Author Topic: the unofficial 2009 cosplay progress thread :3 (Read 316369 times)

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #900 on:** July 07, 2009, 08:05:06 am »

Quote from: nikkiolie on July 06, 2009, 10:33:06 pm

Quote from: Vampire-Kameko on July 06, 2009, 04:48:59 pm
Quote from: nikkiolie on July 06, 2009, 03:28:34 pm
Well I really want to post it. Not the best picture in the world but it gives you an idea of how the costume looks.
[AWESOME COSPLAY IMAGE]

I'm so excited to see this at Kumoricon!!! o(^3^)o
Thanks ^_^ I want to get better pictures badly now. But I know when I am going to get them

When are you getting pics, Nikki? Is Devin helping you?

nyahaha · « **Reply #901 on:** July 07, 2009, 09:03:51 am »

I finished Red Xiii's tail, but the shorts I made are a fail Dx They are really poofy because of the fur. So I think I'll make shorts or capris out of the same fabric that I'm making the shirt out of.

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #902 on:** July 07, 2009, 09:04:52 am »

Good luck, Nyaha! I can't wait to see your Nanaki! What did you end up making the tail out of?

nyahaha · « **Reply #903 on:** July 07, 2009, 09:06:27 am »

Thank you! The main part is made of fur fabric and the fire is made of tulle. I hope to get the shirt done today. If I do, I will post a pic.

chelseahavoc · « **Reply #904 on:** July 07, 2009, 10:30:12 am »

hmm... i wonder if i should take progress photos this weekend of most or all thats going... this weekend... hmm... would anybody want that or do you wanna play the waiting game?

nikkiolie · « **Reply #905 on:** July 07, 2009, 10:43:19 am »

I would love to see some progress pictures, it would also help to identify you once the con actually gets here

fleur_fraise · « **Reply #906 on:** July 07, 2009, 12:20:33 pm »

So I finally uploaded a picture of the start of my engineer cosplay:

Value Village ftw! Now I just need a yellow hard hat, yellow kneepads, a tool belt, a monkey wrench, yellow rope, a yellow glove, and I need to screenprint the engineer logo on the shirt sleeves.
I have so much to do ;_;

~boogiepop~ · « **Reply #907 on:** July 07, 2009, 01:17:52 pm »

Yay~ Looks cute Fleur. I like that you aren't doing and overly sexified version of a TF2 character, which is what I tend to see.

My dress is actually starting to look like like, well a dress! Also excuse my bra, cleavage and my non-makeup'd face.

The side is to show off my little, vine thinger on my leaf. I still need to buy a comb clip to put on the bottom of it so it actually stays on my head. I'm almost done putting the zipper in though.

*THIS MIGHT BE TMI SO CHILDREN CLOSE YOUR EYES AND EAR HOLES*
I can't really finish the dress until I go by some silicone inserts for my bra though. Most girls don't have the anime girl, defy gravity boobs, so I have to kinda, tape myself up to get any sort of cleavage. Which leave me looking a little...weird and squished? Yeah, I need to fill myself up. Where the hell can you buy some without spending 40+ dollars? Anyone know?

Also lawl, I look like a friggin' buff chick in the first picture.

fleur_fraise · « **Reply #908 on:** July 07, 2009, 01:46:57 pm »

The only spin I'm adding is that the shirt will be tied just below my bust, like a stereotypical "Hillbilly" girl. But since I'm wearing overalls, you can only see the sides of my waist anyway (and the top will be buttoned up so there isn't a wardrobe malfunction), and I don't show too much skin. Plus the shirt is sort of thick, and I don't want to get to warm. And I'll french braid my hair in pigtails, but that's also so that the hardhat fits better.

The only place I could think of getting something like that would be Target, but I have no clue if they actually sell them. I don't know much about sewing, but could you sew some support into the dress itself? I don't know how that would work, though...

~boogiepop~ · « **Reply #909 on:** July 07, 2009, 02:03:25 pm »

Yeah, that wouldn't really work. The problem is the tape squishes things down so what used to hold my bra up on my body is gone leaving it looking just like awkward air. My friend told me that Victorias Secret might have some so I'm going to go check there later.

pencil · « **Reply #910 on:** July 07, 2009, 02:36:37 pm »

Your Gijinka looks soo good Nikki

I know they sell silicone inserts at the Joanns here.... And they are like $15-20 maybe?

