Project runway ~ things that go bump in the night challenge ~ game 14 WINNERS POSTED

DOA username: blue oracle

size and sculpt of model BJD: mnf lishe

is your doll a tiny?: nope

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

picture of the model BJD:






entry:

my idea was of a parasite that invades your body, takes it over then mutates you from the inside out. the idea came from the 'long legged beasties' part of the poem. i thought of AT-ATs from Star Wars and Land Striders from Dark Crystal and how much they used to scare me when i was little :still kinda do:















here she is before costume, chopsticks and newspaper, wee!

 

DOA user name:
LadyFeather

Size and sculpt of model BJD
67cm Unidoll Ark

Is your doll a tiny? (6” and under)
Hardly

Would you like your costume critiqued by a judge?
Sure, it's fun.

Photo of model BJD


Jie Hui Shi
His name means Destruction Master.
He is the Graveyard Guardian, the one who keeps the order between the dead and the living.
He is feared equally by both.
He is the one who drags back the wanderers when they escape their confinement.
He is responsible for removing those things that go 'bump' in the night.
He is also one of those things that go 'bump' in the night.

Costume Front


Costume Back


Detail #1


Detail #2


Glamour [?] Shot

 

DOA user name: sephydoll
Size and sculpt of model BJD: Iplehouse EID Dexter (Samir)
Is your doll a tiny? (6” and under): No
Would you like your costume critiqued by a judge? No, thanks
Photo of model BJD:

 

DOA user name: Kitty Blue
Size and sculpt of model BJD: SD Soom Centaur (RShead)
Is your doll a tiny? (6” and under): Nope
Would you like your costume critiqued by a judge? Sure
Photo of model BJD:


My character: Headless "Horse"man...lol..my idea from the poem was the line things that go bump in the night. That sound that you think you here just outside the door or maybe peering in your window.

Basically his story is this. Once a highwayman and beheaded for treason, he tried to make a deal with death to restore his life for love. Death agreed but made him into man nor beast with the face of death itself. Highwayman went to find his love, but what he brought was death to her. Now he is bound to the grim reaper to haunt the lands of all times until one day his love returns. Each night he goes to the house she once lived and each night those that are living there hear strange footsteps outside their door.

Front


Back


Detail 1: Cloak with chains and skull buttons, velvet detail on back of coat, spats on horse legs to resemble the boots of that era. Lace cravat and cuffs.


Detail 2: Mask made out of Sculpey, included the image of him the way he was before his transformation to show I'm using the same doll as I posted



Glamour:

 

DOA user name: tears4dragons
Size and sculpt of model BJD: YoSD Island Cookie
Is your doll a tiny? (6” and under) No
Would you like your costume critiqued by a judge? Uh, sure
Photo of model BJD:



I am the ‘thing’ that goes bump in the night
Do not let my white faun legs mislead you
I live under your bed
Giving bad dreams and creepy feelings
Would you like to take my hand and come with me?
That is…if you dare…


Front:


Back:


Detail 1 (horns):


Detail 2 (hooves):


"Glamour" shot:

 

DOA user name: kcurry9
Size and sculpt of model BJD: SD13 Volks Madoka
Is your doll a tiny? (6” and under) no
Would you like your costume critiqued by a judge? no, thanks
Photo of model BJD:




The Mummy Walks

There have been countless really scary books and movies featuring mummies arisen from the dead to walk again among us. I decided on an Egyptian royal mummy; I took my inspiration from King Tutankhamun's burial treasure, particularly the gold and lapis lazuli headdress and the solid gold sandals that the mummy wore.

