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good costume places in SF

2009-08-21T07:50:24Z

looking for cheap thrift stores to buy playa wear ... any ideas?

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Disco Ball Suit

2009-08-19T01:32:37Z

Hi. Just wanted to share pictures of my first and only costume I have ever made. Sorry but I only have pics up on myspace:

www.myspace.com/uwannafuck

This came about because I wanted to save money and make my own giant disco ball. The first problem I had was cutting bathroom mirrors into small squares. They were too thick and even if they were thin it would be too hard to cut into small pieces. So I searched ebay and found a vendor that sells handmade individual mirror pieces. I bought a few 100 piece bags.

After failing to make a disco ball (you would be surprised how hard it is to make one) i was left with a bunch of mirrors. So as a last minute costume idea for a regional burn, I glued them to a mechanics jump suit and to an old fashioned hat. I used super glue/krazy glue. I drank one can of monster energy drink and did the project start to finish in 12 hours straight with a few breaks.

After wearing it at 3 events I have lost 5 mirrors total. And each one I was able to recover the moment they came off. The reason is because you really have to pluck hard to remove any of the pieces, and when it has happened i can feel it and know it has happened. I tried to remove a piece one time and I couldn't even remove it if I wanted to, so the glue definitely really works well.

There are two drawbacks: the suit is kinda heavy and I can't sit on any hard surfaces (well, i probably could but I don't want to find out what happens).

Eventually I plan on filling it in completely with mirrors instead of an every other checkerboard pattern. I haven't worn it during the day yet, i think it might blind people, but at night i get a lot of attention, walking around I get a lot of burners shining their headlamps and flashlights on me and it creates a really nice lightshow on the ground around me.

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Strut your stuff in our parade on playa Wed.

2009-08-18T23:49:31Z

Walkers, dancers, bicycles, Mutant Vehicles, musicians, off worlders and humans are all welcome to join in the parade!-
Just short march (more like a crawl) up 6:00 from Fossil to Center Camp.
Be sparkly!

What:
The Intergalactic Species Parade

Where:
Camp Sietch Grabrear
http://sandworm.tikimojo.com
6:00 and Fossil (back side of Silicon Village)
Black Rock City

When:
Wednesday, Sept 2
Gather and garb at 5 pm.
Parade leaves between 5:30- 6 pm.

Who:
All evolving creatures are invited to join us.
wear something out of this world!

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HAT SHOWCASE/SALE SF FRIDAY!!!! - NorCal Hat Makers exclusive sale

2009-08-18T08:16:02Z

Show Me A Hat Show Sugar!!!!

Hat Creators of the Bay Area Unite!!!!! Fantastic creations of local hatmakers from fedoras, bowlers, mini toppers (made by my sweetheart), sun hat panamas, straws, felt, feathers, and MY latest faux fur fantasmigorical fuzzy hats!! Wear your costumes and we'll pick you out a hat to TOP it. See you there!! DJs and Drinks as well!

$3
Friday, August 21, 2009
7:00pm - 10:00pm
The Box Factory
865 Florida Street (between 20th and 21st)
San Francisco, CA

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Thai fisherman pants pattern/

2009-06-24T17:45:48Z

El Nino turned me onto Thai Fisherman pants which are loose and comfy and fairly easy to make. I found this pattern on-line. There is a second pattern for Comfy pants as well. They are fairly cheap to buy if that's your option.

http://www.mediatinker.com/blog/archives/008262.html

photos of pants:
http://tinyurl.com/yk627s
http://tinyurl.com/yfajd6

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Blue Alien

2009-04-07T02:14:52Z

Hey all,

So I finally posted some pics of some costumes I designed and created for this years burn.

Here is a link to my Blue Alien:

http://people.tribe.net/c9b81d48-2938-49a4-9591-156d88e92669/photos/9e9d7a17-48d7-4c9a-9cfb-b5b1c06f1edc

There are others around it.

The Blue Alien was so much fun to rock out at Deep End!! Although it was almost solely an audible experience, as through my tiny eye holes I could see enough to navigate, but that was about it. If anyone has any other pics, or especially video from Deep End, I would be forever greatful!!

Thanks for taking a look!

Jerrod

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Eco Couture – Buy Local, Save the Economy and The Planet

2009-01-20T21:27:04Z

Wear Your Values

Coco Chanel once said “Fashion is not something that exists only in dresses. Fashion is in the sky, in the street; fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.”

At the end of its journey clothing and fabric scrap takes up a huge amount of landfill. Add to that the environmental costs of packaging, transport, color dying, printing, and laundry and it creates a dangerous and enormous carbon footprint. This is the reason fashion designed with recycled materials comes as a welcome new fashion trend. There are countless ways to reduce your fashion carbon footprint and rebuild the economy. The choice is ours to support local designers and in turn save the planet and create jobs.

“Several studies have shown that buying from an independent, locally owned business, rather than a nationally owned businesses, significantly more of your money is used to make purchases from other local businesses, service providers and farms continuing to strengthen the economic base of the community and creating jobs. Locally owned businesses can make more local purchases requiring less transportation and generally set up shop in town or city centers as opposed to developing on the fringe. This generally means contributing less to sprawl, congestion, habitat loss and pollution. Small local businesses are the largest employer nationally and in our communities, provide the most jobs to residents.“ Source: sconnect.org

RecycledForDancing.com designs by Deborah Paulino are collectable works of art that show the nature of transformation, and draw attention to the human connection to one another and the environment. Combined are an array of fabrics from different eras and areas of the world that are either surplus, recycled or vintage.

