Tailors Gone Wild | First Contact | Activity https://tailorsgonewild.com/groups/first-contact/ Activity feed for the group, First Contact. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:01:28 -0600 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.0.3 en-US 30 hourly 2 13fb2df0989d6cc9be7b579e71fbf150 coiwojima joined the group First Contact https://tailorsgonewild.com/news-feed/p/2450/ Sun, 10 Aug 2025 15:57:12 -0600 0 6a584e4fe8dc060d44f949e29e898a98 adamcarlos joined the group First Contact https://tailorsgonewild.com/news-feed/p/2359/ Sat, 10 May 2025 06:51:19 -0600 0 8ec240cfe9e7bc4617766aef5a555b85 charles.byrd joined the group First Contact https://tailorsgonewild.com/news-feed/p/2161/ Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:50:26 -0700 0 4bea8e143f63024ffc3eeddf60d655f0 Blake B Johnson joined the group First Contact https://tailorsgonewild.com/news-feed/p/2132/ Fri, 29 Nov 2024 03:02:28 -0700 0 5470911b07d91ccc6ceb49d461989c57 justin started the discussion Hello from Australia in the forum First Contact https://tailorsgonewild.com/groups/first-contact/forum/discussion/hello-from-australia/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:01:42 -0700 Hello from Australia

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Hello,

I’m Justin, from Melbourne, Australia.

I’m 53 years old and I’ve only recently started making costumes and props in the last decade, since I had kids. I did sewing in high school back in the 80’s, but I still remembered enough to be somewhat of a novice when I started making costumes for my kids. I’m not really too experienced with a…

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]]> c926210cf9f4d426d60401bf128c045d justin joined the group First Contact https://tailorsgonewild.com/news-feed/p/2129/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 23:22:14 -0700 0 ce4b8c3e5625129283caa4d0c2e76fa9 Obsessive Costuming Dude (Alex) replied to the discussion Hello from the Netherlands! in the forum First Contact https://tailorsgonewild.com/groups/first-contact/forum/discussion/hello-from-the-netherlands/#post-6618 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 21:16:28 -0600 Reply to Hello from the Netherlands!

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Hi Kirin, and welcome! 🙂

Currently, on my newer (circa 2017-present) sewing patterns are available as digital downloads.

I am hoping to update my older (Bad Wolf Costumes) sewing patterns over the coming year or two, as well as produce a corresponding line of women’s patterns. Once I do, the newer versions will be available here on the web site…

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]]> 51c7f6161cf745fcc336b68ff6d16d08 Theora Moench joined the group First Contact https://tailorsgonewild.com/news-feed/p/2055/ Wed, 04 Sep 2024 17:53:07 -0600 0 9742df7c7b49f1b454578593594e0b70 kirin started the discussion Hello from the Netherlands! in the forum First Contact https://tailorsgonewild.com/groups/first-contact/forum/discussion/hello-from-the-netherlands/ Sat, 31 Aug 2024 16:27:49 -0600 Hello from the Netherlands!

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Hi!

My name is Kirin and I’m so happy I’ve found this community. I’m a fashion design student and a cosplayer, who just recently got into Star Trek. I started with Strange New Worlds and now I’m watching Voyager. Needless to say – I’m obsessed with this show and would love to make a B’Ellana cosplay 🙂 While doing my research on Star…

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]]> ddb5793586dad22b6c0f0c84b29bacf1 kirin joined the group First Contact https://tailorsgonewild.com/news-feed/p/2043/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 11:06:02 -0600 0 36c7f4e96d042f83d45bc19294777f13 Obsessive Costuming Dude (Alex) replied to the discussion Hello from the Seattle WA area in the forum First Contact https://tailorsgonewild.com/groups/first-contact/forum/discussion/hello-from-the-seattle-wa-area/#post-6411 Wed, 26 Jun 2024 22:33:09 -0600 Reply to Hello from the Seattle WA area

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Welcome, Ceresa!

I’m glad you found some potential sewing projects for the future. 🙂

I am planning to do a Dr. Crusher lab coat sewing pattern, hopefully in the next few months. I was able to study and pattern directly off a screen-used lab coat and will be posting about it soon.

– Alex

]]> 7f99c3bbe1d412177937cee61cbbf13f ceresa started the discussion Hello from the Seattle WA area in the forum First Contact https://tailorsgonewild.com/groups/first-contact/forum/discussion/hello-from-the-seattle-wa-area/ Mon, 24 Jun 2024 02:38:12 -0600 Hello from the Seattle WA area

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Hi everyone,

I’m an established sewist and costumer, and have been recruited into a group costume for Star Trek. I’m currently trying to find a pattern for Dr. Crusher’s lab coat. My search lead me here, and while I’ve still yet to find it exactly, this site does have a lot of potential for other projects that I may take on later.

Thank you.

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Welcome, Laramis!

That’s cool about the LARP. With your love of sci-fi/fantasy and desire to make your own costumes, you’re certainly in the right place. 🙂

– Alex

]]> 55efc58abfc0e577500258b31a1aa8d8 Laramis started the discussion New to Sewing. in the forum First Contact https://tailorsgonewild.com/groups/first-contact/forum/discussion/new-to-sewing/ Fri, 05 Apr 2024 02:51:43 -0600 New to Sewing.

