My own "For the sewers" thread

[Andara Bledin]

If there's seam allowance, then it's probably a back stitch.

An illustrated list of stitches.

I, too, tend to go with a whip stitch for hand sewing seams.

^-.-^

[spark]

This was with hand stitching. That fabric was the death of me. Final result was pretty cool though, too bad I have no idea where I ended up storing it.

I think I'm missing something. How do you have big seam allowance edges to trim off if you're hand sewing? I always hand sew fur with a whip stitch, so there's no fabric to trim, just the seam itself.

[RayvenQ]

Just finished painting a mag for fun, still needs a bit of tweaking for the innards for it to be smooth, and a few highlighting of some of the details just to improve it

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/453/magge.jpg

[ApolloSZ]

Thanks for dropping in you guys (I see you got my PM Spark)

Yes I am hand sewing it. Thanks for the tip about two halves rather than a cone.
While I am handstiching it, it is only a basic spiral stitch (?) down the edge, with doubled over thread. Basic hem repair kind of stitch I guess
And I might try using a scapel/stanley knife to cut the fabric on the backing side like you mentioned Spark

I think I might re-try tonight. I've got rings and chains to attach it to the Recon, just need to figure out the cap. I cut up an old measuring cup, but I'm not sure I'm happy with how it looks.
But since when did Space Wolves follow the standard XD.

Will try and get pics tonight aswell, of it as is.

[AmbrosiaWriter]

Well, I think hand sewing is faster and easier, but if you're not confident in your hand stitch's strength that can be a good way to go too. *nods*

This was with hand stitching. That fabric was the death of me. Final result was pretty cool though, too bad I have no idea where I ended up storing it.

[spark]

Well, I think hand sewing is faster and easier, but if you're not confident in your hand stitch's strength that can be a good way to go too. *nods*

[AmbrosiaWriter]

WE COMMAND DREAD AND AWE!

Also Spark got here before I could. What I typically do when the seam allowance is making everything too bulky is to trim down the seam (while making sure to not cut so far in that your stitches become in danger of falling or pulling out!) I had to do it a lot on particular costumes and articles when the fabric would totally show all that seam on the inside and it wouldn't fall right!

[spark]

Yeah, getting a point on a small bit of fur is hard! I suggest FIRST hand sew it! Putting a bulky seam on the inside makes everything much harder, and for something this small hand stitches are just as far as a machine anyway.

Secondly, I wouldn't use a cone, I'd actually use two pieces. Simplest way to get about the right shape, and the method I use on my Loonakit tails (see here: http://www.sparkcostumes.com/gallery....php?album=105 ) Basically draw the shape you want, in silhouette, then make two of them and sew then together, like a little pillow.

Also be sure to cut the fabric so you're just cutting the backing, cut into the fur itself as little as possible.

And it can help to cut the very tip, about 1/8" or so, off the ends of the tail, sewing points together is a pain.

[RayvenQ]

Oh by the way, if you're ever going to do a bolter, (which I'd reccomend using the Longstrike as a base for) these might help, made it ages ago and sadly lost the original model.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...Q/Bolter-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...enQ/Bolter.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...nQ/bolter1.jpg

[ApolloSZ]

Turning a Regular Mag into a sickle mag, would be easy enough, since it doesn't stick out from the gun too much. *Snipped*
Have you looked at Forge World Etched brass for icons?
It more than attracted me, I went ot and bought a longstrike, a recon and a Stampede.
(btw are you in the UK, can't remember)
*Snipped*
Just incase you're wondering the Nstrike Elite rounds work fine with the recon/longstrike, so if you want more mags, 4 of them (even though they're half see through) buy the Nstrike Elite Hail Fire Mission kit (£13 from argos) or for £6 the clip system refils, you get 2 mags and 30 regular slimline rounds for £6.
Gonna turn the Stampede into a Aliens Gun, I think, but for that I'd also need a part from the longshot (the blaster that goes on the end of it, but with the handle removed from it)

*Yeah I know the mags vary, but I like the look of the Sickle Mag.
*I have seen the brass etches, never got round to buying them, but I just may have to if this becomes a bigger project making the bolter etc.
*Nope I'm in NZ, so long shipping once I get the etchings lol.
*I have a Longshot already, picked it up second hand and fixed it the same day XD. The handle is easy to remove from the front extension.
*Yeah I'm waiting for the elite darts etc to come out here. I may get one or two of the new guns aswell, but that clip back is great.