The reconstruction process starts with hand washing the fabrics in oxygen bleach, then looking at the fabric, shape, color, then sketching out a design. Often several pieces are used to make one piece of clothing and it can take time, sometimes weeks searching through thrift shops, to find the right elements that compliment each other. Once all the elements are in place the construction takes place, then fittings and finishing touches - sometimes tailoring alterations, other times embellishments such as beading, appliqué, or distressing. When the garment is finished and ready for retail, it is then steam cleaned for any leftover dust and allergens and de-wrinkle and refresh the fabric. The results are one of a kind sincere works of art that are well-made, timeless, and fun to wear. For more info please visit http://www.recycledfordancing.com and check out the latest Winter 08/09 Collection

Retail Store Locations for Recycled for Dancing

Recycled for Dancing
Studio By Appointment:
Haight Ashbury, San Francisco, 94117
Phone 9 am to 6 pm: 415 420 5871
http://www.recycledfordancing.com

Distractions
1552 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
Walking - Upper Haight, Between Ashbury and Clayton
Open 11 am to 7 pm - 7 Days a week.
Phone: 415 252 8751

Trunk
554 Haight St.
San Francisco, California
Walking - Lower Haight, Between Steiner and Filmore
Open 11 am to 8 pm Wednesday to Monday
Phone: 415 861 5310
http://www.pandorastrunk.com

Jalina's
19 E Blithdale Road
Mill Valley, California
Phone: 415 388 4682

Arara
665 San Jose Ave.
San Francisco, California
Walking - between 28th and 29th / Bernal Heights -Noe Valley
Phone: 415 756 5826
http://www.ararasf.com

“On matters of style, swim with the current, on matters of principle, stand like a rock.” Thomas Jefferson

For more info please visit http://www.recycledfordancing.com and check out the latest Winter 08/09 Collection.

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My first playa coat

2008-08-12T22:12:53Z

I just posted pictures of the first playa coat/santa coat I made for my boyfriend. Santa is sexy.

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Braiding things into beards....

2008-08-12T21:51:11Z

Anyone have any experience in braiding dreads, wool and other things into beards?

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Newbie guide to Playwear

2008-08-10T18:12:38Z

Burning Man playawear isn't just about spandex hot pants, fur leg warmers, and fake fur anything.
It's about radical self-expression.

Your body is a canvas.
Layer it with what makes you feel comfortable be it costume or not.

Anything goes.
Be creative.
Be crazy

But most important
BE YOURSELF

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fast furry hat with ears

2008-08-10T13:16:39Z

Super fast full-head animal hat instructions;
1 at a thrift store or garage sale, find a stuffed animal you like whose head is roughly the same size as yours.
2 Cut its head off, at the neck. Including a little more of chest/head transition makes good chin tie.
3 cutting out the snout and eyes makes the face hole. Cutting close around edge of eyes makes a V shaped "dracula" look.
4 glue gun or sew rolled edges. Customize ears with light wire for bendable expressiveness.
5 the hind and two lower legs can make an interesting hat with a little button tail on your forehead. Just cut at the belly line.
Play with it, do a few, get creative with customization. Pick a few that are smaller, give them to kids you know, they love them. Also if you attach a light bennie or baseball hat with brim removed,on the inside, it can be more comfortable.
I have also skinned an entire mid sized toy tiger and worn the head as a hat with the pelt going down my back. Very shamanic looking.
second hand stuffed animals are a cheap faux fur source as well.

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what are you planning for '08

2008-08-07T00:24:37Z

hey all and new members!

the time nears, plans must be made, concepts to actual look.
what are you guys planning?

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Drive in pants help

2008-08-02T16:54:46Z

So I got a wild hair and made some drive in style pants ...

Problem is I had no pattern and I have never made pants before... So I did not cut any curvature to the crotch... Now don't get me wrong I fit them really well and they hug my ass perfectly, but they leave a little less to be desired in the room for the junk when dancing! How do I fix it?

How can I add more room to the crotch now that the fabric is all the right width for my hips?

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Cheap clothing from Thai Warehouse

2008-07-30T00:46:51Z

thai pants, drive in pants, yoga pants, and much much more. The prices are very inexpensive. Not the best quality by the looks of it but perfect for the price. check it.

http://www.thaicraftwarehouse.com/

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Miss UnAmerican Pageant

2008-07-18T01:00:45Z

Heads up tribe. Celestial Bodies camp (Avalon Village) is hosting a Miss UnAmerican Pageant. Should be a blast. Great opportunity to create a fun and outrageous costume this year. I'm going as 100% Genuine American Bitch dressed in a dominatrix costume. My camp mate Catherine will be MissTake, a pregnant gown-wearing gal with a tiara made of beer cans. Come one, come all, tell your friends.
check it out at: www.campcestialbodies.org

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tips for sewing stretch materials

2008-07-11T19:05:28Z

I use either a ball point or stretch needle when I sew with my machine.
If you don't have a stretch stitch on your machine, use a tighter stitch length but wider(bigger) zig-zag stitch.

I tend to use my serger for most of my spandex fabrics when stitching seams.
Sergers are an investment worth considering if you sew a great deal esp spandex or any other stretch fabrics.
I would not use it for sewing fake fur though. I tried and really screwed up my serger, as the fur gets caught in the needles as well as it being too thick if using a dense fur.

I always used a zig-zag stitch when sewing fake fur.

Stretch fabrics are forgiving, meaning you can hide mistakes better than woven(non-stretch) fabrics.

I use a 100% high quality polyester thread but if you really need for the machine not to break threads on durable garments or say shade structures, I recommend Wooly brand thread.
Wooly thread is a nylon thread that is fuzzy because it is contains many strands of threads. To thread through needles, simply wax the ends of the thread using wax. Beeswax is used most often, but you can substitute it with any candle wax.

any other tips?

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Need advise on tailoring pants

2008-07-02T15:29:47Z

Hi, I'm new to the tribe and really excited to have found you.
I'm fairly new to sewing cloths; got my machine to sew flags for my camp initially.
I'm making a pair of pants (to match my hoop) and could use some advise.
I used a basic string pants pattern and they came out pretty good but now they need to be tailored.
I used a stretchy fabric. So where do I begin tailoring? Is is best to start fitting the legs, crotch, or waist?
Any tips? Thanks all. --s--

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you have 2 months

2008-06-24T16:19:22Z

BM is approaching.....

made anything yet?
you better get started.
you know how it goes

plan, plan plan.....

so have you started yet?
:-)

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suggestions?

