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

[christev.livejournal.com]

If I didn't have to have my fingers on the keyboard to type, I'd be running around the room squeeeing!!! That brocade is absolutely luscious. And once the picture is full-sized, you can really see the beautiful lining material! Uber-excited, heck yeah!!!!

And that lavender-lined cape you've got up on etsy is gorgeous (the blue one too, but I've seen those pics already).

Hey, I'm okay being a DE wannabe... maybe people will think I'm all ambiguous, you know, like pre DH Snape! No?

[apollinav.livejournal.com]

The brocade is gorgeous. I'm 80% done with the lining. I started with that first once all the pieces were cut out. I bought JUST ENOUGH fabric. So my gustimating was good, which was really excellent because that was the last of the black brocade they had, and I'd have to travel to their Minden store to pick more up. Not that Minden is far mind you, just inconvenient. But it all worked out, so it's a moot point. I have scraps left over. Not really enough to do anything with, though probably a sweet drawstring purse. The blue fabric is kinda pissing me off. We went with the thinest/lightest and it's moving and bunching all over the place. There are a few tricks for that, it's just making me grumble. Stupid fabric. Be careful Chris, it snags like nobody's business. And I discovered that I'll have to steam it in the shower instead of iron it. I put the iron on the lowest delicate setting and it still discolored the fabric and ate some of the sheen. The brocade took it like a champ, but that blue is sensitive. Just something to note if you want to press it out.

You'll be styling. Death Eater or no. Keep 'em guessing.

[christev.livejournal.com]

Nothing new to add about sewing...

But howdya like my new userpic!?!?!

[apollinav.livejournal.com]

Love it.

Would you like another schnitzengruben?