TOPIC: Token Sashes

Where do you guys get those beautiful token sashes... I want one... or two... or three... for me and my friends

Binia, a forumite here makes them, and she does awesome. I personally own 2, my group has a total of 4, and another member ordered one this year for GenCon next year.

I would send her a PM.

(and I highly recommend them. She also had a prototype vest this year.)

Thanks for the reference, Darkangel! PM on its way to Jose!

binia, what kind of fabrics do you usually work with?

I was the other lucky one for this year

they are quite nice and worth buying

I'd be interested in more information like price and materials.

I'd be interested in finding out more, too (in both the sashes and the vests).

Thanks for all the compliments and interest! I usually use faux suede and faux leather, so they're a heavier weight fabric. But the only rule is that it shouldn't be stretchy - I've used silks, brocade, linen, quilting cotton, and lots of costuming fabrics.

Here's what I currently have in my fabric stash:



1 - Medium blue paisley

2 - Purple suede

3 - Distressed faux leather, nearly black

4 - Clay red with dragonflies

5 - Tan tooled looking faux leather

6 - Med tan suede

7 - Dark brown faux leather

8 - Lighter tan suede

9 - Tan with clay/green flower pattern

10 - Chocolate brown suede

11 - Giraffe (?) suede (no giraffes were harmed in the production of this material)

12 - Brown suede

13 - Light blue suede

14 - Charcoal denim

Sashes come in three varieties:

1. Basic, single sided - 6 rows with 3 pockets that open to the top, plus a 'hidden' weapon pocket. Holds 18 tokens plus whatever you cram into the weapon pocket. Stuff could fall out if you turn somersaults, crawl on the floor or breakdance. $25

2. Same as above, plus a completely sealed row of pockets on the back. Pockets are two across, face the middle, and have Velcro closures. Adds 24 slots for tokens, and those will not fall out. $40

3. Sealed rows on both sides. Total of 48 spots for tokens, but you cannot get anything out during your run, so no space for consumables or your weapons. Also $40

If you are interested in a sash, please pm me with your style and fabric choice. I'm also willing to find other fabrics to suit your taste - I love shopping for fabric!

Here's a couple photos for reference. Top one is the basic model.



And here's a close up of the deluxe model.

About how much fabric does it take? And is cotton too stretchy?

And would it be possible to get the double sealed sash with a hidden weapon pocket?

I think Binia just sold her winter months away.

Finally, about the vests. They're awesome, but much more complicated to make. I started with a basic, no pocket pre-made vest and added multiple types of pockets. I'd ask $100 to make another one - and unfortunately, I didn't keep a photo of the finished ones I made for CommanderFuron. If you think you're interested, send me a pm.