Princess Leia – Star Wars (Huttslayer)

Made for: San Diego Comic Con 2005

Background: I originally said I would never do this costume; but then I decided I wanted to do all of Leia’s costumes, so here we are.

Journal Entries: Read more at my Slave Leia tag

Patterns Used: None

Bikini Pieces: At the time, I knew there was no way I could make this by myself and have it last! I ended up buying this kit.

Fabric Pieces: I made the inserts that go in the bra top out of some suede remnants, and the skirts out of some wine-coloured lining material. In 2007 I made new skirts, see below for details.

Boots: My original boots were a pair of moccasins I bought only and made the suede uppers. My first boot toppers were craft foam, followed by a resin pair I bought from someone on the RL. In 2007 I got new boots, see below for updates.

Updates: I made several updates over the years. The maker of the kit introduced his boot bracelets in 2006, and I switched to those, they are so nice! In 2007 I got a new pair of boots that looked better, too. I also added new chain links, a different hairpiece, and made new skirts in 2007 – they are a much heavier silk and I like them much better. The vibro-axe I bought off someone on the RPF, it’s my fav prop!

History: For not having wanted to do it, I rather wore this costume out. It lasted a good long while, and while it’s still technically wear-able, the side of the bikini cracked and it’s kind of uncomfortable to wear now. I may sell it at some point soon.

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