Author Topic: the official 2011 cosplay progress thread (Read 359809 times)

Chibachi Nero · « **Reply #650 on:** February 07, 2011, 04:12:51 pm »

Quote from: veraca on February 07, 2011, 03:53:21 am

I hope your skirt's better than mine in terms of on/off...

I can get my skirt on over my head fine~ Not off easily... So I seam ripped the waistband off, to do another one later, and will install a short zipper on the side >>

Well, mine's kind of a wrap skirt attached to a wrap shirt (technically she wears a dress but for the sake of my sanity and so that I don't have to deal with such LARGE AMOUNTS OF FABRIC I'm making it in two pieces and sewing them together. Her belts will hide the seam.) So for now it's pretty adjustable. I was considering using a zipper down the back but decided against it because my con plans for this year had to go through a drastic reshuffle and my time/budget for this one shrank by quite a bit.

sandrobotticelli · « **Reply #651 on:** February 07, 2011, 04:13:44 pm »

It's something I already had and am altering it. I might need to make a brand new one from scratch :/

I also need to find out how to make neck and wrist ruffs.

Naruchan · « **Reply #652 on:** February 07, 2011, 04:18:45 pm »

They have patterns for a Doublet at Joanns I SAW IT ONCE!
and if you do you'll at least be able to make it on your own terms and adjust it easier then a bought one.

I just get a long sleeved button down and seam rip the cuffs off for a pattern for cuffs.

That's not as lazy as what some people do though. XD

sandrobotticelli · « **Reply #653 on:** February 07, 2011, 04:32:53 pm »

I don't have a sewing machine though. So I'd worry about the sturdy-ness of the doublet if I did it by hand. Oh well, just got to brush up on my sewing skills I guess.
Oh, I was talking about ruffs like these:
http://cn1.kaboodle.com/hi/img/c/0/0/9d/e/AAAADKlwzV4AAAAAAJ3p2w.jpg?v=1261001670000
I suppose it won't be too difficult. Looks fairly simplistic in this example.

fleur_fraise · « **Reply #654 on:** February 07, 2011, 05:01:25 pm »

I'VE MADE THOSE!

Mine is slightly different, here's a pic.

If this is what you're looking to do, I can make a quick tutorial if you want.

Naruchan · « **Reply #655 on:** February 07, 2011, 05:02:38 pm »

:O OH! 8D That's pretty easy, you just take a long stripe of fabric and sew very large stitches into it, then you scrunch it up at the end.
http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/how-to-make-ruffles

XD tutorials are awesome. 8DDDD

sandrobotticelli · « **Reply #656 on:** February 07, 2011, 05:22:58 pm »

Hmm, ok, I think I got the general concept. Those ruffs are slightly different but it's the same general idea. Thanks :]

fleur_fraise · « **Reply #657 on:** February 07, 2011, 07:46:38 pm »

Actually I tried multiple things for my ruff and that didn't quite work- the fabric doesn't stay up.

What I did is I took one super long strip and sewed it to a collar I made, going up and down. It's hard to explain, but I can post a pic if you want.

sandrobotticelli · « **Reply #658 on:** February 07, 2011, 07:48:24 pm »

Fleur: Oh yes! Actually I recall your wonderful cosplay and I was just about to ask you how you did it. Oh really? That's sounds pretty easy actually. However, if you do have a picture I would love to see it.

fleur_fraise · « **Reply #659 on:** February 07, 2011, 08:00:21 pm »

Well I posted a pic on the last page, but let me go get my ruff and take a close-up pic.

It's fairly easy, it just took forever to make. Like 6+ hours of handsewing |:

sandrobotticelli · « **Reply #660 on:** February 07, 2011, 08:06:56 pm »

Oh, wow, I totally missed that post. Though now that I see the picture I think I get pretty good idea of how you did it.

fleur_fraise · « **Reply #661 on:** February 07, 2011, 08:10:52 pm »

Okay, here's a side view of the ruff:

Can you see what I did?

I sewed the strip down, folded it, and then sewed it the opposite direction.

