This is a concept start for my project this year – making a Mandalorian costume. I started by screen capturing this extra off of S3E1 of The Mandalorian. I’m a large plus-sized gal and thought I could size-up and pull off this look in a legitimate body-type-aware way.

This is my concept DRAWING #1

After doing A TON of reading and research online, I decided to try and modify the design to meet the requirements of the Mandalorian Mercs costuming club. This is DRAWING #2

The flank vest is brown duck cloth with straps to hold on the back plate and decorative top stitching. It has black cording around the neck and arms. Closure is velcro along one under-arm seam.

Armor will be made out of Sintra, which is a new medium for me. I have a pair of brown leather Clark’s and will be making tall spats to go over them with shin and knee armor. I also have a pair of black leather gloves, and will make some hand guards to mount on top.

Also, here is a screen capture of a backplate (also season 3 of The Mandalorian) that I would like to do.