Create A LARP Costume! LEVEL ONE of Level Up LARP

[@Rayne_Storms]

Level Up Seam Ripper Pro Tip: Use it right-side up. ** life changed **

[@SkillTree]

RIGHT?!? I was amazed 😅

[@emmacave4780]

I too, was today years old when I realized I was using it wrong. :/

[@AdamMclardy]

This tip alone has leveled up my life. How have I made it to 50 not knowing this?

[@landonmcmillan4870]

It dawned on me why so many of my older projects had holes in them.

[@veronikavolhejnova5036]

The ball part is great on heavier fabrics. With thin ones go slow, use point and go one (or two) stitch a time, as the razor part makes a hole in thin fabrics very easily otherwise.

[@dragonpat12]

for the extra sleeves instead of a wearable garment, I think an unorthodox-shaped bag or pouch would be interesting. And it would make sense for an adventurer to reuse loose fabric. Plus if you use the same chrometan leather it can match your vest! Just a thought! Love what you're doing mate!

[@ianwalker3144]

Along these lines, most travelers before matches and lighters carried a greased leather or waxed cloth bag for tinder; dry grass, birch or cedar bark, etc. to go with their flint and steel kit. Thanks for the inspiration, Cl3ver!!!

[@reagandotson2059]

@SimPeasant I was going to comment that he needed some belt pouches, and yeah... this would be a good addition/catalyst for that project.

[@omikrondraconis5708]

I also thought of matching pouches, perhaps with a hidden compartment for smuggled secrets as would be quite in style for ST?

[@TheStraycat74]

13:15 you should use those to add hidden pocked inside the piece you just altered. when you sew them in, continue the sewing line so it looks like a kinda pattern on the outside.

[@nicolastousignant9160]

Was thinking the same. The decorative camo stitching is genius

[@thomphan9518]

Third this. Especially for a spell slinger, seems odd he doesnt have more pockets.

[@awkwerdcreations408]

I actually have very little interest in getting into LARPing. But I do play DND and I have been getting into bushcraft stuff a lot the last few years. I feel like this still all translates. I love your videos! If nothing else, the editing and your talking is super entertaining. And I just want to make a full character and outfit for no reason whatsoever. Keep doing all the awesome things!

[@jokerzbabe13]

Challenge- bushcrafting in character. The gear is practical and would be more fun for you to make if you had a connection like to your character.

[@jokerzbabe13]

Nonody else has to do it with you, and you dont even have to roleplay by yourself, but it can be a fun way to combine your hobbies

[@WolfStar08]

@@jokerzbabe13 That's actually one of the things I do. My main DnD character is based off of and built on my own bushcraft gear and skills which I've been doing minimalist outdoors stuff with all Scandinavia iron age tools, cloths, and equipment I've made myself for 15 years now. So if anything my bushcraft experience influences my fantasy characters lol. Which does make for fun trips in the wilderness as I always come back with new ideas for the games I'm playing or the character itself.

[@WolfStar08]

All in all would definitely recommend doing what Momo suggested. It makes for fun times.

[@ShisaAi]

I just bought a top at the Renaissance faire that ended up a tad too small for me, but I’m going to use these tricks to make it fit me! Genius!

[@DrTurtleBee]

Double fold your hems so they won't fray with use or forget folding and seal the whole thing in bias tape. It can add a cool border and you won't lose fabric to the hem.

[@karladenton5034]

Even now, a flat bias tape (single fold) over the raw edge would stop the fraying. Normally you apply single fold as a narrow facing, but I have successfully 'retrofitted' it in a similar application. Hand sew for best results on the 'public side'.

[@dawnshade4939]

You can get bias tape in quite a lot of amazing colours, I've also seen people layer decorative ribbons (good quality ones, not present wrapping ribbons) over top of the bias tape in order to create some design while using the easier to find plain white/cream bias tape

[@dawsie]

Best part about using the tape is when the edge starts to wear thin you can replace the tape with new and as such extending the life of the garment

[@shadowkitsu]

I've been meaning to say the same thing everytime he sews something

[@annekabrimhall1059]

From your thumbnail I lost you lost weight😂 “how to upgrade costume after weight gain” That was really tight on you!

