Brielle's Notions

Treasured Item: Zorro's Sword

Greetings!

Today...this post really has nothing to do with sewing a costume, but....I was dusting my weapon rack and wanted to share my Zorro Sword with you all.

Simply, because I thought there might be a few Zorro fans out there who would like to see it.

I don't recall what shop I purchased it from online....

Um.....5 years ago? Maybe 4 years ago.

The sword was made in Spain and features the authentic prop replica stamp upon it.

 

It is a bit stiff to pull out of the sheath, but it does work very well if pulled out quickly.

Here is my version.....

*side note, the blade in the pictures looks shorter than it really is.  The full length of the blade is actually 35.5 inches. * I hope that answers your questions, to those of you who asked.

The sheath looks like this...

Love the detail on the hilt...it completes the Spanish look.

 

You can see the movie version below...

I would really like to find Elena's Sword from Mask of Zorro as well. It would be fun to have both of them on the sword wall.

Thanks for reading...

....and taking a peak at one of my favorite swords. 

 

 Have a magical day!

 

Box of Star Wars Costume Happiness!

Greetings,

I was so excited about this I simply had to share it with you.

Ok, so I have been on the hunt for the Star Wars "Costuming a Galaxy" book by Trisha Biggar for...oh...years. There were only 2,500 copies printed of this book. Trisha Biggar designed the book to showcase her amazing work on Star Wars. However, I couldn't ever find it in my price range....until...now! (somehow I missed out on it when the book was published in 2005)

I found an amazing deal on the collectors edition of "Costuming a Galaxy".

The edition was number 1977. Hahha, isn't that cool? Not only is this copy still in the thousands, but it was the same year that Star Wars came out! Way too fun.

The box is 100% silk with the Naboo Crest on the front and of course all kinds of perfect silk details. Once you open the box...it gets even better!

*Click on the pics if you want a larger view.

Up close shots of the silk case for the books. Golden silk sleeve hooks on the side.

This box is really big. The book is huge!! So everything is very nicely packaged.

ok...cue the Darth Vader theme song. .....

That's right my friends.

I have in my hand an actual scrap of fabric from Darth Vader's cape! 

More fabric love!

Check it out, it is like a kids "touch and feel" book, for costume fans of all kinds. An actual fabric swatch from Obi Wan's cloak...and some from Anakin's robe. Let's not forget a ton from Padme...and Zam Wesell...oh yeah.

There are many more swatches in the book, but I only choose a few for this.

A Wookie Belt Buckle!!! An actual prop from the movie. Used on an extra.

Some shots from the Book. Darth Vader and Darth Maul. Enough said.

Padme's Celebration Costume and keira knightley's handmaiden costume too!

 
Someday.....I will have this costume. Comic Con here I come!

Do you think it would be ok if I had a long dark ponytail sticking out the back of her helmet?

Ok, second to last picture....

ALL of the Star Wars costumes are in this book.

However, I won't load the whole blog up with the pictures...as much as I would like to. ;) In the back of the book they have lots of pages that are small images of each outfit for easy reference.

The digital costumes are in another book that also came in this set. Very nice.

There is also a section on "costume construction" fabrics...etc... Love.

So there is a little glimpse of what was inside my "star wars box" today.

Fun times.

Thanks for reading! and may the force be with you....

Etsy Shop is open again!

Greetings,

Thank you to everyone who sent notes asking when my Etsy Shop would be open again.

Today I got most everything loaded. :)  Here is the link to the esty shop.

Sneak peak of what everything looks like!

Click on the link above or the link at the top of my blog to take you to the etsy shop.

Thank you for looking at my little costume shop and website.

You can also see two new costumes and an elf cape over at my costume website, if you want.

Have a magical day!

Enchanted Fabric

Greetings,

Today I wanted to share one of the movie "treasures" I have in my sewing room.

I happened to find some fabric about 2 years back that is the same or at least very close to identical to the fabric that was used in creating Nancy's "ballgown" from the Disney Movie Enchanted.

 

The gown and glass slippers are very fun and fairytale like. I am not a fan of her hair style, but none the less the gown is still lovely. Anyone know where to find purple glass slippers?

I requested a sample from the LA silktrading co  and they sent me a swatch of it in lots of colors! Sadly you can no longer get samples of it on the website.

What do you think? Is it the real deal? Looks identical to me.

 Movie Fabric                                               My Fabric Swatch

 

Here is a shot of the other colors that the fabric was made in. You can also see the pattern better on the ivory and deep orange samples.

 

The blue and gold silk fabric is labeled as "posey embroidery stripe - item color is  Twilight" The fabric is 100% silk and it feels so pretty and smooth.  I wish I had a whole bolt of it!

 
  

Thanks for reading!

P.S. Would you be interested in seeing other "costume treasures" I have in my sewing room?