A bunch of them.

This is the inside of the collar part. My stitches are super messy but I did this like the week of the con haha.

sandrobotticelli · « **Reply #662 on:** February 07, 2011, 08:13:20 pm »

Oh yes, now I know exactly what you did. In fact if I couldn't find a good tutorial I was thinking of possibly doing something similar.

Thanks so much~ <3

bunny_jean · « **Reply #663 on:** February 07, 2011, 09:34:14 pm »

I have a book that has a lot of great patterns and tutorials for period clothes from 1500-1600, including ruffs and doublets and whatnot if you'd like me to try to scan/take pictures of the pages.

sandrobotticelli · « **Reply #664 on:** February 07, 2011, 09:38:31 pm »

Oooh, if it's not too difficult for you I would like that very much :]

bunny_jean · « **Reply #665 on:** February 07, 2011, 09:43:22 pm »

Quote from: sandrobotticelli on February 07, 2011, 09:38:31 pm

Oooh, if it's not too difficult for you I would like that very much :]

I'll see if I can get my bf's scanner to work (I've never used it X3), and if I can't get it to work I'll take pictures when it's daylight tomorrow so they're not blurry, and can actually be read. XD

bunny_jean · « **Reply #666 on:** February 07, 2011, 10:31:35 pm »

http://bunny-7373.deviantart.com/gallery/?catpath=scraps
There are 10 pictures labeled Tudor _ and you can download the full sized versions on the right side of the screen (they are VERY large). Order is: 1, 2, 3, 6 (ruffs etc), 7, 4 (women's doublet), 8, 5, 10, 9 (men's doublet).
Let me know if you need to me to scan anything else, or feel free to send/post a pic of what you're doing so I can look for more appropriate things in the book!

veraca · « **Reply #667 on:** February 08, 2011, 02:51:27 am »

Ooooh pretty ruffle things~ ^^

I was bored earlier today, so I did a mock jacket for a cosplay in a matter of an hour. I see the adjustments needed >> And I need to figure out the seam thing... I sewed the arms on correctly - so the attaching seam is hidden, but the "close" the sleeve seam is out @.@

chelseahavoc · « **Reply #668 on:** February 08, 2011, 08:21:52 am »

rydia is FINALY done! D: omg.... i cant believe ive been attaching eyelets wrong all this time thank goodness i found out the correct way.... if it IS the correct way....

next project: make taokaka more acurate

sandrobotticelli · « **Reply #669 on:** February 08, 2011, 12:27:19 pm »

bunny_jean: Thanks so much! Those will definitely be helpful :]

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #670 on:** February 08, 2011, 12:29:59 pm »

Right now I'm waiting for PayPal to do its thing with my bank account that my tax return will be going to. It "should" be tomorrow. Once that happens, I'll finally pick with Lina cosplay to purchase, as well as the wig. (Hopefully I'll get this stuff in time for Sakuracon, too!).

Dubaby · « **Reply #671 on:** February 08, 2011, 11:29:24 pm »

Oh man... my first bit of cosplay progress in AGES.

Ordered my white blazer for my 'Lady Gideon' cosplay, I was really having trouble finding something that worked and was a decent price, but I think I finally figured it out! Found this on Etsy for $17 after shipping as opposed to the $50 I kept finding for similar jackets everywhere else.

It's a little big, but I'm planning on just altering it to my size, I'm really hoping this jacket works out because It's pretty much exactly what I was looking for.... Pic below is for reference. =]

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #672 on:** February 09, 2011, 11:54:24 am »

That looks pretty close to me.

nyahaha · « **Reply #673 on:** February 09, 2011, 04:52:08 pm »

Finished the main part of Luki's coat, and 3/4ths of the way done sewing the fur on the bottom before I put it on and realized it was too long. Now I need to take off the fur, cut it shorter, and resew it on, which involves hand sewing. At least it's not too short haha.

soundninja12 · « **Reply #674 on:** February 09, 2011, 04:55:25 pm »

