Organizing Cosplay techniques~

[oslapedo]

I came up with a little system to keep me organized with all my cosplay so that I know what's finished and what's not, etc and I figured it might be relatively useful to others. Here it is!

Series What series your character comes from
Character The name of your character, one may also want to include here what version they're cosplaying.
Demeanor/Characteristics Your character's personality, how they act; cosplayers that play the part of their character can be that much more convincing.
Unfinished Props Props that you still need to finish/work on for said character.
Photoshoot time Date for the photoshoot for this series- with multiple cosplay many photoshoots can be quite hard to keep track of!
Checklist A list of all the pieces that make up your cosplay so that you don't tragically forget anything.

Harry Potter
Rose Weasley [Raveclaw]
Curious, intelligent
Fanged Frisbee, Weasley's Wizarding Weazes
?
Wig, W/B stockings, black shoes, cloak, skirt, white shirt, scarf, tie, sweater, wand

Vocaloid
Sakine Meiko
Upbeat, enjoys singing
Old school microphone, arm warmers
?
Short brown wig, red top, red skirt, boots, headphones, white belt

TgoHS
Koizumi Itsuko [Winter Uniform]
Mysterious, playful
SOS sign
?
Uniform top, red ribbon, skirt, belt, shoes, W stockings

Strawberry Panic!
Otori Amane [Winter Uniform]
Melancholic, romantic
Roses (fake?)
?
Blue wig, blue button up shirt, white top, white skirt, B stockings, black shoes, ribbon

Code Geass
Kozuki Kallen [Sound Episode 2 version]
Fiery, hates Brittanians yo
Fake gun, mask for masquerade
?
Burgundy wig, red dress, red stockings, black shoes

If anyone else organizes their cosplay in other ways feel free to post them~!

[nikkiolie]

That seems useful. I can do it for mine latter

[~boogiepop~]

Pokemon Gijinka
Victreebel
From what I take from the picture, she's playful and fun, has alternative motives, and is such a flirt sometimes it can cross over the "skank" line.
Ass leaves and Head Leaf
Saturday, 2 PM
Dress, wig, flip flops, head leaf, ass leaves.

Baccano!
Miria Harvent
Air headed, adores Issac, goofy.
Saturday, ?
Dress, shoes, gloves, wig, thief sack, Baccano! candy bars.

Soul Calibur II
Cassandra Alexandra
Caring and a little hard headed. Determined to reach her goal.
Everything minus the sword and wig need to be done.
Sunday, ?
Skirt, shirt, collar, boots, wig, headband, gloves, armor, belt, tights, sword and shield.

Final Fantasy
White Mage
I feel like I can kinda make up what she's like but she has to be happy and caring.
Socks and bracelet.
None
Dress, cloak, boots, socks, gloves, wig, bracelet, and staff.

[Man of the Public]

Pokemon Gijinka
HootHoot
Intelligent, and owl like
Labcoat and Glasses
Saturday 2pm
Sweater, Pants

Baccano!
Maiza Avaro
Serious, Business like, But friendly
Suit jacket and pant, vest, fedora
Saturday, ?
Tie, fedora, suit, vest

Venture Brothers
Dean Venture
Dorky, Adventurous, Has a good heart but the wrong idea
Watch
None
Sweater Vest, Shirt, Jeans, Converse

[Darknight2433]

Series: Harry Potter
Character: Severus Snape
Demeanor/Characteristics: Cold, snappy.
Unfinished Props: His wand, if I do that instead of just using Harry's. :0
Photoshoot time: Whatever it is~
Checklist: Black pants, black overcoat, pale makeup, white long-sleeved shirt.

I don't know what else I'll cosplay anytime soon, so I'll leave it at that. 

[IcyMelon]

Series: Kiki's Delivery Service
Character: Kiki
Demeanor/Characteristics: Cute, nice, and can fly on a broom, circle lenses~!
Unfinished Props: Broom
Photoshoot time: None TAT
Checklist: Broom, hairband, orange shoes, dress, wig~

Series: Code Geass
Character: Suzaku Knight of Rounds Outfit
Demeanor/Characteristics: Daring, Brave, cute, Trustworthy
Unfinished Props: none
Photoshoot time: Sunday, 11am? & Fashion show @12 Saturday
Checklist: Cloak, High heeled boots~!, suit, black undershirt, binding xDDD, wig, circle lenses~

Series: Hitman Reborn
Character: Spanner
Demeanor/Characteristics: Lazy, cute
Unfinished Props: Wrench xD googles
Photoshoot time: None TAT
Checklist: Googles on my head! and my wrench!, suit, boots, wig, circle lenses~

[CC3]

Series: Legend of Zelda
Character: Link. TP or OoT
Demeanor/Characteristics: Silent. Heroic. Courageous. Good-natured
Unfinished Props: Oh god. Shield Sword. Scabbard. Arm guard. Hat. Other alterations. 
Photoshoot: Date/time unknown
Checklist: Again oh god. Hat. Wig?. Ears. Contacts? Blue earring? Ace bandages. White long sleeve. White collared shirt. Green tunic. Key necklace? Belts. Shield. Sword. Scabbard. Gloves. Arm covers. Arm guard. Ring. Leggings. Boots. Chain mail? Ocarina. Bow + Arrow. Makeup.  I am gonna DIE. Also my current tunic is made of a knit material.