Last night I did all the sewing on my friends Tetsuro hat

Today I burned some holes in it (And got a massive headache from the plastic fumes XD) I've got to do a few more holes in the actually hat part, and beat it up a bit more. Im washing the fabric to make the jacket as I type

Making this hat was hell ;__;

As for my Mamori!Cheerleader, I got all the sewing done, and now I just have to put the letters on. I failed the first time TAT.... so here hoping it goes smoothly when I try it next!

BUH, it needs ironed so bad D:

I'll upload a picture of my Maetel costume when I get the wig

the only sewing I have left on that one is making her capelet.
I also bought a new Sanji jacket, and have to finish sewing the buttons on that... hopefully I will get that done tonight.

Mei Long · « **Reply #911 on:** July 07, 2009, 02:45:01 pm »

Fleur - Cool, overalls in a cosplay!! And I agree with boogie, it's cool to see a cosplay from TF2 that isn't modified to be "sexy".

And the dress is coming along great!!! All my life as a pokenerd I never thought Victreebel could be pretty but now I have been proven very wrong. XD <3

Errr, no clue about the gravity defying thing, good luck with that. >>;

DUDE! Pencil, you gotta burn holes in your cosplay? That sounds like fun!! Though I guess the fumes wouldn't be thaaat good... Looks awesome though!

chelseahavoc · « **Reply #912 on:** July 07, 2009, 04:37:24 pm »

aw man! you all look awesome! makes me sad since all mine are basicly done and ready togo ;_;

fleur_fraise · « **Reply #913 on:** July 07, 2009, 04:59:08 pm »

You should be glad they're done! I'm panicking, I might not have the time and money to do my Meru cosplay at all.

Chibiorochimaru · « **Reply #914 on:** July 07, 2009, 05:14:26 pm »

aw but you still have time atleast ^___^

chelseahavoc · « **Reply #915 on:** July 07, 2009, 06:02:52 pm »

i send you good energy?

lychee-twist · « **Reply #916 on:** July 07, 2009, 07:11:09 pm »

Quote from: ~boogiepop~ on July 07, 2009, 02:03:25 pm

Yeah, that wouldn't really work. The problem is the tape squishes things down so what used to hold my bra up on my body is gone leaving it looking just like awkward air. My friend told me that Victorias Secret might have some so I'm going to go check there later.

I sympathize whole-heartedly. Let's just say I get away with playing the part of a boy far too well without the aid of a compression shirt or even ace wrap. *sigh*

I would check Fredricks of Hollywood. They'd have something like that I'm sure. They're cheaper than Victoria's Secret, too. If you look at their website, they have a good selection of inserts and bosom-enhancers.

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #917 on:** July 07, 2009, 07:44:48 pm »

Hmm, I know nothing of the topic (nor should I, probably), but good luck all the same, Boogie. The dress and costume looks awesome so far.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #918 on:** July 07, 2009, 10:21:33 pm »

I am actually going to be on a hunt for a bra that has some extra padding in it. I want to be a little bigger during the con. I'll let you know if I see any pads like that Nikki.....actually thinking about it I think K-mart might have had some, I remember playing with them at least

Chibiorochimaru · « **Reply #919 on:** July 07, 2009, 11:17:50 pm »

I'm glade to say Green Requium is complete and re-vamped Chelsea D8! now who to wear under it....

~boogiepop~ · « **Reply #920 on:** July 08, 2009, 01:05:25 am »

Ah, long day of work!
We didn't end up going out to get the things I needed to fit my dress but I got the lining and facing sewn up. So I compile a tiny list of things I need to get done on my costume to make myself feel better.

Head Leaf-
Make and attach yellow leaf thing to the bottom of the vine.
Paint leaf.

Dress-
Fit and decide how low I'm going to make it.
Sew in boning.
Attach facing and lining.
Hem.
Attach pink lip.
Make and attach teeth to dress.
Paint spots.