My version of the headdress is polyester silk fabric in dark blue and pale gold, but it's hard to get true color in my photos (which, as usual, totally suck in all respects, but I tried my damnedest, I swear). My version of the sandals is faux gold, of course, and I added a heel made from a tripod of skulls to accommodate my Madoka's high-heel feet. The corset, neckpiece, bracelets and sandals were all made out of suede from a coat that I salvaged for future repurposing years ago and it's come in handy quite a few times. The gold items were decorated or covered with liquid gold leaf. The mummy-wrapped bodysuit and arm warmers are tea- and coffee-dyed gauze bandage rolls. The skirt was made from boning material, satin ribbon and gauze bandage.The skirt, corset ties and sandal heels have chalk turquoise skull beads from China that I found for $7 on Etsy. The eyes in the last photo are from Ersa Flora.

My girl is beautiful as well as royal, but she is also powerful and deadly. Very definitely not something you want to bump into in the dark!

Front



Back



Detail 1



Detail 2



Glamour

 

Aw shucks! Unfortunatelly I must drop out of this one due to illness. But I'll be watching this thread closely and enjoying everyone else's efforts. I can't wait to see what wonderful spooky things you all come up with for this challenge. I'm cheering you all on!

 

Halloween is so much fun. We have to enter this one.
DoA user name: namaro
Size and sculpt of model doll: Fairyland PukiPuki Pong
Is your doll a tiny: yes
Would you like your design critiqued by a judge: yes, please

My doll Mookie is the hippie on the left, though he and Kiko (the scary pumpkin) could pass for twins.

Description of character:
It is time for little Timmy to go to bed.
Mom: "Timmy, time for bed".
Timmy: "I can't Mom. I'm afraid of the monster that lives in my closet".
Mom: "Don't be silly, Timmy. There are no such things as monsters".
Timmy: "But, Mom. I have seen him many times. He is green and lizard-y looking with horns and beady red eyes and big pointy teeth. I think he wants to eat me".
Mom: "Timmy, I said go to bed".
Timmy: "I told you I'm scared".
Dad: (getting angry) "Timmy, I have heard enough about monsters. Monsters do not exist. NOW GO TO BED".
Timmy: "You don't care about me. If all you find are my bones tomorrow morning, you will know why".
Timmy reluctantly goes upstairs to his bedroom and closes the door.
The closet door slowly creaks open.
Mookie monster: "See, kid. I told you they wouldnt believe you".

FRONT VIEW


REAR VIEW


DETAILS 1


DETAILS 2


GLAMOUR SHOT

 

I think I might join in on this one as it will be a good motivation to get my Migma done

DOA user name: whitewolf

Size and sculpt of model BJD: SD Soom Migma

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

Would you like your costume critiqued by a judge? No thanks

Photo of model BJD:

Migma is a vengeful spirit. Spurned by her unfaithful lover on the eve of their wedding she died of a broken heart. She is now an undead vampire that rises at Halloween and tempts unfaithful men to their deaths.

She is wearing a clay corset with a heart emblazoned upon it which was part of her tombstone. In her hair she wears 2 clips with the tattered remains of her wedding veil with black roses at the centre to symbolise her dead heart. Her skirt and bustle are emblazoned with webs and spiders.

Glamour shot:

Front:

Side ([SIZE=3]lightened to show det[SIZE=3]ail of one of the hair clips)[/SIZE][/SIZE]:

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Back:
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We will try this one
Entry Form:
DOA user name: FloraLaguna
Size and sculpt of model BJD Iplehouse EID Chase Model body
Is your doll a tiny? (6” and under) Noo
Would you like your costume critiqued by a judge? Yes please
Photo of model BJD


Still confused about the whereabouts, but I think he is the son of the Black Widow and The Dead. His name is unknown, he is a nameless wandering spirit. He collects blood, and makes himself pearls of it.

