I hate starting this post out in a negative light but I feel this is a part of being a cosplayer. Finding work in my city is hard. Especially a stable non-seasonal job. Obviously cosplay is a expensive hobby. You need money, for supplies, for fabric, for a sewing machine and of course to make props. Or to buy costumes. I am doing everything I can. Sending out multiple apps a day, calling, asking questions, I go to GoodWill's job connection, get advice. Yet no job. It's very stressful. I want do my best. I want to work and make a living. Those who are in the same shoes, please be strong. Keep filling out apps. Don't give up. I hate having moment of doubt. I want to stay happy and positive. So please, try your best. Do everything you can. I know you can do it!
The good news, and reason I felt like I needed to say that was because my fiance got a new good! I'm so happy for him! He's very happy too. I seriously am so proud of him, trying hard and getting a job after being let go of his job of three years.
This also means we can start on his Break cosplay later this month. Most likely around the end of the month or the start of next month. I decided to start on Break first because I felt last time I did Nic's cosplay last I rushed it too much. I really want to focus on improving this time around so I want to really try my best on making Break's coat clean and as close to the ref picture as I can. So I'm going to take my time, focus on each part one at a time, doing the details before finishing up the whole piece.
I normally wait until the very end of the costume to do the details (buttons, trim,ect.) and wind up rushing it. So this time, for example when I finish the sleeves I will do all the trim and details on them before attaching them onto the torso piece. That way I can take my time and focus on that part. It's something I need to improve.
These new Pandora Hearts cosplays will not be made for contests. We will be skipping out on the Sakura-con 2014 contest so I can improve and focus on Seth and Abel right after we finish with Break and Sharon. Abel and Seth are our big contest cosplays (We are making these so we can change little details and make them more comfortable wearing.) Sharon and Break are mainly for the panel. They will be our main cosplays for Sakura-con as well.
Sharon's outfit (dress, cape, bloomers, underskirt.) will not be made until later. They both don't need to be done until April so we have lots of time. Although my fiance did say he wanted to go fabric shopping soon. He's very excited about doing two of his dream cosplays. I'm very excited to make them for him. I just hope he wears them with pride and enjoys them.
Hopefully I find a job soon or get my novel published. It's almost done guys! I'm almost to 70,000 words! I'm so happy how it is going and I hope it is done soon so I can take all next month to edit it. Wish me luck guys, I really need it.
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