[@RainMakeR_Workshop]

I'd call your character Hex. A big part of making LARP fun for everyone is playing along with the little things.

[@anarkizt]

One of my characters certainly would too, but the other is very proper, and would actually probably refer to him by his rank in the military.

[@oldguygames6861]

if you find your bracers falling down towards your wrist; use the sleevs to go under the bracers. the little bit of bulk will help keep them in place. Also, they will protect your wrists from the leather edge rubbing them raw

[@CalliopePony]

You could use the excess fabric to add pockets to the project. Pockets are always good.

[@SkillTree]

Pockets ARE always good. Can never have enough.

[@LivingAnachronism]

Been waiting for this! Can't wait to see what you do with the Burgschenider stuff!

[@Finding_Arcadia]

That fabric would make a great scarf! Scarves go undervalued in LARP, can be taken off for bushcraft needs, cleaning cook gear, stopping a wound temporarily, and above all else: temperature control! Soak it to cool off or cover your nose and mouth to warm up. Also, every rapscallion rogue needs a scarf

[@robertwilliams1095]

You could sew the sleeves together and add straps to create a thigh pouch. That away you have a large thigh pouch to carry stuff and it matches the vest/ over coat bringing the upper and lower sections of your outfit together as matching.

[@gregbush8573]

for the sleeves, you could turn them into a part of leather chaps acting as part of the linkage from belt to chaps and protecting sensitive areas from leather chaffing ;)

[@TheRealMonkeyrogue]

Be careful with Garath's pipe. On your elbow that stem will take a beating. You may want to install it on a loop on the inside of your surcoat. I get the Churchwarden style, between Gandalf and its actual use, it makes sense for a fantasy ranger type. But practicality (since he probably isn't smoking it on patrol) a short stem would work most effectively in dealing with breakage. The Churchwarden (ostensibly) gives your eyes a break from the lighting process so you can maintain your vision without obstruction. (You know, being warden of a church or something at night.) But you may just want to make a firm leather case specifically for the pipe, to protect it. I love that pipe man. I have been buying and smoking pipes for 25 years, and that was a fun project. I'd hate to see it lost.

[@NoJusticeNoPeace]

You should consider using brown bag decoupage for cuir bouilli. You can find tutorials for doing brown bag decoupage on KZbin, but basically you use brown shopping bags or builder paper, rip it into pieces, crumple it, then glue it down. The end result looks like expensive leather, and you can use wood stain to tint it any colour you want. The glue makes it pretty stiff, but you can also finish it with Minwax to make it waterproof and rigid. You can cut up some cardboard and piece it into shape with duct tape, then do brown bag decoupage over it and it'll look just like cuir bouilli. I had a store with terrible, hand-made counters. The landlord wouldn't let me remove them, so I used brown bag decoupage to turn them into expensive-looking leather countertops. Doing 20 feet of countertop cost me less than $10. The best part is, because it's just paper and glue, if it happens to get damaged, you can fix it by just gluing down a patch of brown paper over the damage and it's good as new.

[@Dracomancer273]

My thought for the sleeves is to make tube bags using them, especially if the more pointed shapes can be maintained on the bottom and top-flap.

[@froggybangbang]

OHMYGOD that seam reaper thing i am SO MAD at my mum and gran! NOBODY TOLD ME. Thank you, Kit

[@seanbrondstetter2987]

Use the sleeves for jack straps or "Leg wraps"

[@ThePageTurnerPT]

You can use the sleeves as lining for other bracers or greaves so you can have more thieves tools, spells, potions, or your money

[@Willow_and_Sage]

That seam ripper tip, a life saver thank you!

[@donaldmcdaniel1773]

Interesting. Sometimes it is so strange watching these projects working. Then when it all goes together.... WOW!!!!

