#CosplayWIP

[zeepalmerr]

-- LOOK HOW BIG #ICHOOSEYOU

[curlymantis]

I made a Book of Joseph for my John Seed cosplay I’m currently working on :)

I’ve been wanting to cosplay him for the past 6 years and I’m finally doing it!!!

[amazonmandy]

The other day someone responded to an ask of mine saying I need to share more of my progress making stuff bc they love to see it; I always feel like I post a lot of progress but sometimes I either get too into working to stop & take pics/vids or just assume it's a boring time in construction & don't bother. I'll try to share a bit more often!

This was a lot of the process of building my DragonLady costume! The horns were made of expanding foam & craft foam to keep them super light, the wings were latex. The tail was a combo of latex & foam, spandex bodysuit, & I repurposed my Draenei hooves & turned them into feetsies! Forgive the poor lighting, this was in an older home I rented before moving, the lighting was just AWFUL.

[thebluedressproject]

I am working on undergarments for the #tumblrdress, and I wanted to share some pictures of my chemise. This layer is worn closest to the skin and is made out of an old bed shirt and lingerie lace. It is worn under the corset and protects the skin as well as protects the corset and outer fabrics from sweat.

[yugiri315]

LWJ Cosplay Log - Master Post

Making Lan Wangji

(AKA My Lan Zhan Cosplay Log)

This went from a historical project to cosplaying all the Hanguang-Jun, Lan Wangji in existence!  The main concept is Lan Wangji’s (LWJ) novel/manhua/audio drama design.  As the project started pre-pandemic, I didn’t consider the butler or dragon au in the design.  That would be too much.  There is a dash of videogame in him since there were some details I liked in that model.  If the title is “Mo Dao Zu Shi” then I have incorporated Lan Wangji’s description and concept arts into my design.  

Lan Wangji as known in The Untamed was generally avoided save for a tiny nod to the show’s Gusu Lan Clan.  “Mo Dao Zu Shi” Wangji and “Untamed” Wangji are distinct in my opinion.  Neither is superior from the other, just different enough that I need to pick one interpretation to play with.  The actors of Untamed, especially Xiao Zhan, really claimed the characters as their own and portrayed them wonderfully.  Wang Yibo’s Wangji is his Wangji, I won’t interfere that.  If you want to see that interpretation of Lan Wangji, then go watch the show.  It already exists.

A few caveats before you dive in:

1)     I am not a seamstress or tailor so I don’t know all the proper sewing terminology in English or any other language 2)     Also, modern romanization of Chinese confuses the shit out of me, a native speaker, so apologies for any spelling mistakes.  The Yale Romanization made so much more sense but then China thought they understood the English alphabet better than native English speakers so here we are.  Do as the Romans do, I guess. 3)     I am not a historical costumer either so all my info come from conjecture and research 4)     I am not a Chinese historian but I like to think I know enough about my history and culture through osmosis and the hell-hole disguised as Chinese school to talk about it 5)     I am not trying to make an authentic historical costume, I’m trying to make an anachronistic fantasy costume. Historicity went out the window the minute LWJ and every adult character decided to have their hair down.  I did try to make a semi-historically accurate version?  Depended on the mood at time of construction. 6)     I suck at being Chinese apparently so that will be my safety net if everything fails horribly :P  

The Lan Zhan Cosplay Log Layer 1:  Undergarments! 中衣 Layer 2A:  Yichang 衣裳   Layer 2B:  Ruqun 襦裙 Layer 3:  Zhiju 直裾 Layer 4A:  Leatherwork Layer 4B:  Jade Bling Layer 5A:  Dachang 大氅 Layer 5B:  Bijia 比甲 Layer 0:  Hair, Props, “Cheating,” & Overall Stats

Exhibit:  LWJ cosplay in action [1][2]

Citation

Patterning:  https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Qb411j7z6?spm_id_from=333.905.b_72656c61746564.1

http://www.yeoh.com/index2.php?section=journal&g=691

https://cosplayqna.tumblr.com/image/38971971992

https://torguqin.wordpress.com/hanfu/hanfu-tutorial-list/

Hanfu Resources:

@ziseviolet:  https://ziseviolet.tumblr.com/about

@fouryearsofshades:  https://fouryearsofshades.tumblr.com/post/179249195707/hello-do-you-happen-to-have-a-master-post-of-all

[searincosplay]

Here are some work in progress pictures of Zelda! The neckline was honestly one of the most annoying things that I have sewn 😅

More WIP info after the break!