Ass Leaves-
EVERYTHING.

STILL AIMING FOR MONDAY. I think I can get it done. I still want to order some little vampire teeth to go with the costume as well, and I remembered I need to figure out shoes for this. I may just buy some brown or green flipflops and take them off for pictures. I could go above and beyond and make little leaves for those too but I'll see how much time I have left after I finish Cassandra.

Mei Long · « **Reply #921 on:** July 08, 2009, 01:42:28 am »

boogie, if ya haven't figured where you're ordering the vampire fangs from I'd suggest ordering from vampfangs.com =) I use their "subtle small fangs" (personal favs about them - you can talk normally and the molding system is pretty easy).

Todaaay I got all but one thing I need to work on my bulbabackpack! Was at Joann's for 3 hours today just comparing green fabrics to the fabric I got for my hoody and the color of my wig. Left verrry happy 'cause I was able to find something with the texture and color I wanted (for a long time it was either the fabric had one or the other, not both...) and it was 40% off! B)

The Joann's workers are soooo nice, they let me put my bike in the store because there wasn't anything to lock it to outside.

OH! So yes, there is a 40% off one regular priced cut of fabric (at least a yard) at Joann's until the 11th, I think. It's in their little circular they keep in the store.

Tomorrow I will be getting that last thing I need and I will start working on my bulbabackpack! *stoked*

chelseahavoc · « **Reply #922 on:** July 08, 2009, 07:00:58 am »

yay the adventures of blue and green can start up again!

unfortunatly i cant wear anybody under blue rhapsody xD darn shoes

~boogiepop~ · « **Reply #923 on:** July 08, 2009, 10:15:50 am »

Ah! I forgot to say it last night because I was tired but thanks for the help everyone! I'm going to go check out Vickies today and I'll be taking Lychee's advice and check Fredrick's as well.

@Mei- Those were the ones I was looking at. Were those fangs the ones you used for your Bulbasaur cosplay in the picture you took?

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #924 on:** July 08, 2009, 11:10:52 am »

Good luck on the hunt, Boogie. Hope you find something suitable.

Sutie · « **Reply #925 on:** July 08, 2009, 01:36:40 pm »

Wow, it looks like everything is coming together quickly for your cosplay nikki!

I got the skirt on my sailor scout done but I'll have to redo it. I made it too short! :/ So the continuation on that will have to wait until I get buy more fabric... which is 'who knows when'.

Chibiorochimaru · « **Reply #926 on:** July 08, 2009, 03:06:58 pm »

We still need to make a Silver imerium crystal D8 It just struck me!~

Mei Long · « **Reply #927 on:** July 08, 2009, 03:23:22 pm »

boogie~ Yes, those are the fangs I am wearing in my picture. ^^

chelseahavoc · « **Reply #928 on:** July 08, 2009, 03:44:10 pm »

oh no! the crystal! yup we do.... friday we should go buy one.. unless you have money for it now...

Huntress · « **Reply #929 on:** July 08, 2009, 09:26:30 pm »

Elincia

chelseahavoc · « **Reply #930 on:** July 08, 2009, 09:49:11 pm »

;_; that... looks.. absolutely amazing! i must remember to find you xD

bucket_stalker · « **Reply #931 on:** July 08, 2009, 10:17:45 pm »

tofutakeout · « **Reply #932 on:** July 08, 2009, 10:25:04 pm »

oh my gosh! It's lovely! <3 I wish my lucia cosplay was redone and what not. Then I could hang with you for a bit.

I got....nothing done on this trip. I bought some fabric and things but that's it. I barely cut anything out and I didn't sew a thing. X_X

lychee-twist · « **Reply #933 on:** July 08, 2009, 11:14:43 pm »

On my front I got some more stuff cut out and some cloth taping done around the edges of circles. This is a really intricate cosplay o.<

I just really, really hope I do alright. I'm so far behind.

