Finding Patterns and DIY Tutorials

So this week Victoria and I have been breaking down our cosplays into key pieces.For example, both our cosplays have skirts and bodices. My cosplay also has a victorian style shirt and boots similar to lace up combat boots. From here we've researched for patterns, which are models  or designs used as guides in needlework and other crafts, for the skirts and bodices. So far I have found a good basic design for the main part of my skirt (http://diyfashion.about.com/od/diypantsandskirts/ss/SimpleSkirt.htm). As for the rest of the design, luck has not been on my side when it comes to finding patterns. Victoria has also drawn a blank on finding patterns. We shall continue our research and hopefully be on our way to the next step in our adventure.

-Alyssa

The first part of making a cosplay is always figuring out what character you want to portray. Victoria has chosen Elizabeth from the video game Bioshock Infinite (picture 1), while I've chosen Elizaveta Herdervary / Hungary from the anime Hetalia (picture 2). We both have researched the characters and now the next step is to choose an outfit they wear and find patterns for those outfits.



Untill next time!

- Alyssa

In the Beginning...

Our twenty is to create a cosplay. Cosplay is a hobby taken up by people who are passionate about a certain character from a book, movie, show, comic, etc. They then portray said character by making costumes, props, and wigs. We chose this because we have been part of a cosplay community for three years but have never sewn our own costumes but have always wanted to. In order to accomplish this, Alyssa and I will need to learn how to make and sew patterns, make props, buy and style wigs, and possibly more. I hope you look forward to our future progress.

-Victoria