Author Topic: The most Boring part of cosplay (Read 9097 times)

u3759 · « **on:** May 19, 2010, 05:23:17 pm »

WHAT IS THE MOST BORING PART OF PUTTING TOGETHER A COSPLAY?

.......... to me, it's when I have to change the thread on the sewing machine. FFFFFF--

chelseahavoc · « **Reply #1 on:** May 19, 2010, 05:42:43 pm »

^ thats the most agrivating part for me

1: waiting for the fabric to be washed
2: cutting out the fabric
3: waiting for a wig to come in -_-

StarryShay · « **Reply #2 on:** May 19, 2010, 06:14:39 pm »

I dun like the entire time before I get the cosplay done. xD
It's like, FFF, I WANNA COSPLAY THEM NAO. >O

meep · « **Reply #3 on:** May 19, 2010, 06:29:45 pm »

Changing the thread... & PROP MAKING (UGG IT CAN TAKE FOREVER SOMETIMES)

Felix · « **Reply #4 on:** May 19, 2010, 07:30:55 pm »

...not being able to buy fabric until school gets out. My uni is in the boonies and I can't drive.

I don't have any trouble changing bobbins or rethreading the machine. I have to do that so often in costume shop I'm really fast. (though it's a real pain if you have to wind bobbins by hand... the bobbin-winder on my sewing machine at home was broken for the longest time. I can't remember if it ever got fixed.)

kit2kit · « **Reply #5 on:** May 19, 2010, 07:49:37 pm »

Waiting for the right kind of shoes in your size to come in at goodwell : <

tofutakeout · « **Reply #6 on:** May 19, 2010, 07:56:12 pm »

Those tedious tasks. Since I sew everything by hand(unless it's something big I enlist some help). But like if I have to hem something or sew something together and it's just really long. OR WHEN I HAVE TO REDO SOMETHING. Then I'm like, SCREW THIS, Sam lend me your sewing machine please.

OH and painting things. It just...gets me after awhile. Depending on what and how I'm painting.

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #7 on:** May 19, 2010, 08:00:04 pm »

^Member Tessa, I'm always here to help! ; A ;

For me though, it's everything that doesnt involve the hot glue gun. I have ABSOLUTELY no skills in the sewing department.
And maybe....waiting pathetically while my friends sew for me. DX

tofutakeout · « **Reply #8 on:** May 19, 2010, 08:02:23 pm »

Quote from: KinkyFriedChicken on May 19, 2010, 08:00:04 pm

^Member Tessa, I'm always here to help! ; A ;

For me though, it's everything that doesnt involve the hot glue gun. I have ABSOLUTELY no skills in the sewing department.
And maybe....waiting pathetically while my friends sew for me. DX

We still love you though while we help. :3

AND THANK YOU. <3

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #9 on:** May 19, 2010, 08:04:59 pm »

^I feel bad thooooough. D:

But YOU IS WELCOME~ If you need help like the painting and what not. Or for your more....difficult cosplays like Taokaka, I'm here fo sho~

fleur_fraise · « **Reply #10 on:** May 19, 2010, 08:40:01 pm »

WASHING FABRIC HNNNNG.
Also finding shoes. Ugh.

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #11 on:** May 19, 2010, 08:41:13 pm »

....It seems finding shoes is that much of an issue? D:

Luckily, the goodwill/cosplay gods love me. I always find the perfect shoes right when I walk in. x D

@Dana:
That it doooooes. -w-

fleur_fraise · « **Reply #12 on:** May 19, 2010, 08:45:46 pm »

I'm a size 7, a common size, and everything cute/nice is always sold out >:

chelseahavoc · « **Reply #13 on:** May 19, 2010, 08:46:31 pm »

waiting for the first layer of paint to dry on shoes D: how many pairs of painted shoes do i have now? 5? 6? WHY ARE MOST OF THEM RED?!

snowshoedtiger · « **Reply #14 on:** May 19, 2010, 08:53:31 pm »

Planning out the outfit if you don't have a pattern....ugh.

