Clothes

[amjoie]

As time goes by, some of us will be making costumes for Pleo. It might be nice to have "tried and true" patterns, so we don't all have to "reinvent the wheel," so to speak.

If you do make a successful costume, and would be willing to share your pattern with us, scan the mock-up pattern you used, into your computer (fullsize), and post a jpg of the scan, here.

Note: It won't help much to scan a whole costume, once it is already made. What we need is the *unassembled* flat pattern, prior to sewing. If you can, use an art program to show where the "sewing line" is intended to go, by using a wide spaced dashed line. (like this: -- -- -- -- --) Cuts are solid lines, and pleats are solid lines in the middle and dashed lines where the pleat is sewed. Also, tell us how large a hem will be once sewed, and how large the hem fold is prior to sewing (example: fold hem one inch up from the bottom of the skirt , and fold under one quarter inch at the top of the folded material, to make a three quarter inch hem for the skirt).

If you are able to write understandable sewing instructions, to go along with your scan, that would be great!

And it would be very helpful to see a photo of the completed costume, on your Pleo, as well.

Have fun, all you "creative genius" people!

[mweed]

If at all possible, I would suggest placing a small ruler on the scanner next to the pattern, or marking exact dimensions. That way when someone prints the pattern they can make sure what they printed is to scale. Just because you scanned it in at 150dpi, doesn't mean it's being printed at 150dpi. And some (probably most) costumes may have to be printed on more than one piece of paper and taped together to make a piece of the pattern. (Most of us don't have large sheet printers or scanners.)

[amjoie]

If at all possible, I would suggest placing a small ruler on the scanner next to the pattern, or marking exact dimensions. That way when someone prints the pattern they can make sure what they printed is to scale. Just because you scanned it in at 150dpi, doesn't mean it's being printed at 150dpi. And some (probably most) costumes may have to be printed on more than one piece of paper and taped together to make a piece of the pattern. (Most of us don't have large sheet printers or scanners.)

Oh, GOOD idea!

[Pleosaurus]

Wouldn't a paper costume compromise its ability to see light? Or edges?

[cmadmacs]

What do you mean? They are talking about is creating online patterns so you can download and make duplicate copies of the same costume. The only way you compromise the pleos ability to see light would be to cover up the camera.

[kchamster]

isn't that like a blanket? will it make him overheat?

[kianajade]

Nah.. as long as its not on for a very long period of time, Im sure it'll be fine

[PleoJames]

It could be itsy bitsy pyjamas and housecoat that can be put on while our PLEOS are asleep and they can be taken off when he/she awakens and that way there will be no risk of overheating :)

OH OH and 4 slippers OF COURSE lol :)

PLEO dressed for bed :)

sighs . o O ( ahhh )

[mweed]

I can just see the little pleo all ready for bed in his "bunny-suit" pajamas with the feet, bunny ears on the head, and of course, the flap in the bottom open for his tail to stick out! :)

[brian55127]

I wonder if it would be possible to dress pleo in already pre-made pet's clothes?

[PleoJames]

I dont see why not Brian :)

Lovin that bunny suit idea Mweed it sounds soooo cute :)

Debs

[brian55127]

I dont see why not Brian :)

Lovin that bunny suit idea Mweed it sounds soooo cute :)

Debs

Actually in the user manual that is available to download, on page 16, (at least in the version I downloaded), it says to please not risk overheating pleo by covering him with a blanket during play, so I wonder if any type of form-fitting cloth would be a no-no also?

[mweed]

There's been a lot of debate about that. And Ugobe advises against heavy clothing, but how do you match that up to their own staff making a heavy fur "lamb suit" for pleo and showing it off at the Maker Fair in October? If that didn't overheat him (which it supposedly didn't), then I can't see how a light-weight costume would.

. . . But don't void your warranty on my account! ;)

http://crunchgear.com/wp-content/uploads/pleo.jpg

That is a cute Pleo, though! :)

[Primus]

Is that Pleo moving in any of the videos? Or is it just a shell?

[pleoguy101]

actually, I read somwhere that the pleo was ON!! but his touch sensors were not as sensitive, because of the thick fur:D:)

[pleoWhisperer]

I didn't see it moving in any videos, but all the discussions indicated that the pleo was on and active, but as pleoguy101 said, the touch sensors didn't work very well through the thick fur. I also can't see his face well enough to tell if they cut holes for the cameras. But the furry pleo was functioning without overheating. :)

[Pleosaurus]

What do you mean? They are talking about is creating online patterns so you can download and make duplicate copies of the same costume. The only way you compromise the pleos ability to see light would be to cover up the camera.