Ordered a corset for Mother Gothel~

shanime_panda · « **Reply #675 on:** February 09, 2011, 08:18:16 pm »

Katie why our uniforms gotta look so different :<

veraca · « **Reply #676 on:** February 09, 2011, 09:28:41 pm »

*ignoring homework for tomorrow*
I got the dye I needed for the skirt... no real sewing done.
Oh and I found a good fabric+color for the jacket.

fleur_fraise · « **Reply #677 on:** February 09, 2011, 10:02:06 pm »

Quote from: shanime_panda on February 09, 2011, 08:18:16 pm

Katie why our uniforms gotta look so different :<

SHANNON Y U SO KAWEE HNNNNNNNG
We'll look fine, I'll try to lighten my vest since it's too bright.

shanime_panda · « **Reply #678 on:** February 10, 2011, 07:29:24 am »

I AM SO EXCITED

Gryffinclaw Princess · « **Reply #679 on:** February 10, 2011, 12:22:26 pm »

The holes in my Umbreon skirt ended up being too big so now I need to make a new skirt. I think I'm going to make the circles first this time. I was just too eager when I first made the skirt and that's always when mistakes are made.

I might also be starting on a Maid Yoko soon.

LtCommanderRichie · « **Reply #680 on:** February 10, 2011, 05:33:42 pm »

Got some work done on my released Haineko for Matsumoto. Now that I think about it, I need to make a 10th Division badge too... Also order my wig. And find a push-up cleavage bra that gives me at least another two cup sizes. I'm Orihime-sized, but Matsumoto is at least a G.

ffffffffs, never though there would be a day that I would need bigger boobs.

fleur_fraise · « **Reply #681 on:** February 10, 2011, 07:11:20 pm »

Quote from: shanime_panda on February 10, 2011, 07:29:24 am

I AM SO EXCITED

ME TOO~~~

Also did you make your skirt or buy it?

LtCommanderRichie · « **Reply #682 on:** February 10, 2011, 07:34:57 pm »

Bought my Matsumoto wig : D

Tomorrow I'll see about making the Vice-Captain badge and Saturday I'll make a run to Walmart and get the stuff for her necklace and bias tape to stand in for Tsuka-ito on Haineko.

Also, oh my god my hakama look like hell I have no idea what I did to them but they need ironing so frigging badly D:

Drauska · « **Reply #683 on:** February 11, 2011, 12:07:09 pm »

This will be my third year at the Kcon and it will be my first time in a real cosplay. I can't believe I want to go as Vash the Stampede. A short, fat girl cosplaying a tall, skinny guy. O man what have I got myself into.
Ordering my long red coat in June and carving the .45 colt angel arm revolver out of insulating foam. Getting my Vash Sunglasses and black cat off of amazon and ebay this month. My little sister will cosplay Wolfwood one day as well and Im making the Cross Punisher for her. I should go as Wolfwood at least one day so I can show off my cross punisher.
I'm also making Way of the Dawn for my sister who will cosplay riku.

gonna be a busy spring. want these done asap.

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #684 on:** February 11, 2011, 12:57:12 pm »

^ I've seen stranger. Just go as what you like, and enjoy it! That's it! Looking forward to seeing how it turns out!

Drauska · « **Reply #685 on:** February 11, 2011, 01:19:54 pm »

^Thanks Washougle, signed up for zumba classes lets hope it works. LOL

The Props are a little intimidating but I'm trucking along. I hope I don't accidentally melt them with products like paint and mod podge.

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #686 on:** February 11, 2011, 01:21:02 pm »

Zumba is great! (Well, I'm going off of watching it). There's a grange that has zumba classes about 2 blocks away from my house.

Drauska · « **Reply #687 on:** February 11, 2011, 01:22:12 pm »

Nice, have fun.

veraca · « **Reply #688 on:** February 11, 2011, 10:01:58 pm »

Busy with school work this week. All I got was the fabric for the jacket and cut it.
Made a wrong trace though so there's a wrong cut in the back now >> I'll have to either attempt to mend it or get another 2yds of fabric later.