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Hello! New to the group. Hope to buy your beginning sewing package in a few more pay periods. 🙂 I love anything SciFi and Fantasy. I play in a LARP and hope to create my own costumes.

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Hi Paul, and welcome!

Some costumes are definitely more challenging than others.

I’d say a TOS tunic is probably the easiest TREK uniform to tackle. I obviously haven’t done pattern(s) for those yet but there are a couple available from other vendors.

TNG jumpsuits aren’t difficult to make, but they can be challenging to properly fit. Skants…

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]]> deccff15b51a3e7e6cd12591365edf0a kirk53 started the discussion first time costume sewer: in the forum First Contact http://tailorsgonewild.com/groups/first-contact/forum/discussion/first-time-costume-sewer/ Sat, 16 Dec 2023 06:41:21 -0700 first time costume sewer:

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Hello

My Name is paul ive done some projects of sewing but only blankes and pillow covers now i cant wait to do some of the star trek next generation clothing im very exctied to try my new patterns out when i get them can any one tell me how easy or hard it was to do your first costume? I feel lik i have a new form of family here great…

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]]> 56a78b4b62f3cbafdfe86fa365a4883d kirk53 joined the group First Contact https://tailorsgonewild.com/news-feed/p/1585/ Sat, 16 Dec 2023 06:36:56 -0700 0 73af820c9ed1b493abc076f8270e6c6f Tricia Augustine-Sobo joined the group First Contact https://tailorsgonewild.com/news-feed/p/1576/ Tue, 28 Nov 2023 19:02:10 -0700 0 10f89ea3c3b75a896f2fd5d19b67b55c Obsessive Costuming Dude (Alex) replied to the discussion First Contact in the forum First Contact http://tailorsgonewild.com/groups/first-contact/forum/discussion/first-contact/#post-5822 Thu, 19 Oct 2023 04:11:44 -0600 Reply to First Contact

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Welcome, Bug! I’m happy to have you here. 🙂

– Alex

]]> 0d3f9bc78667e8bc26e2321b30ab0911 bug57 started the discussion First Contact in the forum First Contact http://tailorsgonewild.com/groups/first-contact/forum/discussion/first-contact/ Tue, 17 Oct 2023 15:25:51 -0600 First Contact

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Hi everyone,

I’m happy to be here to learn more about sewing skills.

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Hi Ricky!

Welcome, and thanks for all the support. 🙂

I think you’re absolutely right about every pattern/costume/uniform having its own particular set of challenges. Some are obviously easier than others but to some degree they all require different skills – even if it’s sometimes just wrapping your mind around something strange.…

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]]> 8a890c8bcc561f442b7f0609890f640b RickyB started the discussion Hello from the High Desert of Southern California in the forum First Contact http://tailorsgonewild.com/groups/first-contact/forum/discussion/hello-from-the-high-desert-of-southern-california/ Wed, 25 Jan 2023 01:59:46 -0700 Hello from the High Desert of Southern California

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Long time customer, I have purchased just about every Star Trek and Doctor Who pattern you have sold from Bad Wolf Costume to Tailors Gone Wild. I even plan to take the entirety of your sewing courses to improve on my self taught skills of sewing. I have to say if it hadn’t been for your instructions and breakdowns of costumes. My favorite is…

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]]> 3b646e49ea2d7f19b71c1fb6b97bd87e RickyB posted an update in the group First Contact: Which one of these was not from a pattern purchased […] https://tailorsgonewild.com/news-feed/p/1337/ Wed, 25 Jan 2023 01:18:18 -0700
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Which one of these was not from a pattern purchased from Tailors Gone Wild (Bad Wolf Costumes) Before I made these I had never sewn anything more than a shop apron or a patch on a pair of pants. I was able to make these by following the instructions Alex made for each pattern. I have more that I have sewn and plan to sew more this year and next, and…

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Welcome, Kartsie!

Thanks for sharing about your costume studies and projects. That’s really cool!

I’m not familiar with tutus (classical or otherwise), that sounds pretty intense.

As we know, padstitching and taping can really make some magical things happen.

TNG and DS9 are great to grow up with. 🙂

It sounds like at your level you’re…

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]]> 8ab3d4f3523573713d921e68fb529329 Kartsie started the discussion Hello from Florida! in the forum First Contact http://tailorsgonewild.com/groups/first-contact/forum/discussion/hello-from-florida/ Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:27:12 -0700 Hello from Florida!

