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Last post by Ladygalactor777 12 Aug 2010 08:38
Just thought I'd share these that I'm messing around with. They are really easy to do and every one could have a crack at them. Kens T-shirt doesnt have its number yet, I need more paper.
I was at one of the re-enactment fairs and it just struck me if I got some points (go on the end of laces for holding mens hose up) and some quills, Bingo, shuriken! Cut the feathers to size, pair down the ends with a craft knife and wedge on a point end. Blue peter, eat your heart out.
The shirts arent screen accurate because I prefered to wear skinny cut and the blue is too light. I got two shirts from an on line supplier, making sure I could detach the arms and edgings. Then I simply unstiched them, swapped them over and re attched them. The numbers are T shirt transfer paper that you iron on.
I was at one of the re-enactment fairs and it just struck me if I got some points (go on the end of laces for holding mens hose up) and some quills, Bingo, shuriken! Cut the feathers to size, pair down the ends with a craft knife and wedge on a point end. Blue peter, eat your heart out.
The shirts arent screen accurate because I prefered to wear skinny cut and the blue is too light. I got two shirts from an on line supplier, making sure I could detach the arms and edgings. Then I simply unstiched them, swapped them over and re attched them. The numbers are T shirt transfer paper that you iron on.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 5 Apr 2009 13:41
Impressive veritas!
So when can we begin placing orders? 
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 5 Apr 2009 14:55
Those are awesome, Veritas! I love how both shirts are reverse colors!
I have this Number 1 shirt:
which is from the official Tatsunoko store. yours looks just the same, without the number! And the number looks close to what you have on the number 2 shirt.
which is from the official Tatsunoko store. yours looks just the same, without the number! And the number looks close to what you have on the number 2 shirt.
SJ_SwanJun
Forum Goddess
posted 5 Apr 2009 15:13
So, uh, veritas ... Do you take orders, by any chance? I prefer your sleeves over the originals...
I's so love to get me a #3 ... if not the whole set ...
SJ
And the number looks close to what you have on the number 2 shirtGuilty to spending an afternoon trying to find the closest font!"
I prefer your sleeves over the originals...These are womens skinny fit with capped sleeves. Orders ??? Seriously guys they are easy to do but if you really want I will make some up if the demands there. Let me look into logistics etc. Obviously it will only cost what it costs me for T-shirts & postage.
Want!! 
Easy, Veritas says.... Yeah, easy for those who know how to thread a needle! Then you have those of us that say, "Sew? You expect me to sew that hole up for you??" 
You can add me to the backorder list. A Number 1 shirt, of course! 
Easy, Veritas says.... Yeah, easy for those who know how to thread a needle! Then you have those of us that say, "Sew? You expect me to sew that hole up for you??"
You can add me to the backorder list. A Number 1 shirt, of course!
SJ_SwanJun
Forum Goddess
posted 5 Apr 2009 18:12
Originally posted by Hinotori Want!!HAHA!! Oh yeah, so totally with you on that. I suck at that domestic stuff. I failed home-Ec at school. I blew up a sewing machine making a damn pillowcase - how utterly shameful. I could always seek the services of some of our vendors - Shit I work for a menswear company for crying out loud .... It should be easy, right? Maybe I can sweet talk one of the vendors for me... Hmmm ... But I would so love to have one of Verity's ... they look awesome. Hell, I'd take 1, 2 and 3!!! SJ
SJ_SwanJun
Forum Goddess
posted 5 Apr 2009 18:19
TJ What's the link for those shirts? Flash said I can buy one...
SJ
I wish sewing was easy! Those look really great, Veritas. Good thinking about how to switch the sleeves. Don't under estimate your skill or talent with garments - I think that is an art unto itself (as many of your wonderful costume pictures also prove!).
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 5 Apr 2009 18:27
I am right there with that sewing problem.
I do have a machine but I could not even tell you how to thread it at the moment .... I would need a few hours of reading the manual ... after spending a few hours hunting for the manual.
I would order a number 1 and a 5 but since they are "skinny" fit I am not sure if I could do them justice. I guess I will just have to sit and stare at the pictures.
