Organization XIII Tutorials + Supplies : Coats/Weapons/Wigs

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  • I'm probably going to feel really stupid after i ask this but! here i go lol. I just bought the Matrix pattern and after staring at it for what seemed like eternity, i have decided that i have no idea to alter it. (Sewing challenged) i thought i saw someone that said they were going to make a tutorial about how to alter the pattern but now i can't find it, so im seriously thinking i imagined it. Did anyone else see this post? if so...help? lol

  • Well since you already started it lets continue the enormous thread postage. I was planning on making this list for the prop forum anyway so this is what I’ve got.

    Axel ~ Chakrams
    [url]http://forums.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=80548[/url]
    [url]http://forums.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=86328[/url] ` foam step by step

    Marluxia ~ Scythe
    [url]http://forums.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=91174[/url] out of wood
    [url]http://forums.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=58284[/url]
    [url]http://forums.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=92984[/url]
    [url]http://forums.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=105868[/url]
    [url]http://forums.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=81691[/url] this ones about how to curve a PVC pipe

    Saïx ~ claymore
    [url]http://forums.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=94341[/url]

    Zexion's Book
    [url]http://forums.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=108213[/url]

    Vexen ~ sheild
    [url]http://forums.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=82232[/url]

    Xaldin
    [url]http://forums.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=81448[/url] ~ spear
    [url]http://forums.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=103340[/url] ~ wig

    Xigbar ~ wig
    [url]http://forums.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=99628[/url]

    Demyx ~ wig
    [url]http://forums.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=108465[/url]

    Boots
    [url]http://forums.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=85182[/url]

    Making chain and pull
    [url]http://images.cosplay.com/showphoto.php?photo=1119494[/url]



    As for making the tutorial on how to change the patterns that was me and I haven’t started it yet. >_<
    If you give me a week I can get them done :eeek:

  • [QUOTE=Saeru;1965290]Found it! *updates*[/QUOTE]


    :rockon: thanks a ton.
    this all gave me a very good idea, if my dad does not want me useing the woodwoking tools, then im going to use foam and Fiborglass resien...

    and thanks for doing this list :bigtu:

  • I also stated I'd make a tutorial on altering the matrix patterns, but if you're up to it Ani_Bee thats less work for me. ^.^
    Or if you did go with that one pattern you mentioned in the Org thread ([url=http://www.butterick.com/web/shop.cgi?s.item.B4682=x&TI=10002&page=3]this one?[/url]) maybe you could make a tutorial on altering that, and I'll take care of the Matrix one?

    *goes to add those links*

  • Nope I used the matrix one for myself because the Butterwick one I bought was the wrong size for me. It I remember correctly you used piping in yours where I use a double seam to fake piping (couldn’t find white piping) so it would be probably be better for you to do the tutorial since most people use piping. Also the only different in the Butterwick pattern is the first seam alteration at the front has already been do for you and you need to take the ones on the back out.

  • yay! I'm not going insane lol. thanks a bunch guys! :D

  • The Matrix pattern is a decent place to start for those with little patterning experience, especially in regard to Organization coats. The seams will require a bit of editing, which I'll discuss below, but in addition one will have to construct a hood, which I can only give suggestions towards.

    This tutorial assumes the following:
    -All seam allowances are 5/8."
    -You're using a #30 zipper.

    So lets begin!

    [b]Initial Pattern Editing[/b]

    [url=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/Saeru/matrixp1.jpg]The Matrix Pattern[/url]
    This is the pattern as it comes from Simplicity. I edited out the pieces that are pretty much useless, so that which remains is what you should mark for cutting on the actual pattern sheets.

    [url=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/Saeru/matrix2.jpg]Matrix Schematic[/url]
    This is where those pieces would go should one be making the actual coat as per view 'A.'

    [url=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/Saeru/matrix2-1.jpg]Edited Matrix Schematic[/url]
    And this is what we're aiming to end up with, below.

    [url=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/Saeru/Mx1edit.jpg]Piece 1 edit[/url]
    Piece one requires a fair amount of editing to start with, since the matrix pattern does two things that organization coats do not: It has an overlapping front closure, and it has a collar. On the front of piece one there should be a line indicating where the center of the front is supposed to be(the dashed line in the above picture). Cut along this line on the pattern. This is to get rid of the extra fabric that won't be needed to make the Velcro attachments.
    Also, the neckline must be edited to accommodate the scooping slope where the hood attaches, so widen it by cutting along the topmost dotted line in the above picture.