This isn't one of my fandoms, what is the seal and parchement?
Rob is thinking of making Mal's sidearm from Firefly. He has decided he likes the look.

Rayven covered the Purity Seal. I actually have a official one I got with the collectors edition of Space Marine. For Mal's revolver, if he wants a rather oversized one (based on a nerf gun) the Maverick is a nice revolver, and with some modding you can fit the Recon's barrel extension (or the Spectre) on it to make a massive. I can probably write a basic description for you, or find the page I first saw it on. It will how ever, be big.

Pfft @ Space Wolves.
Never any love for my Beloved White Scars. (Space Mongols > Space Vikings) LOL
You of course will HAVE to post pictures of these when you finish.

Hey now. I never said our speedy brothers the Scars were bad. We like you guys. We're just better :P And yes. I'll get some WIP pictures setup, I'm contemplating redoing the plasticard covers that change the shape of the gun. I'm not quite happy with them. And I'm glad I have an airbrush for painting

Not sure on how to do the Wolf Tail talisman (my ability to sew isn't bad until I get to anything relating to plushy. Then it sucks.) Maybe Spark will stop in and give some hints.
*Snip*
Great minds think alike, huh?
*Snip*
and the Mavericks will (of course) be steampunked.

*Hoping she does, Maybe I should PM Spark.
*Yes. Yes we do
* I have two Mavericks (Flatmate has 3) - I've done basic power mods, one day I'll get around to changing their look. I'm tempted to do the barrel mod I mentioned futher up, for the looks, even if it nerfs (see what I did there) the power.

*Snip*
Reminds me of a certain quote:
"When Dark Eldar go to sleep they check their closest for Asdrubal Vect, when Asdrubal Vect goes to sleep he checks his closet for Jaghatai Khan"
Just gives me the most hilarious mental image of Khan hiding in a closet and sneaking about ala a cartoon villain

Russ said before he dissappeared (walked out of the Space Wolf strong hold thousands of years ago)
"*snipped*At the end I will be there. For the final battle. For the Wolftime."
I picture Russ jumping out from behind a bush shouting "Best. Hide and Seek. EVER!"

[AccountingDrone]

The seal and parchment is a purity seal, usually indicates that either the equipment, or bearer of the equipment is of sound body, mind and soul, or as an award for personal valour and achievement etc.

Ah =) neat.

[dalesys]

From the title, thought I should stick my needle in this thread and do a little embroidery.

[RayvenQ]

Pfft @ Space Wolves.

Never any love for my Beloved White Scars. (Space Mongols > Space Vikings) LOL

You of course will HAVE to post pictures of these when you finish.

Yeah but Leman russ dissapeared to find the seeds of the tree of life, to revive the Emperor, Jaghatai Khan merely chased after a dark eldar like a dog chasing after a car.

Reminds me of a certain quote:

"When Dark Eldar go to sleep they check their closest for Asdrubal Vect, when Asdrubal Vect goes to sleep he checks his closet for Jaghatai Khan"

Just gives me the most hilarious mental image of Khan hiding in a closet and sneaking about ala a cartoon villain

[Skarredmind]

Pfft @ Space Wolves.

Never any love for my Beloved White Scars. (Space Mongols > Space Vikings) LOL

You of course will HAVE to post pictures of these when you finish.

[RayvenQ]

This isn't one of my fandoms, what is the seal and parchement?

Rob is thinking of making Mal's sidearm from Firefly. He has decided he likes the look.

The seal and parchment is a purity seal, usually indicates that either the equipment, or bearer of the equipment is of sound body, mind and soul, or as an award for personal valour and achievement etc.