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Congratulations! Great job with those! 🙂

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TNG jumpsuit as a first-ever sewing project under con crunch sounds incredibly stressful, but I’m glad you made it and got to experience some corresponding satisfaction! Congratulations! 🙂

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My new TWOK enlisted jumpsuit sewing tutorial is now available on my “Star Trek Costume Guide” blog!

https://startrekcostumeguide.com/twok-uniforms/enlisted-jumpsuit/sewing-tutorial/

This detailed sewing tutorial is specifically intended for use with my new movie-era sewing patterns. 🙂

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My new TMP “Class D” jumpsuit sewing tutorial is now available on my “Star Trek Costume Guide” blog!

https://startrekcostumeguide.com/tmp-uniforms/tmp-class-d-jumpsuit/sewing-tutorial/

This detailed sewing tutorial is specifically intended for use with my new movie-era jumpsuit patterns. 🙂

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Men’s and women’s movie-era jumpsuit patterns are now available, both as physical printed patterns and as digital pattern downloads!

Men’s Movie-era jumpsuit pattern

Women’s Movie-era jumpsuit pattern

The men’s version was patterned directly off a screen-used enlisted jumpsuit.

These patterns include both the TMP “Class D” and TWOK-era enlisted…

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TNG jumpsuit is an ambitious first project! Ordinarily I’d suggest starting with something easier and working up to this, but you sound like you’re wanting to do this one, so I wish you the best. 🙂

I definitely suggest making one (or two, or three) practice jumpsuits first to get the hang of things before cutting into your proper fabric.…

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Hi Nerys,

Thank you for your kind words about my costume research. 🙂

Most of my older (pre-2017) sewing patterns are available in our Tailors Gone Wild Etsy shop, at least for a while longer:

https://tailorsgonewild.etsy.com/listing/1634432870/mens-uniform-jacket-sewing-pattern

Thanks again for the kind words and interest.

– Alex

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In addition to the aforementioned blog post, I posted a YouTube video examination of this screen-used male extra’s TNG jumpsuit:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSSeFSWiOpY

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This time we’ll be taking a look at a screen-used male extra’s TNG jumpsuit. 🙂

https://startrekcostumeguide.com/2024/09/screen-used-male-extra-tng-jumpsuit-examination/

This uniform has several interesting differences to all the previous TNG jumpsuits I’ve recently posted about – most obviously, that it’s a front-zipping later-style uniform,…

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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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Haha, no problem! Thank you for your pattern order!

I’m still developing dye recipes for everyone interested, but “Starbase375logistics” on Etsy offers excellent jumbo spandex in TNG division colors:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/875317646/jumbo-spandex-fabric

The red and gold swatches are from there. The teal is something I custom-dyed a year or…

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In addition to the aforementioned blog post, I posted a YouTube video examination of this screen-used Worf uniform:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pv8R9lt5yJM

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Continuing our series of screen-used TNG jumpsuit examinations, this time we take a detailed look at this Worf season 1 uniform. 🙂

https://startrekcostumeguide.com/2024/08/screen-used-worf-tng-jumpsuit-examination/

Aside from being a fantastic costume in its own right, there are several interesting differences to both of the previous…

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11th Doctor “Snowmen” frock coat pattern – now available!

http://tailorsgonewild.com/product/11th-doctor-snowmen-frock-coat-sewing-pattern/

This frock coat was thoroughly researched to be as faithful to the original as possible, and our pattern was meticulously drafted from a historical pattern block.

The pattern includes men’s sizes 34-52.…

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In addition to the aforementioned blog post, I posted a YouTube video examination of this screen-used Dr. Crusher uniform:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMwAT7xlCb0

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We continue our series of screen-used TNG jumpsuit examinations with this Dr. Beverly Crusher uniform from season 1. 🙂

https://startrekcostumeguide.com/2024/07/screen-used-dr-crusher-tng-jumpsuit-examination/

Aside from being a lovely costume in its own right, there are several interesting differences to both of the previous two uniforms I…

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In addition to the aforementioned blog post, I posted a YouTube video examination of this screen-used Ensign Sito uniform:

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Next in our lineup of screen-used TNG jumpsuit examinations is this Ensign Sito Jaxa uniform from the excellent season 7 episode, “Lower Decks.”

https://startrekcostumeguide.com/2024/07/screen-used-ensign-sito-tng-jumpsuit-examination/

Being is a later-style jumpsuit from the final season of the show (updated from William Ware Theiss’…

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If I’m understanding you correctly, the “front” and “back” of the cape are one continuous piece (cut on the fold, if the fabric you’re using is wide enough).

There are two pieces that need to be connected; the upper piece is the one with the pleated neckline, and the second piece is a lower extension that is cut to the desired length. The…

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In addition to the aforementioned blog post, I uploaded a YouTube video examination of this screen-used Tasha Yar uniform:

In this video I provide some color references, demonstrate the closure system, and discuss some of the highlights from the blog post. 🙂

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In the course of my TNG jumpsuit research, I had the privilege of examining five (!) screen-used uniforms from throughout the series.

I’ll be posting detailed examinations of each of these individual TNG jumpsuits over the coming weeks, beginning with this season one Tasha…

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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

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My web developer said the videos are playing fine for him, but I’m actually having a problem with them too.

For me, they’ll play but they’re buffering very slowly. Is that what’s happening on your end?

They play fine at the source, so we’re trying to track down the specific plugin that’s causing the bottleneck. I’m currently looking into the…

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Thank you for ordering our sewing course!

