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I made a black lion cowl! (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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I patterned it all from scratch, too!

Sewn both by hand & machine. Has a velcro closure on the front of the neck! Also super light, so your head & neck won't hurt while wearing it (I'm very proud of that)! I lined the mouth with soft fleece and the inside of the head with satin. It's really comfortable!

It's not a mask, so you can't see out of it if you pull it over your face!! It's meant to be worn more like a hood.

If you have any questions about how it was made, feel free to ask!

Black fur is really difficult to photograph.. it looks better in-person!

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Ooooh nice, that looks hella cosy too!

Will it be used like a hat, or maybe even attached to a jacket via zip/metal buttons?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Oh, it's nice and cozy!

It's fully lined, so it's meant to be used as kind of a hat/hood/scarf combo. I'm sure it could potentially be modified to attach to a piece of clothing, though!

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Looks fantastic! Do you have something in mind for it? Or just a fun project?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

Thank you so much!

I actually had this project hanging around since last year.. but since it's nearly Halloween, I figured this was the time to finish it.

This actually v2.0 of one that I had made last year, but I wasn't super satisfied with it, so this is the "new and improved" version.

I actually wanted to keep it for myself to wear for fall/winter weather, but I'm pretty strapped for cash right now, so I'm gonna try to sell it. Maybe I'll make a v3.0 for myself, one day!

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Do you take commissions?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I definitely would, if people are interested.

I currently only have base patterned for big cats and wolves/canines right now, though. But I'm sure I could mod the canine base to be a fox or something.

What kind of creature did you have in mind? (If not a black lion)

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Lion, but with colorful fur

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I'd probably be down with that! Send me a message if you'd like to discuss it further.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This is fantastic and I would wear it everywhere.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Thank you! It's nice and reasonably warm without getting too hot!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I love it! I like how it's an intimidating look until you see the big kitten eyes lol

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I made a more "realistic" version in my v1.0 iteration, but I really do prefer the bigger, more friendly eyes!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's really hard to get something like this not looking like bad taxidermy, and I really enjoy the slightly cartoony (but not in a goofy way) eyes! I can imagine this being amazing to wear for someone playing a barbarian in D&D or LARPing.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

I actually had things like LARP & ren faires pop into my head when I was thinking about what kind of goober besides me would like this!

Thank you! It's definitely a difficult balance to have creatures look good without looking too uncanny.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Gives me a real "degenerates like you belong on the cross" vibe.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Made a wolf cowl in the past and was told the same thing!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That looks so nice and warm! Can imagine it’ll keep you very well protected in the winter days :)
But I guess it’s not very weatherproof?

Anyway, great job! I love it :)

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Oh, it would keep you cozy, for sure!

It's not "weatherproof", per se, but the eyes won't be damaged by the elements, the nose has been meticulously sealed, and the faux fur can be dried pretty quickly when hung up & stored properly. The only different thing that may have to be done is to comb/brush through it as it dries.

Thank you!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

AND I'LL FORM... THE HEAD!