2008-06-23T18:58:01Z

So I was at the fabric store the other day and the clearance bin had some good stuff. I got this piece of fabric, about 2 yards I believe, and I am trying to figure out what to do with it. It looks like a really short cow hide (fur) but all charcoal grey, with patches that go against the grain. It isn't as thick as cowhide, but more like a thick flannel. It's really sleek and beautiful. I have been doing very synthetic outfits lately and would like to have a more "of the earth" quality to it. I just am not sure.

My thoughts so far go towards a well tailored vest, or maybe even into something of a kilt, but NOT if it's gonna look like a utilikilt. No offense just not my look. And to be perfectly honest, I can't see a kilt not making my hips look wider than they are. Yes, guys worry about this as well, well, at least this guy. I got my mom's birthin hips.

So, any suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

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what you wear during cold playa night?

2008-06-11T21:17:42Z

There are many ways to keep warm on playa.
Share some of your suggestions!

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Stocky guys?

2008-06-04T17:48:17Z

I'm not a big heavy guy, but I am stocky. 5'9", 190 lbs. Suggestions for playa wear that will take advantage of my build and be comfy? So many fashions favor the tall and thin, it's hard to know what will look sweet!

I'm working on a few anime/martial arts inspired things, as well as a full fur suit, and would love some design hints from all ya'll.

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zentai suits

2008-06-03T23:13:09Z

hey all, I'm gonna talk about Zentai suits.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zentai

It's basically a bodysuit that covers your entire body
I've made zentai suits for men using a pattern I made. I make a seperate hood and gloves.I also put a zipper in the front because it was more convenient for my client, esp when he had to use the restroom. ;-)

For the hood and gloves I used a simple pattern I just posted on this tribe.

I'm putting a bunch of links about bodysuits and some patterns I found. Some are womens but you can alter the pattern to make it fit you as it's basically the same.

If you are a taller/bigger size, you need to widen and lengthen the areas of your pattern where it's needed. Most patterns have a line where you an increase/decrease the length of the pattern piece.
If you need to widen it, you'll do it at the side seams, just add inches as needed. You'll also need to add some to the shoulder seam and sleeve area and your sleeves.
It's best to take a look at an actual pattern that has a few sizes already. It's usually one pattern with each size cutting lines, increasing for bigger sizes.

I know it sounds a bit complicated and it can be for a novice sewer, but it's all a matter of trail and error.

You'll need a good 4 way stretch fabric and either a serger or use zig-zag stitch o your machine or if your machine has a stretch stitch already.

take a look at the links and ask any questions you have.

http://www.stretchy.org/
http://www.stretchy.org/catsuit/neckline/origami.html

http://www.jalie.com/sewingpatterns/patterncovers/992.html
http://www.kwiksew.com/Catalog/cat_detail.cfm?pid=2335&QL=MenSwimActive

http://www.sewthankful.com/kwiksew3052.html

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men's onesie fur suit

2008-06-03T00:33:06Z

i'm excited about my next two projects ... they are both hooded fur suits for men. one is a full one-piece black bear outfit with feet attached. the other i can't talk about yet, but it pushes the first one even further. still a fur suit, but with a bit more 'costume' to it. i'll post pictures as i get things done. the black one is going to be made out of super soft minky fur. there's a sketch of it in my blog. wish me luck!

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Hoodie Mod

2008-05-20T05:12:36Z

Any ideas on putting faux fur sleeves on a hoodie? I have little to no skills sewing and no access to a sewing machine.

The hoodie is a plain black zip-up.

I was thinking of just using that liquid stitch stuff on the seams, and attaching those to the body of the hoodie.

Help please?

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Duck Tape Reduction

2008-05-02T21:45:49Z

I found this process on a zentai suit website. It is for making your own custom dress form that is a (for all intents and purposes) copy of your own body.

Basically you put on some thin, tighter fit clothing that you don't mind destroying. You then have a friend that owes you a favor start covering you in duct tape from head to foot. Well, we went foot to head. Then after you are all taped up, your friend then very carefully cuts you out of it. I let mine dry out over night as the clothing underneath was soaked. Then tape the cuts back together and fill with stuffing.

After doing the process I have learned some tricks, but overall I think it's a pretty great idea
-be sure and have a lot of vertical running strips so that the seams don't pull apart with the weight of gravity
-be sure that EVERY part of you is covered with clothing. especially that very sensitive skin on the underside of your upper arm. BELIEVE ME ON THIS ONE! :)
-take your time, especially when taping back together and stuffing. make sure that the places you are stuffing look right before you get too far up the body and can't go back.

and then once you're are all taped up, make sure and do a photoshoot in a matching freight elevator:

http://people.tribe.net/c9b81d48-2938-49a4-9591-156d88e92669/photos

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easy ski mask with stretch fabrics

2008-04-11T03:24:49Z

to make a ski mask that covers your face with eye openings.

have a friend help you do this.
lay the side of your head on a piece of paper.
from the neck trace all around your head about 1/4 from the skin, more for less tightness
add 1/2" seam allowance
this is your pattern

cut 2 pieces on fabric.
using a zig-zag stitch or serger, sew all around.

fit over your head.
have friend mark where you eyes are with a thin tipped marker.
remove ski mask and cut out eyes.

you can also do the same for your nose and mouth if you choose

we made these for zentai bodysuits. we tried it without the eyes cut out but he couldn't see.. ;-)

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easy stretch gloves

2008-04-11T03:16:52Z

made some gloves with a friend using spandex 4 way stretch.

lay your arm and hand down on a piece of paper , spread your fingers
trace arm and hand, not too close to your skin. = about 1/4" from skin.
add about 1/2" seam allowance, less in between your fingers.
this is your pattern.

cut 4 gloves
pair 2 pieces with right sides (the side you want to show) touching each other, 1 set for each hand. .........tip= don't cut 2 pairs of lefts or rights. ;-)
using a zig-zag stitch, stitch all around.
you might have to do a second stitch around the fingers.
clip, meaning tiny snips along any curves but not into the stitch line
turn inside out.
that's it.
*option = you can hem the top of the gloves if you want. use a zig-zag stitch

you might have to do a test pair to see if they fit your arm and hand.

it's slightly easier to do fingerless gloves.