Chibiorochimaru · « **Reply #934 on:** July 09, 2009, 12:47:18 am »

I wish I had progress pictures to post .___. -lame-

chelseahavoc · « **Reply #935 on:** July 09, 2009, 07:45:34 am »

we could post pictures of our cosplays so people couldfind us, chibioro

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #936 on:** July 09, 2009, 09:06:48 am »

Quote from: lychee-twist on July 08, 2009, 11:14:43 pm

On my front I got some more stuff cut out and some cloth taping done around the edges of circles. This is a really intricate cosplay o.<

I just really, really hope I do alright. I'm so far behind.

Who are you cosplaying, Lychee? You gonna top your Davy Jones in awesomeness this year?

nikkiolie · « **Reply #937 on:** July 09, 2009, 09:12:48 am »

Quote from: chelseahavoc on July 09, 2009, 07:45:34 am

we could post pictures of our cosplays so people couldfind us, chibioro

I'm actually planing on taking some more pictures of Larxene today

Quote from: EveofAbyss on July 09, 2009, 09:06:48 am

Quote from: lychee-twist on July 08, 2009, 11:14:43 pm
On my front I got some more stuff cut out and some cloth taping done around the edges of circles. This is a really intricate cosplay o.<

I just really, really hope I do alright. I'm so far behind.

Who are you cosplaying, Lychee? You gonna top your Davy Jones in awesomeness this year?

She is going as the Medicine Seller from Mononoke. I can't wait :3

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #938 on:** July 09, 2009, 09:18:50 am »

Oooh, is that...from a manga or something? Don't remember that from the movie Princess Mononoke (or is this a different Mononoke?) Sorry, I just became a noob....it's weird, lol

nikkiolie · « **Reply #939 on:** July 09, 2009, 09:24:26 am »

its a different mononoke.....its just mononoke. That is what I thought too. I'm not sure if it is a manga or not but I know it is an anime. It has a very unique style. The whole thing is done in artwork like that one. Here you can watch it here http://www.veoh.com/search/videos/q/mononoke

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #940 on:** July 09, 2009, 09:26:26 am »

Ooooh, alright, haha. Thanks for the explanation, Nichole. It does look very interesting. Costume looks intense, very elegant.

chelseahavoc · « **Reply #941 on:** July 09, 2009, 10:21:56 am »

i wanna see more of larlex ^^ please please weather gods let me get some pictures this weekend!

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #942 on:** July 09, 2009, 10:38:52 am »

I got the pants for my Barret costume in the mail the other day. Haven't had a chance to try them on and see how they fit yet, maybe I will do that today. I've been itching to get some new Barret pics taken. Maybe I can do that this weekend.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #943 on:** July 09, 2009, 11:35:06 am »

Ok Just got done with the Larxene shoot and the pictures are great. I am at a friends house so I wont be able to post them just yet but when I get home I will. And some more good news, we are going to go do a Cloud shoot next. I am excited to get some shots with the sword

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #944 on:** July 09, 2009, 11:38:03 am »

Nice! Can't wait to see everything you got and get. Is Devin helping you again?

nikkiolie · « **Reply #945 on:** July 09, 2009, 11:45:58 am »

Yeah she is taking the pictures. I can't wait to post them. The Larxene ones turned out great. It is so nice seeing all your hard work come to an end like this

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #946 on:** July 09, 2009, 11:47:09 am »

Awesome. ^_^ Yeah, I know how you feel. It is rewarding.

chelseahavoc · « **Reply #947 on:** July 09, 2009, 12:53:14 pm »

hahaha i didnt realize eve changed his icon...

i finaly got some lenne pictures from our lenne/shuyin shoot. i'll post one up once i find a realy decent one ^^

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #948 on:** July 09, 2009, 01:01:18 pm »

Oooh, can't wait to see. ^_^

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #949 on:** July 09, 2009, 01:39:56 pm »

Well.............#@$^&

I just washed my jacket for Barret, in the machine on light, and guess what? It got a big ol' tear on one of the inner seams. Awesome. I'm glad it wasn't on the outside, but still, I have no idea how to mend it. I'm wondering if there is such a thing as fabric tape, cause I may just try taping it up.

Ah, if only I had followed my instinct and hand-washed it. (There was no tag saying don't machine wash, by the way. I had done it before...lame).

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