My current sewing battle...

[jessica]

I am currently working on a 1/6 scale outfit for Cornelius's grey mens suit with the checks. It is a bear to align the checks.

I worked on Cornelius's suit for a few hours now with lots of surfing inbetween today. I have both sleeves sewn on now (with the added seam, so now both sleeves have two seams each like a real suit!!)...and for the most part, the check pattern still matches!! I will need to trim down the collar and slim the suit a little...it's 50% done, not counting the lining that I want to add. Yay me!!

This will be a major sewing feat for me when I complete this suit. No more fidgeting with other gazzillion ape customizing projects I have until I get this suit done!!

Once I get the kinks out and make one complete suit, replicating it again should not be a big deal...it's just the hurdle of getting the first one made...

[Hotfoot]

Judging by other photos of your Ape clothes I've seen it will turn out fantastic.

How about a teaser pic?

[jessica]

Here's a teaser pic of the fabric I found:

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/Cornelius004.jpg

[Bo8a_Fett]

Persavere as always Jessica and it will be amazing as always:grin:

[jessica]

I should also post what I'm trying to accomplish:

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/ZiraCornelius.jpg

[PNGwynne]

I admire your fastidious attention to detail, it's a great fabric. These are for the Sideshow figs?

For an easy Mego version, one might use a repro Wayne suit w/ ribbon ascot.

[Hotfoot]

Looks like you found the correct fabric!

Can't wait to see the final suit!

[jessica]

Where do you get the repro Wayne suit?

[jessica]

Here's the status of the jacket. I have to slim down the sleeves to match the rest of the jacket and it's just pinned in place...After I slimmed the body down of the jacket, the width of the sleeves no longer looked appropriate . I also opened up the lapel too much for the photograph but it's getting there. My camera sucks.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/Cornelius006.jpg

[jessica]

Worked on it again last night. I started over and re-cut everything. The sleeves are better now. I just wish I had cut the lapel a little bit different so that the notch is not so far apart as they are now. Maybe I will re-do the collar and extend the outmost edge to bring it closer to the lapel.

I forgot that the underside of the lapel is the right side. I need to remove the left facing with a new one and make sure the pattern of the checks match.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/Cornelius015.jpg

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/Cornelius011.jpg

[The Phantom]

Where do you get the repro Wayne suit?

Dr.Mego has them on his website. Just look under the "clothing and business suits" section.

[jessica]

For those who are able to print patterns onto fabric, how much would it cost to print blue grey stripes, 1/6 scale so that I could make the dress shirt for this outfit:

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/AnyC00791.jpg

[jessica]

Here's are some quick shots of what I've done. Now onto the pants, and I can call this complete.



http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/IMG_3855.jpg

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/IMG_3853.jpg

[censy]

Great pics Jessica.

And congrats on your recent win!

Chris

[livnxxxl]

Hey Jess, Lookin great as always. :cool_y: You are always working on something different and cool. That is what I like the most about your work. That of course and the fact that your work always turns out exceptional. Keep up the great work!

[jessica]

Thanks, guys. I have way too many projects started because I get frustrated and keep starting new ones, never really completing anything. So, my goal is to finish this suit so I can send it to its merry way. I have two more suits like this to go, but if I can iron out the kinks with the first one, the next two suits should fly.

I missed you at the forums, Livnxxxl. Also noticed that you were not posting here for awhile, Censy. Glad to see you both are back.

[livnxxxl]

Thanks, guys. I have way too many projects started because I get frustrated and keep starting new ones, never really completing anything. So, my goal is to finish this suit so I can send it to its merry way. I have two more suits like this to go, but if I can iron out the kinks with the first one, the next two suits should fly.

I missed you at the forums, Livnxxxl. Also noticed that you were not posting here for awhile, Censy. Glad to see you both are back.

Hi Jess, Thanks a bunch for noticing. :smile: It is great to be back to interact with all of the cool members here such as yourself and to see all of your neat creations. :cool_y: I took some time away and was on a vacation of sorts. I am still playing catch up here a bit in the forums to see what I had missed out on. Glad to be back in the loop here though. :smile:

[jessica]

Here are the pants (still needs a waistband and hemming, but I was too excited and wanted to photograph today, to try to catch the last of the natural sunlight). I can almost see the finish line!!

