I’m posting this to force my partner to actually start working on Jon and/or Micheal. Amore, PLEASE (I say knowing he’s probably actually started for once)
Have some Gerry because once my brain attaches itself to a character lord knows it’s not letting go.
Anyways I started TMA….
Bonus pics of my makeup below!
(And maybe some chaotic ones from the mini photoshoot)
So I haven’t posted anything about this in a while and it’s because the convention I made Labrador’s Bishop outfit for came and went and then I got really sick(still am) but!!! I am proud to say that I not only finished Labrador, I competed in him and I won my division.
I just am really proud of my work and have been working towards winning a 1st place in a category for so long. It feels amazing to have finally accomplished it.
Hello my name is Cass. I am a cosplayer of 11 years and a Cosmaker of just over two. So take my sewing explanations with a grain of salt I only have a vague idea of what I’m doing. But here is the costume I made! With the original reference sheet.
So how did I start? Well first I got a bunch of sheets from a thrift store so I could make as many mock ups(test runs but for costumes) as I needed.
So with sheets in hand I broke down the pieces of the costume. When I started on a piece I always outline where the visable seams are. From there I figure out a few things:
1) am i going to need structure? (Boning, a corset, adding another seam etc)
2) what types of fabric would they have available to them? What fits the character while keeping true to the design?
3) Am I going to face any sensory issues? How can I add accommodations to the cosplay for that?
4) How will I get it on and off?
Things like this are important when making a costume. Sometimes I get head first into a costume and forget to sew in buttons or a zipper because I get so focused on making it accurate than wearable. So here are the answers to this questions:
1) Yes, two boning channels along the front seams to help add support. Due to the weight of the fabric I’ll need at least medium weight faux whalebone. (I had some in my stash)
2) at least 3 different fabrics. Two different shades of black and a black fur. I knew I wanted a Wool for the chest and sleeve part of the pattern(fabric pictures below). I found brocade for a steal and just bought the whole bolt.
3) yes! Brocade and wool are both itchy which means I MUST install a lining out of a fabric i can handle. (Twill is my go to, it looks nice and feels okay). Fur is tbd on overstimulation.
4) B E E E G zipper (22in zipper to be exact with fasteners for the collar)
Starting the Pattern
So starting my pattern I always trace out the seam lines and see what problems will arise when I begin the pattern. I knew the pattern was going to look incredibly weird. With the seamless back design, the personal desire of adding pockets, the seam somehow overlapping at the top(normally seen on the hems of men’s jackets. It’s not apparent in the photos but in the animation it is), the back situation? With the corset back and thread that disappears?
I knew the draping method was going to be my best friend so I grabbed my bed sheets, heat erase marker, and washi tape and got to work. I marked out my pattern on my dress form and draped the pattern over it.
The biggest questions looming over me were starting to get overwhelming but here’s how I did it.
Problem: Making the corset back look neat
Solution: Adding enough room and fabric allowance to flip the fabric over and allow my eyelets to go through a double layer of my brocade fabric(a heavy structured fabric). Allowed for the seamless connection to the bodice piece of the bodysuit.
Problem: Seamless back panels
Solution: Sewing the lining fabric to JUST the tail coat portion of the pattern and sewing the back of the pants to the lining and NOT the actual brocade
Luckily I have experience in men’s tailoring so the funky top hems were not a problem. I just had to remember to account for the extra big seams I was going to have for my boning channels.
Okay so it definitely was NOT intentional… but this video is def giving “I’ve been Ghosting” by Awesomemango7 vibes—-(I’m only on chapter 20 as of posting this) but like Danny and his parents rn in the fic? Heartwrenching and I love it
The best thing about being a cosplayer and being a cosplayer where I can sew and make garments is that not only can I cosplay the most obscure anime… but I can compete in said character.
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