Sunday, May 15, 2016
Creature From the Pit Part 3
The boots were difficult to track down. The shaft is shorter in the front and taller in the back; there are loops in the front of the boots Lalla wears, so I looked for anything similar. I ended up purchasing black slip-on boots that had a seam up the front that I could modify. Luckily I have a machine that can sew leather.
I purchased silver Tarrago dye and began dyeing the boots after I cut and altered them. Once they are finished I will post pictures. So far they are turning out well.
Creature From the Pit Part 2
I purchased vintage Danskin silver tights, and I believe they look good.
The first piece I started working on was the corselette: I had a vintage dress that had a great embroidery pattern on it, so I used that as a template for my beading.
The first piece I started working on was the corselette: I had a vintage dress that had a great embroidery pattern on it, so I used that as a template for my beading.
Creature From the Pit Part I
I started working on Romana's Creature From the Pit costume a few months ago, using June Hudson's costume design sketch, as well as watching the episode numerous times.
The dress is a high-low hem, with a panel stretching from hip to hip in the front.
The dress is a high-low hem, with a panel stretching from hip to hip in the front.
Monday, March 21, 2016
Romana's Scarf - SILK!
Recently, while searching for information about Lalla's "Creatue from the Pit" costume, I came across an article on JSTOR, entitled Dress and the Fabric of the Television Series: The Costume Designer as Author in "Dr. Who" by Piers D. G. Britton. It discusses, quite in-depth, Doctor Who costumes done by June Hudson, and more specifically Lalla's costumes.
In this article, the author states: "Wit was very much to the fore: one outfit, for example, was a pastel-shaded send-up of the famous costume which Tom Baker wore as the Doctor, complete with trailing silk scarf."
So, Romana's scarf as worn in Destiny of the Daleks is, in fact, silk.
Studying pictures once again, I am led to believe that it is a solid bit of yardage of silk, in that it does seem rather wide. As you can see below, it pools next to her.
For the fringe, I am led to believe it is an added piece of long white fringe trim, as you can see a line near where it starts and the scarf begins. Also from the picture, it is evident that there is A LOT of fringe, which means that the scarf must be quite wide to warrant there being so much of it.
Since finding out this information, I have found a solid piece of off-white silk and fringe trim I believe will be as close to SA as can be.
In this article, the author states: "Wit was very much to the fore: one outfit, for example, was a pastel-shaded send-up of the famous costume which Tom Baker wore as the Doctor, complete with trailing silk scarf."
So, Romana's scarf as worn in Destiny of the Daleks is, in fact, silk.
Studying pictures once again, I am led to believe that it is a solid bit of yardage of silk, in that it does seem rather wide. As you can see below, it pools next to her.
For the fringe, I am led to believe it is an added piece of long white fringe trim, as you can see a line near where it starts and the scarf begins. Also from the picture, it is evident that there is A LOT of fringe, which means that the scarf must be quite wide to warrant there being so much of it.
Since finding out this information, I have found a solid piece of off-white silk and fringe trim I believe will be as close to SA as can be.
Saturday, November 21, 2015
Romana's Sonic
This is jumping ahead a bit, but I decided to make Romana's sonic. It took me about 2 months to decide, and less than 5 minutes to make.
I ordered a basic sink retrieval tool set after seeing it suggested on a forum (sorry, I can't remember which one!) off eBay for about $13.
Pop off the mirror, and you have an awesome looking sonic that costs less than $20.
I've held expensive $50-$1,000 sonics before, and I have to say, this has a nice weight to it and is pretty solid. It's still lighter than say, 11's sonic, but it's already more delicate to begin with.
Pop off the mirror, and you have an awesome looking sonic that costs less than $20.
I've held expensive $50-$1,000 sonics before, and I have to say, this has a nice weight to it and is pretty solid. It's still lighter than say, 11's sonic, but it's already more delicate to begin with.
If you notice the SA, there is a round tip on the end.
Using the shrink tubing was very easy, and I ended some extra black bits to prevent the tool from retracting.
The BOOTS
One of the best parts of this look are Romana's feminine version of The Doctor's boots. I originally purchased fold-over flat heeled boots, but after watching this video, realized that they actually have a heel. (If I was paying better attention to pictures, I would've noticed it sooner...)
So after seeing this I thought: "man, they do have a striking resemble to Frye boots."
I started scouring eBay and found a pair of vintage Frye boots, in the style "Jane." They were my exact size, and unlike any other pair of "Jane" boots I have ever come across in my searches. There is no buckle in the back, and though the color is off, I think they look pretty freakin' amazing. The heel is just right-not too thin, and not too tall, either. They're also very comfortable. I plan to dye them a more cognac color, but as I don't have any cons coming up any time soon, I am wearing them as-is.
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