Otakon is Thursday, omg

[crankyoldman]

Wow, so that whole time management thing got away from me this summer. I have no regrets, because it got away from me so I could travel freaking everywhere and visit everyone I've been meaning to visit for some time. And you know also sprawled about and read and played games and otherwise chilled out.

So I decided to cut a costume from my list (while it involved Goodwill clothes, they still needed to be dyed and I had to make a prop or else it wouldn't have made sense and I just haven't had the time to bus over to the other side of town where said materials can be purchased). That way I can focus on my Kuja costume, which is shaping up really nicely. I had my doubts about doing this, but I kind of love being properly genderfucky and Kuja is really my style. XD

Currently I have everything major that needs to be sewed done, I'm just attaching and gathering and what-not. The only big thing that I haven't done yet is the boots--I have to go get some black thigh high stockings and determine if I want to make it look somewhat like his crazy boots or just wear these metallic gold high heeled knee-highs I have. Both are viable options. It'll depend on how many fucks I have.

Anyway for those of you not following me on various quick-post networks, here's a couple in-progress pictures. Things are much farther along than in these pictures.




Ignore the dress underneath.


Yup, this is my codpiece, as of halfway done yesterday.

Comments

[rynigans]

This looks amazing! I love your fabric choices, and the craftsmanship is amazing. DEM CLEAN SEAMS. I can't wait to see pics of the finished outfit.

I hope that all of you have fun at Ota. I can't make it this year, sadly, but maybe I'll be able to swing next year. We shall see.

[crankyoldman]

A lot of those fabrics were ones that I just kind of had in my stash. I have a weakness for certain kinds of sales, what can I say. And my skillz are the result of a LOT of practice at this point. Can't wait to master more sewings.

And that'll be cool if you can make it next year, Drak and I will be sure to meet up!

[rynigans]

I am quite envious of your stash, in that case. I would not consider that a weakness at all if those are the sorts of fabrics that you get at such sales. They're beautiful.

That'd be fun! I'll definitely let you know as soon as I do. It's always hit or miss, as not only am I short on funds, but my family also likes to schedule our yearly reunion either on or near Otakon.

[novel_machinist]

I am so in love with your colors and this costume. I cannot WAIT to see you in it.

[classysleuth]

The fabric choices are utterly perfect. I really love the one you picked for the collar.

Now I shall ask my most important questions: Will you have a tail? And perhaps pictures with you as Kuja and your sister as Zidane?

[crankyoldman]

I will probably not have time for a tail unless I find a stray boa in my collection. XD And my sister is never able to come to Otakon, but I am tempted to make her a Zidane for Ohayocon sometime, provided I find time, which I actually have no idea about at this time. Need to ask her if she wants to cosplay at all this next year, she doesn't always like to (she's fussy).