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Published: 2006-07-24 12:11:51 +0000 UTC; Views: 2191; Favourites: 19; Downloads: 113
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It's hardly practical, but a costume comprised of rope and fabric. The robes bound tightly around the waist, but loosely at the top and bottom (leading into the skirt). Add to the whole deal a loose rope around the neck and possibly some in the hair and you have a pretty elaborate and awesome outfit. ... but would it work?Related content
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Wow... that is stunning.
Absolutely beautiful (outfit AND drawing!!) ;D
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thank you, i've love to make it, but figuring out the logistics of a rope corset is ... well ... hard!
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Very beautiful lines... Did you ever make this costume?
Erwebb
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I wish that i had, i haven't had time or the material to do so yet. ^_^
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You can always make it a little at a time each day for a month or two until it is finished. 5 minutes here, 20 minutes another day, an hour another day.... until it is finished. What material would you need other than rope? You could always get the rope or twine from Home Depot, or any Home repair kind of store. Maybe a silk rope from velvet curtains, or a victorian kind of rope from old antique furniture.....
There are many possibilities.... it would make an interesting dress..
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very nice! it reminds to ancient dresses... maybe minoic or syrian
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*nods* there's a lot of inspiration in past clothing. My friend Roman let me borrow this amazing book, i've been learning a lot.
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its is definatly possible...but in order for it not to come apart you would have to tie each piece together individually...quite a timely affair i would think...the corset for example would be relatively "easy" in this respect...just the clasping/tying in the back would be the difficult part i think...but i think ive just come up with a solution for that typing this...so this is definatly do able...fair amount of work...obviously...but i think it would look good...course im not sure what kind of rope would be best...probaly something like a nylon so its not scratchy...
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nylon or silk, and yeah, it'd have to be made in individual pieces. the trick would be to make it seamless. tough task.
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seamless..sweet jesus...im to tired to come up with a solution to that...good luck to you...stupid summer class making me get up early...less then 5 hours sleep here i come...woot
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good luck with your summer schedule, sounds like a right pain in the arse!
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calc 2 is a right fine class to have at 8am and goes till 1030...
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It looks very nice!!
Are you going to try and make that one too?
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If i can get the materials, yes.
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i dont really know if it'd work but it would look pretty stunning if it did.
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^_^ I really hope, i kinda want to make it work!
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Perhaps if you did the rope over a fabric to hold it together, and prevent unfortunate slippage. It could possibly work, it's more a matter of what sort of rope you use. If you try this you ought to try wrapping your arm in a length of various types of rope to see what effect you get, and how hot they get
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Oh, good point. i was trying to figure out the logistics of it all (specifically the getting it on and off... >_<
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While tempted to make a comment about how I was considering the same thing... XD But, best bet would probably using a series of hooks or simliar devices which can actually be hidden beneath the rope, and allow easy access on and off. I'd suggest valcro save for the sounds it makes and rope can be some what heavy. YOu may want to decide how you want the dress to look first before you go about worrying about the legistics of it.
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*nods* agreed. this outfit would be tough to make happen.
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I've got about 150 feet of climbing kernmantle rope. You're welcome to it, since I'm not going to be climbing much in the near future.
I'll toss it in the trunk with the straps, harness and other hardware...
... don't look at me like that, it's climbing gear!
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Ooo Ooo!!! do you think it'd work?
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I can make it work. It might be a bit heavy, though. If necessary, the kern (threads inside the rope) can be removed to make it lighter and more like tubular webbing. It's a tan colored rope, somewhat patterned. Like I said, you're more than welcome to it.
You might want to look into something with a bit more traditional lay (twisted rather than a braided outside casing); perhaps more like manila hemp rope, or cotton. Manila hemp might be a bit scratchy, but from what I understand, can be treated to make it less so. Cotton would be a better choice, I'd think, if you're interested in a three strand "normal" rope style. Probably easier to work with, to be certain.
Drop me a note sometime so we can figure out how to make it work, or at least get the raw material to you.
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wow, i so using you for all our knowledge. you're brilliant!
thank you for the advice.
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Dad was a Boatswain's Mate in the Navy. He taught me a lot about line, knotwork and rope.
What diameter were you looking at for the rope, by the way?
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i'm going to have to consider this idea much more seriously to know what diameter would be best etc...
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No worries. Irvine isn't that far away...
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Well...I figure it would be about the same as wearing a corset. Maybe a little tighter....but that would look so awesome!!! My design for next year isn't the most practical either...but meh...it's only for one night. ^_^
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*nods* it should be about the same. did you post your design for next year??
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Not yet. I just got home to my scanner so I'll have it up in a bit. I'll send you the link. ^_^
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woot you rock, checking the link now.
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lol, it's you...of course it'll work. I don't think there's a costume out there that you CAN'T do. *nods*
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such faith, while i might deserve some credit for the costumes i have done ... i really wonder if i can make everything that comes out of my mind!
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if not I'm sure you might know someone at blizzard to help you 
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I don't know if it would work, but I'd like to see you try!
As always, I'm willing to help however I can
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Thanks man, i think it could work, but i have to find some rope.
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