I've made a bunch of these to coordinate my clothes.

you can use any stretch material, mesh, knits, etc.

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pattern for a short coat

2008-04-10T20:37:39Z

hi!

so i've got a fairly definite vision of what i want in a playa coat but am new to crafting so don't think i could realize it without a pattern!

what i want is a short coat, short enough that it doesn't cover my ass at all (hehe), and a hood and pockets with a lining. i want to have long pile fur on the outside and a brocade lining. or possibly a super high dramatic stiff collar instead of the hood. i'm guessing there wont' be a pattern that will incorporate that. maybe i can figure out how to do it by myself though. the challenge would be to get it to be really high and stiff.

does anyone know of such a pattern? or any suggestions in general? i went to jo-ann fabrics and tried to look for coat patterns but was totally overwhelmed by drawers and drawers with thousands of patterns most of which were cheesy blouses organized by nothing other than a serial number according to no apparent pattern!

help!

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making clothes for burning man

2008-04-10T04:06:21Z

You know how it goes.....

"I wanna make "_________" for Burning Man this year!
the months go by and then BAM! it's August!

I know it's only February but now is a great time to get some plans brewing.
It's winter and cold outside
what better time to start on some serious clothing

Get crackin!
:-)

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What inspires you?

2008-04-10T03:44:30Z

sorry folks for being absent for so long. I am going through so serious health issues. Doctors, tests and meds. Enough to keep me tired and not very active, but I will try and be more active.

This is a conversation I'd like to start.
I want to know why, how, what and where you get inspired.
To me it's more than just wearing clothing/costumes.
Anyone can wear anything, but does it really represent your self expression?

I have a motto:
It is not what you wear that defines you
It is you that defines what you wear.

So what defines you?
What inspires you?
Where do you get inspired?
and why?

Burners as in every tribe, social class, cliques, and cultures have a similar look to them.
Even counter cultures.
But is that who you are?
Self expression is not wearing what everyone else around you is wearing,
Do you think the clothing and/or costumes really defines you as a person/persona?

It's something I have been thinking about for some time now.
I think many people don't really know, thus the confusion when a lot of us are looking for something to wear.

My whole life's ideas of what I wear defining me has eluded me.
Even with a background in fashion and costuming.
I was too busy trying to find me to know the answer.
Until I realized I had to know who I was first.

But that is me. Not everyone fits into this mold.
When describing Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's;
He says; "She a phony, but she's a real phony."
From my perspective what her character wears in the film
doesn't define who she is.
What she wears is a costume that disguises her true identity.
because she's a phony, but a real phony.

And that is one way of dressing.
Just not mine.

So let the conversations begin.
Men and women
These are questions for all.
I want to know who you are because it will define what you wear.
This is true self-expression.

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NOHCOLOUR PRESENTS The Wearable Art Challenge - NYC

2008-04-09T04:58:16Z

This challenge is open to everyone in our community and those outside to spur their creativity and self-expression in the form of wearable art.

You have 3 months to build your looks.
All participants of the challenge will be featured in a fashion show at Disorient's Compressor party July 11th, 2008 at Club Exit, Brooklyn, NY

There will be prizes for winners and honorable mentions in each category.

Please visit Disorient's wiki to see the rules and guidelines for the challenge:
wiki.disorient.info/index.php

If you have any questions about the challenge, please feel free to contact me.

Good luck!
miyo

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tips and tricks to sewing fake fur

2008-04-08T16:26:51Z

If you are sewing on the fur side use either a plastic bag, tracing paper or any thin paper over the fur and then stitch. rip off paper after you are done.

If the fur becomes too bulky at the seams, trim off the seam allowance(fur) using clippers BEFORE you sew. This will make sewing much easier.

Get a Teflon foot. It has a plastic flat foot which allows for easier sewing.

Get the thickest, ball point machine needle for your machine.

Instead of cutting with scissors, try using a circular blade on the wrong side, lightly to cut the backing of the fur but not the hairs. Time consuming.

more to come. please share your tips n tricks.

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great sylish anti-dust mask

2008-04-08T04:22:52Z

my campmate had these anti-dust mask and we all oohed and aahed.
http://www.respro.com/
http://www.quorumallergy.com/Anti-Pollution-Masks/254/

you can also goggle any anti-pollution masks for a variety of styles
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=13358-56291-13358&lpage=none

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Asian inspired tunics and patterns?

2008-03-31T15:27:10Z

I've been dreaming of an asian/martial arts/anime inspired look. Sleeveless tunics with industrial/steam punk fittings and clasps, flowing into a long skirt. I put something together using aikido pants, but it wasn't quite right, and didn't give me a good option on top for cold nights. Ideas? Patterns that you could suggest that might be adapted?

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el-wire and clothing

2008-03-27T16:19:21Z

Does anyone know the best approach to attaching el-wire to clothes? I want a pattern to come through from under a shirt. I was thinking of putting the pattern on a separate piece of fabric and then sewing that into the shirt but I don't know how to get the el-wire on.

Any strategies?

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my online sketchbook

2008-02-06T17:59:57Z

i've been creating an online sketchbook where i have pulled together sketches and photos of things i've made in the past ... as well as some sketches of things i'm currently working on, and others i'd like to do some day. it's an ongoing book that i'll keep updating. it's a big project but an enjoyable one!

i've put this collection together mostly to inspire others. i figure ideas are free, so why not share them.

http://web.mac.com/panipage/blak_opal/Blak_Opal_Sketchbook/Blak_Opal_Sketchbook.html

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Fit-to-face goggles

2008-01-28T23:32:12Z

So I've started making a pair of goggles. Gonna be making them from near scratch to fit over my glasses. Cause, well, prescription goggles are too damned expensive, and contacts aren't necessarily the best thing for the playa.

See, I've recently entered into the makeup effects industry, which is giving me a whole slew of skills. Basically, unless it has complicated moving parts, I can make it. Kinda like the T-1000. Well, not really, but yeah.

