Leia help

AmongstTheJedi () · Joined: 22 Jun 2016 Posts: 64 Location: Tython Medals: None

I'm currently working on the Cloud city version of Leia and have an inquiry about the hair. As fair as wigs are concerned, I don't mind wearing one. But I'd like to use my natural hair if at all possible. I'm just not sure if I could recreate the hair style that is up to parr on Rebel Legion standard.

I'm also having trouble picking a fabric to use as the base for the tunic and pants. I plan to dye the fabric to get the accurate color.

This is my attempt at recreating the hairstyle. Would it be acceptable?

Lora Skywalker () · Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2016 2:32 pm Post subject:

From the picture your hairstyle is looking pretty good. Smile

I don't think you'll need a wig or extensions, but you can always post up some more pictures if you want.

As for the fabric, the original is crepe de chine silk in a sort of rusty red with copper piping cord on the collar. If you want to dye fabric yourself, then acid dye is pretty easy to use, you just have to find the right color mix.
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AmongstTheJedi () · Joined: 22 Jun 2016 Posts: 64 Location: Tython Medals: None

Lora Skywalker () · Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2016 9:58 am Post subject:

Good luck with it. Very Happy

I love this costume, so I've done some research on it myself. I just hate embroidering. Razz

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Nomad Angie (Angie Rivera) · Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2016 3:26 am Post subject:

From all the hairstyles worn by Princess Leia, the Bespin hair is one that most women with long hair can replicate without the use of extensions. Carrie fisher still had extensions because her hair was shoulder length.
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AmongstTheJedi () · Joined: 22 Jun 2016 Posts: 64 Location: Tython Medals: None

I recently cut nine inches off my hair. It's still fairly long, but I'll have to use Kinekalon hair or extensions to replicate the hairstyle now. Laughing

AmongstTheJedi () · Joined: 22 Jun 2016 Posts: 64 Location: Tython Medals: None

I recently cut nine inches off my hair. It's still fairly long, but I'll have to use Kinekalon hair or extensions to replicate the hairstyle now. Laughing

AmongstTheJedi () · Joined: 22 Jun 2016 Posts: 64 Location: Tython Medals: None

I recently cut nine inches off my hair. It's still fairly long, but I'll have to use Kinekalon hair or extensions to replicate the hairstyle now. Laughing

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