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #15 on:** May 19, 2010, 08:58:24 pm »

@Fleur:
I seeee......I'm a size 9. *dead*
That seems like the size thats always aound. x D

snowshoedtiger · « **Reply #16 on:** May 19, 2010, 09:02:27 pm »

@Kinkyfriedchicken:
Maybe I should have you come shopping with me because I'm also a size 9 in shoes and can never find the right pair

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #17 on:** May 19, 2010, 09:04:44 pm »

@Snow:
SOUNDS GOOD~ Lawl.
I useually go for the shoes that improve my height though.
Because size 9 feet and being around 5'1"-5'2".....somethin' wrong with that. x D

OH reminded me of a boring issue of cosplay......dyeing the fabrics. Takes too long for me. >u<;

tofutakeout · « **Reply #18 on:** May 19, 2010, 09:07:29 pm »

Shoes are a balance of trouble for me. Sometimes it's like nothing is going right, then others I find a way to a solution eventually. XD

@hubby
I might need some help with some painty things for her and maybe one other costume. I have to make Synchro Luka, and I think she might have some designs she needs painted on or something. I'll try and make a template thing if there is. I'm too lazy to look at pic's right now. Lol

snowshoedtiger · « **Reply #19 on:** May 19, 2010, 09:09:46 pm »

@Kinky:
Mmm I don't particularly need the height improvement, I'm 5'10 soooo...xD

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #20 on:** May 19, 2010, 09:12:15 pm »

@Tessa:
I seeeeee~ I'll help fo sho! c:

@Snow:
x D Lawl. I do because I am a muuuuunnncchhhhhkin.
But seriously, I'd help with the finding shoes. :0

tofutakeout · « **Reply #21 on:** May 19, 2010, 09:14:34 pm »

Quote from: snowshoedtiger on May 19, 2010, 09:09:46 pm

@Kinky:
Mmm I don't particularly need the height improvement, I'm 5'10 soooo...xD

If you wear anything close to 11, we can swap shoes. XD Just saying.

@hubby
Thanks bb. ;A;

snowshoedtiger · « **Reply #22 on:** May 19, 2010, 09:56:38 pm »

@ Kinky:
Yea that would be great! Would you prefer getting together or just keeping an eye out for me? Which ever is cool with me. As long as we got together with more than just us for the first time meeting, just for safety precautions of course.

@ Tofu:
I don't think I could, even a 10 is kinda big on me, I know because I made the mistake of accepting a pair of size 10 purple high heels from a friend. The only way I can wear them is with socks ^^;

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #23 on:** May 19, 2010, 09:59:38 pm »

@Snow:
Anythings fine with me really.
I NEVER meet people alone...because 1) I am HORRIBLY SHY. and 2) It's just.....super creeper like to do that.
But seriously Pm me...so we can stop spamming. x D

To keep the spam at bay...another boring thing poped into my brain.
Fabric shopping.....hate it....so boring.

snowshoedtiger · « **Reply #24 on:** May 19, 2010, 10:18:05 pm »

^^^ I second that motion! ^^^

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #25 on:** May 19, 2010, 10:55:38 pm »

Not for me. x D I am so stupid...I don't know which fabric to get.
But I agree on the whole paying part.

meep · « **Reply #26 on:** May 20, 2010, 05:57:10 am »

Quote from: danayoki on May 19, 2010, 10:54:38 pm

Quote from: KinkyFriedChicken on May 19, 2010, 09:59:38 pm
Fabric shopping.....hate it....so boring.

But that's one of the most exciting parts!! D:
Paying isn't.

Fabric shopping gets boring when you cant decide X_X and when your mom is like "ARE YOU SURE YOU GOT THE RIGHT CLOTH???" o3o

Tomecko · « **Reply #27 on:** May 20, 2010, 10:30:44 am »

Fabric shopping is one of my favorite parts!

What I hate is cutting the fabric and pinning. I just want to start on the sewing so I can try it on!

And I'll second waiting for the wig to come in the mail. *is waiting for two wigs right now, sob*

LtCommanderRichie · « **Reply #28 on:** May 20, 2010, 04:23:58 pm »

Making about a bajillion yards of silver bias tape by hand. Because they don't make silver bias tape, and wouldn't you know it I'm doing something with floor length silver bias tape seams and CURSE YOU TRINITY BLOOD not really I love you T^T

nyahaha · « **Reply #29 on:** May 20, 2010, 09:30:39 pm »

sewing up a really long straight line (like the sides of dresses or coats) >.> I always wish my machine could go faster at those points...

chelseahavoc · « **Reply #30 on:** May 20, 2010, 10:20:00 pm »

hemming a very very large skirt x.x ug!

