From Sketch To Leather - Harley

[RavenAus]

Had a tropical cyclone headed this way last week so I was sat in front of the computer instead of in the workshop, and started to rough out an idea for a cosplay style leather top. After playing around a bit I came up with this -

Wasn't quite there though, the back was wrong, so -

Then it hit me, I could alternate the colours like in the Harley Quinn costume, I've a friend who cosplays her a lot, so -

Today I finally got the pattern worked out and the leather cut and dyed. I riveted the entire lot together. I did consider sewing but on this occasion I liked the look of the rivets, and this is still the prototype End of the day, here she is - Harley!

[Windrider30]

I really like that! And I have to agree the rivets look much better then sewing. Tommorow I start my very first corset

[Tramps Leatherworking]

Nice, you done well!

[RavenAus]

Thank you I made the pattern with my mannequin, some masking tape, and a lot of cut-up sheets of paper. I set the mannequin to my friends size as she already wanted to model it for me and just stuck pieces of paper on until it was in the shape I wanted, drew on the lines with a sharpie and cut it out. Managed to get it all to lay flat too, which was a surprise

[Wild Bill46]

Quite nice !

You have given me a new direction to think about in how to go about a pattern for my vest.

I have the tutorial and pattern although it is the wrong size for me, just diden't know how to go about sizing it for myself.

Mannequin ? Thanx RavenAus Wild Bill46

[RavenAus]

Glad I could help Bill

[TheCyberwolfe]

Going to go back and do the jester's cap, or does your friend play the new pig-tailed Harley?

[RavenAus]

Well, this is her in her current Harley Quinn costume

[msdeluca]

Excellent design, composition, and you're dead on with the rivets. Thanks for sharing.

[Windrider30]

Seeing her in her currant costume and the one that you have made honestly mate its amazing what you have done!!!