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Tristan's female version of the Browncoat...now available!

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Saturday, September 23, 2006 5:04 PM

TRISTAN


-EDIT-
Unfortunately, while attempting to modify the collar on this jacket, I managed to destroy the neckline by shredding the leather. I have decided, after about ten minutes' thought, to discontinue offering a female verion of the leather Browncoat. I am aggravated at the moment, and I have no desire to re-pattern this coat, re-cut it, and assemble it. The leather required is a lot thinner than on the regular coats, and as such, is much more fragile...lending itself to tearing easier. Therefore, I will stick to making Mal's version. I apologize to the ladies, but I am still going to develop Zoe's cloth coat.

Thank you all for commenting on the coat; I'm sorry it did not work out at this time.


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Saturday, September 23, 2006 5:46 PM

PHOENIXROSE

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.




*reminds herself over and over that she already has a very shiny coat, even if it isn't as nice as this, and does not have $300 dollars to spare*

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Saturday, September 23, 2006 5:48 PM

TRISTAN



Thank you, PR! The good news is that the cloth versions will be significantly cheaper...something like $150.00 if everything works out alright.

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Saturday, September 23, 2006 5:51 PM

FLORALBUNNY


Gorgeous, Tristan!
Now if you could fashion an adequate excuse for me (I am up to here in coats, and not going to any cons!) to order one, I'd be mighty grateful.

bun, not a Size 2, either...
9/22-24 Party on, Browncoats at the SF Ball!!
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Saturday, September 23, 2006 5:57 PM

TRISTAN


FloralBunny...um...you can always use a custom-built female Browncoat? Does that work?

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Saturday, September 23, 2006 6:34 PM

SHINYTRINKET


Oh, this is so shiny...and perfect for Flan II! Problem is, I'm already up to my pi gu in expenses for the Flan! But, out of curiosity, how long does it take to get one made, just in case I should happen upon an extra $300 between now and December?

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Saturday, September 23, 2006 6:42 PM

TRISTAN


If yours is the only order I have, and I don't have any problems getting ahold of leather, it only takes a week maximum to build one. I have a leather source that is local, so I can actually see the leather before I buy it, but they only restock every now and then...and I have almost bought them out already! That is why I decided to try to find a suitable cloth alternative, as well.

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Saturday, September 23, 2006 6:51 PM

KAYNA

I love my captain


Oh Tristan! This is GORGEOUS!!!

I would love to have one but I only just got a job and I'll only be making about $400 a month.

I just may have to look into one of those cloth versions you mentioned.

Although....Christmas is on coming up...so is my birthday...Maybe I can talk someone into gifting one of these to me.
Or would it be possible to do some sort of payment plan?

God I want that coat!
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Saturday, September 23, 2006 7:00 PM

TRISTAN


Thank you, Kayna! Yes, they do make wonderful gifts!
I am really hoping to have the cloth versions ready sooner than I expected...I will see if I can light a fire under myself...

As far as payment plans, that's not really an option...I don't collect any money up front, and don't actually create an invoice until after the customer has seen photos of the finished coat and approved the purchase via email. It's only then that I get a return. I am sorry about that.

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Saturday, September 23, 2006 7:11 PM

KAYNA

I love my captain


That's ok. I figured it was a longshot anyway.

Still gonna figure out a way to get one of these or one of the cloth ones. Must see how they turn out of course but coming from you I expect nothing but the best. You're just that good.

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Sunday, September 24, 2006 1:06 AM

DANCINGNEKO


Woah...shiny...

*sighs* don't need one...don't have a use for one here...can't afford it. (Bugger) *inner child whines: "But it's LEATHER!" gorramnit!*

'Course if you really wanted to torment me...I keep daydreaming about having a Zoe browncoat (yes I know, even more challenging)...




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Sunday, September 24, 2006 1:40 AM

PHOENIXROSE

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.


Neko and I have been talking about what the Zoe coat is made of. We have no idea. It doesn't really drape like leather, but kinda looks like it. Anyway, Tristan, you probably know more about fabrics and the like, and in case you want to give it a shot, here are pictures of the very beautiful coat:


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Sunday, September 24, 2006 2:53 AM

TRISTAN


Kayna, thank you very much! I am sorry about the payment plan, though...

DanicingNeko...yes, it isleather...and you need one...it would go great with everything you own...you need a leather Browncoat....


PR...huh. Never thought of that. Her coat looks like a duster of some sort ("really Tristan? never woulda thunk it, genius!" ), which means either a fine wool or some sort of cotton duck...it may be something I'll tackle down the road aways...thank you for the photos!

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Sunday, September 24, 2006 4:14 AM

PHOENIXROSE

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.