Wow!! Those are great shirts, Veritas, and shuriken too.
I would never have thought of getting a red shirt and a blue shirt and then swapping the sleeves and neck edging, but that, maybe, could be within my ability. And one can obtain iron-on numbers too...
You inspire me to want to try this!
Hey CD, They dont have to be skinny fit,
These look like they would do the job and have loads of colours to swap about
T shirts
For those of you inspired, get sewing.
If you feel like letting some one else take the strain, take a look at the above site and PM me the following
1 - Your UK size
2- WHAT STYLE ie skinny / normal etc
3 - Whose shirt you want
4- Shipping addy.
I will send you what it should cost and you can let me know if you want to go ahead.
I'll put a cut off date of April 13th and will order T-shirts on the 14th.
Those are so cool veritas! I saw them on Facebook!
Does anyone know where there is a size converter from U.S. to UK? I really want a Number 2 shirt!
Ooooo...I'd love a #3 shirt!! This could be a booming bsiness for you, Veritas! 
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 6 Apr 2009 16:30
Originally posted by Condorfan Those are so cool veritas! I saw them on Facebook! Does anyone know where there is a size converter from U.S. to UK? I really want a Number 2 shirt!Condorfan, check out this site. It's a UK company that also sells clothes in the US. It should give you an idea. Boden USA
Thanks TJ! Now where's that measuring tape....
Hooray! I've made my 500th post!
shamrokchick
Forum Legend
posted 6 Apr 2009 19:46
I like your cap sleeve version of these shirts veritas!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 6 Apr 2009 19:50
Congrats on 500 posts, Condofan! 
Those are wonderful shirts you made, Veritas!You are very talented.
Unfortunately my hands are much more skillful in assembling PC than sewing. If only I could learn some sewing skills from you. I am sure My DH would rather have me as a domestic goddess than as a tech wizard, 
!
Congratulations on your 500th post,CondorFan!
!
Congratulations on your 500th post,CondorFan!
Believe me, I knew nothing about sewing till about 7 years ago. Then I took up re-enactment AND cosplay in the same year... It costs a fortune to pay some one to authentically hand stitch medieval clothes and in costumes? Well Ive seen some that my friends have paid a lot for and thought I could do better, so I did! Ive gone from some one who had never made a thing or used a sewing machine to making shoes, boots and costumes without using a pattern. I can be done.
Any way, lucky me is at Warwick castle doing an event Thursday night till Monday night so your guess-timates will be going out early next week.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 7 Apr 2009 04:45
Originally posted by Condorfan Thanks TJ! Now where's that measuring tape.... Hooray! I've made my 500th post!congratulations on making 500 Condorfan. Join the Party at the J and let the barkeep know you deserve a free drink.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 7 Apr 2009 04:50
Originally posted by veritas Any way, lucky me is at Warwick castle doing an event Thursday night till Monday night so your guess-timates will be going out early next week.You live around Warwickshire Veritas? I know that part of the country. I have a great Aunt who lives right there in town. I last visited the castle ohh, over 15 years ago. Cloud does a quick calculation you know what it must have been 18 years ago when I was living in England in '91
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 7 Apr 2009 06:07
Warwick Castle? Oh, what an awesome place! I visited there with DH when we were still just 'dating'. It's one of the best castles I've been to, and I've been to a *lot* of castles all over the world!
DH especially had fun squeezing into some of those tight little holes on the ramparts. I like the part of the castle dating from William the Conqueror, and also the rooms done up in different time periods.
What a wonderful, authentic place for a re-enactment!
Originally posted by veritas Any way, lucky me is at Warwick castle doing an event Thursday night till Monday nightOoh, are you reenacting some of the Earl of Warwick's War of the Roses experiences? (and if so, which side will you be on?)
Warwick Castle! I visited there during my 20's on my first trip to England alone. Fantastic place--wish I could see it again.
SJ_SwanJun
Forum Goddess
posted 7 Apr 2009 10:40
Oooh a milestone post!! Awesome!
Congrats CF!!
