Mustafar Outfit (ROTS)

Padme' wears this outfit when she ventures off to Mustafar to confront Anakin about what Obi-Wan had told her.

I had originally done this one for Halloween in 2005...my first sewing "adventure." Although I still own this original costume, I decided that I needed to re-do this one, for it was far too inaccurate for me (now that I have done several screen-accurate costumes since then).


TOP

Pattern:

Butterick 4393 (A)--required modifications


Fabric:

Moleskin in a light tan/beige
Casa Satin in gold--for lining


Leather straps:

Latigo Strip 1" X &2" (Tandy Leather Factory; #4761-00)


Brooch and Buckle:

Ordered from Shadow Dale Creations--price was much cheaper when I ordered them


PANTS

Pattern:

Butterick 4201 (D)


Fabric:

Country Classic Solid in Ivory
Jet Set in Nude--for contrast panel


Here are some pics of the original costume (I did not own a dress-form then). And here are pics of the updated costume, the new gauntlets, and the brooch and buckle.

Dressing Robe and Gown (ROTS)

Padme' wears this costume near the end of Episode III. In this scene, Obi-Wan comes to plead for her help in locating Anakin...and he tells her of his (Anakin's) dark deeds at the Jed Temple. In the movie, it appears that she is only wearing the robe, but photos from the Dressing A Galaxy book reveal the presence of a gown under the robe. This costume was relatively simple to make, and is very comfortable to wear.













UNDER-DRESS

Pattern:

McCall's 4001 (B)

Fabric:

Casa Satin in White
Casa Lace in Grape
Casa Satin in Mystic Purple--for ribbon around waist

Trim:

Black Russian Jacquard

Charm:

1.5" Color Tear-Drop Crystal in purple (Crystal Freedom: #C63)
4mm Swarovski Crystals Fashion Crystals in Purple mix (JoAnn Fabrics)
Placques Findings in gold (Fire Mountain; #H152431FN)



ROBE

Pattern:

McCall's 2853 (A)

Fabric:

Short Hair Poodle Fleece in Purple
Casa Satin in Amethyst--for lining

**All fabric and trim was found at JoAnn Fabrics or joann.com

Beads/Tassels:

6/0 crystal beads (JoAnn Fabrics)
Seed Bead #11, transparent rainbow purple hank (Fire Mountain; #H146877SB)
Seed Bead #11, transparent rainbow clear hank (Fire Mountain; #H146872SB)
Bead Seed-beaded light purple 18mm (Fire Mountain; #H156236GB)



HEADPIECE

Main headpiece:

I used light gray craft foam from JoAnn Fabrics. I traced out the pattern for the strips, cut them out, and stapled them together. I then covered my styrofoam head with plastic wrap and pinned the headpiece to the head. I painted the foam with Folk Art Acrylic Paint, #662 Metallic Silver Sterling. Because the foam wanted to soak up the paint, I had to keep adding more until it looked smooth (approx 14-15 coats).

Pony-tail Holders:

I used Sculpey clay in silver. The clay was molded to look similar to the real holders, and baked according to the directions. Once the clay was cool enough, I used the same acrylic paint as was used on the main headpiece to obtain a more accurate color. I slipped the holders over a pony-tail made from artificial hair extensions (in red) and attached them with clear rubber bands (they wanted to keep slipping down).

Here are the pictures of the final product: under-dress; robe; the trim on the sleeve; and a close-up of the charm.

Steel Blue Veranda Nightgown (ROTS)

Padme wears this gown early in Revenge of the Sith. This is a simple, yet elegant gown, and the first one where we see her pregnant abdomen. I revised part of this costume from my original version to make it slightly more accurate...moved the position of the pearl strands and redid the back drape. However, I did not do the fancy stitching (fagoting) seen on the front of the original. I am still not 100% happy with the back drape, but it will do for now. Currently it is attached via hooks and eyes, and consistently falls off...so I will be stitching the drape directly onto the straps.

Pattern

McCall's 4995

Fabric/Accents

Casa Satin in Cornflower (JoAnn Fabrics)
Pre-strung pearls
Wreath-shaped rhinestone pin on front
Swarovski crystal closures on drape
Darice Jewelry Designer Acrylic Bead Assortment--Blue 1977-47
Silver rhinestone tiara

Here are the photos of my original gown. Here are the photos of the revised gown.



Updated 7/7/07:

I finally finished the revisions to this gown!! I added a light blue trim to the front and sides of the gown. This trim had the fancy stitching very similar to the fagoting stitching used on the original gown, so I couldn't refuse. I also revised the back drape...using three charms instead of two so that the fabric falls better. I also stitched the drape to the straps, which I also revised slightly.

I also made a Japor snippet out of Sculpey clay in tan. I then painted it with Folk Art Acrylic paint in Country Twill (602) and the grooves with Americana Acrylic Paint in a dark brown (color not indicated). I then sealed the paint with two coats of Folk Art Artists' Varnish Satin (885). For the chain I used a small-link silver chain by Blue Mountain...I had to cut this to size and add a clasp.


Here are the pics of the newly revised gown...and here is a pic of the Japor snippet I made!!