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♡ Needleweaving ♡ prácticas de tramas bordadas

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Replica of Galadriel's silver gambeson costume from season 2 of The Rings of Power

I am so, so proud of this creation. The idea of "screen-accuracy" is a myth for many reasons, but something magical happened throughout this process, where I think I got about as close as a single person can to replicating a screen-worn costume (that originally took a whole team to build!) I was able to source remarkably similar materials, from the foiled linen to the 4mm chainmail, and a lot of testing and practise really paid off in the final version.

And I learned a lot! This was my first time doing trapunto quilting, and my first time doing any kind of chainmail work (and I am eternally glad I did not have to do every single ring by hand, oof!) The embroidery was probably the smallest I've ever worked, but it was a delight to be staring at Michele Carragher's work again (last time was Daenerys)

Chasing perfection can be frustrating and often futile, but there were so many places I was glad I slowed down, redid something, tried again, triple-checked measurements... it was absolutely worth it.

I am very grateful to both my friends who sent me reference photos from the SDCC exhibit last year, and to the Rings of Power costume team for posting behind the scenes tidbits and even responding to my emails. I could not have made this as faithfully without that help!

If anyone has questions about this build process, I have video logs already posted as well as progress photos, and I'm happy to talk more about it!

And up next, I'll be adding alllll of Galadriel's accessories that she has earlier in the season: cape, belts, quiver, and bracers. I'm excited for more embroidery and leatherwork in my future!

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Visiting a childhood friend...

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Breathtaking work from @embroiderybynusik on Reddit and Instagram

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kinda wish I had taken a photo of these before, but I’ve been doing some visible mending on my clothes recently :) the fashionable distressing had turned into slightly less fashionable gaping holes lol

thought it would be fun to try and continue the tree print onto the pants themselves to make it look like they were growing out—I’m not terribly good at embroidery bc I don’t do it very often but I think it turned out well!! yay :) I left some of the frayed edges in bc I liked the look, and I’m pretty happy with that decision \o/

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Favourite Designs: Frieda Lepold "A Knights Dress" Haute Couture Gown

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The Allotment Series, 4 pieces, Penelope Williams (2024)

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due to factors such as "time pressure" and "tulle is of the devil" my expectations for this shirt are not high. but i spent a lot of time imagining these button bands and they turned out pretty nice

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Galadriel’s embroidery may be finished but I still stare at it at every opportunity! Gonna be spending a chill Sunday working on other pieces for this costume ✨

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Teyana Taylor at the 2025 Met Gala

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Brian Tyree Henry at the 2025 Met Gala

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𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐲/ 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

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if there's one thing about me, it's that i will be playing dress up with A Character

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Evening wrap, House of Balenciaga, 1949-51

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Wolf Journey by toubitan

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Aredhel; Huntress of the Noldor

I am so happy with how this turned out, especially her bow and the background!! This makes me want to draw a Maeglin to go with her...

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