SJ
Originally posted by clouddancerOriginally posted by Condorfan Thanks TJ! Now where's that measuring tape.... Hooray! I've made my 500th post!congratulations on making 500 Condorfan. Join the Party at the J and let the barkeep know you deserve a free drink.
Tobe, Tobe, tobe Condorfan! (did I spell it right?)
Veritas,
love the shirts and a fellow Uk'er erm? See now I am intersted int he shirts so going to have to PM you
Condorfan - congrats
shamrokchick
Forum Legend
posted 8 Apr 2009 21:51
Congrats on 500 CF!
No, CD I live in Sandiacre on the Nottm / Derby boarder but the hobby takes us all over the country, this is our events list for 2009
events
This weekend the owners have asked the groups to recreate the battle of Barnet, over looking the slight fact that Warwick didnt win at Barnet, in fact he was very much killed to death! 
Originally posted by veritas No, CD I live in Sandiacre on the Nottm / Derby boarder but the hobby takes us all over the country, this is our events list for 2009 events This weekend the owners have asked the groups to recreate the battle of Barnet, over looking the slight fact that Warwick didnt win at Barnet, in fact he was very much killed to death!Yes, poor Warwick. His luck did run out, but that's what you get for playing "king-maker" in the 15th C -how many times did he switch sides? I can't recall... If I lived in England, I would absolutely join your retinue. It sounds like so much fun!
Those of you that PM'd me, you should have your
approx costs by PM today.
Except TJ, whose Inbox is full! Delete some so I can send yours! 
V
V
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 15 Apr 2009 07:02
Originally posted by veritas Except TJ, whose Inbox is full! Delete some so I can send yours!What? Really? I had no idea it could even get full!!!!!
Okay, deletions on the way.... 
Okay, Ive placed the order for the T-shirts so they should arrive hopefully, back end of next week.
I'm going to work through them in the order I received the PM's . I estimate a couple of days per shirt so. ... work it out from there!
1 - Swan Jun
2 Transmute Jun
3- Springie
4- Firebird
5- Marindoll
27th April - FYI. Shirts arrived Thursday, but Ive been at Richmond Castle all weekend so will start work tonight.
I ordered two t-shirts from Hanes, a red and a blue one, fully intending to borrow my sister's sewing machine and deconstruct and reconstruct the two into the appropriate colours for Joe's shirt...
Until I got nervous and completely wimped out, drew a quick sketch of what I wanted, and took the t-shirts to a tailor. I did iron on the "2" myself, for what it's worth. At any rate, here is my new shirt:
(I blurred out my face in case I ever need to deny that this is really me!)
(ETA: I should have blurred out my hair too -it looks stringy because it was still damp from my morning shower.)
(ETA: I should have blurred out my hair too -it looks stringy because it was still damp from my morning shower.)
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 7 May 2009 16:52
Awesome!!!! Now you're ready for Comic Con! 
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 7 May 2009 17:42
Wow that looks great LB.
It really makes me want to go out and try the same thing, unfortunately I am not sure who I would use to reconstruct the shirts. I am sure the deconstruction would be easy.
LB, that turned out fabulous!! I know you must be thrilled! Maybe next year we can all wear our shirts to ComiCon!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 7 May 2009 18:15
If you all are going to, I really will have to see about getting one made for myself. 
I am hoping to be able to attend the Comic Con in 2010, although I'd like to have a Condor birdstyle costume for that too, in addition to the tee-shirt (I will really need to cultivate a good relationship with this tailor...) 
By the way, I ordered the "2" from this site (based in Canada) and it came quickly and ironed on easily. I recommend them.
http://www.spot98.net/
By the way, I ordered the "2" from this site (based in Canada) and it came quickly and ironed on easily. I recommend them.
http://www.spot98.net/
Cant believe you wimped out and took it to tailor,
what are you like. Came out well though.
JUst to keep you updated on those that ordered them. I was going to do each order as theyy came in , instead I'm taking them all apart because that takes the longest and then it should take me a day to get all twenty odd shirts put back together.
I'm hoping to be shipping them in about a fortnight.