    [url=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/Saeru/Mx34edit.jpg]Piece 3+4 edit[/url]
    Add 5/8ths of an inch to Piece three on the fold edge, and tape it onto Piece 4, overlapping 1 1/4ths inch where its being joined at. This will give one solid back piece to use.

    [b]Mock-up Editing[/b]

    At this point, I would suggest taking the three edited pieces and cutting them out of some cheap fabric to make a mock-up of your coat, that way you can get it to fit properly, and for the next edits that I'm about to suggest. This isn't necessary, as you could theoretically 'wing it,' but its generally a good idea just in case.

    [url=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/Saeru/MxMockup.jpg]Sewing the Mock-up[/url]
    Sew the edge of A to A, then B to B, C to the other back-pieces C, and finally D to D. At this point, you'll have the basic idea of the coat, but there is still a lot to do to get it right. Take this time to check the fit of the coat...these mock-up pieces are going to become your actual pattern pieces, so if the coat is too loose, sew in more along the sides(D) and back(C) to get it nicely fitted, and then cut the edges to 5/8" from the new seam. Also check to make certain that the scoop of your neck seems about correct. If not, cut it to where you want it to be.

    [url=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/Saeru/MxMockup1.jpg]Mockup Sewn[/url]
    This is about what the coat should look like on you, at this point(minus the sleeves, as you wouldn't need to sew those on your mock-up if you didn't want to). Here is where even more editing fun begins. ^.^

    [url=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/Saeru/MxMockup2.jpg]Mock-up Editing[/url]
    Take a marker and draw in where the red lines are on your own mock-up. The front line should follow the top of your 'pectorals.' The pocket should be aligned with where your wrist lies when resting at your side. The back seam should have a slight curve to it. Other than that, its up to what looks right to you. ^.^

    [url=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/Saeru/MxMockup3.jpg]Taking apart the Mock-up[/url]
    Take a look at the marks that you made, and chose which side of your mock-up looks the best to you.
    Take whichever side you chose, and, following the above picture, cut along the red dashed lines and seam-rip through the blue slitted ones.

    [url=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/Saeru/MxNewPattern.jpg]The New Pattern[/url]
    This is about what the pieces of your mock-up should look like once it is taken apart. On this piece, go ahead and cut out the 'pocket,' along the red line.

    [url=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/Saeru/MxNewPattern1.jpg]Pocket Pattern Edit[/url]
    Taking this pocket piece, add 5/8" to the top, bottom, and right(the side towards the zipper), and then cut out two mirrored pieces of these from your actual fabric(or cut it out once with the fabric folded together, to get two mirrored pieces).

    [url=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/Saeru/MxNewPattern2.jpg]Actual pocket edit[/url]
    Along the top and right, fold the edge under 5/8" and sew to get a nice hemmed edge. Leave the bottom edge alone for now.

    Finally, take the pocket pattern piece and tape it back to the bottom of new pattern piece 2, so that everything looks like it does in "The New Pattern" up above.

    [b]Double Seams[/b]

    Before you proceed, you'll have to make a decision on which type of 'piping' you will want to use. Piping is necessary because Organization coats have many 'double seams,' such as those that are shown here:
    [url=http://studentpages.scad.edu/~mzimme21/REFERENCE/SEAMS1.]Double Seams[/url]
    This picture seems to have an excess of them, however, if we're going by the typical render, so we'll ignore the one on the sleeves and the one on the side-seam.

    There are three ways to add these double seams that I can think of.

    The first way is to use piping. Piping will give an end result similar to this:
    [url=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/Saeru/Piping.jpg]Ebay Coat[/url]
    There is a very good page on how to make piping(and also binding) here:
    [url=http://www.alternative-windows.com/binding.htm]Piping and Binding tutorial[/url]
    Making piping may be necessary if you chose this route, because it is important that your piping match the material of your coat. Piping is available pre-made at most fabric stores, but generally only comes in a cotton blend that would be unsuitable for pleather coats.

    The second way is to actually cut a strip to sew in between your panels, in this manner:
    [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/ensui/508478091/]Sewing an ACTUAL Double seam[/url]
    Which would give the appearance of this:
    [url=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/Saeru/Report1.jpg]In-Progress Coat[/url]

    Or the third manner is to top-stitch a line next to the seam, to give the appearance of a second seam.

    The choice is yours. ^.^

    [b]Putting it all together...[/b]

    So now its finally time to cut out everything else!