Chibachi Nero · « **Reply #689 on:** February 11, 2011, 10:16:27 pm »

The top for Tsubaki is about halfway done, and then I'm going to Goodwill this weekend looking for boots. It's coming along pretty well, I think. Even though my fingers hurt from all the sewing.

LtCommanderRichie · « **Reply #690 on:** February 12, 2011, 02:09:55 pm »

Matsumoto's badge requires wood filler for the joins in the craft foam and a lot of paint to seal it, but the body is dooooooone~

Chibachi Nero · « **Reply #691 on:** February 12, 2011, 07:38:55 pm »

Quote from: LtCommanderRichie on February 12, 2011, 02:09:55 pm

Matsumoto's badge requires wood filler for the joins in the craft foam and a lot of paint to seal it, but the body is dooooooone~

Wow, that looks really nice.

LtCommanderRichie · « **Reply #692 on:** February 13, 2011, 05:25:17 pm »

It looks even better with paint, but I have no pictures and it's only a base coat. Can't wait to paint Haineko and put the grip on it, either. I'm almost done with Matsumoto :O

S'pose that's the good thing about Bleach cosplays though. Once you've made one shihakusho you just need accessories and the occasional new haori and you're done with another costume.

Chibachi Nero · « **Reply #693 on:** February 13, 2011, 05:58:24 pm »

Quote from: LtCommanderRichie on February 13, 2011, 05:25:17 pm

S'pose that's the good thing about Bleach cosplays though. Once you've made one shihakusho you just need accessories and the occasional new haori and you're done with another costume.

Yeah, I bet.

Made the fluffy arm things for Tsubaki, and I'm almost done with her top and the first belt.

oslapedo · « **Reply #694 on:** February 14, 2011, 05:15:05 pm »

This... is the weirdest wig I've ever gotten. It's really small and the buns have funky hooks that clip on to stubbed ponytails.

It's depressing that all of my Kumoricon cosplay are almost done while I've barely started on Sakuracon stuff!

tofutakeout · « **Reply #695 on:** February 14, 2011, 06:25:31 pm »

Quote from: oslapedo on February 14, 2011, 05:15:05 pm

This... is the weirdest wig I've ever gotten. It's really small and the buns have funky hooks that clip on to stubbed ponytails.

It's depressing that all of my Kumoricon cosplay are almost done while I've barely started on Sakuracon stuff!

oslap, you are to adorable for words. You are rocking that wig by far.

Drauska · « **Reply #696 on:** February 15, 2011, 07:20:59 am »

Seems that I'm working on my little sisters props more then mine. I'm making Way to the Dawn from Kingdom Hearts 2. Still have lots of sanding and shaping to do. I think that next week I should be ready to put on the mod podge (paper mache). Got to love insulating foam but you can't paint it directly or it will melt. I bought a dremel and I have to tell you that it is a life saver. I guess that these pics are not the most recent. I worked on this nemesis more after i took the pictures.....sorry

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #697 on:** February 15, 2011, 12:30:38 pm »

Quote from: oslapedo on February 14, 2011, 05:15:05 pm

This... is the weirdest wig I've ever gotten. It's really small and the buns have funky hooks that clip on to stubbed ponytails.

That reminds me...

LtCommanderRichie · « **Reply #698 on:** February 15, 2011, 03:19:08 pm »

Matsumoto's badge is finished! Just have to finish Haineko now, get my wig in and find a decent bra. Oh, and make her necklace. Can't forget the necklace.

EDIT:

Haineko is almost done

just have to tie off the tsuka-ito and it's finished. No blade, obviously, because it's released and therefore turned to ash. I'm totally not using that as an excuse to not make an entire sword. Really.

Drauska · « **Reply #699 on:** February 17, 2011, 08:52:02 am »

Wish I was working on my cross punisher and .45 colt angel arms factory revolvers from trigun. I have the revolvers drawn out on the foam board but that darn way of the dawn takes all my time these days.

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Author Topic: the official 2011 cosplay progress thread (Read 359809 times)

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