Completed: April 2023 Debuted: Anime Detour 2023 Photographers: WildMomo Photography, Auden Photography Why This Costume: As I mentioned over on Rhea's portfolio entry, this hot dragon pope's design always appealed to me. What prompted me to go for it was inheriting several of her pieces from Lutavia Cosplay. Lutavia had The Dangerous Ladies resin pieces for … Continue reading Costume Notes: Lady Rhea (FE:3H)
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Costume Notes: Beach Barbie
Completed: August 2023 Hours Spent: 20-ish Debuted: Colossalcon South 2023 Why This Costume: I mean, I'm very much the target demographic for this movie and I'm still absolutely obsessed with all the outfits in it. This outfit and Margot Robbie's Perfect Day dress were 1000% on my wishlist the moment they appeared in the trailers, but I … Continue reading Costume Notes: Beach Barbie
Spider-Gwen Dress
Completed: June 2023 Hours Spent: 15-ish??? IDK, I made it in about a week before Fan Expo Debuted: Fan Expo Dallas 2023 Why This Costume: Much like my Lounge Byleth costume, this was born from a desire to have a "cosplay" (is it cosplay or is it nerdy fashion? IDK) for days that I'm working or want … Continue reading Spider-Gwen Dress
Costume Notes: Lounge Byleth (Fire Emblem: Three Houses DLC)
Completed: May 2023 Hours Spent: 15-ish Debuted: A-Kon 2023 Why This Costume: As usual, Fire Emblem completely owns me. I've wanted to make these dumb outfits since they dropped in the fall 2019 DLC because, 1) they're hilarious, and 2) give me more comfortable costumes any day of the week. Purchased Pieces: Base athletic shirt: Amazon Shoes: … Continue reading Costume Notes: Lounge Byleth (Fire Emblem: Three Houses DLC)
Costume Notes: Rhea (Swimsuit alt., Fire Emblem Heroes)
Completed: August 2023 Hours Spent: 25-30-ish overall Debuted: Colossalcon Texas 2023 Why This Costume: As I mentioned in my swim Marianne post, Fire Emblem Heroes is a danger zone. Swim Rhea is one of my favorite designs, and I was so excited to finally have an excuse to wear her to a fun event! Purchased Pieces: Sandals: … Continue reading Costume Notes: Rhea (Swimsuit alt., Fire Emblem Heroes)
Costume Notes: Swim Marianne von Edmund (Fire Emblem Heroes)
Completed: August 2023 Hours Spent: 25-30-ish Debuted: Colossalcon Texas 2023 Why This Costume: Fire Emblem Heroes is a danger zone. Every time they drop a new alt for my favorite characters, I know I'm going to be in trouble and have to drop everything to make it! Marianne's swim outfit was no exception, especially when my lovely … Continue reading Costume Notes: Swim Marianne von Edmund (Fire Emblem Heroes)
Commission Notes: Hamilton
Completed: February 2019 Hours Spent: 40-ish Patterns Used: Butterick 3072: Vest, Shirt, Pants Smoke and Fire Revolutionary War Regimental Coat Super Helpful Tutorials: Inset corners Pre-treating wool Machine Stitch Buttonholes How I Made it: Several of you have asked about the Hamilton costume I made for my friend, Ricardo, a while back so here ya go! … Continue reading Commission Notes: Hamilton
Tutorial: FBA on a strapless bodice with princess seams
Today's post is all about full bust adjustments or FBAs!
Costume Notes: Updated Cornelia
Photographer Credits: White Specs Photography Completed: February 2019 Hours Spent: Between 15-20 Debuted: Katsucon 2019 Why This Costume: Me, Koho, and AdventTraitor are big Code Geass fans! This was the first group costume we decided on when we planned for Katsu, aided by our friend Jinxie Cosplay's plans to make Suzaku! I had never worn Cornelia … Continue reading Costume Notes: Updated Cornelia
Costume Notes: Sailor Pluto 3.0
Photographer: Koholint Cosplay Completed: August 2018 Hours Spent: Approximately 30 Debuted: N/A Why This Costume: The initial idea for another Pluto came from plans with Koholint (as usual lol). I sold my last Pluto a little while back, but I still had the wig and accessories. Koholint made ChibiUsa for our Outer Senshi Cosmic Coterie group in 2018, and … Continue reading Costume Notes: Sailor Pluto 3.0