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| Categories | Fantasy Armor |
|---|---|
| Armor Type | Torso, Neck, Waist & Hips |
Fantasy Breastplate Pattern
$35.00
$35.00
| Categories | Fantasy Armor |
|---|---|
| Armor Type | Torso, Neck, Waist & Hips |
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And it was quite nice to have an alternative design in the pattern. I had problems with figuring out the right size in which to print the pattern. In the end i printed it 3 times and built 3 paper mock ups of it...so some more help or reference points for figuring out the right size in which to print it would be great. And i wouldn't mind some suggestions on the pattern on where to place the buckles.
The videos were a great additional help in bringing the armor to life. I added a little twist to the design by adding some etched brass plates on the front and a way to attach a cape on the back. It was quite fun to get creative with it :)
The most comfortable armor I've ever worn in LARP! It offers great flexibility and surprising comfort. Although the armor is designed for men, it's equally comfortable for small-breasted women!
(Pictures were taken after 1 full season of LARP )
For a long time, we didn't make any serious projects out of it, we just made a prototype from a single-colored black leather, for which we designed a women's fantasy jacket with a military character.
First, I would like to show you our pictures of this project.
Having then taped and cut out the paper pattern I made a paper mock-up of the top-most parts for my kid to try on.
I decided that the finished product should be slightly too big for them because I didn't want them to outgrow it within weeks.
Because I own no leather-working tools or materials I used sewing materials. I cut the pieces out of Decovil (a non-woven iron-on interfacing with a sturdy, leather like handle); ironed them onto a quilted cotton jersey and cut that out with a seam allowance; folded under the seam allowance and whip-stitched it to the back of the Decovil.
Instead of riveting the pieces together I first added decorative studs where visible rivets would be and then sewed the pieces together at the relevant points. For closures I used velcro because that makes it easier for them to put it on and take it off by themselves.
Because the breastplate would be too big for them at the moment, I have not yet added all the pieces at the bottom.
The pattern is easy to use. I appreciated the YouTube video because it made planning my approach with slightly different materials much easier. I love that I was able to easily size the pattern to my needs.