Harry Dresden
Source: The Dresden Files series by Jim Butcher
Worn for Ghost Story book tour (Books & Co. at the Greene Shopping Center), DragonCon 2011, Ohayocon 12, DragonCon 2014, Marcon 50, DragonCon 2015, Marcon 53 Why I chose to be Harry
I love The Dresden Files. After going to DragonCon for the first time, I was inspired to work on Harry. I got the initial verson finished in time for the Ghost Story book tour. I impressed Jim Butcher! This is a costume that is going nowhere anytime soon. Construction notes
There has been work done since that initial outing. I initially used a Magnum in black from Arda and tried to style it. Since the comics came out, I decided I needed something better. I got a Rufio in natural black. It allows for that mussed look that he's always got going, without me having to try and cut it to look right. The original coat used the wrong type of canvas. I didn't know there were two different types and I used outdoor canvas instead of duck. It was also too big, since the only duster pattern I could find was out of print, so I couldn't get a smaller sized pattern from the one I had from making a coat for hubby. The new coat is actually an Inverness coat made from duck canvas. I know he never had a canvas Inverness coat, but it fits me so much better. |
Legendary Sleuths Photoshoot I
Legendary Sleuths Photoshoot II
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Canvas Inverness Coat made using Simplicity 2517, Shoulder pads, Bias tape (black), Interfacing, Lining (black), and Buttons from Jo-Ann Fabrics; Duck canvas from Fabric.com
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1" round, 1' long dowel rod (Blasting rod) from Hobby Lobby
Squeeze Sports Water Bottle, Black (for potions) from Amazon.com Unisex Hiking Bag, Black from Amazon.com |
Staff from a Renaissance Faire at Ohio State
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