[@jeangrimoire623]

I absolutely love including your dog's collar!

[@SkillTree]

I love adding those little things that change them from just a collection of clothes to a CHARACTER. Its the little things...

[@cliffrhoades8170]

Extra arm pieces.. use them for the basic form for mittens for those Winter Ranger days...

[@tessabrusseau3691]

For the leftover materials (sleeves), make pockets inside your vest/coat

[@LivingAnachronism]

Love the dog collar addition on your right arm. And I see you with that new dagger ;)

[@drivebybraile]

The sleeves might be fun as pockets on the over tunic. Keep in mind they will add weight and maybe help the lay of the garment

[@earthsword2888]

Love the vid as always. I will say though longswords are by defenition two handed swords, things like D&D and other pop culture have simply missused the term to describe arming swords wich are the actual one handed swords. Real longsword are the classified by pop culture as great swords wich are also historical weapons but they are more like polearms instead of actual swords since they are by definition larger than the person wielding them. Just something I always feel the need to adress whenever it comes up since I actually work with these thing on a regular basis IRL.

[@pcgordon3360]

I could feel your terror during the cutting sequence, but look how good you did!

[@MarblesFromSpace]

I've been (hobby) sewing for nearly 2 decades and never realised I was using a seam ripper wrong.... wow I feel oblivious, thanks for the tip!

[@Seiaeka]

I'm so stoked for this contest. Everyone has been creating so many amazing things so far! I hope I can get mine done on time. I had so many setbacks, but things are coming together. >w< Also, your laylin tunic was probably too small because the one available for the contest was for women. They're just made smaller. :P As for the extra pieces; bracers, greaves, gloves, or pouches for your belt.

[@scoutdylan149]

agree with pouches

[@echopapa5875]

I would definitely use them along the shins as a type of gaiter, maybe opened up along the back and secured with fabric straps of the same color (if you have enough material).

[@elwindil8566]

I think using the extra bits as padding for under your bracers would make sense both from a character standpoint and from an in universe functional standpoint, as having them sit just on your tunic sleeves or shirt sleeves would make for less shock absorption from an impact, and it would also give you a little extra wear and tear protection from your bowstring as well.

[@ksoule1985]

I have literally worked as a Seamstress and I didn't know that seam ripper trick! Thank you for that!

[@iGregory67]

Attach the sleeves back to the shirt with the same leather loops and cordage you used to attach the sides together -- this way, it can be an 'add on' when it gets cooler out... kinda like zip off legs on dad shorts, but this is tie on sleeves for LARP shirts:)

[@longshot9757]

I think you should turn those sleeves into fingerless gloves. I really loved last year's LARP ranger gloves, and it's a shame they didn't see much use. However, I quite enjoy your new "refined" look, while still remaining true to Garath's woodsman roots. So some smaller, more refined gloves of the same fabric as your new duster would look cool. And you could still reinforce them with leather, especially the right-hand one, or your drawing hand. Archers often had leather tabs on their gloves to protect their fingers from the bowstring. Your LARP bow isn't nearly heavy enough to be a danger, but in-character, it seems realistic.

[@callumbrowne6047]

Turning the sleeves to boot gaiters would tie the costume together nicely, especially with a little leather added like the vest.

[@Largo01]

You could sew the leftover sleeves as short gloves that go under the bracers. Maybe add a woolen lining and they could keep your hands warm at night.

[@tonquothegreat]

I think it would be really cool to see a video of all the tools you think a starting maker would need. Or maybe like tools that you use the most?

[@WhisperingWisp357]

You could use the remaining sleeves as the topmost layer in upper arm gambison. Just add some reinforced mounting points to the upper shoulders of that open tunic and you could get a cool cross lacing design. A good example of what I'm talking about would be the arms on Living Anachronism's custom gambason. It would give you a slightly more war-like look, a bit more armor, yet wouldn't heat you up much more on the LARP field.