Anyways, I found a pair of goggles whose frame fit over my glasses, and I happened to have a plaster mold of my head. Assuming the link I'm about to place here works, you can check out what I've done so far.

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.editAlbumPhotos&albumID=1920522&MyToken=fbf8d797-c52e-44a6-bdcf-5f0cfbc8e706

Sorry to make it a myspace, but that's all I've gotten around to doing so far. Didn't feel like resizing the pictures or signing up for photobucket or any of that stuff. Maybe later. So yeah, that's what I've done so fat. Next thing I gotta do is make a mold of the head+goggles so I have a negative and can make duplicates before I drill the locator holes. And stuff.

Point is, if everything turns out right, I may be able to make custom fit goggles for anyone willing to be life-cast. In other words, if I can cover your head with plaster and alginate.

So here's to hopin.

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The new new

2008-01-16T03:29:14Z

Hi everyone. I'm sorry to have been absent for so long. I've been dealing with some medical issues which are still on-going, but I thought I'd let you know I'm still here for you.

Some things on my mind about mens playawear lately. I am really getting tired of the fake fur thing. Coats are great, but those leg warmers are soooo over to me. Like fashion in the default world, I think we need to move forward and not stay in some Burning Man time warp.

I won't be making much clothing this year for the guys but I will be making more hot pants, less flare on the bottom, more function; like adding some pockets on the outside.

I still like kilts and gladiator style skirts for guys. Maybe some shorts that are functional and less snug.

what's on your minds lately for this summer playawear? have you given it any thought?

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Hello all!

2007-09-19T16:26:44Z

As your moderator, I apoligize for not being active in the past few months.
I had to prep for Burning Man and my plate was full.

I am going to be posting more, esp to give tips and tricks to create simple playawear for you guys.

What I ask our members is what do you want from this tribe?

thanks all and welcome to the recent slew of people who have joined since the burn.

:-)

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How'd you do guys?

2007-09-11T19:14:47Z

i want to see pics and hear stories of your wonderful outfits and how they held up this year on the playa.

i got to see three of the coats i made for friends out there, they seemed to hold up really well, except for a few popped buttons. everyone was very happy with them.

especially my friend leo who found himself at the Deep End on friday afternoon when the emergency services guys came through warning of a hellatious storm on the way ... but Leo was wearing his big black pirate coat, and , well, the Deep End being the Deep End, lets just say the dancing didn't stop and Leo didn't run for cover. he was kept safe from the high winds, and strolled back to camp with a HUGE grin on his face and gave me a big hug!

:D

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great Arabian style clothing link

2007-08-17T15:34:32Z

if you are the anti-playa barbie and playa ken, why not go with the desert look?

I found a great and fairly reasonable site just for that.

http://www.alhannah.com/index2.html

If it's cotton/rayon/silk, try dyeing it fun colors

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men don't need to yakity yak about it

2007-08-15T03:47:09Z

isn't if funny that playamen's wear tribe died about 2 weeks ago. Men just don’t' give much of a crap for being fashionable. Yeah there’s a few, but as a percentage? It just doesn’t weight on them like the pressure girls put on each other.

I'm still working on my garb, I think guys are self sustaining, and don't need to talk about it any more.

Be seein’ on the playa!

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2 man-sized fur coats for sale

2007-07-30T18:52:16Z

I have two big furry playa coats for immediate sale. One is red/black fur, with silky red lining. (http://tinyurl.com/2xr39h) The other is the same hooded coat style with burgundy leopard fur (http://tinyurl.com/2h5tzj). the red/black one is ankle length, big and roomy enough for tall men with lots of huge pockets, some with zipper ... the other will probably be the same size. they are priced at $400 each + shipping. PM me if you are interested.

100% of the proceeds go to fund our camp art car project.

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sewing machine shopping!

2007-06-26T22:31:04Z

hey all.

i'm trying to decide what sewing machine to buy. i've pretty much decided on new. obviously i will be sewing faux fur so i need it to have a strong motor. and all metal parts seems like the strongest and best advice i've heard.

and i don't want to spend more than $250 and would prefer to spend $200.

i've heard janome is nice but the cheaper kinds have weak motors. the cheapest one with a strong motor seems to be like $300.

i've had pfaff and elna recommended strongly to me but i can't seem to find anywhere to buy them in the us. online anyway.

i've been told kenmore is good and generally has all metal parts but is a bit cheaper than janome.

after looking around this model seems to fit the bill...

www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do

anybody know anything about it? i don't see anything about whether it has metal parts or not. it weighs 21lbs which seems on the high side and would indicate metal.

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JUNK IN THE TRUNK TRUNK SHOW FOR AND BY BURNERS!!!

2007-06-25T19:00:31Z

Blue Moon Designs eagerly presents:
JUNK IN THE TRUNK
Our First Trunk Show

SATURDAY JULY 21ST
10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Angels Gate Cultural Center
3601 S. Gaffey
San Pedro, Ca 90731

Join us for a day full of playa-style glamour and fabulous fun!
BURNER STYLE TRUNK SHOW
Burner-licious booty to suit your playa needs and dreams.
Costumes!
Acessories!
Glamor !
BUY LOCAL!
BUY BURNER MADE!

Vendors currently attending:

Blue Moon Designs (Katherine the Great)
Glamour Bomb (DaBomb)
Studio Wright Designs (Alexiis*)
Church of Silk (Amaya and Halo)
Henna Mommas (Katy Spray)
Wendy Waagenaar Jewelry & Accessories
and best of all... YOU!

Blue Moon Designs
katherine AT blue-moon-designs.com
(replace the AT with @)

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Burner Fabric in the LA Fashion Dist

2007-06-20T15:53:15Z

Was down there over the weekend and stopped in at City Fabric, Inc. JESSE is the name of the guy to ask for. He says he likes to cater to burners! Lots of furs, velvets and linings. Pretty good prices. Avg about $12 a yard. But again it's all negotiable!