I thought it looked like some kind of heavy cotton! Raw cotton, maybe? Does that exist or am I thinking of raw silk?
Happy to provide pictures, and eager to see what you do with them one of these days!

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Sunday, September 24, 2006 6:40 AM

TRISTAN


PR, "duck" is actually cotton...sort of like canvas...it has a very plain weave and is usually waterproofed.
I was thinking of building a coat like that for my Independent soldier outft.
Thanks again!

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Sunday, September 24, 2006 8:23 AM

HELL'S KITTEN


Hiya! I was just going to suggest the same Zoe coat that PhoenixRose just did. Zoe also wore it in "The Train Job":

www.still-flying.net/images/thetrainjob/

index.php?image=trainjob316.jpg

and

index.php?image=trainjob284.jpg

I was thinking it was a heavy canvas, but what do I know.

Lovely female Browncoat! Any chance of seeing how it looks on a person?

Cheers.

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Sunday, September 24, 2006 8:29 AM

CALLMESERENITY


I meant what I said, Tristan. Sign me up for a Kaylee Jacket!



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Sunday, September 24, 2006 1:25 PM

DANCINGNEKO


Quote:

Originally posted by Tristan:

DanicingNeko...yes, it isleather...and you need one...it would go great with everything you own...you need a leather Browncoat....


PR...huh. Never thought of that. Her coat looks like a duster of some sort ("really Tristan? never woulda thunk it, genius!" ), which means either a fine wool or some sort of cotton duck...it may be something I'll tackle down the road aways...thank you for the photos!
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*points out where she lives is between the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn* (For those of you going "HUH?" I live where it NEVER gets cold enough to need a leather coat.) Plus, much too heavy to make it useful here.

*pats Tristan's arm* Nice try tho...

*slaps head* Cotton Duck! (Why doesn't my mind function on simple things like that.) Kept trying to think of it -- but the only word my brain would flip to is "canvas." A part of me still votes on some sort of ultrasuede/man-made item that's brushed to look like suede or something, but yeah...it might be duck from some of the pictures.

...like I said before...It would be easier to persuade me to spend money on Zoe's one ...Not that I need a duster like that (I *heart* mom).



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Sunday, September 24, 2006 2:33 PM

FLORALBUNNY


Tristan wrote:
FloralBunny...um...you can always use a custom-built female Browncoat? Does that work?
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LOL, Tristan. What I probably need is someone to talk me into doing something stupid, but I had one of those once and we are no longer married. Heh.
Then there's the Zoe coat, more adaptable....
*slaps own drooling face*

bun
9/22-24 Get home safely, Browncoat Ball survivors!
9/24 Happy Birthday, TCM!
9/30 Happy AnniVersary, BDM!

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Sunday, September 24, 2006 4:18 PM

TRISTAN


So far, attempts to create a good-looking version of the Browncoat in cloth have failed miserably. I spent the last two days and about $150.00 on sueded cloth...and none of the attempts look any good. Mostly in the collar area, but the cloth itself does not lend itself well to making a coat. I will probabyly try a few more, assuming I can find some decent cloth, but I have pretty much given up right now. I'll be experimenting further with the Zoe vest next, and will hopefully have that available in the next few weeks. (This week will be taken up with moving the ex out of the house) I have one or two more local fabric stores to hit, so hopefully I will find something that works.

The more I think about it, the more likely I am to just stick to leather Bronwcoats. In looking at the photos of Zoe's coat, though, I am very intrigued. I am pretty sure that was her coat from the war, or a very close copy of what she wore. As I am interested in creating an Independents soldier's outfit, it would stand to reason that I would need to make the coat, too...so, I think instead of the cloth Browncoat, I will make this type of coat instead...also in a male and female version. I will be hitting the photo sites and re-watching Firefly (darn!) to see the coat better. Thank you all for suggesting this...I shall endeavour to create one!

Hell's Kitten, thank you for the link...I have that bookmarked now!
As to seeing it on a model...I, uh...seem to have lost my in-house model. I was planning on making one that fit my sister-in-law, but it may be a spell before I can get pictures of her in the coat online. I will try to get it done quickly! Or, hey! I could model it for y'all! I'd just have to pad the proper places...

Serenity, thank you! I will remember!

DancingNeko...well...alright, you got me there. But, if the Independents coat works out...
As far as the fabric it's made out of, I am pretty sure it's in the cotton family. Judging by the way it falls and the way it creases/wrinkles leads me in that direction.

FloralBunny, I understand. Though how someone ever convinced you to do something you did not want to do is beyond me!

