What LotR Costumes/Clothes Have You Made?

[Lalwendë]

Originally Posted by Luinalatawen

I almost forgot - she made me a long black hooded cape also! Still just the bodice that needs to be completed. There's supposed to be around 100 eyelets for laces on it! My mom estimated the full project to cost somewhere around $150.

Mums who can sew are worth their weight in gold! Mine used to make me no end of things when I was younger. She actually is not so keen on the sewing part but loves to cut patterns, which I despise, so I think I ought to team up with her as I enjoy the sewing.

Now, to keep your costs down I always recommend asian fabric shops. There's a lot near me as there's a large asian population, and the choice of fabrics is amazing. You can get both the cheap stuff and the elaborate hand enbroidered sari silks in colours that you didn't even know existed. By going to one of these shops, my own cloak cost me the princely sum of £10 to make.