[@johndavidlynn8653]

As a spy you need secret pockets in that new garment to tuck in some spells or healing items as well as an escape and evade kit like some caltrops, flash paper or smoke bomb type things. The extra cloth will work well for this as it matches the material already.

[@cjcasler2120]

I agree. Something else you might consider is to make pouches.

[@christianortiz9947]

That's exactly what I was think you can never go wrong with extra pockets especially if your a spy

[@randyyoung5770]

This was a fantastic addition to Garath's garb. I loved the side splitting and tabs to secure it back together. With the sleeves, you could always make them into pouches that could be attached inside of your new tabard kinda like you did with your rabbit fur pouches in your winter gear.

[@alexsears7892]

Well, you leveled me up. I had no clue about the seam ripper thing. I've been using it wrong since grade 6 family studies... mid 80s

[@Suzuki_Hiakura]

10:20 one trick I learned (being super poor) was to use some brownish Walmart yarn and twist it like how you turn plant fibers into rope. The end result is similar to twine (if done tight enough) but tends to take me about 30 minutes to an hour for a foot of the finished product. After finishing with twisting, I run a lighter down it to burn off the small frays that pop out from the string. I think it looks somewhat cool and might work in place of leather strips... though the oils from your fingers might untwist some of the yarn near the end, which will make it almost impossible to continue twisting it (it is noticeably different, no matter how much you twist it back and it may appear worn in that spot :c).

[@fauxmarmorer9544]

You could sort of re attach the sleeves with lacing and keep them detachable if that interests you, fabric scraps to carry on you to make repairs also makes sense

[@BrewsAndBruised]

I was definitely today's year old on that seem ripper, that's life changing lol

[@michaelhorton7684]

You could use the sleeves to make a hood for the duster. Maybe attach a strip of the same leather to the top edge to match the rest.

[@ctaldier7141]

You should make them into boot covers. I think that would look cool

[@lugo5678]

I love the detail of adding your dog's collar to your garb! I still have my dog's collar two years later.

[@M4st3r0fN0n3]

Use the cut off sleeves as either short garters over longer garters for laters or save them to patch your vest/cardigan thing

[@Sionovar]

I’m not sure about the sleeves, but those two pieces of leather you stitched on at chest level just scream “pockets” to me

[@OpusX2010X]

I have been binge watching your entire channel for the last week plus, going all the way to the end as we know the KZbin algorithm loves it when we do and of course liking every video. I would like to add a challenge for you with something you seem to enjoy and also have the tools to make. I think it would be epic for you to make your own functional pipe. That is one rabbit hole I can certainly see you going down with great glee and excitement and be able to put your own special spin on the design. Always looking forward to your next video and thanks again for all you guys both do for the community.

[@draco5991rep]

Okay, so my idea for the extra sleeves is that it becomes a visual diary, it will also require a specific subskill in Textiles. Embroidery! My idea is that each larp you participate you take the most memorable moments and embroid a pictures onto the sleeve. On other larps if someone asks you what this picture means, you can then take the picture as a visual input for a tale of your past adventure. Imagine sitting at campfire showing people the embroidered sleeves retelling your greatest moments (all that in a naturally feeling aspect of your character). Edit: it would also be a potential long-term project where you can show specific embroidery techniques, making embroidery perhaps even worth of being it's own skill

[@bubbalansdale6301]

You might sew the sleeves into a nice matching livery

[@JeremySpringfield]

Use the scrap sleeves as arm covers. Maybe look up gambeson construction and give it a gambeson look. I recommend this because those bracers are hard up on your arms and might get uncomfortable while wearing. Make yourself some padding to protect you from your armor. An important concept for when you move to plate armor. ;)

[@treebasherlol2935]

Your not alone, from you I leaned I was using a seam ripper wrong and I know a lot of people who know how to sew. For the sleeves maybe some Victorian cooking sleeves covers. I love your videos.