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Hello, my name is Karina, I go by Kartsie on the internet. I’m a university student studying Costume construction (BFA in Theatre Design & Tech.) I live and breathe costumes and research. Because my program is small, I’ve gotten to work on some really fun and complex builds. Like building a classical tutu and bodice (I quilted the bobbinet…

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]]> 12f7508bb8b046067e0b118318abed31 Kartsie joined the group First Contact https://tailorsgonewild.com/news-feed/p/1313/ Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:09:49 -0700 0 5af662b44fcec1cef385f18e99ccae67 fluxbird joined the group First Contact https://tailorsgonewild.com/news-feed/p/1301/ Sun, 08 Jan 2023 01:55:11 -0700 0 963312b3fdec9f21c59567fda9fc972e Obsessive Costuming Dude (Alex) changed the name of the group First Contact from "The Great Hall" to "First Contact" https://tailorsgonewild.com/news-feed/p/1295/ Sat, 07 Jan 2023 21:04:53 -0700 0 cf2cc45bc4de239815fbf4728608c54d Obsessive Costuming Dude (Alex) replied to the discussion Hi from Northeastern USA in the forum First Contact http://tailorsgonewild.com/groups/the-great-hall/forum/discussion/hi-from-northeastern-usa/#post-3464 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 14:41:49 -0700 Reply to Hi from Northeastern USA

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Hi Basil, and welcome!

Eight completed projects is a real achievement, so congratulations!

Biting off more than you can chew is a great way to learn, but too far over that line can definitely be deflating and discouraging.

It’s always nice to have another Star Trek fan around!

And the TNG skant is a fun project. 🙂

– Alex

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My name is Basil, and I’ve just reached that point of sewing where I’ve completed a handful (perhaps 8 single-item) projects with decent results. It briefly made me a little overconfident, and so I leapt headfirst into some more difficult projects, only to realize that I am, in fact, still very much a beginner, and still have a lot to…

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]]> dc79608196f141a6a474a96d099a3815 Basil joined the group First Contact https://tailorsgonewild.com/news-feed/p/1273/ Mon, 19 Dec 2022 21:00:50 -0700 0 490ec0ca4ffcf244e6f91bb5ac13a332 Obsessive Costuming Dude (Alex) replied to the discussion Hello from Nashville TN, USA in the forum First Contact http://tailorsgonewild.com/groups/the-great-hall/forum/discussion/hello-from-nashville-tn-usa/#post-3415 Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:55:04 -0600 Reply to Hello from Nashville TN, USA

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Hi Celeste, and welcome!

It sounds like you have a solid head start, but I think the beginner sewing course may be a nice refresher for you before moving onto more advanced things. 🙂

That’s neat about children’s clothes. Did you make costumes, regular garments, or both?

– Alex

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Hello from Nashville TN, USA. Interested in patterns and maybe sewing courses but not sure whether to start with beginner or intermediate. I have sewed mostly childrens clothing, home goods and quilts and can read a pattern and have used a number of different feet/techniques but may be a little rusty 🙂

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Hi Bethani, and welcome to the forum!

I think it’s great that you enjoy sewing so much and have branched out from costumes to “everyday” clothes as well.

Thank you for sharing my patterns/resources with your 1701st fleet.

And in my opinion, unless it’s a life goal (or some such thing) for you, it doesn’t really matter whether or not you’re…

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]]> 2353b72ac2d5829c5aa92baab6de86c3 Layvesi started the discussion Nice to meet everyone! in the forum First Contact http://tailorsgonewild.com/groups/the-great-hall/forum/discussion/nice-to-meet-everyone/ Tue, 03 May 2022 02:00:08 -0600 Nice to meet everyone!

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Hello from California! My name is Bethani, and I’m an avid cosplayer and sewist. I’ve been sewing my own cosplays since 2012, mostly anime characters but thanks to my friends I’ve begun to really branch out. My sewing started young, when my grandma taught me to make doll clothes, but it wasn’t until 2012 where I really took an interest in…

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Hi Thomas, and welcome!

From the sound of things, I like your costuming tastes. 😉

Neat how you started with ties. I’d been actively sewing for over a decade before I first tried those.

If you’re looking to branch out into costumes and apparel, I’d suggest trying something relatively quick and simple yet usable, such as pair of basic…

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]]> b778d2255f93783b6d53e55eace2adea TW94 started the discussion Greetings from the UK! in the forum First Contact http://tailorsgonewild.com/groups/the-great-hall/forum/discussion/greetings-from-the-uk/ Wed, 08 Dec 2021 12:39:23 -0700 Greetings from the UK!

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Hi there! I’m an avid fan of Doctor Who and Batman, and I’ve been meaning to get into sewing for a while. I’ve made some prototype bow ties and one tie, but I hope to make bigger and better things very soon!

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Hi Kysaudra, and welcome. 🙂

A Musketeer costume sounds fun! I’d love to see some photos if and when you finish it.

]]> ce591b7ec7d3963a4c03944ed0072aec Kyspatz started the discussion Hello from Wisconsin! in the forum First Contact http://tailorsgonewild.com/groups/the-great-hall/forum/discussion/hello-from-wisconsin/ Fri, 29 Oct 2021 00:36:14 -0600 Hello from Wisconsin!

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Hi my name is Kysaundra and I love sewing costumes for myself and others. As a plus size woman I’ve gotten good at adapting patterns to fit my body.

Almost all of the costumes I have made are of a geeky nature. Everything from Darkwing Duck to a Musketeer.

Some of my projects and quick and easy while others are years in the making (the…

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Genuinely so excited!!!!

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