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tenebris (empathy) Detachment XO


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Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2019 11:54 am Post subject:
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Ok so I dont have a sample of that slate one, You could however get the slate one to see? It may be a bit dark. but their twills are a little more textured than the twill you have I think.......I have a feeling its like this one below. It has a little more sheen on it, if you see what i mean.
https://www.calicolaine.co.uk/grey-cotton-spandex-plain-fabric.html
It may be a tad light, but its the same handle I think. its usually the same stuff at fabric-land.....they don't always have it in-store though.
https://www.fabricland.co.uk/product/twill-cotton-spandex-black/ _________________ RLGSC, DXO
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Vicky114 () Active Legion Member

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Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2019 4:44 pm Post subject:
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Ok thanks. I've ordered a sample of the slate grey and 1m of the top grey ond you found. _________________ Careful Ren |
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Vicky114 () Active Legion Member

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Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2019 9:26 am Post subject:
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I've also ordered the three dyes listed in that recipe. When material arrives I'll try the sock recipe and see what happens. Do you use hot or cold water? _________________ Careful Ren |
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tenebris (empathy) Detachment XO


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Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2019 11:18 am Post subject:
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follow the directions for normal all purpose rit, just use the sock recipe for the amounts of water dye etc. Remember to pre-wash the fabric first......if its a little bit i just do in the sink, right before i dye.
https://www.ritdye.com/instructions/using-rit-all-purpose-dye/ _________________ RLGSC, DXO
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Vicky114 () Active Legion Member

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Posted: Mon Aug 05, 2019 9:02 am Post subject:
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Both sample materials (the lightest one feels closest in material) and dyes have all arrived. Just need some time to experiment now.
Also I've started working on the strapping and attachment for the wrist greeblie. I've not started the straps yet. But it's starting to come together.
http://imgur.com/gallery/jNlJkgz _________________ Careful Ren |
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Vicky114 () Active Legion Member

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Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2019 3:32 pm Post subject:
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This is the colour the lighter fabric went. In person it looks a nice olivey green buy like Rey photographs differently. _________________ Careful Ren |
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Vicky114 () Active Legion Member

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Posted: Sun May 17, 2020 1:27 pm Post subject:
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Sorry for the delay but trousers and cuffs are dyed and drying. _________________ Careful Ren |
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Vicky114 () Active Legion Member

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Posted: Mon May 18, 2020 4:18 pm Post subject:
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Here are the results. The trousers look much better. The cuffs were in the same dye mix for over an hour and there are darker but that's as dark as they will go.
http://imgur.com/a/2TvkHS7 _________________ Careful Ren |
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RebelLady (Kristina Gundersen) Detachment CO


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Posted: Wed May 27, 2020 3:38 am Post subject:
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The pants look much better! For the cuffs, it may be easier just to replace them. You can buy pre-made cuffs and just swap them out.
Here are some for sale on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Rib-Knit-seamless-Fabric-Available/dp/B00FEEYFM6?th=1
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Vicky114 () Active Legion Member

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Posted: Wed May 27, 2020 6:09 am Post subject:
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Thanks Kristina. Those cuffs look great but don't ship to UK unfortunately so I'll have a hunt for some that do or are Eu based _________________ Careful Ren |
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RebelLady (Kristina Gundersen) Detachment CO


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Posted: Sat May 30, 2020 9:59 pm Post subject:
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Vicky114 wrote: | https://smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07NNPLHLD/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_9QKZEbD7XRG9E
This appears to be the same stuff as you listed. Will this work as is or will it need dying?
Also the jacket collar is lowered (well it's lowered and the machineable parts are stitched rest will be hand stitched tomorrow) . It sits about an inch lower and some of my neck is visible even with my arms out.
First pic is collar originally.
https://i.imgur.com/lwom2B1.jpg
This pic is the lowered collar (rubbish pic bit it shows the general idea)
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First of all YASSS!! The collar looks great!!
And with the cuff- yes, I think those should work fine.  _________________ Legion Costuming Judge: Officers, Rebel Supporters
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Vicky114 () Active Legion Member

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Posted: Sat May 30, 2020 10:03 pm Post subject:
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Brilliant. Sounds good to me. Once cuffs are sorted she's nearly there. _________________ Careful Ren |
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Vicky114 () Active Legion Member

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Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2020 4:36 pm Post subject:
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Jacket is done
https://imgur.com/a/Oq4tPMD
Cuffs are slightly darker than trousers now. _________________ Careful Ren |
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RebelLady (Kristina Gundersen) Detachment CO


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Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2020 6:05 am Post subject:
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Oh those cuffs worked really well! Yay!! _________________ Legion Costuming Judge: Officers, Rebel Supporters
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