Obsessive Costuming Dude (Alex)
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That's a fun lineup!
Maybe your character bounces around between jobs, and/or is a Starfleet “jack-of-all-trades.” 😉
– Alex
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This is a fun one! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
On Facebook, I saw some pictures of you at DragonCon. You and Chris (in his TWOK-era enlisted jumpsuit) looked great together.
– Alex
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Welcome, Darby!
I wish you the best on your costuming projects, and of course the cruise! 🙂
– Alex
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That's a lot of costumes – looks like fun! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
– Alex
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Wow, that's your first “homemade” costume? This one isn't easy to wrap your brain around, but it looks like you did a great job! 🙂
Thanks for sharing!
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1 – Unfortunately there's no cutting layout, because spandex fabric width varies depending on the source(s) and the layout also changes depending on gender and size. I prefer to “Tetris” my pattern pieces to get the most out of my yardage.
2 – Yes, my TNG jumpsuit (and skant, and upcoming jacket) patterns are intended to be cut as single layers, since nearly all of the pattern pieces are asymmetrical. Some of my future patterns (such as the DS9/VOY/NEM jumpsuits, jackets, trousers, etc.) will be able to be cut through two layers simultaneously if you desire, because the pattern pieces are symmetrical.
3 – Yes, all of my sewing patterns include all seam and hem allowances unless otherwise specified. 🙂
Some patterns (such as the TNG jumpsuits you mentioned) have different allowances in different areas, in which case I mention the specific allowances included along each edge.
4 – In this case, “self” fabric is the black spandex, and “contrast” is the division color.
Happy sewing! 🙂
– Alex
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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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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.
Happy sewing! 🙂
– 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:
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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 as digital versions as well.
– Alex
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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 two ago, but SB375L has since begun offering a very close color as well.
(Do note that the teal is matched to a uniform from later in the series, but the earlier teal is quite different. I occasionally do small batches of the early teal – a few yards here and there – but am working on a better long-term solution.)
Happy sewing! 🙂
– Alex
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In addition to the aforementioned blog post, I posted a YouTube video examination of this screen-used Worf uniform:
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In addition to the aforementioned blog post, I posted a YouTube video examination of this screen-used Dr. Crusher uniform:
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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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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 two pieces are joined to create the full cape.
Could you be more specific with your pleating issue, and possibly include a photo? I might be better able to help you that way with those.
– Alex
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In addition to the aforementioned blog post, I uploaded a YouTube video examination of this screen-used Tasha Yar uniform:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmUteBY8uGQ
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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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.
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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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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 video player itself.
– Alex