Front and back


Some details:


More details: the scythe, the hood, the necklace, and the pattern of the scarf


And the glamour shot of a melancholic, nameless spirit:


Sorry for bad picture quality, I am bad at taking pictures

 

I'm in, this looks like fun!
DOA user name: yumikomiao
Size and sculpt of model BJD: MSD Myu
Is your doll a tiny? (6” and under): No
Would you like your costume critiqued by a judge? Yes

 

ok, I have stupid question (surprise, surprise). When it says "your interpretation", does that mean we have to 'invent' the character/interpretation or can it be an existing character (such as Mortisha Adams, or Chucky or something). Just wanted to make sure my idea is within rules

 

DOA user name: ankhensepnamun
Size and sculpt of model BJD: MSD size 5Stardoll Elva
Is your doll a tiny? (6” and under) no
Would you like your costume critiqued by a judge? sure
Photo of model BJD



Here is my entry. As far as the theme goes I'm picturing her as the wandering spirit of a bride who died as a result of being separated from the person she was supposed to marry. I imagine she would come back wearing the shredded remains of her wedding outfit each year to try to find said person and mistakenly lure many a young man to his doom in the process*cue spooky music and thunder*


Front no cape




side no cape





back no cape



embroidery detail



front cape



back cape



some glamor pics

 

DOA user name: Daeriel
Size and sculpt of model BJD: MSD size Dream of Doll Leya
Is your doll a tiny? (6” and under): No
Would you like your costume critiqued by a judge?: Sure




For my entry I designed a young witch. I picture her brewing potions and spells in her workroom, and flying around at night with bats, which are her particular favorites, giggling at the moon and scaring sleepless children with mischievous tricks.

Front:


Back:


Detail:


Detail:


Glamour Shot:

 

Entry Form:
DOA user name: thegashlycrumb
Size and sculpt of model BJD: Limwha 57 Human Girl
Is your doll a tiny? (6” and under): No
Would you like your costume critiqued by a judge? No, thank you
Photo of model BJD



The idea for my entry is a fashion take on the archtypical "White Lady" ghost. Many towns have their own ghost stories about a lady in white. Sometimes she's a bride, a widow, a mother, but always a sad and tragic specter. The high collar is meant to add a bit of an old-fashioned flair. The gauzy fabric of her cape and the sheer material of the skirt, gloves and collar are meant to reference a burial shroud. The gathers in the gloves are also meant to be indicative of funeral wrappings. The ribbons draping her skirt are symbolic of the ties binding her to the world of the living. The satin lining in the hood is a nod to a satin casket pillow. Finally, she has a lantern (the required accessory made for this challenge) to help her light her way to the afterlife or find the person she is eternally mourning.

Front, with and without her cape:


Back:


Detail 1 - Collar:


Detail 2 - Lantern:


Glamour shot:

 

I just bought a grail doll (Volks SD13 Madoka One-Off) and I will want to use her for this challenge. The problem is that she won't arrive until on or after 10/1, so I can't post her picture in time. I did change my entry form, I just can't add a photo, I hope this is OK?

 

@ kcurry9
Congratulations on the Grail Doll! Doesn't it feel great to have finally achieved the goal? I've done it twice.

 

Lol, I'm so excited I can't sleep! I won't really believe it until she's actually in my hands.

 

My Madoka arrived early and I have posted a quick pic in my entry post!

 

*Congratulations on your Grail Girl kcurry9!!! I know for me it was a walking on clouds feeling*
Entry Form:
DOA user name: Fushia Lace
Size and sculpt of model BJD Soom Super Gem Cuprit
Is your doll a tiny? (6” and under) No
Would you like your costume critiqued by a judge? Yes, please.

 

Everything is bought and the outfit is done.
Let's start with the materials I used.



The top row is two sheers, one black the other grey. They turned out to be a bit of a problem - they melt even with a press cloth! After a bit of experimentation and an acceptable loss of fabric I managed to get it to sort-of press.
Bottom left is the main material for the robe. A nice cheap polyester that doesn't fray well. That's good because the ghoulies I know don't do hems.
The mesh was another unexpected bit of work. Yes, it frays nicely to give a great fringe. But it doesn't want to stop! When trying to form strands from the fringe I often grabbed the wrong thread and wound up making the fringe longer.
Again, my choice of pattern is simple. A basic A-line flaired from the hip. Loose sleeves without flair. Ghoulies aren't fashion divas either.