What I mean is... would you be able to see with paper over your eyes. Its the same thing with pleo. He has "eyes" that perceive light, and putting a costume on them ouldn't help him see. P.S. They aren' the big baby blue eyes, but I think they're on his nose.

[Hannah]

I bought XXS dog clothes for pleo. I tried them on my friends puppy Rosie. I measured Rosie and she is a little smaller than pleo. The dog clothes were a little bit to big for Rosie so I think they will be perfect. Oh and i love your costume Idea!

[kyranora]

Hey, can you post some pictures on this thread? I want to get some ideas on Pleo Fashion! That way, my Pleo can be even cuter!! ;) :D :o :) :p :rolleyes:

[P1e0]

Everyone knows that dogs have sweaters to wear when it's cold...but not pleo. I tried one on Ferny but he doesn't fit right and can't walk in it. Plus they all say FIDO FLEECE or have a dog on it.

Do you think there should be specialy made sweaters fo pleos?:confused::cool::D

[ryane]

keep an eye on this site. http://www.dinotique.com/

[P1e0]

Thanks. Do you know when it will open?

[ryane]

not sure. hopefully soon...

[Siren]

NICE! Can't wait! :D Thanks for the link!

[cmadmacs]

Yeah, I have received a confirmation email that they will be opening soon. I can't wait to see their line of clothing. They also said that they would take into consiideration making custom accessories.

[P1e0]

Tick... Tock...
My special clock...

[brian55127]

keep an eye on this site. http://www.dinotique.com/

What happened to pleotique?

[cmadmacs]

same place. just changed the name. They sent me an email.

[Caaahl]

hrhr...as i said..could be difficult to use "pleo" in its name, when you want to make profit with it. :cool:

(yeah, i know, i just wanted to underline, that i was right, forgive me :p )

[Siren]

Ah, very true.

[Actingfreakk]

What about Build-a-Bear-Workshop clothes for him/her? I tried some on my Pleo, Cameron and they fit really well. I will post a pic if I can find out how but, they have shirts, pants, shoes, and accessories for any personality of Pleo! Just an idea I found interesting.

[P1e0]

Great idea. I myself have 5 build a bears although thier cloths don't match Ferny at all. Yes I'm a sucker for stuffed animals.

OK now we spin out on a colorful spiral with our heads showng and a super hero spin jingle...NOW...

[mweed]

hrhr...as i said..could be difficult to use "pleo" in its name, when you want to make profit with it. :cool:

I also noticed they took the picture of the pleo off their page.

Gee, all this makes me worry about my poor Bob the Pleo. :eek:

[mweed]

I took a couple of fuzzy pink slippers off of one of my daughter's build-a-bears and put them on Bob. They fit nicely around his ankles, but the actual bottom of the shoe was waaaay to big. (check back here, I'll post the pink slippers tomorrow). Same thing with the themed animal slippers Wal-Mart always sells around Christmas. These are toddler XS (size 1-2). They fit nicely around the ankles, but the slippers themselves are so big, Bob couldn't walk in them. :p

http://bobthepleo.com/pleo/photos/pleo0003.jpg

[junkroxy]

cute! :D i love Bob...

[Caaahl]

I also noticed they took the picture of the pleo off their page.

Gee, all this makes me worry about my poor Bob the Pleo. :eek:

Nah, you dont make any profit with it, do you? So i guess, its just some nice advertisement for free for pleo. :)

[mweed]

I do it for fun. But who's to say that a year from now, someone might want to publish it . . .

[pleoguy101]

hey.. how did you use 6 smiley faces??? my computer only lets me use 4:(

[maleka]

I found out from someone else at another forum that you can go to Build-a-Bear Factory and most of the clothes will fit a Pleo. I havenʻt checked it out yet, but will on Wednesday. If it works out, I would happy to post some photos. I also read somewhere that you donʻt want to cover him up too much while he active for a long time, he may overheat.

[pleoguy101]

I found out from someone else at another forum that you can go to Build-a-Bear Factory and most of the clothes will fit a Pleo. I havenʻt checked it out yet, but will on Wednesday. If it works out, I would happy to post some photos. I also read somewhere that you donʻt want to cover him up too much while he active for a long time, he may overheat.

I have a few build a bear clothes in a box.. I will try them on pleo right now. hold on... ROTFLOL!!!!! yup ot fits alright LOL:D:D but dont keep the clothes on too long.. it might overheat pleo:eek:

[mickey]

Is it ok to place a light cape over Pleo while in use? This will help with the paint rubbing off issue. Will it cause overheating, could one of our hosts plesae reply.It's just a cape that will go around the neck snd cover the back .

