Mac The Knight Report post Posted August 21, 2012 (edited) For those of you who want to relive my pain I will upload hi res pictures of the pattern I used. Here is the back. https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos?tab=wq#photos/118434337788228530851/albums/5762794221048969649/5779143479687456354 Edited August 21, 2012 by Mac The Knight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mac The Knight Report post Posted August 21, 2012 Here is the front.... I will make the Sides seporate then close it in for a form fitting shirt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mac The Knight Report post Posted August 21, 2012 (edited) here is how the front and back are attached I know it looks funny but I used to sew so I decided to make it like a pattern all that is missing is the sides and the arms. Edited August 21, 2012 by Mac The Knight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brimley's Mom Report post Posted August 21, 2012 It doesn't look funny at all. Then again, I also sew. I think you have done a marvelous job and should be proud of what you've accomplished. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mac The Knight Report post Posted August 21, 2012 (edited) It doesn't look funny at all. Then again, I also sew. I think you have done a marvelous job and should be proud of what you've accomplished. Yeah im so close to being done I ripped it apart at least a hundred times. I wanted to post as many detailed photo's as I can to save some one else there sanity. Edited August 21, 2012 by Mac The Knight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brimley's Mom Report post Posted August 21, 2012 I've reworked the neck and bodice part of my dress about six times already. I think I'm finally happy with the neckline and shoulders so I can move on to joining under the arms. The rest is pretty simple, but I have to work in some expansions for an A-line shape from beneath the bust (empire waist). I bought a crinoline to give it shape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mac The Knight Report post Posted August 21, 2012 I've reworked the neck and bodice part of my dress about six times already. I think I'm finally happy with the neckline and shoulders so I can move on to joining under the arms. The rest is pretty simple, but I have to work in some expansions for an A-line shape from beneath the bust (empire waist). I bought a crinoline to give it shape. Wow cant wait to see it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brimley's Mom Report post Posted August 21, 2012 It's going to be months before it will be close to finished. Oh, and I'm still working out how I want to incorporate the expansions. I plan to highlight some of them with another colour, but I won't know for certain until I try out of a couple of ideas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reformed Report post Posted August 21, 2012 here is how the front and back are attached I know it looks funny....... You should see what the bottom of my armor looked like before I attached it all! Funny is how we (mailers) do things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mac The Knight Report post Posted August 22, 2012 Closing up the sides Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeepman Report post Posted August 22, 2012 Mac, can you post a pic that shows us where you put the contractions in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mac The Knight Report post Posted August 22, 2012 (edited) Mac, can you post a pic that shows us where you put the contractions in? Edited August 23, 2012 by Mac The Knight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeepman Report post Posted August 24, 2012 Thanks Mac, that is exactly what I wanted to see. Thanks for your contributions! You're doing a great job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mac The Knight Report post Posted August 24, 2012 Thanks Mac, that is exactly what I wanted to see. Thanks for your contributions! You're doing a great job. let me know if there is anything else I can help you with Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mac The Knight Report post Posted September 5, 2012 Here are the sholder pads. I tried the armor on for a few hours when I went to Midievil times in Dallas the sleves are not done but the armor looked complete enough to wear it I found that the armor digs into my sholders and the seam flairs up a bit from the weight of the armor. To resolve this I made sholder pads that will bear the weight at the seam allowing the sholder scales to rest more natural. I will post a picture of me wearing it soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mac The Knight Report post Posted September 5, 2012 I can tell from just pulling on it while stitching it I will need to add eyelets ---- it will fail under pressure no worries I have a ton of leather Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mac The Knight Report post Posted September 5, 2012 (edited) Ok that padding worked out well it allows the scales to hang right and not flair up where the seam is. I still need to finish the sleaves and under the arm pit. I attached the leather padding to the seconed diagonal row on the bottom seam so the weight of the shirt does not pull at the seam. Here is what the top of the sholder will look like... Edited September 5, 2012 by Mac The Knight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exxes Report post Posted September 8, 2012 thats awsome looking ... what color is it in some pics it looks almost gold others black but some of your other post look silver ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mac The Knight Report post Posted September 9, 2012 thats awsome looking ... what color is it in some pics it looks almost gold others black but some of your other post look silver ? Black and red Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mac The Knight Report post Posted September 21, 2012 ok I dumped the leather padding and replaced it with E4-1 it flexes so much better and still acomplishes the same goal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exxes Report post Posted September 21, 2012 Yeah im so close to being done I ripped it apart at least a hundred times. I wanted to post as many detailed photo's as I can to save some one else there sanity. haha you can't save someones sanity everytime i do one i go alittle farther off the deep end Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mac The Knight Report post Posted September 21, 2012 haha you can't save someones sanity everytime i do one i go alittle farther off the deep end Yeah im so close to finishing I can tast it.... When I am done it will fit like a glove ... God I hope I dont gain any weight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exxes Report post Posted September 21, 2012 im working on scale and edp bracers to go with my last scale shirt want to see what they will look like.. but i've been working scale so much my fingers hurt being in the wheel chair i can't really just sit and not do anything all day wonder if there is a support group out there for chainmail hi my name is __________ and i have worked my fingers to the bone looks great i wish i could get out of the house to meet up with some of you guys and the ren fests or something it would be loads of fun i think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mac The Knight Report post Posted September 21, 2012 im working on scale and edp bracers to go with my last scale shirt want to see what they will look like.. but i've been working scale so much my fingers hurt being in the wheel chair i can't really just sit and not do anything all day wonder if there is a support group out there for chainmail hi my name is __________ and i have worked my fingers to the bone looks great i wish i could get out of the house to meet up with some of you guys and the ren fests or something it would be loads of fun i think what state are you in maybe we can come and get you and drag your butt to the festival. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exxes Report post Posted September 24, 2012 sorry im in canada like 2 hrs south of TRL itself ... by the way makes shipping Times AWSOME!!!! but i apreciate the offer it would just not be worth the time. we need more active festivals and what not up here. or maye a giant sponsered event (poke at TRL) i think that if we could get all the aactive useres here able to come out for a weekend we would all have a huge blast... mind you i just got back from my cousins wedding and my head hurts enough as is thanks again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
