Header photo BTSEPhoto Hey folks! Today I'm doing something a little different. My cosplay partner-in-crime Koholint wrote an extensive breakdown of how she constructed her Rosette from Chrono Crusade for a costume contest last year. She doesn't have a blog, so I'm sharing her notes over here! Be sure to check out her social media … Continue reading Guest Post: Rosette Christopher by Koholint Cosplay
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Costume Notes: Cornelia li Britannia (Code Geass)
Photographer Credits: Ash Snap 'Em Completed: October 2017 Hours Spent: Approximately 50 Why This Costume: Koholint Cosplay and I have this habit of dragging each other into various fandom hells. She nailed my cosplay type so hard with this one, and then surprised me by buying me season one. I started watching, got hooked, and now I'll … Continue reading Costume Notes: Cornelia li Britannia (Code Geass)
Costume Notes: Grandma Rick (Rick and Morty)
Photographer Credits: Yogomi Completed: April 2017 Hours Spent: Maybe 5? Debuted: Dallas Fan Expo 2017 Why This Costume: One thing I'm terrible about making is comfortable costumes. Most of my builds are meant to be show pieces, so when I was approached to judge the contest at Fan Expo earlier this year, I knew I wanted to put … Continue reading Costume Notes: Grandma Rick (Rick and Morty)
Costume Notes: Pokemon Go Trainer
Completed: August 2016 Hours Spent: About 15 Debuted: A-Fest 2016 Why This Costume: Not gonna lie... This was mostly to join the Pokemon Go hype train, haha. But honestly, it was a fortuitous build. I really enjoy playing the game, I had about 85% of the necessary materials on hand, and I also wanted an easy to wear costume. … Continue reading Costume Notes: Pokemon Go Trainer
Costume Notes: Super Sailor Jupiter
Completed: July 2016 Hours Spent: Eh... probably 40 hours start to finish Debuted: AMA-Con 2016 Why This Costume: It should be apparent by now that Sailor Jupiter is by far my favorite senshi. I knew immediately after joining the Luxe Dolls that I wanted to make a version of Sailor Jupiter for myself, even before I was cast … Continue reading Costume Notes: Super Sailor Jupiter
WIP: October 2015
Lulu: 50% complete I'm finally making some decent progress on Lulu! One of my big tasks for this month was knocking out her base skirt and sleeves. I debated on how to do this. There's some discussion among cosplayers as to what Lulu's skirt and sleeves are supposed to be: separate pieces or a dress … Continue reading WIP: October 2015
Pattern Review: M7217
The Basics: Pattern: McCall's M7127 (a.k.a. the Yaya Han bodysuit pattern) Total Hours: About 4 hours for the first suit and 6 hours for the 2nd one Fabric: Approximately 1 yard of 4 way stretch pleather for Red She-Hulk and a half-yard of purple milliskin. Approximately 2 yards of heavy white moleskin for She-Hulk, a … Continue reading Pattern Review: M7217
Newbie Adventures in Embroidery
I mentioned a while back that I finally indulged in a sewing machine with embroidery capabilities. This was mostly for Lulu and her insane lace trim, but I thought it'd be fun to learn how to do other things like making patches and such. Almost six months later, I finally got around to turning on … Continue reading Newbie Adventures in Embroidery
13 Tips to Making the Most of Limited Craft Time
A common comment people make to me these days is: "I wish I had the time to sew like you do." This is both frustrating and exciting, since I love sharing my passion for crafting, but I think people tend to forget that they have to make time for recreation. Like a lot cosplayers and … Continue reading 13 Tips to Making the Most of Limited Craft Time
WIP June 2015 Edition
Ah, sweet, sweet summer heat. My two biggest cons of the year are over, but I still have several cons and big builds on the horizon! Margaret: 100% complete I made this costume for an A-Kon group with friends. The big thing I finished in early June was my grimerie. This is probably the best … Continue reading WIP June 2015 Edition