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Pirate costume for the Renaissance Faire

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kroj nazvan simplicity u nedostatku boljeg naziva, otvoren uložak je nalik na bombončić, ali je iz jednog dijela; waterproofing je poliester flis, a dužine su regular 21cm, long 24cm i XL od 26cm

 

mali set od po jednog regular, long i XL

odozgo pamučni velur u svijetlo roza boji, straga bijeli polar flis

svi zajedno 10E

From the collection of Jessica H. Jaeger.

 

Date: 1961

Junior and Misses' One-Piece Dress

Dress has a lowered neckline (V-shaped in back) and left side zipper closing. Bodice back has button and simulated buttonhole detail. Full skirt has gathers at waistline and self fabric tie belt. V.1 has short set-in sleeves and V-shaped self fabric inset at waistline of bodice back. Sleeveless V.2 has rick-rack trim and V-shaped opening in bodice back at waistline.

  

Size 16 (36B, 28W, 38H)--

Back length - neck base to waist, 16 1/2".

Finished back length of dress, 43".

 

Notions --

View 1 and 2: 2 spools of thread, one 1 3/8" button.

View 1: 14" dress type zipper for side.

View 2: 16" neck type zipper for side, contrast thread.

 

Suggested Fabrics --

Both views (V.2 even plaid or plain): Cottons and blends; broadcloth, gingham, chambray, cotton satin, pique. Linen. Rayons, silks, synthetics; silk linen, shantung.

 

So I was browsing Facebook ads last week, as I always do, and came across this - the S.H. Figuarts Tuxedo Kamen figure from the Sailor Moon line. With the ladies completed (ish.. I mean, they're not technically complete due to the Super line but whatever) I had resigned myself to only getting the rest if they fell into my lap.

 

The universe does some time provide, as this was also located in an area I frequent even during COVID and best of all, it was a whopping $35 CAD, or roughly $25 USD at the time of this writing.

 

Clearly I wasn't about to say "No" to this.

 

For the uninitiated, Tuxedo Kamen is the reincarnation of Princess Serenity's lover, Endymion. I'm gonna go ahead and presume that this particular tidbit is about as shocking as finding out Santa Claus is really whoever had time to run to the toy store.

 

As a character, he features more predominately in the first two seasons of the 90s show, and as an actual fighter much more useful in the 90s show as compared to his abilities in Crystal which thus far have been effectively a Kamehameha (I've only seen up to Season 2). Tuxedo Kamen is also armed with razor sharp throwing roses, and extending cane, and of course, a Masters degree in Slam Poetry.

 

Lets find out if they were able to capture all this in figure form.

 

The set comes pretty well packed. Released in 2015 at a MSRP of 5,000 Yen, it was about 600 Yen or so more expensive than the ladies themselves. In the set you of get the figure, four total face plates (eyes closed, eyes open, mask on with eyes revealed, mask on with eyes covered over - for when he was still mysterious), a rose, that locket that featured promaninetly in Season One during his search for his past, his cane, various posing hands, and a posing stand.

 

Tuxedo Kamen looks pretty good, and doesn't have any of the issues with a disproportionate face or strange gaps on the side of the head. Sculptors, to me, focused on maintaining the lines of his tuxedo rather than maximizing articulation

 

Size wise, he scales fine with the original Sailor Moon, but I think if anything this figure shows that the Super version really was made too tall. Also, because of the non existent scaling standards, Tuxedo Kamen will undoubtedly look like Sagat next to most of your Figuarts.

 

Colour wise, I'm not sure what else needs overhauling. I say that in the sense that the recent "anime colour" reissues have brighter colours to make them more accurate to their screen counterparts. I mean, I guess you could make the white and skintone brighter, but honestly what can do you about the black.

 

Technically, Tuxedo Kamen has two head sculpts - with and without the top hat. In order to secure the hat to this head, that sculpt has giant plastic knob underneath it, which looks hilariously like a Fez.

 

The base, for.. reasons, is a repainted standard SHF rectangular piece. I get that it's black for the purposes of Tuxedo Kamen, but when everyone is transparent, it really doesn't fit in.

 

Oh yes.. can't forget about the cape. It's... mostly terrible. The whole thing sits on a frame that allows for some articulation but overall you're not going to be able to do some of the more classic poses involving the cape. Lets not forget the sheer weight and size of the cape making posing very difficult.. you're gonna want to use that stand if you're displaying with the cape on.

 

This poor bastard definitely needs a wired cloth cape.

 

Tuxedo Kamen has the same points of articulation as the ladies - ankles, single jointed knees, hips with pull down function, waist, mid torso, shoulders with some collapse, single jointed elbows, wrists, neck, and head. Due to the design of the body, range of motion at the ankles and shoulders is severely limited, as is the mid torso joint.

 

Overall, you can get some elegant looking poses out of the figure, but there's zero chance you're getting anything dynamic looking.

