"Sarabite" - 1:6 scale costume. Design and execution over 2 months. Consisting of cotton, satin, foam mesh, lace, and prefab. crucifix & cat pic.twitter.com/XlJHAC4gxO— πππππππππ‘πππ (@oioiiooixiii) October 31, 2017
The original working title was 'cleric', and then changed to 'cenobite', relating to some fantasy religious order. After a little casual research it was decided that the word 'cenobite' has become too associated with Clive Barker's 'Hellraiser' series (Halloween being a particularly acute time) and an alternative name was sought. A related, and similar sounding word, "sarabite", was settled upon. While some definitions of the word leave a lot to be desired, the key points play into a "rogue" social status which suited the character.
'Sarabites, who have been tried by no rule nor by the experience of a master,... singly, without a shepherd, shut up, not in the Lord’s sheepfolds, but in their own, make a law to themselves in the pleasure of their own desires: whatever they think fit or choose to do, that they call holy; and what they like not, that they consider unlawful.
The Sarabites have no reference outside themselves: no rule, no abbot, no received tradition... The Sarabite syndrome can be summed up as: “I want to do what I want to do, when I want to do it, in the way I want to do it.”'
source: http://vultuschristi.org/index.php/2013/05/cenobites-anchorites-sarabites/
The entire outfit: back and front. Along with the constructed garments, the ensemble includes a bejeweled costume-jewelry crucifix. The 1:6 scale body is a inexpensive 'Owfeel' 1:6 female figure from Amazon.co.uk. The head is a 'SO-TOYS' (SO-05) sculpting of Emily Browning's 'Baby Doll' character from the 2011 movie 'Sucker Punch'. The hair was going to be replaced or dyed dark brown, but it was left as purchased. A Schleich model cat is also present in some photographs.
Ancillary images: Ensemble, front & back. Alternate white cotton cape prototype. Outfit in casual form. pic.twitter.com/GswkqfeIZo
— πππππππππ‘πππ (@oioiiooixiii) November 1, 2017
The project suffered some compromises and failings, but all in all, was deemed a success. The project took approximately 2 months, from concept to completion.
Halloween 1:6 Scale Sewing Project Related posts -
Designs and drawings: https://oioiiooixiii.blogspot.com/2018/01/halloween-2017-16-scale-sewing-project.html
Fitted Shirt: https://oioiiooixiii.blogspot.com/2018/01/halloween-2017-16-scale-sewing-project_2.html
Pleated Skirt: https://oioiiooixiii.blogspot.com/2018/01/halloween-2017-16-scale-sewing-project_3.html
Hooded Cape: https://oioiiooixiii.blogspot.com/2018/01/halloween-2017-16-scale-sewing-project_4.html
Ancillary Items: https://oioiiooixiii.blogspot.com/2018/01/halloween-2017-16-scale-sewing-project_5.html