I decided I wanted the gold to look seamless and wasn't sure the silk dupioni would hold up to intricate turned inside-out corners on the bird design anyway. So I opted to do the design as one continuous satin stitched appliqué piece. I had to finish each edge with bias cut strips, fray check the clipped corners and hand stitch all the turnovers on the backside. The bodice and neckline are flat lined and reinforced with duck canvas, which helps it maintain its shape and hold up to wear.

I drafted most of my Zelda patterns in CLO 3D! I've used this program enough that I now feel confident going straight from my patterns in the program to final fabric - I didn't do a mockup for Zelda. The bodice needed some small fit adjustments during construction, but nothing unmanageable. It saved me so much time and allowed me to perfect the applique designs and positioning them which was crucial especially for the cape.

I took a ton of WIP photos while working on Zelda, so I plan on posting more breakdowns in the future!

[iserith]

[rabbidedge]

WIP: My first fursuit🤩

[xice-fire]

I made porcelain lux”s hat. Look how cute it is! The random mark on the bunny’s back is supposed to be a random blob but I think it looks cuter as a heart! 

The wig itself was made by kame_wig_shop (IG)

[lanamarielive]

Working on several projects right now, as well as costumes. I need more time in a day 😅

If you missed my last post. I'm currently also working on a costume for an upcoming independent film.

I can't wait to bring the character to life!

[zeepalmerr]

-- CHA CHA CHA #ICHOOSEYOU

[anachronicapidae]

ADHD at it's finest...complete with cosplays!

I'm back, as promised!

I also was planning on looking up huckleberry preserves recipes and then I found myself endless scrolling through the Karl Heisenberg tags (because trash loves trash I guess). It also had me realize that I haven't updated my cosplays in a hot minute, but I do have my newest Heisenberg cosplay that I've worn around since last year (and I'm super proud of!).

I've worn him at ACen '22 & '23, Ramencon '22, and AMKE '23. One day I'll make a facial piece for him, but until then, I'm maskin' it up!

I haven't done too much in the way of cosplay, especially during l0ckdown when everything was shut down, but I do have Shaun Gilmore from Critical Role as a WIP with determination to finish him soon!

[amazonmandy]

Making a fun witches hat!! Someone on the *other vid app* already guessed what this was for, somehow!? Remember, when using all purpose cement like this, wear your respirator!

[thebluedressproject]

Still testing fabric swatches for the Tumblr cosplay gown. These are silk swatches from silkbaron. Which one do you like best?

[cosmiccowboystuddies]

current events

WEEKLY R.E.P.O.R.T.

r – reading Bunny by Mona Awad

"We’re just Bunnies. We’re just Bunnies, Samantha. We’re just Bunnies doing what Bunnies do."

e – eating strawberry yoplait yogurt

p – playing watching Claire Saffitz x Dessert Person videos while making things

o – obsessed with Yellowjackets — the show is taking over my mind right now, can't stop thinking about it!

r – recommending JLab headphones — great sound quality, comfortable, and affordable, perfect for long listening sessions

t – treating a scoop of strawberry ice cream just because

CURRENT PROJECTS / LIFE LATELY

Sewing

Bikini + shorts set

Lord Shen cosplay

Headbands

Repairing jeans

Sewing a hissif

Crocheting

Ruffle skirt

Wrapping up older pieces

Writing

working on short stories

writing a book called Dear Mr. Darcy

Wolfstar trilogy + a few shorter one-shots

scripting/editing my first YouTube video: a video essay on Marvel’s Thunderbolts

Room Redecorating

making an inspo grid wall

collecting art prints & references

starting button art + stamp art

Other

taking summer classes

learning a gnarly K-pop dance

[sevda9]

Cookin something different

Been using stuff I have on hand to whip up a costume for this year’s midsummer scream. I’ll only have to buy a few things.

The idea is just a 🩸Big Baby Bat Boy 🩸, I don’t have a good name for him yet. Maybe Batrick. Idk, if anyone sees this feel free to pitch a name.

I’ll write up a little in depth breakdown of the costume once I’m further along. This is just a puedo announcement/progress update.