[@jasonhudson7697]

A roll hem might have been a better idea for the edges to prevent fraying. As to the sleeves, a pouch, hidden pocket, lining for another project, even better---a hat.

[@bu55c]

Your leather sewing machine is a cobbler's shoe patching machine, and YES they are great for costuming.

[@beckynaughton5743]

DUDE!!! That seam ripper tip! I've been doing it upside down for my entire life!!

[@ClearlyPixelated]

Now that you mentioned you have a doggo you must pay the doggo tax. Cerberus must cameo in your next video!!

[@user-yo1fb1kg4omykehiggs]

Hi Kit, Just watched this video and, as usual, it's great! Just one small thing of occurs to me, maybe you slip the dog collar under the lacing of your sleeve to keep it in place when you're moving more actively, eg. Fighting/ running etc. as you wouldn't want to lose it especially as it's your actual dog's collar! Or perhaps make one specially for your character! Anyway, great vid! Keep leveling up!!!

[@Jayrunner-zy9rr]

Thanks for the great content! It has been really fun to watch your content, not only is it informative, but your presentation is amazing and fun! Even my teen son enjoys watching, which is something considering there is no video game content, lol. For the left over arm pieces do the same lacing but back to the shoulder as a detached sleeve. This gives a great layer affect with the under garment and if you can get some more of the same fabric you can make a "long sleeve" variant for cooler weather. Have done this for a medieval "princess" dress and looked stunning.

[@scarcosplay]

Weathering! Weathering really ties an outfit together, I would love to see you weather your outfit

[@SkillTree]

You read my mind! Just ran out of time for the episode itself. Any favorite tips for weathering outfits?

[@johnfleischer2790]

Use the sleeves as accents for a sword scabbard, or make axe head covers with them. Will take some re engineering but I think your up for the challenge!

[@warrenrexroad1172]

I've always hated using seam rippers, I could never figure out why I couldn't make them work... Learning to turn it right side up might be the biggest thing that I've learned from your channel.

[@petermiller6629]

McLovin the Double Sword Draw...great homemade bandoleer.

[@brycee.maryott8802]

@8:00 You could use the unroll the sleeves under your arms to give your self the room you need.

[@jeffventure6078]

If the sleeves are stretchy (like t shirt material) i would make them into a buff or face covering. Old t shirt sleeves work great for this. You can leave the edge ragged for a badass look or put some frills or lace to dress them up. Good way to camouflage tour face when going stealth mode.

[@alexlarson5121]

I would say that they would make very nice stylized matching putties/leg wraps.

[@steampunknord]

Thank you so much for the tip about the seam ripper, cause I didn't know that.

[@alexsears7892]

Oh, and that brown leather on the new tunic... could certainly use a Skill Tree logo... 😀

[@bucky737]

Using the sleeves as an arm wrap under bracers is what I would do, leather bracers aren't the most comfortable part of an outfit, and that fabric underneath would be great. I did this with extra material from my sash on a pirate garb I'm working on.

[@danielhall5554]

I really was scared you were going to butcher those sleeves! Cheers on the seam ripper discovery.

[@noahgoschen3753]

You should take one of those sleeves and stitch along the flat end to close it into a pouch. Then you can secure it into a foragers bag with a little leather flap and some string to roll the empty bag into itself and tie it up. I'd imagine the pointed side would make a nice funnel for drop nuts and berrys into. I think it's the one thing your woodland survivalist ranger is missing. I know it wasn't one of the ideas you came up with but my vote is belt mounted foraging bag.

[@triforcehero6264]

Try making a hidden pouch, or maybe a sleeve sheath for a knife with the extra fabric. I feel like your character, who is somewhat rogueish would maybe hide a dagger in a sleeve/bracer.

[@rogueshadow5280]

For the extra sleeve bits, you could do a set of hand warmers/gloves, you could even do a hidden breast pocket under your added leather panels

[@ChristianRosenhagen]

So you are a thief, spy, archer and spell thrower at once ? WOW!

