Richard From "Looking For Group"
This project is a custom-designed costume based on a character in a web comic called "Looking for Group." The style is roughly based on a World of Warcraft mage. It features a flared tunic, multi-layer conical skirt, fabric shoulder armor and a large hood with a mask for the lower face. It also included a hoop skirt to achieve the correct skirt shape, a pair of wrist gauntlets, a fabric belt decorated with "jewels" and a large glass pin. The design was created using reference material from the comic. Most of the costume is made from peachskin, with the exception of the hoop skirt and gauntlets. The pin was commissioned from a jeweler. The understructure of the shoulder armor was made using layers of heavy interfacing hand pad-stitched to achieve the correct shape. The layers were covered with black moleskin and joined at the neck to make a collar-like addition to the costume. Pads were inserted between the layers for extra lift and separation. The hoop skirt is made in the shape of a Spanish farthengale. The body and boning channels are cotton broadcloth and the hoops are made of clear plastic tubing from the hardware store. They can be removed from the casings for washing. The costume had its debut at Colossalcon, an anime convention in Northeast Ohio. It has since been worn to a number of conventions. The customer completed his costume with fingerless gloves, glue-on claws and makeup. The creator of "Looking for Group" stopped him in the hall to tell him it was the best Richard costume he had ever seen.
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About Me
I have over 40 years of fine sewing and handwork experience. My training includes couture bridal sewing with Susan Khalje, contributing editor to Threads magazine, and custom pattern fitting and drafting with Professor Kenneth D. King from FIT. I've attended numerous workshops given by professionals in the sewing industry and participate on Sewing Pattern Review discussion board.
About My Work
For the last 7 years I've been making dreams come true for everyone from anime cosplayers to brides and bridesmaids. I work primarily from inspiration drawings and photographs to create unique clothing that fits your style and flatters your figure. My specialty is fitting curvy women.
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Brandon Emry
For Prometheus hoodie5.0Barbara was fantastic working with me on this hoodie. She was very busy, but still found time to work with me and the turn around time was super fast, and so was shipping. Got the hoodie today and it is fantastic!! Couldn't ask for a better product. Fantastic maker!!
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Rosanne
For Rosanne's wedding dress5.0Barbara Hilow is a wonderful professional couture level dress maker. She took my vision and created a black suit which was influenced by a Chanel dress I had seen. Barbara was a pleasure to work with and I would recommend her to anyone who has a special dress making project. If you are a bride to be, a business woman, a lady looking to create with a good resource, Barbara is just that. You will have fun with your project and I know you will be happy with the results. Rosanne Wagner.
JMJohn McMinn
For Cowl Neck Hoodie5.0This took me some time to write only because I've been buried with a ton of work. That being said, Barbara made the best Hoodie for me and exactly to my specifications. I used it constantly during the holiday season and during my winter travels. Also, I work in a cold office so it really came in handy there as well. Barbara had many projects going at once and constantly kept me in the loop. She even got very sick and still managed to find the time to work on all her projects, including mine. Very happy with the outcome and definitely look forward to having another piece custom made.
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Dan
For Renessaince Shirts' with embellishment5.0I had chosen Barbara, primarily for her knowledge and zeal/passion/desire to do this work. I wanted something a little out of the ordinary """ Custom"".. In every aspect Barbara delivered when i asked if something could be done.. Can't beat that....ever. That's the best, i plan on having her make a few more things for me in the future.
HSHolt Starck
For Cowl neck hoodie4.8Barbara is such an amazing women. She made me the coolest hoodie known to man and I couldn't be more grateful. She was extremely nice during the whole process, walked me through all the steps of how my project was to be tackled and made a very high quality final product. I would definitely recommend Barbara if you are looking for a professional to make you any kind of custom made clothing. A+++
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