2007 Costumes

forrest · 2007 Costumes

So come then guys & girls, any idea on what you'll be wearing this season. I've got a few ideas on what i might turn up in. Wink

stormy

same as last year (if it still fits) but this time i may make a hat to go with it.

lbs.me.uk

possibly a new and improved cowboy or our new stripes

Pyro_Phil

Same as last year I guess.

Ghoti

I* am making a new and improved Mongolian Tartar for the comps. Depending on how comfortable it is, I may wear it on the street.

If not, it will be the old outfit or stripes at certain away meets.

* = for I, read BHBSBird/her mum/the neighbours/anyone other than me

Nemo

forrest

I'm again toying with the idea of getting a new costume for this year. Not sure what yet, though i have a few ideas. Wink

Ghoti

BonfireBoy

I can just see Forrest as the Sugar Plum Fairy.... Laughing

forrest

stormy

i think forest should go in his birthday suit.

though where would he put all that loose change??

blackeyes

[quote="stormy"]i think forest should go in his birthday suit.

crikey!!!

forrest

The_Captain

Don't we have this discussion every year about if Forrest should go in his birthday suit Question

blackeyes

do i see another poll on the horizon!! Laughing

stormy

forrest

Won't be going in my birthday suit again this year. Sorted out all my bits & pieces for my 2007 effot today. So you'll all just have to wait & see what i turn up in this year. Wink

BonfireBoy

So what you going as then Forrest Question

Pyro_Phil

Getting my costume sorted out thanks to a helping hand from Forrest. Very Happy

He does have his uses Laughing

The_Captain

So I take it Lindfield are having a new costume this year then guys Question

forrest

lbs.me.uk

Nearly got all my bits for one of my new costumes but the other one still neededs to be sewn to geather

Pyro_Phil

Thanks for sorting the cistume out Forrest. Looks very good.

Lady Treason

I'm going to be a Victorian Lady! so is my frend Becks.
Don't mind us we are just two Ladies, out for a evening stroll.

Bonfire fan

I have been to 2 Bonfire nights so far this year, and i think all the costumes are fab.

V

Mozart praps

V

How many ppls here are there capable of makling their own costumes . Rather than cheating and buying from ebay or where ever

w@ndérér

Me

bhbsbird

And Me

However it must be said that ebay is great for getting trim, braid and finishing items for costumes eg leather gaiters for cuffs and fur coats that can be converted into mongolian capes Wink

lbs.me.uk

i too make my own costumes

but have used ebay to by a set of gaunlets as i cannot do leather work myself but the other bitsie the main parts i try to do or get help with

rockape65

I do 90% of my gear sewing leather work etc. and have been commisioned to make some Victorian leather Boer war period Bandoleers (as worn by HBS victorian navy landing party) for a gentleman from Waterloo whom shall remain nameless. But do not see that it is a "crime" if people do use the internet to purchase items. If we want this tradition to survive we have to move with the times. I would rather have people taking part in off the peg costumes than stood watching from the crowdline. Mind you it must be a sickener when it gets damaged and you've paid a fortune for it. Crying or Very sad

forrest

I've used Sutlets Stores down in Bournemouth, who made my Kings German Legion Artillary costume.

Though in the past my dad used to make our Arabian Knights costumes & also our Tudor ones.

rockape65

[quote="forrest"]I've used Sutlets Stores down in Bournemouth, who made my Kings German Legion Artillary costume.

Just checked out their web site hope you don't get that uniform ruined Forrest but it looks good. While i'm on the matter of gear getting ruined how many of you fire proof your uniforms and if so where do you get it from and how much does it cost. The stuff we use for our re-enacting gear would cost us £25 for 750ml Shocked

if we paid for it Wink

forrest

Not got it burnt yet. But it does smell of bonfire and a few black marks on it.

mail man

V

The costume I have been wearing lately suits my mood and outlook . . But at Lewes I might dress up till the last proccession

stormy

i have a question. does anyone spray a fire proff spray stuff on their costume?.

you can tell i know more about that than i do about meat fagots.

its just some people said they use a fireproff spray on their costumes, wonder if anyone else has heard of it.

bonfire dudette

i know soem peolpe from lbs that do but i hv never had it on my costumes

V

We dont bother coz spray only last 20mins or so . . Like to think we are all watching out for everybody

w@ndérér

Nope we don't bother. I was considering it this year for the baby's pram but it costs a fortune and doesn't last very long. It wouldn't stop me being very careful and keeping a close eye anyway. Just all watch each other and be there quickly if needed! I've not caught fire in all the years I've been doing it.

Lady Treason

I have never sprayed any of my costumes over the years, any way getting the odd little burn just reminds people to be careful, thats why no one gets badly hurt. it's the bl**dy public you have to watch out for, well most are ok, it's the Chav's you have to keep and eye on.

V

Best to use natural materials as well as opposed to man made .. burns slower and doesnt melt ....... Best stuff we have found is upholstery fabric .. heavy but burn resistant

bonfirebelle

I've waterproofed some bits of my costumes but never fire proofed them, wouldn't know where to get the stuff apart from the obvious expense, especially if you have a full length dress or cloak to be done! I've not gone up in smoke yet, again had a few burn holes in costumes but then who hasn't over the years? I agree with Lady treason its more the public especially those who pick up and swing around discarded torches that are more of a danger.