[@dragonobskuritas]

Awesome work, I love your content. I would take long sleeve clothing or a wizards robe, or something like that, and add the cut off sleeves from the tunic as a reinforcement of lower arm portion. Probably something of a different colour, light green for example, to add a bit of contrast. Big, strong and fluffy dragon hug for all of you.

[@marama9845]

Oh My God the Seam Ripper!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LIFE CHANGED! Thank You!

[@dannodillon1222]

You should finish the sleeves the same as the rest of the garment and have them connect to the shoulders the same way you laced the sides. That way you have removable sleeves like some gambesons have

[@SandraOrtmann1976]

I know why I am watching you. No, I did not know the purpose of this bead part on a seam ripper. Now I know. I have been using it incorrectly for 20 years. Ah well - never too late to learn new things.

[@darrackmccrea9761]

I like your ideas but what about a coin bag or a fire kit

[@TheAncientAstronomer]

Ever consider switching the small sword, for a buckler? Lighter than a sword and more useful in deflecting opposing strikes. Plus the small size, allows you to conceal it a lot easier, in case you have to.

[@kateburk2168]

Too clever! What a happy misfortune of ordering & sizing failure.

[@visschernoah]

With some laces or buckles, those sleeves could become gaiters to cover your boots

[@dontaecamacho5780]

Late to the party but totally think just making detachable sleeves will make this look DOPE

[@ryusaikou1604]

Id just use that extra piece as pockets behind the leather up front

[@GreenSamurai2]

Answer to your question. It also could be some innerlining to a leather piece. Or connections between leather segments. Short distances. But that's just off the top of my head.

[@andrewwilson1798]

Your could make fabric pouches with matching leather embellishments, that way you could have a belt pouch or two that matches the new vest.

[@Valgornify]

Considering youve already got those fancy thieves bracers, those scraps could work best for boot covering or even lining for larger boots to protect the clothing underneath. Using the tips as a start of a pattern could be good as well. Possibly for the palms of some gloves or making a soft cover for boots thats layered in points or having them be removable flair to your pauldron adding a showing of deeds like a banner flowing down over it. It being removable can give the option for having that title or honors removed if the story calls for it yet also be for storage later so its not bunched up with the pauldron all the time.

[@sageandstone8977]

I'd make them into shin guards, like a play on winangas/ puttees, to protect your lower legs and control the fullness in the legs of the trousers.

[@rogerbarrett2237]

You can attach small chrome tan tabs to them and the ex sleeve hole and attach them back on with leather cordage like the sides are done.

[@SkillTree]

That's actually a really cool idea!

[@robertburgess1070]

I didn't know that about a seam ripper. An arm cover looks good.

[@scafleet]

Ergonomic seam rippers are in the quilting section of Joann's. In case you need your hands for hand things.

[@JxB-1208]

you can use the sleeves to make a mask, since you said that Gareth is a spy. I was imagining like cutting a mask piece and then to tie it in the back to have 2 leather loops tied together with leather cord, to mantain the same look as the "jacket" and maybe even add some leather decorations on it. BTW here are some names for the "jacket" (flow vest, magicians poncho or casual rangers vest).

[@nephicus339]

1:45 - 'Dooblidoo'... Someone's been watching Matt Colville lately. :P

[@DrTurtleBee]

I would use the sleeves to make pouches or pockets. You can never have too many pockets.

[@bleukat]

I have taken left over sleaves and made little pouches of them. Sew up on end and put a draw string on the other.

[@menotu7266]

When my work shirts get too bad to where, I cut them up for rages and use the sleeves as head bands/dew rages under my hard hat.

[@PatrickCordaneReeves]

Unless you're using an animal with really long-fiber skin (like a kangaroo), then a single leather strip may not have a ton of strength. As laces are intended to pull on, weak strength in that regard can suck. Cutting with the grain is helpful (as opposed to the circle method). Or, another trick I like is to cut three small strips and weave them (or twist them, a la ropes) together.