Fabric success! ALL the GoT fabrics!

[mala_14]

I managed to find all the fabrics I need for my GoT Tyrell costume. All fabrics were $8/metre except the skirt fabric which was $5. Score! (Of course they're all synthetics, but for a costume like this which won't be super labour intensive and is fantasy I'm totally OK with having fabrics that just look pretty.) I got a blue and taupe damask?brocade?, where the taupe parts are fuzzy and a blue lightweight taffeta to match. I also bought some velveteen, which is sort of a mossy sage colour and will need to be dyed. (That should be interesting and fun. I already have some turquoise dye. Maybe I should get some dye remover too?) Not pictured is the white drill I plan on using as a strength layer for the bodice. (Disclaimer: all the colours are slightly lighter and greener in real life and the damask-y fabric and taffeta are actually a very close match.)

I really wanted a blue and gold brocade, but it was not to be. Maybe I could invest in some gold fabric paint and do a bit of a paint job on the taupe parts...

Miraculously, the store also had some silks. So I got this gold crinkle silk for $12/metre which is much cheaper than I've ever seen silk anywhere here. In real life it is very gold. I thought it'd be great to line the big King's Landing sleeves and for edging and piping.


Not GoT related, I also got some grey drill to make some shorts or capri pants. No pictures because it's not very exciting looking. ;p All in all, a very successful fabric shopping trip!

Comments

[starlightmasque.livejournal.com]

Woohoo! *high five*

Those look beautiful! Loving that crinkle silk.

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

*return high five* Thanks! I'm pretty chuffed about the whole experience.

[quincy134.livejournal.com]

What a great haul! Lucky you!

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I feel pretty lucky.

[bauhausfrau.livejournal.com]

Sweet! I can't believe you found that all so quickly!

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

It's a big warehouse-type fabric store. It's great for variety, but usually fabric content isn't marked so it can be kind of dodgy when looking for natural fibres.

[girliegirl32786.livejournal.com]

Awesome! Those fabrics are going to make some lovely dresses!

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Thanks! The blue and brown one actually reminded me of you. It's totally your colour palette!

[girliegirl32786.livejournal.com]

It's very true! This is probably why I like Margaery's gowns so much. :)

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Blue is not really my colour and when I saw the mourning gowns I definitely considered switching to black and gold. But the construction of this gown is really neat and I wanted the challenge. So I went for a slightly greener blue. :)

[koshka-the-cat.livejournal.com]

Hooray! Those are excellent fabrics. I knew what they were for when just scrolling down :)

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I'm glad that they're easily recognizable. :)