Arwen – Lord of the Rings (Blood Red Dress)

Made for: San Diego Comic Con 2005

Background: I loved this costume but had no plans to make it – my friend Ash talked me into doing it. I’m glad she did!

Journal Entries: Read more at my Arwen red tag

Patterns Used: None

Fabrics: I ordered deep blue silk velvet from SyFabrics, and I found the red velvet locally. (And this after buying two other types of velvet for the dress and returning them!) I found the brocade fabric on ebay – it’s upholstery fabric. I put it in some red dye to change the look a little.

Underdress: I made an underdress out of dark blue lining – it zips up the back. To this I attached the full bell sleeves, with the paisley/brocade sleeves. I drafted my own pattern for the bell sleeves. All of the gold trim I bought (two different kinds), cut apart, dyed and sewed back together onto the neckline/arm. The gold braid I bought and sewed on.

Outerdress: The outer dress I made without a pattern, and added the brocade fabric collar and the gold rope trim around the neckline.

Accessories: The wig and ears I already had. In 2016 I got a new wig! It can be seen in the white backdrop photos below.

History: I adore this costume but haven’t gotten to wear it since 2007 – I used the wig in my Ame-Comi Wonder Woman costume. One day I’ll buy a new wig so I can wear this again!

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