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Hey /cgl/!

I'm going to cosplay Princess Bubblegum soon. I have friends who are going to be Marceline, Finn and Jake.

I'm new to this whole thing, and I'm having a ton of trouble with my dress. I'd like to make it myself because it's a relatively easy design, but I have zero experience with sewing and I don't know anyone who would really be able to help me. Unless someone can convince me that I can make a decent dress as a beginner, I'm going to have to buy and alter one. Any ideas? I've been searching ebay and the rest of the internet for hours but I really can't find anything close enough. I don't want to spend much on the dress... under $30 would be ideal. I still have to buy a wig (speaking of that, if anyone has links for good PB wigs that'd be awesome too) and everything, and I'm not looking to spend a fortune on this costume.

Oh, and a side question - should we dress in our characters' standard outfits or should we base our costumes on the 'What Was Missing' episode? I've found a website where I can buy Marceline's rock t-shirt that Bubblegum wears as pajamas, and I could wear that over a pink dress like in the episode. But it would probably be less recognizable.

Thanks in advance!

>> No.6312247
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>>6312234
Here's the t-shirt I'm referring to

I was thinking of maybe wearing a lab coat, too (not with the t-shirt obviously).

I'm likely going to wear her standard dress, though. The other things are just ideas.

>> No.6312256

A pink 80s prom dress could work pretty well

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Another question (sorry, aha): Should Marceline and I go to the trouble of painting our skin? Or is it not worth it? Does it really even add much to the costume?

>> No.6312262

A dress like that would be ideal for a beginner. As long as you have a sewing machine, it'll be cake. Try and find the patterns when Joanne's does Thier crazy ass pattern sales for 1 or 2 bucks. Fabric, as long as you're not a ham beast and you have coupons should be pretty inexpensive. Don't go for shitty quilters cotton. You can do it :)

>> No.6312265

>>6312256
Hey, you're right. Did a quick google search and http://www.rustyzipper.com/shop.cfm?viewpartnum=217687 is pretty perfect but it's been sold... got any links?

>> No.6312267

>>6312262
Thanks! I'll definitely consider it.

>> No.6312271

The sleeves are going to be your biggest enemy, but even they won't be too bad.

If you have a second-hand store nearby (Goodwill, etc.) you can look around for a dress that's patterned similarly to her's and just take it apart by the seams. Make sure you measure your from your waist to your ankles for the skirt-portion.

I like the T-Shirt idea, though. As long as you have the wig, crown, and possibly Marceline, you'd be recognized.

PB is pretty easy to recognize anyway because of that hair and crown.

>> No.6312276

http://www.loveitsomuch.com/stores/vintage-80s-1980s-rose-hot-pink-organza-like-fabric-princess-dres
s-gown-prom-wedding-double-bell-sle,64256.html

Found this one, but it's a bit pricey...

>> No.6312278

>>6312261
The problem with a lot of PB-cosplayers is that they go too pink, so I wouldn't recommend it.
If you can get pink blush and dust it all over yourself, you'd probably be fine...?

Marceline... if you have time to get body paint, go for it, but if not, it's fine enough.

>> No.6312287

>>6312265
Check out the local thrift stores, like goodwill and such. I got a decent prom dress like PB's for 3 dollars. They also have labcoats and stuff

>> No.6312300

>>6312271
>>6312287
Thanks! I think I'll probably visit my local goodwill soon.

>>6312278
Yeah, I know what you mean. I've seen people overdo it and... yikes.

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bump

>> No.6312512

B-b-bump

Anyone?

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Hey OP, PB's dress should be fairly simple to make, but maybe another option would be this one? It's really simple too, if you decide that you don't want to make it, I imagine that you could find a dress like it that you could alter very easily. Also, this dress is similar enough to her original dress that I doubt you'd have any trouble being recognized.

>> No.6312786

>>6312568
That's actually a pretty good idea, thanks!

Anyone else?

>> No.6312825

>>6312568
Where the hell do people get those model sheets?
I just looked on Cartoon Network's site and it's giving me nothing.

>> No.6312956

>>6312825

there's a Flickr that posted them for a while, and their official Tumblr too. Plus Tumblrs of people that actually work on the show

>> No.6313054

>>6312825
Look on the Adventure Time wiki. The character galleries have all the model sheets, promo art, etc.

>> No.6313226

Bumpin'

>> No.6313358

Don't really have tips on the dress since I pretty much suck at sewing, but for PB's crown I would suggest an easy way to do it would be just buy some craft foam and spray paint it. Then just find some big jewel at a hobby lobby or wherever.

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ADVENTURE TIME THREAD?

oh shit I'm up in this bitch

>> No.6313633

>>6312234
Here's a good crown tutorial.
this guy has god-tier cosplays so I'd go with his advice.
http://www.soloroboto.com/the-monarch-crown/

>> No.6314100

Thanks guys!!

Still looking for more information if possible.

>> No.6314184
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Another PB cosplayer here wondering on the best way to make the wig look like bubblegum?

Anyway here's a cutie Flame Princess

>> No.6314218
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Hey OP, I think this>>6312262
is a pretty good idea for your budget, if you get a pattern it could be easy to make. They also sell her science barbeque shirt here.
http://www.hottopic.com/hottopic/PopCulture/EverythingElse/ComicsAnimeCartoons//Adventure+Time+Lady+
Rainicorn+BBQ+Girls+T-Shirt-198013.jsp
I also want to do princess Bubblegum, but I was thinking of an OTT sweet coord. I dunno, what do you seagulls think? No cosplay with lolita?

>> No.6314475

>>6314218
Personally, I love cosplay lolita. It's my favorite thing.

>> No.6314479

>>6314218
With PB, it'd work.
She seems to be fond of cupcake skirts anyhow.

>> No.6315308

>>6312261
PB is just fine without paint but Marceline without paint looks bad, usually.

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>>6315308
I disagree, have a look at >>6313621
They both painted their skin. You should never forgo the pink for PB, it looks incomplete. Even if you're pale to begin with, you should always make yourself pink!

But yeah, Marceline without paint looks fucking terrible.

>> No.6315947

>>6315941
Jesus, that is terrifying.
Why would she choose that makeup? That expression? That pose? Augh.

>> No.6315953

>>6312261

If you're doing it for Halloween/casualtime I wouldn't bodypaint is a pain in the butt to apply and you're going to probably be recognizable enough with the hair and crown.

If it's for a con I'd do it. Cons generally call for more accuracy