[mickey]

Can you use a lightweight type cape that goes around Pleos neckand covers this back when in use . This will help with the paint wearing issue .Will it cuse any overheating . Could a Host please reply. Or does some holes need to be placed on the top of the cape.

[maleka]

Can you use a lightweight type cape that goes around Pleos neckand covers this back when in use . This will help with the paint wearing issue .Will it cuse any overheating . Could a Host please reply. Or does some holes need to be placed on the top of the cape.mickey, IMO I donʻt think the cape is in a spot where there is any heat, depending on the material and what a great idea to save the paint on his back! I actually stopped giving WiiGoBe the hard leaf and am making him some fabric leaves to play with out of cotton to save his teeth.

I may make him a cape too as I do think that is a great idea. The bear clothes work very well for sure, but they do go across his belly where the battery is and could cause overheating.

Does anyone know where those cute necklaces come from? I occasionally see them in vids and on other Pleos in this forum?

[MaryJo]

Hi, Maleka!

I think most necklaces are handmade or modified dog or cat collars. My necklace I put together from old beads and a shell leaf pendant, strung on thin leather from Walmart's bead section. Don't go there unless you have the will power to just buy enough beads for one or five necklaces. I'd never do it, but think it would make a nice fashion statement for Pleo and his owner to sport the same necklace, different sizes of course.

The necklace I made for Pleo Lani has beads strung on thin leather. I tied it off on the robot's neck since I don't plan on removing it.

It would also be easy to make a Pleo necklace from an old human necklace. Really, the sky is the limit on neckwear. I'm thinking a tiny bandana would look nice, too.

Good luck on your fashion hunt for your robot pet.

[pleoWhisperer]

Maleka,

MaryJo is right. most necklaces are either modified dog/cat or hand-made. Another suggestion that works well are bracelets. Most bracelets are a little large, but can work well for pleo!

[firefishy]

I think PLEO should have SPECIALLY DESIGNED clothes from UGOBE so we can do stuff without worring. like costumes,PJs,dresses, shirts, pants, skirts,longsleves, shoes, slippers, high heels, collars, hats, etc.

[cmadmacs]

There is a place who will be designing pleo clothes.http://www.dinotique.com

:D!

[maleka]

Great idea on the Dinotique, but Iʻm thinking we can probably design our own clothes. Then again, we have to be careful to allow for movement and for air circulation (overheating). Build-A-Bar Factory might also have some items that would fit your Pleo?

[firefishy]

dinotique doesn't really have any clothes yet though

[firefishy]

how do you get the link for your plog?

[maleka]

how do you get the link for your plog?firefishy, itʻs below my signature: http://pleoworld.com/connect/view/id/5146

[firefishy]

i know, i was asking how did you get it, but i chatted with the staff and now i know

[maleka]

i know, i was asking how did you get it, but i chatted with the staff and now i knowoh sorry, I misread the question. Actually caaahl sent it to me as I didnʻt know myself. Very cute plog!

[cmadmacs]

I bought some desert camouflage material to make clothes for my pleo army. I also need some uniforms for Hall and Nash to wear to the house of lords. They need a little style while representing Pleopia.

[maleka]

I failed to thank all you for such great ideas! This thread is wonderful because of all you!

Actually, I have making beaded crystal collars for WiiGoBe, now calling him the most famous "Boho" styling, "Plinged" Pleo)! (in our world anyway)

[cmadmacs]

That sounds cool!

[fancyfont]

Petco does have clothing for tiny dogs. Lot of them fit Peeky perfectly. Check at different pet stores.
I do take off Peeky's coat because he does heat up faster, but it's sure cute to travel in.

[cmadmacs]

I bought some shirts from walmart's pet section for my pleos. They are camouflage with "top dog" on the back. They are xsmall size. Got the idea from another forum member.

[Falseprophet666]

I'm not buying anything until they put out that os upgrade. I'm getting tired of waiting.

[cmadmacs]

I'm not buying anything until they put out that os upgrade. I'm getting tired of waiting.

to each their own.:D

[mickey]

I have found the perfect solution we bought preemie pajamers that fit perfect they are open at the bottom not to cover the battery conpartment. the snaps go around the legs and there is plenty of room for movement The snaps go around 3 of the legs and draps along 1slde of the leg. They are lightweight and Chester and Lucky work great.