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On to the technique used to create the edges.
I needed a worn, tattered look and straight cut edges just didn't do it. So, out came my trusty 'floofer'. Pet owners will recognize this as a pet groomer. My cats love it, and it works great on doll wigs too. I now have several since this one is now part of my sewing tools.
I used two identical scrap pieces here to show how much it eats off the material. Every now and then it got a bit hungry and took a big bite but that just added to the look I wanted.



I'm going to be quite busy for the next few weeks so I have posted my entry pictures.

 

@elfmoon - I usually do but this is so loose and open you can't stitch it without it showing. Plus it would ruin the effect of the edge, it's supposed to look decayed. Anyway, I anticipated this happening so had made the piece larger than I needed so it finished the correct size.

 

Still gathering materials here, but I plan to start with some tea or coffee dyeing today or tomorrow.

 

All materials together, and the trousers were finished, just need to make the rest
*Need some days off from work*

 

I have all my patterns made and I've begun collecting fabric. Does anyone know the best place to get a small amount of that black, loose gauze, Halloween fabric for a low price?

 

The material I used (see post #30 above) I purchased at Joann's; it's list is around $3.00/yard. I got mine on sale.

 

I hear ya on this one. I'm busy until the 14th so I'm hoping I can get started on my dolls costume as well as my own..lol.

 

had to switch what i wanted to do. still pouting over that. went with option #2. have some materials purchased.

 

I second elfmoon for $1 store or any thrift store, they have Halloween costumes now.

My progress is slow, as always. But, good thing I went to check on the fabric I intended to use - I don't have nearly as much as I thought I did, which means I either have to improvise or search for the same/similar fabric LOL
My plan was to work on it over the long weekend, but family gatherings (Canadian Thanks Giving) and dinners got in the way... But I do know what I want to make so that is a big step to my usual "go-with-the-flow" plan

 

I just did a quick buy for the rest of the costume fabric (I think it should be enough, these EID and Idelean guys are taking up waay too much fabric LOL).

I don't have any sketches as I am not so talented, but I know what I want to do so the plan is to start sewing tomorrow. If everything goes well, I might post some progress photos

 

Just finally got started on mine...working on some design ideas and made a basic pattern this afternoon, got lots to go.

Edit: OMG I just created a pattern for the jacket and its perfect ...now to get the other pattern pieces together and dig through the bottomless fabric bin and see what I have to start sewing!

 

I caught a cold, maybe I will need extension. Please put me on the list

 

ACK !! Where did the month go? Plan A didn't work out, nor did Plan B. I think I am now on Plan F or G. It is so gosh darned hard to make Mookie's cuteness into scary. I am afraid he will end up looking like a teddy bear.

 

Yes, yes they can..lol.

So full progress has been made...doing a happy dance. I have just a few minor things to tweak (closures, details) and then all I need to finish is his mask! And whoa wait its only 10-21...this is a first for me indeed. I may just be the first and not last to post this time..lol

whoops scratch that I see Ladyfeather has already posted their fabulous costume..mine won't be that scary, but I like what I've done.

 

I'm not participating this time, but I'm here to cheer everyone on!

Fabulous job on that costume,LadyFeather. I especially love the dragging skeleton...such an awesome touch to your glamour photo...hugely entertaining.

 

I think I finally gathered all the supplies I need...I might even take a picture sometime for a progress photo before I actually begin...yay for procrastination!

 

base of the costume is done, now to decorate like crazy!! Using up lots of my scrap bits for this one. Great to put them to use

 

Please put me on the extension list. While I am having fun trying to transform Mookie into something scary, it is a lot of trial and error...a lot of errors.

 

I'm going to ask for an extension, too.

 

sewing on snaps seems to have taken longer than I expected..lol..I'm going to start work on the mask tonight never tried this before so we'll see how it goes, crossing fingers. Still determined NOT to ask for an extension..lol