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6 foot is 183 cm. If you give me your height in Imperial I can work out the centimetres for you.

They will be asking for your weight, Allen. Not sure why, but it could be something to do with your circumference. This is spandex, so it means that it will cling. Sometimes when costuming in stretch fabrics, you need to go up a size to get the additional circumference without it looking really skanky. Can you post the website URL?

TJ had a Swan costume made and it looked fantastic. Maybe she can tell you where she ordered it from, hopefully she looks in thread anyway and gives you a referral to her tailor!

Originally posted by Ebonyswanne TJ had a Swan costume made and it looked fantastic. Maybe she can tell you where she ordered it from, hopefully she looks in thread anyway and gives you a referral to her tailor!

Actually, I got it on EBay. It was a men's size, so it's a little long for me, but I shortened it slightly.

Originally posted by Madilayn They will be asking for your weight, Allen. Not sure why, but it could be something to do with your circumference. This is spandex, so it means that it will cling. Sometimes when costuming in stretch fabrics, you need to go up a size to get the additional circumference without it looking really skanky.

Ah, that makes sense.

Originally posted by Madilayn Can you post the website URL?

I'll PM it to you, because I'm afraid if I post it publicly, other people will see it and they'll be sold out. Also, you need a membership in order to look at the costumes.

Originally posted by Transmute Jun Actually, I got it on EBay. It was a men's size, so it's a little long for me, but I shortened it slightly.

A Swan costume in a men's size? (Now thinking back to another thread about Joe in the wrong Birdstyle...)

Originally posted by UnpublishedWriter A Swan costume in a men's size? (Now thinking back to another thread about Joe in the wrong Birdstyle...)

Um, no... I meant my Eagle costume.

Hey green, TJ says I should try and get a bigger size for the costume than I really am, so let's say my height IS 183 is CM, how much bigger would I want it?

Originally posted by AllentownDarkWater Hey green, TJ says I should try and get a bigger size for the costume than I really am, so let's say my height IS 183 is CM, how much bigger would I want it?

What I meant was, make sure you get it big enough to fit your height. But this will probably be too big (wide) in the body. Also, you'd rather have it too big than too small, if you're guessing. That's all! P.S. 183 cm = 72 inches

It is much easier to take something in than to let it out. Most pre-made clothes have no seam allowance these days, which means you'd need to find matching fabric and have more seams.

Um, already answered! Lol - this is what happens when I go off and do something completely worthless - like work! *giggle* Trust me, after the day I've had, I would have rather stayed here and have fun - blast the mortgage!

* huggles* Green

Originally posted by Transmute Jun

Originally posted by AllentownDarkWater Hey green, TJ says I should try and get a bigger size for the costume than I really am, so let's say my height IS 183 is CM, how much bigger would I want it?

What I meant was, make sure you get it big enough to fit your height. But this will probably be too big (wide) in the body. Also, you'd rather have it too big than too small, if you're guessing. That's all! P.S. 183 cm = 72 inches

I was with my mother today, and she thinks I'm about 5'8, so how much is 5'10 in CM? And my weight is about 145 lbs, so should I go for 147 when entering the weight?

5'10" = 177.8cm There's a great website out there called Online Conversion. I use it all the time when I need to convert measurements or temperatures to metric. To figure out your height, all you need to do is convert your height to inches (12 x 5 = 60 + 10 = 70), plug that number into the Quantity box, choose your "from"and "to" lengths (in this case from inches to centimeters) and viola! Instant conversion! I love that site... As for weight, someone with experience in cosplay (or just making clothing/costumes) will need to help you with that. I have no idea when it comes to that....

I just found out that the shipping cost for the costume is $45 dollars, so that's $185 dollars altogether. Ugh, I guess I won't be getting the costume as soon as I thought I would. Drag.

I would still like to see a link to the website you found !!!! Trust me if they have so many different sizes, they are not going to sell out.

I got all the money for the costume now. Okay, so 5'10 is about 177.8 CM. How many CM in height would I want to enter then? I'm all good to go. I just have to take the final step now, but can't yet, because I need the answer to this question.

178, Allen.

Allen, you know someone who sews, check out costume patterns and fabrics. A lot of costumes can be tweaked easily enough by someone who knows what they are doing. For example when my oldest was 6 he was really into Sailor Moon and wanted to be Tuxedo Mask for halloween. By using two different costumes, on for Uncle Sam (just changed the colors) and one for a cape, he got the costume he wanted. Now, the bugger is spoiled and thinks that at 17, I'll still make him whatever halloween costume he wants.

Hahahahaaa. Go, son! I'm 37 and still take my sewing to mum... Drop in for coffee and oh look, I just happen to have these curtains that need hemming.... *snicker* My excuse is that I don't have a sewing machine. I can and will do the simple repairs - which is more than my two sisters who can't sew on a button!

Yeah, he does simple things, too, and unfortunately thinks more of his skills than they are do at the moment and won't listen to learn. I don't really mind doing the sewing, but he still expects me to foot the bill for it all.

ohhh... He does have it good, doesn't he? lol!

Originally posted by green I'm 37 and still take my sewing to mum... Drop in for coffee and oh look, I just happen to have these curtains that need hemming.... *snicker*

LOL ... that's what I was used to do! My mum was a professional tailor and I so relied on her for any of my sewing needs, including self-designed clothing. She always wanted me to learn but I was spoiled by finding things ready after having ordered them and designed them myself! Fortunately enough I have learnt some basics which eventually came very handy! When there comes a time when there's noone to turn to you have to inevitably manage things by yourself, especially when you have kids and a husband depending on you! And then the cycle repeats itself ... we tend to spoil those depending on us as we were spoiled by our parents ... am I right, Amy?!

My mother was a professional tailored dressmaker for many years. Funnily enough, it wasn't from her that I learned to sew - she was a shocker of a teacher. I have a gorgeous sewing machine but just don't have room .... er well I do now. My computer desk is empty now I have a laptop so the machine can go there..... But no cutting out room. Hate cutting out - is a phobia of mine. But sewing itself - love it. I'm best at hand sewing (being an embroiderer for over 30 years now) and my best friend and I have a deal with our costuming - she does the cutting out and much of the straight sewing and I do all the hand work (which is a lot considering we do mostly historical re-enactment costumes - no visible machine stitching to be seen!)

Originally posted by Madilayn Hate cutting out - is a phobia of mine. But sewing itself - love it.

I'm just like you, Maddy! Even if I might be considered as a very patient person when it comes to crafts, I'm not that patient with the "preparation work" in sewing, cutting being one of the "must do" things! I'm more keen on the finishing work and touches ... but then everything must be done from the beginning to the end to obtain a good final product ... it's something I cannot escape!

Check it out http://www.catsuitstore.co.uk/shiny-metallic-gatchaman-costume-with-white-cape-p-697.html swan would be better!!! and maybe a condor to go with it

Originally posted by Blossom Check it out http://www.catsuitstore.co.uk/shiny-metallic-gatchaman-costume-with-white-cape-p-697.html swan would be better!!! and maybe a condor to go with it

Damn! Wish I had known about that! I would've known what I was getting! EDIT:nvm, it says the costume is helmet excluded.