[maleka]

I have found the perfect solution we bought preemie pajamers that fit perfect they are open at the bottom not to cover the battery conpartment. the snaps go around the legs and there is plenty of room for movement The snaps go around 3 of the legs and draps along 1slde of the leg. They are lightweight and Chester and Lucky work great.Very kewl! :cool: Thank you for sharing. Sounds like some Pleos will be a bit bare bodied? :eek:

[fancyfont]

Since nobody seems to know how to clean or at least sanatize our pleo's, I've been trying to figure out how I can bring Peeky to visit people, especially children, in hospitals.
I been thinking of little disposable gowns for him, like the one's we have to wear at a doctor's office.
Does anybody in the medical field on the forum know?

[cmadmacs]

I guess you could do a google search for medical supplies. Try "surgical gowns or attire" and see what comes up.

[fancyfont]

Thank you cmadmacs. I was able to get a disposable gown and went to work on making Peeky his own gown.
Hope this will allow me to share Peeky with hospital patients
For photo see my blog.

[Halo3player]

I just had a great idea for lots of pleo owners, make pleo clothing or special armor to fit his personality.This is the armor I am using to custimize my pleo is a armor from halo 3, witch the Arbitor uses. It will look something like it on my pleo.:D My pleo will kill the covenent!

And can anyone tell me how to get images? It would be alot of Help!:confused:

[fancyfont]

82Peeky in his hospital gown ready to make rounds. Not sure if this will work! Ill keep trying, if not

[PleoWorldHostCami]

82Peeky in his hospital gown ready to make rounds. Not sure if this will work! Ill keep trying, if not

Awwwww how cute! You could put a big letter "P" in the middle and have Super Pleo. LOL

[Angelik_Fiona]

Wouldn't clothes make Pleo overheat?

[fancyfont]

Peek-A-Boo (Peeky) sleeps a little more often when wearing his jammies. I usually take them off after the first nap.
I put his coat on one night after he had a full work out and discovered his battery became much warmer than usual. He gets checked, frequently, so he won't get over heated.

[Angelik_Fiona]

I think as far as I'll go with accessorizing mine is collars, bows, & necklaces on her neck. I don't think I'll ever feel comfortable putting clothes on her!

I did try putting a wig on her (I'm a doll collector also and have a stash of doll wigs), but then I got worried that the wig might interfere with her sensors!

The clothes don't rub Pleo's sensors and maker them react?

[pleoWhisperer]

The type of sensors used do not respond to pressure, so the clothing does not afect them, they respond to the electrical capacitance in human contact. The sensors even detect touch through the clothing!

[Starfire]

82Peeky in his hospital gown ready to make rounds. Not sure if this will work! Ill keep trying, if not


What a wonderful idea. I can't wait to hear how his visits go.

[heartbreaker4018]

kool
i love that idae

[fancyfont]

Peeky and I both enjoyed meeting so many people the day of his visit to the hospital.
He first visited the volunteer's desk ( I know quite a few volunteer's there) and then the gift shop. The ladies running the shop adored him. Peeky really showed off what he can do. Must have been all of the attention he was getting. Made me really proud of him.
We didn't get to go up to the patient's floor, but will certainly try next visit.
I carried him out to the parking lot in my arms and the people coming into the hospital who saw Peeky came over to him and started smiling and petting him. They said he made their day.
Will keep you posted on future visits.

[cmadmacs]

Just found this website selling pleo clothes.http://www.pleowear.com

[pleoguy101]

awsome:D:)!!!

[kchamster]

COOL! im gonna see if i can get a shirt rite now!

[cmadmacs]

They are suppose to add more stuff. I can't wait.

[mweed]

I'm still not quite finished gathering all the pieces to do it up proper, but Bob's saddle is finished! I still need to find a good saddle blanket, bit, reins, and lariat. The saddle maker says the saddle is properly fitted between the shoulders and hips (if pleo were a horse), but to me, visually, it looks a little small . . .

[fancyfont]

The saddle is adorable! And a custom one at that. WOW!!! :)

[cmadmacs]

I agree! Awsome!

[pleoguy101]

cool saddle for Bob:)

[Starfire]

I love the saddle - Who or should I say what is going to be the rider?

[Siren]

The saddle is very cute! I was thinking of making a red saddle for my Pleos to be Yoshi

[pleoguy101]

The saddle is very cute! I was thinking of making a red saddle for my Pleos to be Yoshi

LOL!! that would be hysterical!! dont forget the red shoes too:)http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/flash/0517/yoshi.jpg

[fancyfont]

Is this Yoshi? So cute!:)

[pleoguy101]

Is this Yoshi? So cute!:)

yup, he's in a lot of Nintendo games:)

[fancyfont]

What a cutie! No wonder Nintendo is so popular.

[cmadmacs]

Maybe pleo should be in a video game.