Thank you all again! The next thing I hope to post will be the Zoe vest, followed shortly after by the Kaylee jacket. I have not given up completely on the idea of a cloth Browncoat, just a bit "over it" at the moment following the failure.

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Sunday, September 24, 2006 6:06 PM

FLORALBUNNY


Tristan wrote in part:
FloralBunny, I understand. Though how someone ever convinced you to do something you did not want to do is beyond me!
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Hehe, Tristan, 'twas not about not wanting, 'twas about being stupid......

Have a great time with the creating. Permaybehaps you'll run across a model you care to keep around.

*smacks forehead* shoulda saved URL to the Browncoat Ball thread! Embers put up a batch of photos of ball-goers. Lots of pretty dresses and men in sashes, etc.

ETA: Here's the Embers photobucket addy for costume-nuts who might be wandering through:
http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b4/embers_log/conventions/San%20Fran
cisco%20Browncoats
/


bun on the run

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Sunday, September 24, 2006 6:21 PM

KAYNA

I love my captain


That's right! You said you would be working on a Kaylee jacket! I was so caught up in the brown coat that I totally forgot the little remark.

Do you have any idea how much one of those is going to caust? It's a great little jacket. Cute cut, beautiful color and all.

If I can't afford a Browncoat, maybe I can console myself with a Kaylee jacket. Still holding out hope for the coat though.

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Monday, September 25, 2006 1:16 AM

SIMONWHO


Okay, I want to put this in context: I ordered a browncoat from Tristan ready for Serenity3 a couple of weeks ago. Unfortunately due to the evil US Postal Service imposing new arbitary rules (no fault of Tristan's) it didn't turn up in time.

Even allowing for that, it is still possibly the most loveliest thing ever. It fits wonderfully, the weight and feel of it is a beauty to behold and I'm just hoping for much colder weather so I can wear in far more often.

In conclusion, if you want one and you have the money, buy buy buy. They're things of beauty and should be treasured.

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Monday, September 25, 2006 3:29 AM

TRISTAN


FloralBunny, ah, I understand now. Sorry!

Kayna, I'm not sure yet. I'll have to find the cloth and see what that will cost. I'll be busy this weekend, but I should have plenty of time after that to work on all these projects. I'll build one, and figure out from that what they will cost.

SimonWho, thank you very much for that. I really do wish it had not been delayed! Again, thank you for the glowing endorsement!

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Monday, September 25, 2006 4:01 AM

RIMGIRL


Browncoat - I want, I want, I want!
Zoe's coat - I can actually justify as the new overcoat that I need.

I'll save up and not buy any of the not-even-close things that I've been eying around here. So that probably means, first Zoe's, then Mal's.

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Monday, September 25, 2006 4:05 AM

TRISTAN


Thank you, RimGirl! I love the enthusiasm!

I suppose this means I really have to get cracking on the Zoe coat, eh?

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Tuesday, September 26, 2006 12:44 PM

TRISTAN


Sorry, all, had to edit the original post. The female Browncoat is no longer.

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Tuesday, September 26, 2006 1:01 PM

DANCINGNEKO


*MEEPs!*
*hugs Tristan*

Sorry to hear that the leather shredded on you (naughty leather to do that). Is the tear repairable or 'disguiseable'? (Can you put a patch there and claim that it was in battle and repaired or somesuch?)

(Considering how many times I'd have to tear a seam out to sew on cloth... ugh!)

Hopefully, taking a break from it will provide inspirtation....(Yay! Zoe 'coat!)

*blinks at the mention of the coat being thinner leather* Okay...now I'm intrigued...


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Tuesday, September 26, 2006 1:32 PM

EMMARIGBY


Aw, sweetie! I'm sorry for all the aggravation you're going through. I'm just finishing up your pressie. Hopefully that will cheer you up in a few days!

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Wednesday, September 27, 2006 4:29 AM

TRISTAN


DancingNeko, yes, it was one of those @$&%^@#* moments. And no, it is not repaiable, unfortunately...

Emma, thank you, too! I am waiting anxiously!

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Tuesday, October 3, 2006 6:51 AM

RIMGIRL


Tristan: This would have been a perfect day for the ZoeCoat. Rainy but not too cool.

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Tuesday, October 3, 2006 7:05 AM

TRISTAN


*sigh*
RimGirl, I'll be working on those soon, I promise! Gotta get this Zoe vest workin' proper first!

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Wednesday, October 4, 2006 2:00 AM

MAGDALENA

"No power in the 'verse can stop me!"


Tis getting hot 'Down Under' or I'd be looking for a coat for sure... well if I wasn't saving up for other things - you are so talented Tristan! will have to look forward to a coat next year methinks!!

Love you - Magda x x x


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