 

Paint wise, due to the relative simplicity of Tuxedo Kamen, there les chance of messy or uneven paint apps. Yes, there is still some uneven masking along the blue parts, but it's not as distracting on the ladies. I will admit that the paint on the actual mask itself seems a bit haphazard, and colour matching between the waist piece and the rest of the outfit isn't quite perfect.

 

Decal work on the faces is well done.

 

Build quality is quite good, and feels superior to any of the Senshi, even at the hips. Joints are tight, limb sizes are correct, and there are no issues with tolerances. Finishes on the parts themselves are smooth, with seams generally well taken care of.

 

Alright.. I think that about sums it up. Stylish looking figure, terrible cape, above average posing options. It's really too bad the cape ended up the way it did, as it really is like Batman's in that it's part of the character design.

View C, without belt loops and belt.

 

Blind hem and French seams on the sides seams.

 

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Simplicity Sewing Pattern

 

#5099

 

Misses' Pullover Tops

 

6 Tops Made Easy

 

Size 8, 10, 12, 14

 

Out Of Print

 

©2004

This ensemble is just too sweet! I LOVE the wrap around skirt! It is adorable with the top! The shorts are a great length!

Simplicity

Pattern #: 4489

Copywright of Pattern: 1962

Pattern Price New: $ .65

 

Size: 14

Bust Size: 34

Waist: 26

Hip: 36

 

Pattern Pieces: cut and complete

Instructions: Included

Pattern Envelope: creases and yellowing due to age

 

Pattern: Simplicity 2360 (sleeveless with flounce)

Fabric: Navy Hanataba from Tessuti Melbourne & Tomato fabrics in Nippori (Tokyo)

Alterations: Instead of a belt, stitched casing down to skirt to form a "waistband". Will also lengthen bodice next time.

Simplicity 1443; ©1956; Simple To Make - Baby Layette - Kitten, Duck, Boat Appliques: A complete layette for baby...all garments are "Simple To Make" and each made from only one major pattern piece. Included are: dress, pinafore, bonnet, panties, slip, shirt and plastic lined playsuit, short and long kimonos, sleeping bag, bunting and bib. Cute pussycat, boat and duck appliques are included.

 

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This pattern is a "Jiffy" pattern with only five total pieces and only 2 main pieces... think of how quick you could sew this up!!

 

Maker: Simplicity

Pattern # 5508

Date of Pattern: 1964

Cost of Original Pattern: $ .65

Pattern Pieces: cut and complete

Pattern Envelope: Yellowed, small tears/creases and small stains on edges but it doesn't make the pattern or envelope unuseable.

Pattern Instructions: cut and complete

Size of Pattern: 12

Bust: 32

Waist:25

Hip: 34

 

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Simplicity 2154 + Vogue 1160

Myra's flower girl dress - front

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Adopted

 

Simplicity Sewing Pattern

 

#3650

 

Toddlers' Costumes

 

Pirate, Doctor / Nurse Scrubs, Cowboy / Cowgirl, Chef

 

Nessa Designs

 

Size 1/2, 1, 2, 3, 4

 

©2007

There is something about simplicity...

 

Simplicity 2154 + Vogue 1160

The first shots with my new lens, the Canon EF 17-40mm/1.8. So happy with it!

All the Christmas decks are now done, my room has returned to normal. Tis sad.

Simplicity 2211 (the Simplicity Lisette Market Blouse) made up in white and black cotton Swiss dot! More details can be found at my blog, Idle Fancy.

From the collection of Jessica H. Jaeger.

 

Date: 1941

 

Misses' and Women's Princess Dress

Style I is finished with contrasting panels and yoke sections and is made with three-quarter length sleeves. Style II is made without contrasts and is finished with short sleeves. The neckline is slashed at the center front and closed in back with a slide fastener.

 

Width around lower edge of dress about 2 1/4 yards for size 16. (34B, 28W, 37H). 2" (finished) hem allowed.

Finished back length from base of neck to hem of dress for size 16 is 43 inches.

 

Notions --

Style I--II: Slide fastener OR snap fasteners, hooks and eyes; slide fastener; seam binding (optional); matching thread (200 yds.); shields.

 

Suggested Fabrics --

Style I or II: Linen, shantung, pique, rough silk or rayon crepe, sheer wool crepe, wool jersey.

Style I Contrast: Same materials as dress.

Style II with Short Sleeves: No wool materials.

 

Simplicity 2154 + Vogue 1160

View A with shortened sleeves

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Spanaco Simplicity general cargo ship

 

Spanaco Simplicity awaits water level in Alfred dock.

 

IMO: 9472036

 

MMSI: 305069000

 

Call Sign: V2QQ9

 

Flag: Antigua Barbuda

 

AIS Vessel Type: Cargo

 

Gross Tonnage: 2984

 

Deadweight: 4250 t

 

Length Overall x Breadth Extreme: 89.91m × 15m

 

Year Built: 2009

 

Status: Active

 

Tunic. The fabric is originally from J. Crew.

Simplicity 2250 done up in a pink cotton seersucker!

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