    [url=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/Saeru/MxNewPatternFinal.jpg]Final Cutout Pattern[/url]
    Go ahead and lay out all the other pieces on your actual material to cut. You'll need two mirrored pieces of each, again, which is usually just easiest to obtain by cutting one piece on folded fabric. Pay attention to which way your fabric stretches, if it does, and make sure you lay the pattern so the coat will stretch around you(so the stretch goes perpendicular to the zipper or your center back seam).
    When you're cutting out, add an additional 5/8" anywhere that there is the extra blue on the pieces above.
    For the sleeve, if you are making the sleeve of anyone but Axel, Xigbar, or Demyx, you'll probably want to make it wider, so follow the blue marks on the sleeve pattern. For Axel, Xigbar, and Demyx, the sleeves are relatively tight, so adding extra would be a waste.

    [url=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/Saeru/MxNewPatternFinal2.jpg]Begin sewing[/url]
    Sew piece 1 to piece 2 along the green line. Don't forget to add in whatever sort of piping you're using!

    [url=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/Saeru/MxNewPatternFinal3.jpg]Sew Back Flap and Pocket[/url]
    Sew the pocket onto piece 1 as follows(its a funny color because its upside down) along the green dotted line, and also sew piece 3 to piece 4. Again, when sewing piece 3 to piece 4, don't forget your piping!
    Flip the pocket upright after its sewn until its top rests along the red line(or where the red line was on your mockup pieces) and either topstitch the pocket down or glue it on along both of its edges.
    Nicely enough, if you leave the top edge of the pocket unstitched, you can reach your hand into it. ^.^

    [url=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/Saeru/MxNewPatternFinal4.jpg]Sewing the Rest[/url]
    Once you have two single front and back pieces and a sleeve piece, you can pretty much finish the rest of your sewing in one shot. A to A(front shoulder to back shoulder), B to B(sleeve to sleeve hole), C to C (back to back), and D to D (front side to back side). The order is important, with the exception of C, which can be sewn together at any time.
    Don't forget piping anywhere that there is a green line!

    [url=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/Saeru/matrix2-1.jpg]End Result[/url]
    And this is what the coat should look like at this point!
    With the exception of the frightening head, of course.

    You will still have to add a hood, which can be best done by patterning one off of an existing hood you might have lying around.
    I give a general example of a hood pattern here:
    [url=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/Saeru/hood.jpg]Hood Pattern[/url]
    Don't forget there is also a double seam on the edge of the hood! ^.^

    Good luck, and I hope this helps!

  • O_O Saeru, I love you....

    I bought the Matrix patter because someone suggested it to me, but i had no idea what corrections i'll have to make. I'm definatly going to do what you said!

  • [QUOTE=BlakStarr;1977012]O_O Saeru, I love you....



    I bought the Matrix patter because someone suggested it to me, but i had no idea what corrections i'll have to make. I'm definatly going to do what you said! <3[/QUOTE]



    Eep! Thanks for making a reply. I've still gotta finish that thing!

  • I thought I add this to the collection on images since it was the main image I used for altering the pattern along with the Axel and back shot ones in the first post.
    [url]http://www.puresquare.com/view.php?src=KH/Ultimania/riku_3.jpg[/url] like the butterwick pattern the seam/piping on the chest reaches the sleeve instead of wraping around the breast area.

    [url]http://www.puresquare.com[/url] has a lot of large images to use for details.

  • Puresquare! Thats right! Those were some CRAZY large images. REALLY beautiful. <3
    Thanks so much. ^.^

    Its not on everyone that the piping reaches the arm, though.
    I'll cite [url=http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1121/535248196_78e8863805_o.png]Zexion[/url] as an example. Its something that is just different on every member. e.e There are plenty of those 'somethings' aren't there. *adds info*

  • I’ve come to the conclusion that there is no one right way to make the seam details for these coats but the sleeve are really catered to the characters personality.

  • Oi, all of this will be a total lifesaver for my Vexen costume. God bless ye all.

    And I hate to sound bratty, but I would worship and eternally love whomever could point me in the direction of a tutorial for Larxene's kunai - one of my friends has a Larx costume and I wanted to surprise her by making the kunai for her birthday. Thanks for any help. ^^

  • There was three with good ideas

    [url]http://forums.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=96726[/url]
    [url]http://forums.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=106046[/url]
    [url]http://forums.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=99851[/url]

  • well I have to say thanks again for this Saeru
    well anyway this inspired me to make a Tutorial of how im making my fiberglass resen/foam Axel chackrams...
    [url]http://www.geocities.com/a_android_18/index.html[/url]

    lol sorry for the cheepness of the geocities...