For the browncoat, I've ordered swatches of ultra suede and should get those next week. Ultra suede looks and feels just like real suede but it's machine washable. It'll be perfect for the browncoat. I'm thinking about offering the strider jerkin in ultra suede also (price is about $150.00). I've also priced real leather suede just in case anyone is interested. Leather suede is gorgeous but it's twice the price. I can make the ultra suede browncoat for about $300.00 (depending on the width of the fabric)or leather suede for $600.00 plus shipping. I think I'll make one for myself : )

I finished my Serenity duster mockup : ) I made this one out of a heavy twill. This will look great in ultra suede or suede leather so, if anyone is interested in the duster in ultra suede or suede leather, email me.

I've been working on my browncoat (bdc...big damn coat!). I've finished the first mockup and now I'll work on revisions. I think I need to add a few inches to the length and make the arms a litttle wider. I also need to find a better picture of the back of the browncoat. I guess I'll need to pop in the Firefly DVD again :) I haven't even started looking for the front closures/fasteners. Any ideas where to find them???

Here's my concept sketch of Malcolm's Duster from the Firefly series. I can't wait to start construction : )

I think I'm going to start work on the browncoat duster. Yep, I think I will : ) Let the drafting begin...

My Serenity / Firefly vest is finished! Yay! I still need to purchase a wider belt and buckle, though. I had so much fun recreating this costume piece and I'm thrilled with the final results.

I'm working on my final version of Zoe's Serenity Vest. I'm waiting on the buckles and then I can add the side straps. I also need to order a military buckle and get a wider belt. It fits like a glove and I love the material : ) This was a lot of fun to recreate!

I made my second mock up of Zoe's vest from Serenity / Firefly. I changed the front seams and added a couple of inches to the length. I love how it turned out. I've ordered the fabric and I'll shop for buckles this week. I can't wait to finish this one ; ) I'm having a few problems uploading the new pictures so I'll post them asap!

Here's the first draft of Zoe's vest. I need to enlarge the armholes a little and add about 2 inches to the length. I'll be able to add another side strap when I lengthen the vest. This has been fun to work on : )

I'm a huge Serenity/Firefly fan! So in honor of the upcoming movie, I've decided to start work on Zoe's vest : ) I started the mockup/muslin today. I'll post pictures asap!