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Stumped by Gilderoy


Haaaalp!   Gilderoy stumped me!  (Man, is that embarassing to admit.)

Okay my crafty friends, does anyone know how to answer this one?

On Movie!Gilderoy's duelling vest there is a gold embroidered emblem over his heart.  It is about the size of the palm of my hand.  It features a large 'G,' capped by a crown, and the crown, of course, features little hearts.  (Awe.)

Bugger if I know how to make one.

If you can name it, I've tried it.  Embroidery hoop with gold floss, by hand.  Embroidery hoop with gold thread, by machine.  I've also searched everywhere for something sorta-kinda-ish-if-you-squint mass manufactured appliques - nothing close.

Suggestions?

Here's the duelling vest.  The dummy it's on has breasts, but the vest is fitted for me -without breasts.  So the dimensions look a bit 'off.'

Gilderoy Dueling vest

All help is appreciated.

EDIT:  Woot!  Problem solved.  Thanks flist!
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[identity profile] pyjamapants.livejournal.com 2010-03-21 02:08 am (UTC)(link)
Do you have access to a fancy schmancy embroidery sewing machine? My mom does, and a couple months ago I downloaded a one-month trial of a program that would let me create a machine embroidery file (from which one can make an applique) from any JPG or BMP. Digitize N' Stitch is the name of the program.

[identity profile] tudorpot.livejournal.com 2010-03-21 02:12 am (UTC)(link)
I would find a fabric that is rich coloured gold and couch on some gold braid.
oh, and what happened to your breasts?

[identity profile] junewilliams7.livejournal.com 2010-03-21 02:22 am (UTC)(link)
If not a sewing shop, I would ask at a store that makes personalized shirts -- like monogrammed bowling team shirts and shirts with company logos. Just give them a print of what you want, they scan it and make it for you. They prefer an electronic file but most can work with a print. Do you happen to have a photo/drawing of it?

[identity profile] morethansirius.livejournal.com 2010-03-21 02:39 am (UTC)(link)
I don't have a closeup of the emblem. However, I do have these two shots of Lockhart's costumes. They might help you out, if you don't already have them.

http://pics.livejournal.com/morethansirius/pic/000pgepd
http://pics.livejournal.com/morethansirius/pic/000pf30b
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