Sewing and Cosplay Week: Supplies

[crankyoldman]

So I actually made a video for this post! I might make videos for some of the others, as things that I describe are sometimes easier to show that way. I think I may do a small project to demo some of the things to do when approaching patterns.

And here's another video that says a lot of the same things, but is better edited and less full of inherited vintage-y things. Though I disagree with her using an X-Acto knife instead of a seam ripper (you could easily cut yourself or parts of the fabric you don't want to cut... seam rippers are much safer, imo).

Also, the first of my videogame fashion sets... Final Fantasy IV! All lady clothes, but a couple of them are tomboyish and could be translated into men's looks.

FFIV The First by Cendri featuring wedge heels

Lace tank top, $78
Vest, $98
White vest, $100
Pilcro Zip-Pocket Crops, $88
Bellini pleated skirt, $60
Retro stocking, $30
So-Soft V-Neck - Anthropologie.com, $28
Poetic License high heels, $123
Cowboy boot, $70
Wedge heels, $70
Hair accessory
Welcome to www.tulle4us.com, $56
Jackets Diesel on Diesel Online Store, $990
"Hero Within" - Threadless.com - Best t-shirts in the world, $20
Marais Usa Army Boot - White, $95
Goorin Brothers Hats, The Ari | Goorin Brothers Hat Shop, $28

Rydia

Rydia is easy due to her distinctive color. I focused on some main elements, and happened to stumble upon a tunic/dress that actually mimics her outfit quite well. When stealthily cosplaying, remember to break up the green a little, like with the tights, which are more yellow.

Rosa

Translating Rosa's lingerie-eriffic costume into normal clothes took a while. I found this awesome long vest which is kind of like a cape, and a wrap style skirt that imitates her weird hip wrap thing. Soft colors and feminine lace details are probably the best way to pull off a Rosa look, imo.

Cecil

So, I want this outfit. Instead of going for white, I decided to go for a light gray, as it's more versatile and reminds me of what his armor would probably look like after battling teh ebil and whatnot. Structured clothes best echo the feel of armor, as well.

Kain

Kain's look could either be really goth, or really rock and roll, and I went with the latter. Though goth works too. A hat is important, and a tee-shirt with a dragon and warrior is just kind of cute.

FFIV The Second by Cendri featuring harem pants

3 1 Phillip Lim sheer silk blouse, $375
M Patmos boatneck tee, $395
Duffle coat, 163 GBP
Star by Julien Macdonald double breasted trench coat, 56 GBP
Cleobella leather vest, $275
Aspesi jacket, $245
Christian Wijnants harem pants, $107
Miss Sixty harem pants, $89
Miss Tina Striped Pants at HSN.com, $10
Steve madden boot, $72
BCBGirls platform wedge heels, $45
Modstrom shawls scarve, 30 EUR
Sunglass, $36
Anne Fogarty 1950's Vintage Wool Striped Dress Mad Men S from..., $135

Palom and Porom

I wanted to keep their color scheme and stripes, but I wanted to go with one look that was more girly, and one that was more boyish (well glam boyish >.>). Orange and green work really well together if you use the right tones.

Edward

I went a little more costume-y with this one because Edward calls for drama. Instead of harem pants, though, maybe some normal jeans would be the way to go. XD And bards love feathered hats.

Tellah

I love Tellah. I couldn't find polka dot pants, but a crazy Amano-esque pattern is good enough. And a pimp coat. The key is the glasses.