Star Wars Episode IV, V, VI Costume Details

I went to the Star Wars Exhibit last week at the Museum of Health in Houston. I was so elated to find many of the costumes/models from the original trilogy that I didn't see in one of the past exhibits! Excuse the poor quality in some photos, I was trying to keep an eye on a 4 year old at the same time! So, in taking detail shots of some, I discovered some interesting things about the following costumes:

Princess Leia's Episode IV costume:






The design on the bottom point of the Stormtrooper's pelvic guard is very bulbous, which draws A LOT of attention there. I'm wondering why they didn't just make the design flush on the outside..?







Darth Vader had an odd detail in his codpiece, we couldn't figure out the function but my 7 year old cousin said it was perhaps for a cell phone...:

New Bellydancing Belt!

The first belt I made got lost somewhere in the sandy grounds of Sherwood Forest Faire, so I made a new one!! I spent about $52 on the kuchi pendants and coin chain that I stitched on, and the trim and fabric I had laying around.

Cernunnos - Completed.

It has taken me a year and a half on-and-off to complete him, but he's done. I started this in 2009 as a class project, and never had the time before the deadline to do what I wanted to the background. In a way, I'm glad I waited because I think he came out better with time. Last week I finally buckled down to complete him, after months of going back and forth changing small details on the figure, ignoring the background. I am relieved that I am finished! Overall, I believe I have spent close to 50 hours on this, all those pine needles were a hassle!

New belly dance costume pieces

I finished quite a few costume pieces for belly dance back in March. In total, I embellished a bra and changed it to halter, made a simple kuchi belt, accent skirt, and two pairs of harem pants.







Next I need to upload photos of a medieval chemise and surcote I made!

Costuming Goals for 2011

Faeries. Yes. In July I came up with a concept for a Forest Queen faerie, with her costume more early Renaissance inspired. I want to make her, as well as two other faeries (that I designed in 2008 or 2009) by October this year. I am planning on forcing some of my friends into my faerie costumes for TRF's Faerie weekend in mid-October, for advertisement. :D

Also, I have three costume commissions for this year!! All due by October as well. >.>

1.) An Italian Renaissance gown
2.) Russel Crowe's Robin Hood costume (minus chest plate)
3.) peasanty Renaissance Costume


Updates will come as I work on stuff. And as for right now, I am busy at work helping my boss and coworker make 1550s Spanish Renaissance costumes for Opera in the Heights' Don Carlo production in late January.