SJ_SwanJun
Forum Goddess
posted 8 May 2009 05:40
Hey, has Flash paid you yet for mine?
I asked him to on the day you sent me the cost, but I never checked that he had... LMK, eh...
Ooh I am so excited! I
SJ
Originally posted by veritas Cant believe you wimped out and took it to tailor, what are you like.I know, I know... I was a big coward, a disgrace to the Condor clan...
If that's going to be our deal for ComicCon, I guess I'll need to get/make/find one too then! Or maybe I'll be a rebel and just go in my normal attire.
Originally posted by lborgia88 I ordered two t-shirts from Hanes, a red and a blue one, fully intending to borrow my sister's sewing machine and deconstruct and reconstruct the two into the appropriate colours for Joe's shirt... Until I got nervous and completely wimped out, drew a quick sketch of what I wanted, and took the t-shirts to a tailor. I did iron on the "2" myself, for what it's worth. At any rate, here is my new shirt: (I blurred out my face in case I ever need to deny that this is really me!)LB, that is totally cool. I was wondering, since I missed the deadline, if you could let me know what colors exactly that it was you ordered. I may have my mom help me do mine up.
Originally posted by gatchgirl I was wondering, since I missed the deadline, if you could let me know what colors exactly that it was you ordered. I may have my mom help me do mine up.Well, I ordered this: http://www.hanes.com/Hanes/Products/Women-Hanes/Women_ShopByCategory-Hanes/Women_Tshirts-Hanes/Women_Tshirts_Shortsleeve-Hanes/HSL04.aspx in "deep red" and "deep royal." Keep in mind, though, that while the collar bands on these t-shirts are detachable, the sleeve cuffs are not. In my case, after looking at my sketch, the tailor said she could make the sleeves longer by cutting completely new sleeves from the body of the red t-shirt, so I said "sure!" She then added the blue cuffs to them, by chopping off the bottoms of the blue sleeves and sewing them on to the new red sleeves.
Will check with my mom.... see what she thinks about it, and then maybe get my own civilian outfit. 
does navy blue and scarlet red shirts work well??? or should i return for a different shade????
I think there's some wiggle room where the shades are concerned -it often seems that the colours of their shirts, like their hair, can vary somewhat depending on which images you're looking at!
yeah, the skinny shirts I ordered for the Jun T shirts were so different ie: bright neon pink, I had to dye them all with a burgundy. The combination of the pink and burghundy resulted in a more accurate shade.
thanks you two.... now off to order the number from the site that LB posted.
I'm so happy, I finally figured out how to get the avatar that TB made for me to work.
Originally posted by gatchgirl I'm so happy, I finally figured out how to get the avatar that TB made for me to work.Hurray! You look great!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 24 May 2009 14:12
Congrats on you new avatar GG.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 24 May 2009 19:11
The avatar looks great, GG!
I like the new avatar GG
to TB!
Thanks so much for all of your hard work on these, Veritas! I'm not sure that I know how to do PayPal...so I'll need someone to help me through it...I should have your money to you by the end of next week. Can't wait to see my civvies!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 26 Jun 2009 06:46
I Paypal'd you but forgot about an address... sigh... 'nother PM coming up...
BTW, Veritas, did I mention that YOU ROCK????? 
Originally posted by veritas I hope you can wear them, this is why I only make things for people I can get standing in front of me. ! VezSee another excuse to get together if only so you can see us wearing the tshirts that you put so much hard work into! hmm Comicon 2010 maybe?
I'm guessing it's too late to get in on this? Teach me to read more than just the rubber room...
Normally, i would be nice and do some for you but at the moment this pregnancy has drained me and I couldnt say when i would get them done. So rather than keep you hanging on, its fairer to say no to this one, sorry.
They are easy to do, honest, have a go.
Can't wait to see your wonderful work Veritas... GG looks towards the others in hopeful look that they will post pics...
I have taken mine to a tailor and am having the two (hopefully) flip flopped... so I can have #1 and a #2 shirt... will let you know when it gets done.
did get my shirts back and have been wearing them this weekend. One bad thing though, she forgot to switch the end of the sleeves around. So if I'm ever around anyone, it will be easy to tell mine apart I guess.
