Jedi Tunic Tutorials (plus tabards/obi), by EeanLedgor

armageddon42388 () · Joined: 22 Nov 2016 Posts: 4 Medals: None

Thanks, that makes perfect sense! The less sewing needed the better, I say!

peptidyl () · Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2017 2:10 am Post subject:

Hello everyone! First of all I wanted to thank you for providing this incredible information. I'm new here but wanted to contribute and give back a little so I'm sharing this project. I've been taking the plans you provided and digitizing them into a complete Jedi uniform that would be as accurate as possible. This includes details from the outer tunic lining to the pants so everyone can have access to a reliable pattern that is easy to just print off and work with. I've placed the patterns so far on 36" X 48" paper that can easily be printed at any print shop. That's a pretty standard size. I'll be updating it as I go because I learn a lot of small things just by actually putting it together.
Here's a sample of the pattern:

Here's a sample of the pattern. If there's interest in this I'll upload the high-res PDFs for printing. I started yesterday. I finished the inner tunic. And Here's an example of the pattern for the collar. Like I said, I want it to be very clear what the instructions are so everyone can follow along.

Also, if there it would be more appropriate to start a new threat let me know, I just didn't want to take credit for something that isn't mine at all, just a combination of other peoples efforts. The other catch is I'm currently studying medicine so I'll only be able to make big progress on the weekends but the material we're studying is quite emotionally trying and I find this to be very relaxing.

Again, any thoughts on this are welcome!

EeanLedgor () · Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2017 2:19 pm Post subject:

This is a great addition! Thank you for your hard work Very Happy

I would suggest starting a new thread with the links to the files. You may link to this thread for the instructions for assembly.

And...I'll mention that there's a few things I've changed with the pattern. Just to hit the highlights:
1. I slope the shoulder of the OT.
2. I've made a new inner tunic, using a scrub top as the base pattern.
3. I still have the OT pattern in two pieces (top and skirt), but only cut one piece of fabric/liner parts.
4. I've recently experimented with adding shoulder pads...which as made putting in shoulder tucks about as easy as it can get!

I'm about to make a bunch of Jedi costumes (some for CVIII). It is my intention to make new assembly pictures (and possibly videos) and update the tutorial. It'll probably be summer before this project is posted.
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peptidyl () · Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2017 2:50 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the feedback! I will adjust according to your updates. If I could ask a question:
What is the sleeve consequence for sloping the shoulder? Does the sleeve just begin farther down on the tunic or is the part that connects to the tunic less long? I will experiment with the slope when I actually assemble it.

I will start a new thread and link here. I would really love if you kept an eye on my progress though because I do feel that you've mastered this and perhaps together we could create a really comprehensive tutorial for everyone to enjoy!

Thanks again!

EeanLedgor () · Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2017 3:37 pm Post subject:

peptidyl () · Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2017 5:21 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the picture! That makes sense! I've already updated the digital pattern. Again, any thoughts you have I'd be really honored to have your help!

EeanLedgor () · Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2017 5:38 pm Post subject:

peptidyl () · Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2017 4:11 am Post subject:

I'm curious what the effect of the sloping the shoulders is. I've been thinking about it, wouldn't that make it more difficult for the tunic to wrap over itself? Thanks again for your sharing your thoughts!

EeanLedgor () · Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2017 3:33 pm Post subject:

peptidyl () · Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2017 6:43 pm Post subject:

That makes sense. It does seem like the ROTS tunics were significantly more closed than other episodes but you're right that it follows the flow of the tabbards. Thanks for all your help and I'll keep you updated on the progress!

Cobalt-60 () · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2017 4:04 pm Post subject:

peptidyl () · Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 5:46 pm Post subject:

Here's the roughly assembled (but not finished) uniform from the digitized patterns. I'm still having trouble with things bunching. There's a really great pants pattern I'll digitize as well. Everything should be digitized by this weekend. I'm really struggling to make the left cuff pressed properly and the skirt is actually okay (it was pretty long and will need adjustment depending on person) but it gets sucked under the obi and looks short on the sides so I may have to think of a way to keep it down.

I have another question. Your boots looks excellent. What do you recommend boot-wise? I have a replica from saberforge and just ordered the other belt pieces but I'm really lost for boots. They're either cheap and poor quality or exact matches and extremely expensive. Thanks again!

jQuellN () · Joined: 07 Apr 2017 Posts: 1 Medals: None

Hey, just a few questions about adjusting this for larger Jedi (or in my case, Sith)

I'm a plus size gal and am trying to do a full-length Sith tunic for Saber Guild (same idea as your costume, just longer, and in black). I'm trying to figure out the arm holes, and pretty much what diameter/size to make them and all that, and how long to make the diagonal cross-over collar part... pretty much I'm trying to figure out measurements for the tunic front.

Here's a template I made, but it's a crude WIP.

If you have any tips for figuring out numbers/the arm hole situation, it would be appreciated!

EeanLedgor () · Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2017 4:35 pm Post subject:

I've altered the pattern for "husky" Jedi. I basically sloped the "side seam" to give more wrap-around fabric so the belly can be covered. I'll offer two pics:

(also, please note that I've since slopped the shoulder angle of the outer tunics...which is depicted in this first picture).

And here's your schematic. Please excuse the crude red and blue lines. The red line shows the original shape of the front panel. The blue line shows how I added to make for larger Jedi (or Sith).

Hope this helps.
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Past Offices held within the Rebel Legion: LMO, Asst. LMO, Legion Costume Judge, DCO and DXO KJO, BCO and BXO Tranquility Base
Writer of many costuming tutorials.
Maker of costume props and costumes for Rebel Legion and 501st members.

ShoopWoop17 () · Joined: 03 Oct 2017 Posts: 4 Location: Texas Medals: None

So this is a rather old forum, but it seems people are posting in it. Awesome tutorial, I am following it to make my first full outfit (Hopefully in time for TLJ), but the one thing I cant find is this: how wide should the collar for the outer tunic be? I have a strip of fabric that is long enough, I just don't know if it is wide enough.

Also, for costume standards: I have a Korbanth/Parks K4 lightsaber. It is the Kenobi lightsaber from A New Hope. Could I use that for an Episode III Obi Wan, given that the two sabers have the same overall shape and are "the same" in canon?

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