As I outlined previously, I now have produced much better artwork for the classic red hanky, as well as the much rarer brown one.
When I did my first run of hankies I used a lightweight fabric from Spoonflower which was a Bamboo/Cotton mix. It had a silky feel and was just the right weight for a hanky.
Since getting access to the screen-used versions, I’ve found it was on a much thinner fabric.
It just so happens that Spoonflower have had supply problems with the bamboo/cotton, so have been forced to discontinue it and replace it with a Cotton Lawn, which is a much thinner, gauze-like fabric, and a much better match to the real thing.
I have therefore had my new hankies printed on the Cotton Lawn instead.
The first batch of printed fabric arrived a couple of weeks back, and I now have a good half-dozen red and a few brown hankies ready for dispatch if anyone is interested!
The Red Hanky
The classic red hanky has come out pretty well, considering. Spoonflower does have some colour-density issues, especially with reds, but that aside they have come out good.Below is a comparison between the pattern detail on the screen-used hanky (below, left); the first version I did last year (below, centre); and the new improved version (below, right). click to see a super-sized version.
The Brown Hanky
After offering a next-best option last year (a brown colourway of the existing red design - see right) it is really satisfying to present a much more screen-accurate version for the first time.
As I explained before, the size and area I have reproduced has been a compromise, but what I have done makes for a practical, useable cosplay prop.
Below is a comparison between the screen-used hanky (below, left); and the new replica version (below, right). click to see a super-sized version.
If you want to get you hands on these new improved hankies, they are priced at GB£20 each, or GB£35 for both.Hat NOT included with any orders!
Email me at tennantcoat@me.com
and I can send you full details.
These hankies are really superb, an excellent job. :)
ReplyDeleteGeorge Chase (Seventh Doctor Fan, from GB)
AWESOME!! I am currently working on my Tom Baker costume, getting ready to start a McCoy!
ReplyDeleteWhat kind of hat are you using here? The 7th and 5th Dctor use the same hat, right? You make the 5th Doctor hat band?
ReplyDeleteI was wondering if the season 26 hankie was still in stock, as well as if it can be shipped to the Americas.
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