City Fabric, Inc
322-324 E 9th St
90015
Ask for Jesse

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men's duster corset

2007-06-12T13:35:13Z

i just posted some pics in the photo album of an outfit i recently finished for my friend Matthew to wear to the playa ... i call it a Duster Corset, a corset designed for men with a long skirt that flows when you walk (like a duster coat, hence the name). i really like the way it turned out. if you're in san francisco you may have seen him wearing it ... he's been giving it a "test run" to make sure it will hold up to the rigors of the playa. (at least that's the excuse he's been using, heh heh).

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Lots of new members!

2007-06-07T14:51:14Z

Hello all! I'm trying to get back in here more. Some wonderful new talent in this group: alexiss, and pani esp.

So guys....how's your playa costuming and fashions coming along? cuz you KNOW time will really fly in the next 3 months.

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glow and el wire online shop

2007-06-01T20:30:50Z

http://www.coolightwest.com/default.asp

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suggestions for dudes on playa

2007-05-31T09:32:44Z

i've been posting on other of my list serves and forgot I had a tribe. :-)
here's some ideas:

kaftans!!!! the middle eastern look is very hot right now and perfect for the playa
utilikilts (personally god they are ugly, sorry) but kilts on men are HOT HOT HOT...shorter is better!
sarongs
hot pants/long short
thai pants
loose linen drawstring pants
smoking jackets
take thick knit knee socks....cut off toe part..instant armwarmers
capes, cloaks (to easy to make)
long kimono vests (hot!)

zentai full bodysuits
top hats!
turbans! this is the NEW NEW thing, very in right now. make your own, embellish the hell out of it.

other suggestions:
take any old leather jacket...cut off the sleeves....instant vest.
get a suit from used clothing shops - spray paint it using floral paints ( they flex) also: get fabric paints, incl glow in the dark, paint it up!,
embellish your old clothing with trims, cut into it, shred it.

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Glues that work on the playa

2007-05-29T16:00:45Z

For any fabric glueing that will withstand the heat of Black Rock City:
west coast: Fabric Tac sold at most fabric shops
east coast: Magna Tac "
these two are the same thing, made by Beacon, just a name difference

For heavier costume glueing my fave glue is E6000 sold at Tap Plastics, online or jewerly making suppliers. This is one of the most solid glues out there. I use it for mostly non-fabric glueing.

For gems and rhinestones: Gem Tac works

For Leather: Barge glue

Hot Glues can be known to peel off in the heat. There are MANY difference types and grades of strengths of hot glue. There is one specifically for fabrics. Check online for sourcing. I always get extra strength hot glue for standard usage of hot glueing. There is also Glwo in the Dark Hot glue, which glows for a little bit but not for hours due to the minimal glow pigment in the glue.

happy glueing

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simple arm warmers

2007-05-29T00:52:14Z

get some fun knee length socks. Thicker knits are a plus. Cut off the foot part. instant armwarmer. you can also turn over the cut edge and add some elastic.

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how to make a Kimono style Fake Fur Coat

2007-05-28T13:19:38Z

this is the easiest lined coat I ever made. I used the kimono pattern which is online: essentially 2 fronts, one back. 2 cleeves. I lined the front and back only, left the sleeves alone.

this is for part one
http://www.tokyopop.com/Honey/blog/16945.html this is the pattern I used. If you're good with directions, you'll be fine.

for part 2 click on.......part 2

here are some random kimono sites I found after 4000 hours of googling (who needs sleep)
http://www.geocities.com/athens/troy/5187/kimono.html good one
http://www.kenmei.ac.jp/%7Etatara/english/kimono/kimono3.htmlhttp://bryn-gwlad.ansteorra.org/articles/as/kimono/

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making a peacock feather headress?

2007-05-25T15:05:19Z

hi!

so, i've had this truly enormous amount of peacock feathers (several hundred) for many years now and have been longing to show them off out on the playa. unfortunately i have no crafting experience whatsoever and don't know where to begin!

i really want to show off the sheer amount of them so i'm thinking of something like a headdress flowing back into an mane/wig of pure feathers. i'm not sure about keeping most of them almost full length or cutting them to shape into a flowing mane down the middle of my back aways?

or something?

any ideas? and any ideas on how to actually make such a thing? how to attach the feathers so that they won't fall off? what to attach it to that won't fall off but won't be too uncomfortable? i also don't want it to be just a hat or something, i want it to kind of flow back from my forehead with it curving down to my nose but not really being a full mask.

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Big Furry...

2007-04-08T21:50:57Z

I have enough wonderfully furry material to make either a "Big Furry PimpCoat" or a "Big Furry Cape".

Anyone want to discuss the advantages/disadvantages of each?

Thanks,

_Xak

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Fake Fur Pants and Chaps

2007-04-03T22:14:59Z

Last month I taught a fur pants and chaps class and have to say it looks really great! If you use white, you can add el wire on the inside to make them glow. check my tribe pics of past students:

http://people.tribe.net/035ba180-6c48-4ddf-9e0c-1820ee5e9178/photos?page=4 white fur pants
http://people.tribe.net/035ba180-6c48-4ddf-9e0c-1820ee5e9178/photos?page=4 fur pants and chaps

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Got the materials; retained the artist; warmth at night on the Playa - here I come!!

2007-03-29T08:13:16Z

Yesterday, I met with ALEXIIS (one of my Tribe Friends) in the downtown LA fashion district (9th and Santee, Maple, and Wall). I've waited years for her to have the time and me to have the money for a Playa-Style coat.

We selected a wonderful faux-fur with gorgeously colored tips and underlayers. We also chose an excellent black lining (featuring a phoenix pattern) (get it? rising from the flames?). ALEXIIS was patient with my colorblindness. I am certain that with her sewing artistry, these fabrics will unite to form a stupendous reversible (WARM!!) Playa Coat, featuring a contrasting shawl collar and cuffs whichever way it's worn.

Left-over fur? No problem: a hat with ears so I can detect the approach of Animal Patrol at B.R.C.

With this coat, with the cape Spatch made for me, with the Moroccan burnoose I made last year, and with my "Hope & Fear" Lab Coat, the sun will have to hide its envy. constabEL, who will provide a picture when we're done!!

