Calling all costumers and crafters!!

[morganskye]

I need help making a decision. I'm making a Professor Umbridge costume, starting with what I have already in my closet. By luck I have an old 100% wool cloak. Unfortunately it's a purple/pink with red specks, which doesn't quite work. I also have a pink dress to go underneath.

My problem is that I don't know whether I should dye the cloak. I've had it for years and have never worn (it was a gift). It's 100% virgin New Zealand wool, so I'm hesitant to dye it. My main concern is that it will shrink. It's already 'perfect', so any shrinkage will make it unwearable. I was thinking of using RIT powder, which requires hot water to work. Is there a cold/wool dye out there? Any ideas? Below are pics of the cloak with the dress, and an natural light shot.



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Comments

[muntahz.livejournal.com]

That just is so odd.
Chaleston is a major city!
We are lucky we have Atlanta within a few hours.

[morganskye.livejournal.com]

Yup, very lucky. Although I wish I was a bit closer. 5 hours on the road is still a little rough.

[muntahz.livejournal.com]

We do more then that when we hit St. Louis.
5 is bad, but if it is something you really want...
Also, try yoga for the headaches.
I tried to comment on your earlier post and LJ had a brain fry!
I tend to be a headache person as well.
Yoga helps!~
Exercise helps!
If I miss a day I pay for it.

[morganskye.livejournal.com]

I don't mind the drive usually. So long as I either have a buddy or good books-on-cd with me I'm fine. ^_^

That's not the first time Yoga has been mentioned to me. I think I should give it a shot. My local gym offers classes. Looks like I'm signing up!

[muntahz.livejournal.com]

Iyengar or Hatha.
They have less jumping and are the safest version.

[morganskye.livejournal.com]

Ok, I'll see if they offer it. If not I'm sure I can find a tape of it.