Cool! Post pics, GG!!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 5 Jul 2009 17:58
Yes, please post some pics GG.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 5 Jul 2009 20:56
Ooh, you got yours? I've been trying to arrange my Comic Con costumes, so I'm really looking forward to this!
ok, hope i do this correctly...I tried to take this pic myself, that's why it's so close.
this one shows me (not a great pic) and the aussie named Boomer
tried to "get rid of" some of the background but I ended up messing up the pic. So I resent it to my puter and will just post it as it is.
GG, those are fabulous! But I have to say, you look much more cozy in the Condor's jersey! 
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 6 Jul 2009 14:08
Those are great GG. The Condor shirt looks like it suits you better, must be because you have drink at hand already waiting for him. Or is that the Condor just off to the Left of the pic? 
I too think you look better in the Condor shirt! Glad to see Boomer again! Condor had a soft spot for puppies too!
Originally posted by amyltrer I too think you look better in the Condor shirt!So do I, Gatchgirl, but then, I am somewhat biased that way! I'm impressed that you were able to get a number "1" with the center hollowed out for your Eagle shirt -adds an authentic touch.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 6 Jul 2009 15:37
Looks great, GG!
I got my shirts today too (thank you, Veritas, if you're there)! I'm excited to wear them at Comic Con...
TJ, I would love to see any pics of them.
I must agree, the Condor shirt tends to fit better also.... I love them both.
LB, the local decal place cut them out for me, when I mentioned that it tends to be that way more. I was kinda worried about it, cause I forgot if it was that way most of the time. That is until I visited Juns Joint and checked out Springies excellent screen caps in civies..
Ladygalactor777
Boardie
posted 6 Jul 2009 18:01
[FONT=comic sans ms]Im going to have nigthmares 
hehehehehe!
Power to Galactor![/FONT] 
hehehehehe!
Power to Galactor![/FONT]
Anytime I can cause nightmares for Galactor... then it's a good day! MUWAWAWAWAWAWAWAWA!!!!
CD, no that is not the Condor sitting next to me. My Condor was sitting across the table from me, that was my buddies hand. We had to sit close since the guys were having a conversation over ours.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 7 Jul 2009 14:00
Awwww, you had to go and ruin the nice image I had created.
Sorry CD, didn't mean to ruin your vision. here's a cold treat to take your mind off of it. 
Ladygalactor777
Boardie
posted 8 Jul 2009 23:10
Originally posted by gatchgirl Anytime I can cause nightmares for Galactor... then it's a good day! MUWAWAWAWAWAWAWAWA!!!![FONT=comic sans ms]I now trust me I know
[IMG]http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/9071/galmark5nv8.gif[/IMG] [/FONT]
Originally posted by Springie LB, that turned out fabulous!! I know you must be thrilled! Maybe next year we can all wear our shirts to ComiCon!Looks like your wish came true, Springie! We did wear a lot of civvies shirts at this year's Con. I also was able to put together a Condor birdstyle costume too, by taking a sketch to a tailor at an alterations shop and having her agree to make the cape and bodysuit for me (but not the gloves or logos). Next year, if I get really inspired, I might try to figure out how to make a helmet...
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 28 Jul 2010 16:34
Your costume is awesome, LB! You make a terrific Condor!
Yes, LB was the perfect Condor! 
It's an awesome replica of the Condor's Birdstyle, LB. You are Condor!
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 28 Jul 2010 22:24
LB! That costume is awesome and fits you like a glove! 
Ladygalactor777
Boardie
posted 9 Aug 2010 21:30
Nice but..... Joe's cape is longer!
True. Maybe I can make a case that, because I'm female, my cape should be shorter, like Jun's is?
(And it was simpler and less $ for the tailor to make.)
Originally posted by lborgia88 True. Maybe I can make a case that, because I'm female, my cape should be shorter, like Jun's is? (And it was simpler and less $ for the tailor to make.)Oh! I was thinking more as the Condor character...but as a female condor is makes sense. BTW you have a nice figure.
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