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Furs and Costumes for this years burn

2007-03-28T17:46:46Z

Hello!
This is Alexiis <aka Deborah Wright> ConstabEL is a fine friend who felt I needed to introduce myself to the group.

For the record, I am a costumer/jeweler in Los Angeles who specializes in Fur and fabulousness for the Playa. I am not so comfortable in pimping myself, but for references I invite you to go to my website :
www.deborahwrightdesigns.com
or contact ConstabEL for a personal reccommendation.Also I have posted a couple of my past fur coats for your consideration. They are reversable and quite yummy. Many options are available for your individual tastes!
Blessings and thanks for the invite to join in Ellery!
Alexiis

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Mens inspiration web sites

2007-03-17T10:46:21Z

So I'm really into the "Sahara Desert" look thus my collection for this year's burn. Caftans! Yes please. Volume = Sexy. More is......well more!

here's some random findings:

http://www.kiltmen.com/world.htm

http://www.gottawearit.com/caftanangels.html

http://www.littleindia.com/news/136/ARTICLE/1589/2003-12-05.html

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Wheylan - Custom Costume Design

2007-01-05T10:11:42Z

If anyone needs costume help feel free to contact me on tribe or call 646 924 7923.
There are pics on my tribe photos and on my new developing website wheylan.com.
I live in New york City and anticipate some wild projects.

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Making your own Stretchy Gloves

2007-01-03T16:01:22Z

During my collaboration with a fellow Disorienter on Zentai bodysuits, we made simple gloves for him. Most gloves require side panels along the sides of the fingers, but we choose to try a simplier method which you can do yourself.

Take your hand and arm and lay flat on a long piece of paper. Spread your fingers out, but not too much.
Trace the outline of your hand/arm. Be liberal, meaning point the pencil perpendicular, as you trace. ( not right against the skin)
Add about 1/2 " seam allowance around the traced shape: this is your glove pattern.
Cut 4 using your pattern. 2 for each hand.

The best fabrics to use are spandex or knit fabrics. We did notice that some fingers were a bit squashed, so you might add a tinge more to your traced pattern, or even lengthen the fingers by about 1/4 - 1/2".

Use a tight zig-zag stitch setting at about 3 or 4. Stitch all around. OR try a serger but be very careful when serging between the fingers.
Clip, meaning a tiny tiny cuts along the seam allowance between the fingers, so the fabric can stretch more. Don't clip into the stitched seam but right up to it.

I do not recommend using a straight stitch as the seams will break. If you are hand sewing, try using Wooly Thread: a nylon stretchy thread, that is many filiments of fibers. Use Beeswax to sharpen the end so you can thread it through the needle.

I also recommend using a Ball Point or Stretch Needle for your sewing machine as well.

I am adding gloves to my project list.

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Fur vests

2006-12-12T19:04:18Z

Hey folks -

I'm making a fur vest and just wanted to see if anyone has any recommendations on things to do / things to avoid. Any pictures of thick fur vests to help me pick the cut, fit, and length that I want would be helpful too.

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Hakama skirt/pant revision

2006-11-22T16:53:32Z

Hakamas worn like this:
http://www.folkwear.com/151.html

this pattern I purchase and realized it is basically a pleated skirt. what i will be working on is adding an attached pant inside as well as add some hidden pockets and maybe a pocket on the back waistband. It's fairly easy to make. I'd like to use hemp, or washable linen or even a wool blend for nights.

a japanese verison of a kilt. seeing more skirts and dresses on men in mens magazines. looks very sexy, masculine.

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Has anyone looked at this website?

2006-11-21T17:53:48Z

http://www.ilaniowear.com/ There are some pretty cool ideas on this site, I wonder if she is a burner?

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starting

2006-11-13T22:10:17Z

yup, working on a series of vests which I plan to sell. all kinds of styles, fabrics.

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Old motorcycle jackets into vests/painting images

2006-10-17T12:16:43Z

I own a waist length leather jacket from the 80s which I'm cutting the arms off, turning into a vest, add fur trim around the armholes, paint an image on the back, add some metal chains. Left over sleeves can be use for gaunlets, arm covers, wrist bands. You can even buy used cheap leather jackets from the Goodwill, Salvation Army and vintage shops, cut off the sleeves and make vests.

Painting images on leather: Either Textile fabric paints or Cel paints used in animation work as they are bendable. You can even use Arylics but they are more apt to flake than fabric paints.

If you own a heat press, you can buy metallic foils for fabrics, simply silk screen or paint with speical foil glue, let dry, place foil sheet over it and heat press on. Used extensively in costume and fashion. .....I have foils and press.

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Saturday's Inspiration workshop/design update

2006-10-16T22:33:10Z

For those who live in NYC, I am having guys come ova and discuss what they will wear for NY's decom and Halloween. I am having fabrics I bought in Los Angeles shipped asap. I bought a ton of different fabrics and trims, esp suede lacings, metallic trims, webbing.

The ulitibelt I made for my LA friend turned out well and I have some adjustments to make. I'll be spending this month working mostly on grading my hot pants pattern to different sizes, making a standard leather vest, and continuing the utilibelt design. I got some interesting pockets at an army/navy supplier, esp the hip holster which I turned into a leg pocket attached to a belt attached to a hip belt. This worked great under my tutu skirt, kept all my valuables safe. I will add a camera pocket as well, which I lacked.

The bandelier is going to be an on-going project. I'd like to see how to attach different pockets/camelback, etc. I did see a great shoulder belt with pockets which was attached with a upper back belt - (like a bra strap), so the shoulder pocket would't slip off. Made of leather, it sells on-line and is expensive, around the $200+ mark. I'll try to find it.

Unfortunately I can't remember all the sites by name. I was distracted (personal family issues) on the day of decom. But I have a good memory. AND I met the guy wh designs the GLOW fake fur coats. He sewed El Wire inside the coat, between the fur and the lining. I felt him up.........you know, so I could see how he made the coat.

