So since our friend who is hosting the panel as Will of the Abyss I decided that I HAD to be Alice. Since we rarely have an Alice and Oz in our groups. My fiance likes Oz and was excited to snatch the role of Oz.
This red dress will give me a ton of new challenges which I'm most excited about. It'll be my main cosplay for Kumori-con.
Challenges:
Losing weight:
This is my biggest challenge but I'm willing and motivated ! I want to slim down so I feel as comfortable as I can while wearing an outfit that shows a lot more than I'm used to. I'm going to make the skirt a bit longer in the front so it sits right at my knees. There will be a very fluffy petticoat under and I'll be wearing naked stockings so it helps make me feel more comfortable.
Corset boning:
The lovely pattern I got today while out with my Will of the Abyss luckily has boning in it. But I've never worked with boning and I've heard it's annoying. I'm still thinking if I'll use steel or plastic, I already have some plastic so I might just use that. I want to get into making corsets since I love them and the look they give a woman.
The leg "brace":
Pictured on Alice's right leg it appears to be metal but not only am I allergic to most cheap metals but finding a metal cheap enough that bends but doesn't break, while having it to where it wont hurt us, is next to none. So I think we'll do what a few other cosplayers have done and use ribbon or fake leather straps. I'll have to see what the larger fabric store has in stock when we go in a few weeks.
I'm so excited to be making outfits that have so much color! Last time I made two white costumes. I really hate white. These both will be red. The best is Alice's hair isn't done but in twintails so not only will the wig be stable but I don't have to worry about my eyebrows!
This is the outfit my friend, who is going as Will is making. I love this outfit! It's super cute, very decorated. I can't wait to see how she makes it! And walking around as her twin will be so much fun! I can't wait! I think the plan is to have these entered into the Sakura-con 2014 cosplay contest. Of course if we do I'll be making Alice's scythe cause they love their props!
Note the leg "brace" is on the opposite leg. I think she wanted me to make these since I'm used to making props so I'll be trying to figure out how to make them sooner than later.
This will be the outfit I'll be making for my fiance's Oz cosplay. He's so excited about having a short wig. I love this outfit. It has a lot of detail and flair to it. It'll be a challenge to make but I think I'm up for it.
And yes....
He picked it out himself.
Challenges:
Elongating the pattern:
The coat pattern we got is very short. It's, I'd say eighteen century style coat and waistcoat. Oz's outfit is rounded in the front so you can see the waistcoat. I've made sure to find a pattern that has that shape since it is so important. Making the coat longer should be the easiest challenge.
Ruffles and roses:
The ruffles inside the coat and on the sleeves is something I haven't done before. It should be fun though. It, I think is what gives the coat so much character. I'm planing on using a rougher, more firm fabric for the red part and a soft fabric for the ruffles. The roses I plan to make by hand with ribbon. Mainly because I have never seen roses made from ribbon look good pre-made before in stores. So since I'm picky I want the roses to be hand made as well. It'll be a huge challenge mainly because of how many I have to make and how time consuming it will be. There are few roses on Alice's dress as well that I'll be adding so that's twice as many.
Hat:
I've never made a hat before and am super excited to make one! It's cute and detailed. I'll properly start and finish it in one day. I love working on pieces like these because they are small but detailed and give me something to do with my hands while watching TV with my dad is watching a nonstop Doctor Who marathon.
Overall I'm very eager to get started on these new projects. There is a lot to do within three months of making them but I'll be so into it I bet I can do it! And if not I have a friend who will help kick my butt so I finish on time. It's hard making two costumes instead of one but I can do it! We wont be entering these into Kumori-con's cosplay contest or walk on as they call it. We'll be entering our Trinity Blood costumes for the last time.
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