There's color swatches down at the bottom; I also wanted to take a little different approach to the challenge.

If I need to change anything, let me know.

 

thanks neo-ragdolls! like your design, fire breather... so cool!

 

DOA user name: Witchylana
Size and sculpt of model BJD: 1/4 ImplDoll Xiaowei
Is your doll a tiny? (6&#8221; and under): Nup
Would you like your costume critiqued by a judge?: Yes, we learn by having our mistakes pointed out...
Type of Performer: A slightly out-of-her-depth Ringleader
Photo of model BJD: Xiaowei (shown here wearing her human face - she may show up as a fox yet )



Ok - So I've run out of time and there's still more to do, but I don't have time, so here it is:










I also made her wig

 

DOA user name: K.iriel
Size and sculpt of model BJD: Resinsoul Mei
Is your doll a tiny? (6” and under): Nope!
Would you like your costume critiqued by a judge? Yes, please, this will be my first time making clothing for my doll and I'd very much like feedback.

Sorry about the bad quality photo. Rue will be a tumbler/jester, the type of person who keeps the crowd busy in between acts.

 

DOA user name: Shojo-Chan
Size and sculpt of model BJD: MSD, Minifee Mirwen
Is your doll a tiny? (6&#8221; and under) No
Would you like your costume critiqued by a judge? No thanks.



Maggie will be a tightrope walker!

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Maggie is a tightrope walker in a run-down traveling circus that still manages to thrill its audiences with the stunning talent and unexpected glamour of the performers. She is billed as "Magnificent Magnolia" and performs daring stunts on the tightrope while acrobats leap and tumble hundreds of feet below her. She carries a parasol to assist in her balance and tricks. She occasionally assists the knife thrower by appearing as a "target" in his act, as he is a good friend. The circus has been her home since she was a little girl.

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glamour

 

OK, this sounds like fun even though I don't particularly like circuses and definitely don't like clowns. I am doing this for fun because it is not fun if you only enter to win.
That said, here is the pertinent information you need:

DOA user name:
LadyFeather

Size and sculpt of model BJD
1/3 scale Dollzone Celine

Is your doll a tiny? (6” and under)
No

Would you like your costume critiqued by a judge?
Sure, why not?

It was rough selecting a profession for her. Most of the acts I thought of were more a two person act, flyer/catcher on the trapeze, jugglers, floor acrobatics, even to a point a clown act. So she will be a stilt walker, one of the introductory characters when the circus opens or closes, and sometimes between act setups. They tend to be rather individual in their costuming.

Photo of model BJD



Here are the links until we can find out why I can't edit my post with images.

http://ladyfeather.net/ProjectRunway/CostumeFront.jpg
http://ladyfeather.net/ProjectRunway/CostumeBack.jpg
http://ladyfeather.net/ProjectRunway/Composite01.jpg
http://ladyfeather.net/ProjectRunway/Composite02.jpg
http://ladyfeather.net/ProjectRunway/GlamourShot.jpg

 

DOA user name: Wyldangel
Size and sculpt of model BJD: Yo-SD/Customhouse Uri
Is your doll a tiny? (6&#8221; and under) No
Would you like your costume critiqued by a judge? no

Act: Knife thrower




Submission

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Glamour



I hope that this is enough ^.^

 

DOA user name: missmeli
Size and sculpt of model BJD : YoSd-ish/Domadoll Okja
Is your doll a tiny? (6&#8221; and under) Nope
Would you like your costume critiqued by a judge? Sure
Character : animal trainer

 

I am so excited for this challenge! I've been drawing different costumes and have finally settled on a design.

Here is my costume sketch. (the blotch by her head is from my camera lens & refuses to be cleaned off, and I didn't feel like editing it out.)


I've been gathering inspirational photos like crazy! Here is the costume that inspired the half-skirt, here is the one that inspired me to make arm warmers, and this photo is just so cool because the woman is walking on a tightrope in high heels!

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Update! Here is her leotard (the third one I've made) with the half skirt. Sewing the jingle bells on the skirt was seriously my favorite part because of how easy it was compared to that hideously thread-y silver fabric I chose. Please ignore the messy room, thank you!!!.

 

I just designed matching costumes for the rest of my girls... can you tell how much I love this theme? I think I'll start on one of those ideas tonight to get a feel for the fabric and all. I'll be good and wait until the 2nd to start the costume that I'm entering, though, so don't worry!

 

Are we allowed to use a pattern-less tutorial to make parts of the outfit?

 

Ah, I'm torn between two ideas and don't know which one to choose!

 

i am a bit confused. it states deadline for posting entries is August 1st @ 11:59 pm PST. i would like to enter this challenge.
DOA user name: Fushia Lace
Size and sculpt of model BJD Soom Super Gem Beryl
Is your doll a tiny? (6” and under) no
Would you like your costume critiqued by a judge? Yes. How else am I to learn?
Photo of model BJD
i believe the lady would like to be the ring master.
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Back:
Detail:

Glamour:

 

Thank you! no lashings please

 

I've been sketching (possibly during class).
I've narrowed it down to one of these three, and am leaning towards the one on the left, but possibly with a more johdpur-ie type pant, tucked into high boots. This will depend on whether my boot-making attempt is successful.
I'll be tackling the boots first.



I have quite an extensive stash, so I shouldn't need to purchase too many bits (some zippers for the boots, and some fringey stuff for the epulats).
I'm also going to have a go at making a hard-cap wig for Xiaowei while I'm at it.

10th August:
Welp, I made some boots.



On the other hand, all my previous shoe making has been restricted to clumsy flats - so I was probably being overly optimistic.
They're made from a scrap of leather-look thin PVC that I've had lying around for years. This used up all of the scrap. As flat fabric, it looked just like leather, but now that it's made into boots it looks more like a satin with a pattern on it. boo.
A wee bit of cardboard which probably was the backing board for a sketch-pad (I can't remember), glue, and two shiny new zips - which are too big.

I'm not happy with them. I'm going to go ahead and make jodphurs, so they'll do for now, but if I have time before the end of the month I'll re-attempt the boots.

I spent NZ$6 on the zips (US$4.80) - is the budget in US monies - or local currency?

 

I hope I'm not breaking any rules posting this. This is my first attempt at this in a very long time, and definitely the first since it has been this well organized. I'm still not sure what goes here and what goes in the chat thread.

I haven't finalized the exact details of the outfit but I have assembled the materials. I'm not necessarily using all of the trims, but even as shown I'm within the $25 limit. The blue material is sheer, with a gold thread running through it and glued on sequins in a light gold color. The net has glitter bonded in it. The item in the upper right is probably the wig I will use. The only things missing right now are two small pieces of wood to make the 'platforms' for the doll to stand on, a few pieces of leather for straps, and, if needed, a few pieces of wire.


August 8
Well, the materials have changed - no tinsel or beads, but lots of ribbon (new colors) and, of course, the beautiful blue material. I found two very nice elasticized sequined headbands I bought for a dollar each that define the outfit. Now, on to "Stilt Making"!



Once I made the base of each stilt bigger (larger clips) she can stand on them!

 

No, I didn't include the wig in the budget - it would have eaten the whole thing, plus some. I was just surprised that I had one that coordinated well with the material, though I've come up with an alternative to use for the wig.

 

went to look at the second hand store by my house. totally scored big for what i needed. little girls dress for 8.99. but yellow tags were 50% off! so i got it for half price. and that's velvet flocking on the bottom and got 3 felt squares for .33 each. so i'm off and running... 'cause if i don't, i'm gonna be draggin' my heels lol!