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/IMG_3861.jpg

[Hotfoot]

Looking Good.

Sharp Dressed Chimp.

Love the way you pose them too!

[jessica]

Haven't finished his pants yet. Having too much fun taking photographs...

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/IMG_3880.jpg

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/IMG_3888.jpg

This is the above photo, after getting cropped:

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/IMG_3888b.jpg

[censy]

I'm happy to see the lovely couple enjoying their summer.

[fembot]

All I can say is that is absolutely incredible work!!!!!!!!

[SlipperyLilSuckers]

Stunning Jessica, both in choice of fabric and final product. I HATE sewing, so I just sit back and admire your work. And I'll say once again how much I love your photos.

[censy]

The poses you put them in make them look alive. The one where Zira is giggling and Cornelius is leaning against the wall is priceless.

Chris

[jessica]

Check out their new ride. (Can't wait for this to be delivered). Wonderful adventures are in the future for Zira and Cornelius.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/Dsc00044.jpg

[livnxxxl]

Check out their new ride. (Can't wait for this to be delivered). Wonderful adventures are in the future for Zira and Cornelius.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/Dsc00044.jpg

Jess, Your customs are way too much. :smile: Meaning of course they are awesome looking and over the top as far as I am concerned. I cannot wait to see what you do next.

BTW - I have also been thinking in regards to your earlier request for a fabric pattern transfer. Providing that you have a bubble jet printer couldn't you print your design out on some iron on paper and then iron it on some plain white fabric? I am not sure if this is the absolute approach that you are looking for as the final end result. Although I do believe that it might fill in for you in the interim. I have been thinking about doing this to make some of my own designs. What do you think?

[jessica]

Hi, Livxxxl. You can print onto fabric now with an inkjet. I don't have access to a good one. I have an inkjet at home, but I'd rather not burn $$ to purchase cartridges to find out it still SUCKS, so I am waiting for the experts. I'm doing some research on it, but if somebody has already printed successfully on fabric, I'm all ears.

[livnxxxl]

Hi, Livxxxl. You can print onto fabric now with an inkjet. I don't have access to a good one. I have an inkjet at home, but I'd rather not burn $$ to purchase cartridges to find out it still SUCKS, so I am waiting for the experts. I'm doing some research on it, but if somebody has already printed successfully on fabric, I'm all ears.

Hi Jess, Totally understandable. :smile: I have "heard" of the printing on fabric method although I have not tried it for myself yet. I believe that I have read about it a few times in some craft threads by searching Google. I have been kicking around the idea on printing on fabric myself. I use the iron on technique for mock up test runs and even some emblems every now and then. Please keep me posted as to your findings if you would. I would like to find someone that is good and reputable as well. Thanks for your response. :smile:

[jessica]

Look at their new ride!! Doesn't it look great????!!! Their BBQ grill is strapped to the back. I just need to find a bottle of grape juice plus and some goblets...and they're ready to rock and roll!!!

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/IMG_4102.jpg

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/IMG_4101-1.jpg

[JediJaida]

Dang, Jessica! Where'd you score the bike? It is too cute!

Makes Barbie's stuff look really pathetic.

[jessica]

Evilbay. It was only $35.00 and an additional $15 for S/H!!!

[JediJaida]

I went to the site itself, and they have some really nice stuff in 1:6 scale, including the bike with the sidecar.

I'm thinking of getting one of the bright red bikes myself.

[Captain_Mego]

I think ya did a Wondefull job on the sewing. Looks like the battle was won to me. Very nice work indeed.:grin:

[Tothiro]

Omg... so far they're made with extra awesome-sauce!
Will we see his new duds in traffic court? It's not good to mix scooters and "grape juice"

[fossilfuse]

I just came across this thread and those look incredible. I just started sewing for my custom outfits. Are these all done by hand or machine?

[jessica]

I just came across this thread and those look incredible. I just started sewing for my custom outfits. Are these all done by hand or machine?

Both. Mostly machine sewn, since it's cleaner. I had to tack down the collar by hand with invisible stitches.

Sadly, I do not own the outfit, but it went to a good home.

[scoth70]

well..thats one great looking picture show..great looking suit.... i was almost in tears watching this little love story progress :)

[SlipperyLilSuckers]

I am sure my Dad had a suit in that material in the 70's. :smiley1: