the unofficial 2009 cosplay progress thread :3

[Kagome219]

Your mother sounds amazing. xD  My father would throw the wig away if I even suggested the idea.

[Sutie]

Here's my sword so far
Still need to add detail and some texture <3

(Wood sword, spraypainted silver. Nice and lightweight!)

Wow! that sword is awsome! What is it made of???

[mangakaluna]

@Sutie: It's just a wooden longsword I picked up at the Fair for 12$, I bought some extremely shiny silver spraypaint and sprayed it down The stripes down the grip are just pieces of paper glued on XD

[LtCommanderRichie]

I'm totally packed now and leaving tomorrow then going up Friday.

Also, learning several Kanon Wakeshima songs to sing for the pre-reg line at the behest of someone. Still Doll and Suna no Oshiro, for anyone wondering. Got Still Doll down pretty much pat, now on to the second one.

And I don't even like Vampire Knight that much D:

Also: went wig perusing for a good wig for Bishop from DOGS. I'm torn between two, but I've got plenty of time until Sakuracon.

[Kagome219]

I absolutely *adore* Kanon Wakeshima~ x3  I've never seen the Vampire Knight anime, and I found out her first song came from that after I found out about her. "Shinku No Fatarythm" is another good one imo. ^^

[fleur_fraise]

I'm totally packed now and leaving tomorrow then going up Friday.

Also, learning several Kanon Wakeshima songs to sing for the pre-reg line at the behest of someone. Still Doll and Suna no Oshiro, for anyone wondering. Got Still Doll down pretty much pat, now on to the second one.

And I don't even like Vampire Knight that much D:

Also: went wig perusing for a good wig for Bishop from DOGS. I'm torn between two, but I've got plenty of time until Sakuracon.

I think that someone who wants you to learn Kanon Wakeshima would be me ;D WINK WINK NUDGE NUDGE.
Still Doll and Suno no Oshiro are two of her best. Skip Turn Step is pretty good too.
Btw if you want music, I have Kanon's CD on my iPod, which I'll be playing on a speaker. I don't have the instrumentals, but I'll find those if you want me too.

[Sugarlat]

Finished avatar jacket.

To-do for commissions:
Button holes
Buttons
Ruffles to complete shirt
Leg warmers
Mini Jacket

To-do for my cosplays:
Finish foam holsters
Make belts
Make jacket for Yaya

[LtCommanderRichie]

That was you? Hmmmmmmmm, suspiiiiiiiiiiicious. But I would be mighty grateful for you to play those. I can't sing them very well A Capella yet. I'll see about Skip Turn Step too.

[mangakaluna]

*cough cough* Wig....*cough* is styled
*passes out*

Whew I'm sure I got hairspray in my lungs =A=

[Roxas24]

yay roxas pjs almost 100% done

[Sutie]

I AM DONE!!! D-U-N Dun! :p

Whew! two sailor uniforms in less than two weeks! I also made a Refia from FF III PJs last night.

[fleur_fraise]

That was you? Hmmmmmmmm, suspiiiiiiiiiiicious. But I would be mighty grateful for you to play those. I can't sing them very well A Capella yet. I'll see about Skip Turn Step too.

Oh, I'll definitely play them. Come find me in line; I'll be wearing lolita. I'm hard to miss in my outfit, I have a huge black bonnet and black knee-high boots. Or I can pm you my cell number.

[LtCommanderRichie]

I'll be able to find you, no worries. You might be able to just follow the singing, though, since I'm singing more than just Wakeshima songs. I've memorized plenty of Andrew Lloyd Weber and May'n too.

[fleur_fraise]

Oh shi- Andrew Lloyd Weber? Does that mean I'll hear some Phantom of the Opera?

I'll also be playing some Aural Vampire- gothic rave music! And probably the Pokemon theme.

[Havilah]

I'm going as Naruto (ha, how unoriginal. Still, it's the best Naruto costume I've ever seen.) But still working on my little sister's Hinata costume AND my brother's Kakashi! Blech, my hands smell like a mixture of spraypaint, glue, strong coffee, wood primer/stain and laundry detergent. Will I ever eat again?

[The_Geek]

All I have left is Daisya's bell and Stantler's antlers. Cutting it a bit close...

[Mei Long]

My second cosplay for Kumoricon is actually starting to look like the reference picture!!! Yay!!! This is a moment of accomplishment for me. ^_^

Also, I finally got around to taking in the hoody I have for Bulbasaur. Anyone who saw that thing before knows that it was like a walking blue(ish) circus tent... But now it fits, yay!

And later tonight I get the wonderful task of trying to cut/layer a wig. Little nervous because last time I had to do this it wasn't so pretty... but this time I am getting to use one of those razor comb things, and it's electric! Hopefully that'll make it easier.

Oh my gosh, less than three days to go! Good luck everyone!!!

[mangakaluna]

First time styling a wig!
Whadd'ya think???

[Chaotic.Fox]

Well, my Progress has gone down hill, So Ashitaka is sooo not gonna happen no matter what i do.. But I do have this


Not sure if I look like a character, but I could also go back digging in my closet to find other things..

[CloudStrife32]

@ mangakaluna: I think, for your first time styling a wig, it looks pretty awesome! =D

[mangakaluna]

>w< Thanks Cloud!

[Kawaii Punkd]

First time styling a wig!
Whadd'ya think???

AMAZING~

I love it. You should do commissions

In other news, Shy girl is a go~

[mangakaluna]

>w< Thanks Kawaii!!!!

Hee, your costume looks awesome! I like the blush XD

[Kawaii Punkd]

Oh you're very welcome <3

Yay thanks!

I got the idea from a fanart I saw~

[tofutakeout]

Well, my Progress has gone down hill, So Ashitaka is sooo not gonna happen no matter what i do.. But I do have this
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Not sure if I look like a character, but I could also go back digging in my closet to find other things..

sad no ashitaka. :< I can't really say if you look like a specific character in the photo but I do like yellow. ^_^

[Chaotic.Fox]

I just need an easy to do character that I could easily throw together,

[LtCommanderRichie]

Oh shi- Andrew Lloyd Weber? Does that mean I'll hear some Phantom of the Opera?

Yes. Yes you will. Until you're sick of it, because that's my fallback, but at least I sound good. That and bits and pieces of Cats D:<

All I have left is Daisya's bell and Stantler's antlers. Cutting it a bit close...

You. I'm finding you as Daisya. You're getting free hugs from whoever the hell I happen to be at the time, even if it IS Maria. I will still hug you. You'll probably get a butterfly wing to the eye, but I'll still hug you.

[Kisitiene]

8D Things are coming along!

1) Finish Rikku Belt {Fabric Cut, one pouch made, need Grommets}
2) Finish Rikku Top {Need Buckles}
3) Finish Rikku Skirt {Need Grommets} [Working on after Scarf!]
4) Finish Rikku's sleeves {One left! Just need to sew on the bows}
5) Rikku's Scarf {Mother is making...}
6) Rikku's shoes {Wal*Mart + paint...}
7) Rikku wig... {Dreadding}
8 ) Luka's Sailor Scarf {Need to sew and get one more piece of fabric} [Working on Now!]
9) Riza's Skirt {Easy...just need to find fabric}
10) Riza's Wig {Easy!}
11) Meiko's outfit {If time...}

[fleur_fraise]

Oh shi- Andrew Lloyd Weber? Does that mean I'll hear some Phantom of the Opera?

Yes. Yes you will. Until you're sick of it, because that's my fallback, but at least I sound good. That and bits and pieces of Cats D:<

Oh, I won't get sick of it :D Which songs do you sing?

[Sutie]

First time styling a wig!
Whadd'ya think???

Hey! That looks pretty good! ^^

[pencil]

Diana, your wig looks awesome!!

Started to pack and finished the last details on my costumes. Why is it now that I have to loose inspiration to finish everything D:?

[LtCommanderRichie]

Oh shi- Andrew Lloyd Weber? Does that mean I'll hear some Phantom of the Opera?

Yes. Yes you will. Until you're sick of it, because that's my fallback, but at least I sound good. That and bits and pieces of Cats D:<

Oh, I won't get sick of it Which songs do you sing?

I do my best work at singing 'Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again' and 'Think of Me', though 'Past the Point of no Return' and 'Phantom of the Opera' are also close thirds and fourths. Oh, and 'Rum Tum Tugger' and 'Magical Mr. Mistofelees'. Frigging Broadway. Why must it be so addicting?

@ pencil: because you didn't get everything absolutely done ahead of time. I have absolutely no work ethic at this point, which is a good thing since I'm done.

[Dubaby]

I'm sooooooo close to being done, I almost don't know what to do with myself!!! XD

About an hours worth of work to do tomorrow and than I am 100% finished with all three of my cosplays!!!! Then I've just gotta try everything on real quick to check for errors, and pack up for the weekend.

I'm super excited now! =]

[Roxas24]

i have almost everything done, but my dress hasnt come yet :S so i might have spent 75 buck for no reason lol since im leaving tomorrow its the last day i could get it.....crossing my fingers for it to come

[DemonSpawn]

Tomorrow I'm gunna package up food and clean out the cooler, lulz we're lame, anyway, I also need to get around to finishing my dang gloves and making a necklace for a Gaz cosplay. Graaaah, Get to work! >.<

[Chaotic.Fox]

DS: Its no big deal packing a cooler my group packed like six whe we went to Sakruacon... one for each room

[Sugarlat]

To-do for commissions:
Button holes
Buttons
Ruffles to complete shirt
Leg warmers
Mini Jacket

To-do for my cosplays:
Finish foam holsters
Make belts
Make jacket for Yaya

Didn't feel like copy and paste XD

[~boogiepop~]

Almost done with my Jacuzzi's vest! We had a couple goofups but it looks like it'll be no problem to fix. All that's really left is to have my bestie paint on the lines, then sew it together with the lining, add the brown trim around the side and it's golden.

Then all that's left is the socks and bracelet for White Mage, Sandshrews ears still, and Baccano! candy bars. I need to go get more makeup tomorrow too.

[xxxchihiroxxx]

tonight I finish Rosette : o and start cutting out the foam for my armor of black rose...

im glad my wonderflex came here in time, now if only my wig gets here soon x_x

and for those wondering what size to order wonderflex if your not good about figuring outjust how big those 50 by 40 some inchs are, heres just how big my piece was:



that image doesnt really capture how big it is, but lest just say i can wear it as a dress. x_x

well least i'll have some left over for other costumes xD

[Chaotic.Fox]

Wow, YEAH WONDERFLEX how much was that by the way?

[LtCommanderRichie]

Nice bedsheets. Are those snowmen?

[xxxchihiroxxx]

depends where you buy : o one place was going to charge me about 40 bucks for a sheet half this size and wouldnt inclued friendly plastics (a material often used to cover and smooth out wonderflex) not inclueding shipping

I bought from cosplaysupplys.com, where i got a much bigger sheet for about 49 bucks (if i remember right) and I got the jumbo clearly overestimating how much I needed. they have smaller sheets ranging for about 21 bucks a medium, and a large. all are reasonably priced if you compare it to the other places ive seen.

and it also came with 5 dollars off friendly plastics, which was nice. (another item you can only get online)

not to mention that where i bought it from had extremely fast shipping : o i noted in comments that I needed it fast and it certainly came fast. I recommend buying from them if your going to.

Lt: xD I like snow men. their flannel though -_- not fun in the summer. but currently the only clean sheets I have : / *only has two pairs cause only single bed in the house*

[PaperRoxas]

oxO is that toilet paper sticking out of your drawer?

[tofutakeout]

8D Things are coming along!

1) Finish Rikku Belt {Fabric Cut, one pouch made, need Grommets}
2) Finish Rikku Top {Need Buckles}
3) Finish Rikku Skirt {Need Grommets} [Working on after Scarf!]
4) Finish Rikku's sleeves {One left! Just need to sew on the bows}
5) Rikku's Scarf {Mother is making...}
6) Rikku's shoes {Wal*Mart + paint...}
7) Rikku wig... {Dreadding}
8 ) Luka's Sailor Scarf {Need to sew and get one more piece of fabric} [Working on Now!]
9) Riza's Skirt {Easy...just need to find fabric}
10) Riza's Wig {Easy!}
11) Meiko's outfit {If time...}

This might seem a bit well, Awkward. But may I Hug you at con when your dressed as Blair? Does it matter if the hug lasts for about a minute? ^_^;;I love Blair so much. <3


AAAAAAGH. AMY'S JACKET WHY MUST YOU BE SO HARD TO SEW?! I think it was the way it was cut. >_< I need to stop procrastinating and work now, and fast! -slaps self- T_T

[xxxchihiroxxx]

Paper:

...................

xD yes.

and to answer another question i feel is coming up yes that is in fact a snow glove sitting under my desk table : / a bird was caught in my room the other day (my window doesnt ahve a net so when i open it he whole world can come in) and i was afraid he would bite me, so i used it to grab him and show him the way out.

[PaperRoxas]

Thought so xD

[DooFeRthePanda]

i feel like i have skill lol i just made a whole costume in 4 hours >.< gaaaaaaaaah its my sisters ginjinka cosplay of mew, soo KAWAII Lol

[PaperRoxas]

>.< So i thought I heard right and it is indeed raining.  I'm looking at a live doppler and I see thunder north of portland and rain around the portland area

[LtCommanderRichie]

Well that sucks. At least I know what I'm doing tomorrow morning! Finding my mum's football helmet umbrella and cleaning any nasty surprises like spiders or dryer lint out of it~

[xxxchihiroxxx]

foot ball helmet? xD

rain D: well crap, i'll need to work in the basement then I guess. i was planning to work outside : /