Saw lots of Utilikilts, homemade kilts, hot pants, fake fur coats. Feel free to post any Decom photos which have great inspiration for yous.

anyway, for you New yorkers, Saturday is open, so lemme know if you wanna come ova. It's informal. I'm still dazed and confused from the weekend. :-)

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wearable leather art by Heavy Magic photos up

2006-10-16T05:50:40Z

posted a few shots of some edge of the artform leather work by my friend Heavy Magic.

He hasn't been on tribe for a while but if you are interested he has photo portfolio's in both his personal and tribe galleries

now THIS is fuggin hippie couture fashion

personally interested in seeing where this form could go if you added some burner style future fetish along with the pagan style tribal. ....say some LED's instead of tigers eye settings and some radical color pallette shifts.

gotta have an industrial strength sewing machine and some skillz to attempt this. I think I can port the stone wrapping & setting skills and the leather cutting & dying skills from former businesses/artforms if any potential collaborator would want to take on the sewing.

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looking for a male dress form

2006-10-14T16:24:31Z

start asking around. I need a collapsable male form size 38 or 40. 38 is ideal as burner guys tend to be skinnier than nons. nice! They cost $400+ new and if I don't find anything by end of year, I'm buying that one with my bonus, which I think I may have spent already.

ask around for a sugar daddy for me as well.

any leads on both much appreciated!

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shrugs and what they are

2006-10-14T01:55:07Z

michael posted a couple of pics on this tribe in photos under stilted and horny.

Shrugs are basically like sleeves. A shrug covers less of the body than a vest would, but it is more tailored than a shawl. It is shorter than a vest, covering a small portion of the upper body.

You can take one of those "Magic Scarves" ( a tubular, stretchy knitted scraf used in many different ways. http://www.magicscarf.com/ )
cut a long slit in the center of the tube-like scarf, just one side. about as wide as your back.
This is your opening to get your arms through on each side of scarf.
Takes like 1 minute to do, and you now have an instant shrug.

Shrugs can be made from one piece of fabric, so easy to make. Can be hand sewn or machine which is much quicker. You can create all kinds of styles. Extra long, thin, wide. depends on the fabric and how you cut it.

I'll do a workshop on these soon I promise.

here's the basic idea.
http://www.lumana.com/archivearticles/DIY/say_shrug/say_shrug_index.htm
http://www.fitzpatterns.com/Pages/KATIA/0501_KATIA_PatternPage.htm

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Cosplay/Anime style inspiration

2006-10-12T12:14:40Z

(see posts in gallery)

Back in the day the hot comic & manga styles only looked hot on the page as artists took liberties with the natural laws of gravity, fabric & anatomy to achieve maximum badassness. Bruce Wayne never looked as dope on the TV as he did lurking on the rooftops of the newsprint universe.

These days the phenomenon of cosplay http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosplay finds the freek youth reverse engineering graphics to bust moves in the real world and street fashion influences causing artists to add a note of hiphop/thrash/goth/historic/ethnic flair to their 2D characters.

Normally I lurk on the cosplay forums to collect images of phly asian sistahz with dangerous style and big weapons (rokz my whirled) ;-)

...but the emerging heroic styles for larger than life bruthaz is also a big source of inspiration. Amusing & gratifying to see the nerdiest of the skinny young geeks sporting hotter gear than their self asured jock classmates. :-)

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los angeles has the best fake furs

2006-10-07T02:12:55Z

man do they eve.r I hit downtown's Santee Alley, went to City Fabrics and got bubble fur for $10 a yard and got the guy to sell me $18 fur for $10. That was the buy of this trip. they have so many furs I was having an orgasm every 5 seconds. I'm shipping a bunch of fabrics home to start making some mens clothing.

I'll be back in Dec to buy the rest of LA.

and oh the fetish shops...delightful! and the army navy place to get ideas for the bandeleir, leg holster utilibelt.
i sound a bit over excited. I wonder what I'll sound like once I get my credit bill.

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Hello

2006-10-05T09:16:51Z

Well Miyo M has left enough of an enticing trail of ideas and fabric scraps in the disorient tribe to lure me over here.

Got to get BlackLight, LowRoad, KY, Haj, etc in the mix

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Mens swimwear- skimpy!

2006-10-05T09:08:13Z

my friend Phillip Heckman http://www.lowtee.com/
designs menswear swim trunks, think speedo skimpy!
fun prints.

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Leather utilibelt

2006-10-05T09:05:21Z

some pics posted of my first sample. Using a matte black leather side panels with 2 pockets on each panel. One pocket has a snap strap to close: cell phone. trimmed with webbing.
Back has double rows of nylon webbing.

The front is undecided. either a double row of webbing with a large plastic snap buckle in front. or a metal chain link with metal closure.

I'm getting more leather and hardware for different designs. I'd like to start working more in leather and faux leathers and suedes. esp vintage leather retooled and redesigned.

this is the beginning of a whole new set of crafting tools...........god help me.

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Desert heat challenge

2006-10-02T13:21:12Z

Ok Miyong (and every other intrigued designer reading this), I have a particular request that can be seen as a challenge to your creative thinking.

I seek sexy men's wear that can be worn on the playa in the daytime sun.
Chaps are nice, but just too hot in the desert afternoons.
Speedos are frowned upon by many non-europeans.
Utilikilts are usually made with material thats too thick, or longer than my boxer shorts which are a cooler fabric anyway.

Its been difficult finding something to wear that is comfortable, playa-sexy, and still be visually masculine.
I welcome your opinions on this.

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hot pants/skirt

2006-10-01T11:30:19Z

here's one option I thought about. wearing hot shorts with a skirt over it- a la Gladiator with slahes on the sides, or even a front and back panel holding it together on the sides with a chain or leather strap. very easy to make. or if you choose to wear a short kilt, wear the hot pants underneath so you don't "flash" anyone.

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Good strechy pants pattern?

2006-09-29T19:35:28Z

Hey all-

I need a good pattern to make strechy pants for my male friends. Anyone have a pattern they really like? I'm so used to making girls clothes that I need some help in this department.

xo
ee

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glow fur

2006-09-29T02:51:16Z

http://www.glowfur.com/Home_Page.html

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