I really just noticed how many things are in this. So many things to carry. I hope it's not to hot.

[The_Geek]

Series Lucky Star
Character May be undecided till day before. Summer uniform.
Demeanor/Characteristics Both are kind of scatterbrained, ditzy, whatnot.
Unfinished Props None!
Photoshoot None that I know of yet...
Checklist Skirt, shirt, socks, shoes, (glasses), (wig), (contacts), (sketchbook)


Series D. Gray-Man
Character Daisya Barry
Demeanor/Characteristics Energetic, outgoing, whatnot.
Unfinished Props The bell. (Unfinished costume bits include the boots that I'm making. And the fact that I have to sew two buttons to the poncho)
Photoshoot Date and time haven't really been figured out
Checklist Black shirt, Poncho, pants, boots, bell (both versions),  earring, bandages, eyeliner

And then I might do a poke-person...

[DooFeRthePanda]

Poke'Mon
ASH KETCHUM(first outfit)
dumb, confident.
pants, backpack.
2:00 saturday, pm.
hat, wig, vest, shirt, belt,gloves, shoes, pokedex, pokeball.

Ikki Tousen
RYOFU HOUSEN
sexy, skanky.

NONE T___T
wig, skirt, legwarmers, shoes, earring, staff. jacket(just have to sew all toghether now) lol.

last day is an oc character, unless i decide to do something else.

[Kotoumi]

Series:  Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's
Character:  Izayoi Aki
Personality:  Cold, intolerant, possibly tsundere, somewhat childish, hates everyone other than Divine (even herself) due to uncontrollable psychic powers that make her hurt people with card games, hates hates hates betrayal, has a soft spot for kids
Unfinished:  Everything :C
Photoshoot:  Monday @ 3:30 in Pioneer Courthouse Square (Labor Day)
Checklist:  Wig, choker, necklace, dress, shirt, coat/duster, waist corset, fingerless gloves, stockings, shoes, garter belt, Witch mask, Black Rose Dragon

Series:  Yu-Gi-Oh!
Character:  Mana
Personality:  Childish, fun-loving, kind of hyper, overreacts and looks bewildered a lot, hides in giant vases to avoid magic lessons, loyal
Unfinished:  Touch up paint on anklets/bracelets, make new bootcovers
Photoshoot:  n/a
Checklist:  Wig, hatveilthing, necklace, dress, belt, armbands, bracelets, anklets, boots, magic wand

Series:  Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's
Character:  Rally Dawson
Personality:  Loyal, eager to help, excitable, lives in an abandoned subway tunnel, is 12, is a trap, has been arrested for stealing once
Unfinished:  Pocketwatch necklace, wig styling, CPU chip, skirt, dress, coat, get hat/smilyface button
Photoshoot:  n/a
Checklist:  Hat, button, wig, coat, dress, skirt, leggings, pocketwatch necklace, beaded necklace, CPU chip, shoes, One-Shot Booster, binding supplies

Series:  Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's
Character:  Kiryu Kyosuke (Team Satisfaction version) - possibly
Personality:  Leader type, catchphrase to challenge:  "Satisfy me!", kind of not right in the head (possibly schizophrenic or just mad with power), anarchist
Unfinished:  Everything
Photoshoot:  n/a
Checklist:  Wig, bandanna, vest, t-shirt, gloves, pants, belt, boots, Duel Disk handcuffs, possibly Duel Disk and cape?, binding supplies

General do-not-forget list:  Makeup, wig caps, wig care supplies, other usual travel stuff

As it says in my signature, YGO everywhere all the time.  orz

[TurboSaiyanJason]

So you made a cosplay character...character sheet. I've been looking for one of those! Seriously.
These are my cosplays under construction
Series: Sailor Moon
Character: Tuxedo Mask
Demeanor/Characteristics: Dashing, mysterious
Unfinished Props: white mask, red and black cape, white bow tie, white gloves, rose
Photoshoot time: Kumoricon
Checklist: Tuxedo shirt, pants, jacket, top hat, cane, white bowtie, cape, mask, rose, white gloves

Series: Naruto
Character: Sasuke, Genin
Demeanor/Characteristics: vengeful, serious, loner
Unfinished Props: headband, collar, arm/leg bands, wig
Photoshoot time: Kumoricon
Checklist: blue shirt, blue collar, Uchiha symbol, armbands, legbands, wig, headband

Series: super secret
Character: super secret
Demeanor/Characteristics: kind hearted, noble, clueless, loves to fight, loves food
Unfinished Props: chest, arm/leg bands, wig, pants
Photoshoot time: Kumoricon