[501st/SLD and/or TFE Detachment Access Requests]

Hi, DZ-15040 here. I recently got Doctor Aphra approved and am requesting 501st and  Detachment Access.  https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=30216

Please let me know if there are any other steps to get the costume approved specifically for TFE.

Thanks, and hope to see you at Celebration!

[Prospective Dr. Aphra says hi]

3rd time's the charm with stitching together the aviator's hat! Turns out there are no do-overs with leather-like materials, so I wasted a lot of material on dumb mistakes (my sewing skills are still in their infancy), but it worked out eventually. And thankfully it's only pleather.

I'll submit soon, fingers crossed to get it approved before Celebration.

 

 

[Prospective Dr. Aphra says hi]

Good to know, thanks!

 

And yay! I'm trying to go for approval by Wondercon, so maybe see you there.

[Introductions and Pending Forum Member Approval]

Hi, just saw this thread and it occurred to me that I never introduced myself. 

My name is Heda, I'm based in SoCal, and I'm currently finishing up Dr. Aphra. (Waiting to borrow a sewing machine with a more heavy duty needle for to put together the aviator's hat.)

Further down the line, I'd like to do Imperial Knight version of Marasiah Fel. Started putting it together years ago, just need to commit and get the armor pieces.

[Prospective Dr. Aphra says hi]

More questions for Aphras.

When I cosplayed at cons, I had used jack boots from my X-Wing pilot costume (from Imperial Boots). They come a bit under my knee, so I was wondering if that would still be ok for Dr. Aphra approval. Photos are attached.

[Prospective Dr. Aphra says hi]

Thanks all! ^^

3 hours ago, DocAphra said:

I bought an aviator hat from Amazon, stripped the fur lining and made my own ear protection circles from faux suede in a similar color to the cap. 

Neat! Was the fur lining sewn to the hat you both just along the edges, or was it was is glued to the hat? 

[Prospective Dr. Aphra says hi]

Hi all!

I'm finishing up an approvable Doctor Aphra costume. Only the aviator hat left. I've got the pattern, but I was hoping to get some tips about the material. 
Would upholstery leather be ok, or should I go for something thicker. 

Other Aphras, what kind leather or pleather did you go for?

Also, would you recommend any places to order the fabric from, aside from TandyLeather? (I'm based in Southern California.)