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07 Betsy Waddell
finds Star Wars
to be a constant
source of inspiration.
If you devote the
time to learning
how to make your
own fan fashion,
you will fi nd that
it pays off in more
ways than one.
bounding looks, fan fashion DIY-ers
all have one thing in common: they
love combining their excitement
for Star Wars with their desire to
excercise their creativy.
“I love making geek fashion
because it’s a unique way to express
myself,” says Bria LaVorgna. “No
two designers have the same point
of view and I like getting to share
mine. I love it so much that I run
a geek fashion blog called White
Hot Room. There’s just something
delightfully fun about designing
pieces or putting together outfi ts
inspired by the nerdy things I love
and then wearing them in my
everyday life. Half the time, people
don’t even realize I’m wearing
something geeky.”
Betsy Waddell agrees: “I’ve made
many casual geek fashion pieces,
including dresses inspired by other
pop-culture icons. However, Star
08 Nina Dreyer crafts her own T-shirt designs using a computer-driven cutting
plotter to create stencils. The design is then pressed onto the fabric by heat.
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Wars is the source of inspiration
I return to again and again. I
especially love wearing geeky
fashion to conventions or theme
parks. It’s such a great way to let
your geek fl ag fly in a place where
people are looking to fi nd the
members of their fandom tribe,
while still being comfortable, and
most importantly, creative. I really
enjoy stretching my creativity
while still being challenged by
STRETCH OUT WITH
YOUR FEELINGS
While many of our Star Wars style
superstars explore different aspects of DIY
fan fashion, they don’t do it in isolation.
They might specialize in graphic design,
clothing design, sewing, needlework, or
outfi t coordination, but they also have
other resources they can rely on, such as
fabric stores that stock pre-made Star Wars-
themed fabrics, tailoring and alteration
shops, and a network of other fans who
also make custom clothing and accessories.
So, if you’re considering joining their
fashionable ranks, don’t be afraid to ask
for help, especially if you’re starting out.
What you should recognize from the outset
is that exuding Star Wars style takes work,
time, and dedication, so it pays to be
realistic in your expectations when it comes
to time and cost. And don’t forget: if you
need help in designing or assembling your
own fan fashion from someone else, let
them know how much you appreciate their
work and “Thank the maker!”
the constraints of staying true to a
character or series.”
“The best part about creating a
look from the fandom is that you
can take little details and incorporate
them in fun ways,” Natalie Benavides
adds. “I love to costume as the
characters from Star Wars and this
just helps me bring little pieces of it
into my everyday life. It helps make
me smile throughout the day.”
If you devote the time to
learning how to make your own fan
fashion, you will find that it pays
off in more ways than one. Doing it
yourself builds a can-do attitude as
well as developing your own talents.
“If I want something, I try to
make it,” says Kristin Sirota. “I’ve
been sewing for almost 30 years and
learned quite a few great skills along
the way, and I’m always learning
new ones to add to my projects.
For as long as my imagination is
active and I’m physically able, I
will continue making fun fandom
fashion and accessories. It’s always so
much fun to have something unique
that no one else has, and to show my
love of Star Wars all in one.”