Death Eater Robes for Christev... no, not really

[apollinav]

But they look like Death Eater robes.

Christev picked out black-on-black brocade she wanted for her robes and a blue satin lining (which is folded up on the end of the ironing board.)  And I was thinking as I was cutting out the hood here, that despite the bright blue lining - they are going to look like DE robes.

I've only partially started my violet linen robes.  I think I'm going to add lace and a cutesy crocheted neckline.  So while Christev will show up to the Hogsmeade Witches Weekend as a Death Eater-wannabe, I'll look like a friend of Umbridge.  I'm not sure which one will instill more fear into people.

On a side note, I have the time and ability to make robes and cloaks.  So if you want something made, contact me at my email or shoot me a message on lj.  Christev wanted a hybrid between the two, so she's getting a full length robe, with long witchy pendant sleeves, a hood, and a throat clasp.  I also have a few Mischief Managed capes already made, including a gorgeous Navy Merino wool cape lined with featherweight lavender silk and hemmed entirely by hand. 

Photograph was taken by a very ignored husband.  Between the writing and the sewing he gets very little time.

Comments

[droxy.livejournal.com]

yep I have a room that looks like that...

wat to see pics when you are done

[apollinav.livejournal.com]

It's the smallest of the three bedrooms and it feels like it's getting smaller. You can't see into the closet, and that's a very good thing. I have all our historical reenacting costumes hanging there... it's uh... yikes

I'll post pics when I'm done. Christev is uber-excited. She'll kill me if I don't post pics. That and I need to send her fabric clippings so she can choose what to wear beneath her robes and match.

[droxy.livejournal.com]

And youa re making costumes for.....Azkatraz?


My day was very busy. I have lots of email to wade through.

[apollinav.livejournal.com]

I'm not going to Azkatraz, and I'm not 100% certain when it is. But I'll take a commission. That doesn't bother me.

Everyone wants pieces of Droxy. I understand.

[droxy.livejournal.com]

Actually, I went to a HP DFW meeting where Steve Vander Ark gave two presentations. It was a very geeky-fun time. Fasicnating stuff too.

But the company last night floored me.

OK- so this is a commission. Cool. =)

Azkatraz will start 7/12 amd end 7/21 for me. =)

[apollinav.livejournal.com]

Yes, this is commission. I have a few finished pieces but not a shopful. And honestly, I don't expect to be overwhelmed with commissions, but if I am, I just won't accept them. I won't take what I can't deliver on, that's just not how you do things. But even if I don't get a commission, I have stacks of fabric and ...urges... That, and I just opened an etsy shop. I've never done this before so we'll see how it goes.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25814762

[apollinav.livejournal.com]

What do you mean by the company floored you?

[droxy.livejournal.com]

I sometimes write assuming mind readers. The folks hubby had over were here very late last night. Late nights wear me out.

[apollinav.livejournal.com]

I understand perfectly. And company gets tiring especially when they stay late.