It looks like there’s a tech issue going on with the web site … thank you for bringing it to our attention. My web developer and I are looking into it and will hopefully get it fixed for you ASAP. 🙂

– Alex

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This sewing tutorial is also available as a free PDF download. 🙂

https://obsessivecostumingdude.blog/joker-costume/tutorials/tailcoat/

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The sewing tutorial is also available as a free PDF download. 🙂

https://doctorwhocostumeguide.com/eleventh-doctor-costumes/snowmen-costume/sewing-tutorials/trousers/

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“Ooo, talking snow. I love new things.”

I’ve posted a free sewing tutorial for the 11th Doctor’s “Snowmen” trousers, which you can read here:

https://doctorwhocostumeguide.com/eleventh-doctor-costumes/snowmen-costume/sewing-tutorials/trousers/

– Alex

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“They don’t make ’em like they used to! Do they, eh? Eh, Batsy?”

I’ve posted a free sewing tutorial for the 1989 Joker’s tailcoat, which you can read here:

https://obsessivecostumingdude.blog/joker-costume/tutorials/tailcoat/

– Alex

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11th Doctor “Snowmen” trousers sewing pattern – now available as a digital download!

http://tailorsgonewild.com/product/11th-doctor-snowmen-trousers-sewing-pattern/

These trousers were thoroughly researched to be as faithful to the originals as possible, and our pattern was drafted from a theatrical pattern block.

This pattern is currently…

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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

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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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1989 Joker tailcoat sewing pattern – now available both as a physical pattern and a digital download!

http://tailorsgonewild.com/product/joker-tailcoat-sewing-pattern/

This is a Victorian tailcoat sewing pattern, which can be used to make a 1989 Joker tailcoat.

Meticulously drafted from an authentic historical pattern block, this Victorian-style…

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

– Alex

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The sewing tutorial is also available as a free PDF download. 🙂

https://obsessivecostumingdude.blog/joker-costume/tutorials/waistcoat/

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“Well, Miss Vale … another rooster in the henhouse.”

I’ve posted a free sewing tutorial for the 1989 Joker waistcoat, which you can read here:

https://obsessivecostumingdude.blog/joker-costume/tutorials/waistcoat/

– Alex

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The sewing tutorial is also available as a free PDF download. 🙂

https://obsessivecostumingdude.blog/joker-costume/tutorials/trousers/

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“Beautiful … in an old-fashioned kind of way.”

I’ve posted a free sewing tutorial for the 1989 Joker’s trousers, which you can read here:

https://obsessivecostumingdude.blog/joker-costume/tutorials/trousers/

– Alex

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Our Intermediate Sewing course is now available!

http://tailorsgonewild.com/product/intermediate-sewing-course/

With nearly 2.5 hours of sewing instruction over 20 lessons, our Intermediate Sewing course is packed with the very best methods and techniques to help you level up your sewing game.

In this course, you’ll learn important sewing skills…

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1989 Joker waistcoat sewing pattern – now available both as a physical pattern and a digital download!

http://tailorsgonewild.com/product/joker-waistcoat-sewing-pattern/

This waistcoat was thoroughly researched to be as faithful to the original costume as possible.

Joker purposes aside, it’s also a great waistcoat pattern for other purposes!

The…

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My TNG jumpsuit sewing tutorial is now available on my “Star Trek Costume Guide” blog:

https://startrekcostumeguide.com/tng-uniforms/tng-jumpsuit/sewing-tutorial/

This detailed sewing tutorial was reverse-engineered directly from multiple screen-used TNG jumpsuits I studied and will be posting all about soon. 🙂

Note that this new tutorial…

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1989 Joker trousers sewing pattern – now available both as a physical pattern and a digital download!

http://tailorsgonewild.com/product/joker-trousers-sewing-pattern/

These trousers were thoroughly researched to be as faithful to the originals as possible, and our pattern was drafted from a theatrical pattern block.

The pattern includes men’s…

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Custom-dyed TNG collar piping is now available in our shop. 🙂

http://tailorsgonewild.com/product/tng-collar-piping/

This piping can be used for the collars on the jumpsuits OR jackets.

All three colors were custom-dyed to closely match screen-used costumes and/or fabric samples.

27″ is plenty for a standard uniform collar, although you’ll need…

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Hi Ricky,

I’m not entirely sure I understood your question, and the images you uploaded are unlabeled and uncaptioned, BUT hopefully this information will help:

1- The curved contours of the two panels (body and center front) are slightly different at the top. They won’t properly align while the jumpsuit front is lying flat, but they do match…

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Men’s and women’s TNG jumpsuit patterns are now available, both as physical printed patterns and as digital pattern downloads!

Women’s TNG jumpsuit sewing pattern

Men’s TNG jumpsuit sewing pattern

These all-new sewing patterns (2023) are FAR superior to the previous versions (available from Bad Wolf Costumes, circa 2017-2022).

This time,…

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If you’ve been wanting to learn to sew, this is your chance! 🙂

With nearly 3 hours of sewing instruction over 20 lessons, our Beginner Sewing course is packed with everything you need to know to get started sewing.

No prior sewing knowledge or experience is necessary, and you can learn at your own pace.

In this course you’ll learn…

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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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As Ben will probably attest, the VOY jumpsuit is easier to make compared to the DS9/NEM version – primarily because the yoke isn’t quilted or bound, and you also save a bit of time since you don’t need to do the division sleeve cuffs. 🙂

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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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This sewing/DIY tutorial is also available as a free PDF download. 🙂

https://startrekcostumeguide.com/twok-uniforms/engineering-radiation-suit/sewing-tutorial/

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My full engineering radiation suit sewing/DIY tutorial is now available on my “Star Trek Costume Guide” blog:

https://startrekcostumeguide.com/twok-uniforms/engineering-radiation-suit/sewing-tutorial/