Corrugated-Cosplayer · « **Reply #31 on:** May 22, 2010, 11:49:18 pm »

1. Waiting for things to dry
2. Finding reference pictures. Then after you find them you start noticing minor details that differ and are not sure which way to go

3. Soldering all the lights

Plus it hurts if it splashes on you

I have to solder around 80 lights in a parallel circuit that's over 160 solder joints

nyahaha · « **Reply #32 on:** May 23, 2010, 09:49:56 am »

earning money so you can actually buy materials >.<

soundninja12 · « **Reply #33 on:** May 23, 2010, 12:49:54 pm »

Pinning.
I freaking hate to pin fabric, it makes me want to sock people.
And picking patterns -.-

reppy · « **Reply #34 on:** May 23, 2010, 01:35:34 pm »

Hmm.. dunno if I've had any boring moments.. xD Then again, I'm not skilled enough to make my own cosplays. ^_^; Can we talk scary, though? How about buying a bra, or girly shoes, or stockings? Thankfully I had a female friend with me when buying a bra, but I was flying solo when I bought my shoes and the stockings. xD

CLAP_attack · « **Reply #35 on:** May 23, 2010, 01:49:20 pm »

remaking a prop that needs to be fixed after you worked hard on it

chelseahavoc · « **Reply #36 on:** May 23, 2010, 02:49:29 pm »

remaking a costume that got distroyed last con ;__;

shanime_panda · « **Reply #37 on:** May 23, 2010, 03:53:32 pm »

most boring?
I'm gonna have to say whenever I'm waiting to get materials/having no money to buy materials. because I can't do anything ;__;

Though the most aggravating would definitely be having to re-do something (lets just say the seam ripper was my best friend on my last sewing project)

soundninja12 · « **Reply #38 on:** May 23, 2010, 04:08:21 pm »

Re-doing shiz sucks ;A;

Vexenification · « **Reply #39 on:** May 23, 2010, 04:11:01 pm »

Waiting for the glue to dry on props. Since I am in-charge of most of the props for my cosplaying group, I can stand waiting when it comes to paper mache', but glue? Must be dry as soon as I put it on. Grr.

Oh, yeah, and redoing weapons when you have to nearly rip them apart, without ripping them apart, stinks like non-showered cosplayers on the last day of con.

Ticra · « **Reply #40 on:** May 24, 2010, 08:50:56 am »

my boredom tend to border aggrivation.
Changing thread isn't to bad because I can do that quickly and I only have to do it once before continuing on...
Things I hate:
Large amounts of pinning, although sometimes it's a nice change of pace from sewing...particularly when attaching pattern pieces to fabric...WHY MUST THE MAKE THE FREAKIN THINGS OUT OF THE THINNEST TISSUE PAPER ON EARTH?!?!?!?!

ripping out bad stitchs. -_-

redoing something I've done already but had to undo and try again. particularly on stretch fabric. :6

the list goes on...

soundninja12 · « **Reply #41 on:** May 24, 2010, 11:54:36 am »

I know that my two favorite parts are planning them and wearing them.
I hate seam ripping, and finding thread >.e

Tomecko · « **Reply #42 on:** May 24, 2010, 06:40:12 pm »

I see all your seam ripping, and raise you... ripping seams from a serger.

Also, threading the serger. I will do anything I can to avoid changing thread colors on that thing.

chelseahavoc · « **Reply #43 on:** May 24, 2010, 08:00:05 pm »

trying out a new pattern only to find out its too short WITH the extra 3 inches you gave it so now your out 2 yards of lycra ($14) and had to use 2 yards of cotton you were going to use for something else ($8) **** you kwic sew pattern 2932!!!!!

Felix · « **Reply #44 on:** May 24, 2010, 09:39:27 pm »

Re-threading sergers is horrific. Luckily I've managed to avoid it so far...

Felix · « **Reply #45 on:** May 24, 2010, 11:47:30 pm »

Quote from: danayoki on May 24, 2010, 11:16:52 pm

Quote from: Felix on May 24, 2010, 09:39:27 pm
Re-threading sergers is horrific.

FFFFFFFFFF

It's possible to cheat but sometimes that doesn't work.
Most of the time I just hope I never have to.

Kurohime · « **Reply #46 on:** May 25, 2010, 04:43:37 pm »

Pinning. And re-pinning. And re-pinning. Put-em-in, pull-em-out. Repeat. I always seem to get them in the wrong way the first time.

Infested_wound · « **Reply #47 on:** May 25, 2010, 07:09:23 pm »

Waiting for wigs is a bad part. I think the actual sewing is pretty boring as well.

LtCommanderRichie · « **Reply #48 on:** May 25, 2010, 07:49:39 pm »

Forget cutting the hand-made satin bias tape, pinning it is hell. A very fluffy, shiny, stringy hell. At least the end product will look bitchin', so I'm not complaining TOO loudly.

Shadow · « **Reply #49 on:** May 25, 2010, 09:06:06 pm »

Waiting for stuff to arrive and waiting for stuff to dry. FFFFFFFF.

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Author Topic: The most Boring part of cosplay (Read 9097 times)

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