/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Got everything squared away for my rebel/punk/whatever Sailor Moon cosplay. I forgot my belt and did some super shit makeup that my friends are helping me out with, but besides that I'm feeling pretty ok with it.

I'm also super glad gluing my buns and spikes to my buzz worked out because I was hella worried it wasn't. I guess I'm pretty much ready for Fanime now since my only other to do on my list is fix up my Detroit Metal City cosplay.

Mine hardly qualifies as a work in progress as I literally just have the jacket so far. Although I've got ideas for everything besides the pants and straps squared away. Do you guys think riding breeches would be the best choice? Or just some slim fitting chinos or something similar? I lack the know how for constructing the strap system and the fact that each seller reuses the same stock photos gives me no idea what I'd actually be buying.

>>7562215
go with riding breeches because you'll be wearing boots.

Reposting this stuff from other thread.

Made a 7 foot spear for a Spartan cosplay in June.

>>7562215
>> I lack the know how for constructing the strap system

There is like an 8-part tutorial on youtube for the straps. I am using it now.

Just finished up my jacket Thursday. I think I will add just a little more topstitching around the arms and hem line. Then I'm gonna iron the shit out of it.

Waiting on my garrison patches to arrive now.

Man I have really neglected posting progress pics as of late. There are so many things I absolutely adore about this costume, and yet there is just a ton of shit that's just pissing me right the fuck off. I am surprised working with all this vinyl hasn't straight up killed my 20+ year old machine. There are a lot of things that are pretty fucked up, most of it being the stitch length just jumping sizes from one stitch to another, but I am planing on at least having it be wearable to Fanime, so being really anal about that sort of thing is something I can't really do at this point.

Progress pics are about 1-2 days old, I just haven't taken the more recent pics and put them on my PC.

>>7562308
what are you making?

>>7562308
Your Giorno looks great so far. You better post some wig updates here too.

nudist beach uzu
desucon
still have to style wig and do arms/legs
bbys first cosplay

>>7562359
How about if you decide to cosplay something with little clothes you actually work out first
That fat hairy gut is disgusting

Need to style the wig yet, but my Star Platinum outfit is coming along slowly.

>>7562211
You look great! I actually really like your idea and it's well-executed, but I feel you could go a little more over-the-top with it somehow.. perhaps some crazy makeup, and a little more going on with your top, like a corset or something loose and slashed up? idk, it might be different in person

>>7562478
Just saw that you said you forgot your belt, which would solve the latter comment

>>7562359
>>7562376
I've seen fatter people than him try cosplays and fail. He's not too fat to pull it off, but he's approaching the pudgy borderline.

A few visits to the gym wouldn't hurt, but it would be easier to just cut out soft drinks. I'm not gonna tell you how to diet, but whatever. Also, try getting a tan. It'll cover up any acne you have.

>>7562482
actually I just finished my bulk hahaha, got up to a 300lb deadlift and gained 20lbs.

>>7562544
well maybe it's time to start cutting instead of gaining. Not emo cutting.

Nonon. The skirt looks really long in this pic for some reason, but it's actually mid-thigh before hemming (right where I want the layer underneath to sit)

Still to do: hat, baton, boots, bib-collar thing/sleeves/underlayer, tack pleats to sit evenly, put snaps on the wrist cuffs, wait for the glue on the wig to dry before putting the last bits up. Happily I found the most crazy interfacing in the world for the hat so I think I can sew most of it rather than using foam.

>>7562576
your nonon is gorgeous! Do you mind if I ask how you've patterned out the dress? Are you doing a skirt and a top sewn together, or is it one piece?
(I'm planning her first 3 star outfit for youmacon and I want it to look neat)

>>7562576
Hmm. I know I'm being nitpicky, but what's going on with the seams around the hips? Are they not pressed adequately or is there something wrong with the fit that's making them sit strangely? The top part of the bodice fits you well, but the area between waist and hips needs to be adjusted. Great work so far, though!

>>7562611
Tl;dr no waist seam, princess line/a line with 8 panels. Details below

I used M6207 from mccall's since it already has the correct neckline and is designed to have gores and a lining which made drafting the bib/sleeves easy since the seam allowance for them is already in the pattern. I took in the waist to make it more fitted as most people forget that Nonon is pretty curvy on the bottom, it's not just a poofy skirt - I was going to wear my corset but making the waist that small would make it impossible to get the dress on since the zipper can only go down to where the pleats start. As it is I have to wiggle it over my shoulders, there is no way it'll fit over my hips.

I also have M6834 which has box pleats so stole the box pleat shape from there, they're all slightly flared as well. I'm lining it so I can have the frills round the hem without awkwardly attaching them at the hemline since they're very obviously separate in the anime and I didn't want to wear a petti & underskirt & the dress, plus it means I can have the bib attached at front and detached at the back. The bib is going to have a zip as well, down the back - I know some people have done hooks at the front instead but I think I'll mess up the stars if I try.

>>7562759
It's because I used the same pleat pattern in every seam, forgetting that the side panels are 3" wider at the hem. I also took the waist in which has caused all sorts of I don't want to press flat issues despite it lining up perfectly, but I think the main issue is the pleats. To make the pleats look even I've had to change where the material naturally wants to fold (and where I initially pressed it to sit), and haven't yet lined those changes up with the waist-hip seam properly, I just sort of steamed and pressed it from bottom up without much thought. I've done a bit of give and take with all the panels so that the amount of misalignment is roughly even, but it's most noticeable of course with the side front-centre front seam which required the most playing with. I'm also terrified to heat the gold stuff up too much as it goes bronze, but I'm going to need lots of heat since it's all interfaced and everything. What I really should've done is lined up my side panel skirt with the centre panel ones and chopped the excess off since I have more than enough flare.

Working on the last parts of Alt-Eisen, the twin Claymore launchers. I have to paint in stages since these are so large.

Whoops posted in the wrong progress thread. Progress on Rhoda! Got most of the outfit sewn. Still need to add the buttons and shit.

>>7563513
Excited for this! What con are you guys going to wear this to?

Did the bottom piece and all the gold stuff the other day and worked on headpiece today. Need to get a smaller fastener for the diamond.

>>7563709
Thanks! We're gonna wear them for CTcon!

>>7563709
A fellow Fire Emblem cosplayer. Looks lovely!

Here's the progress for Olivia. Still need to do the leg pieces, the belt, and style the wig

>>7563844
becky?!

>>7563885
Mmnope. Sorry

>>7562922
Paint for the launchers is pretty much done except for the white trim on the back. I will be mounting the doors sometime this week hopefully then start making the rigging for the waist and shoulders. I still need to adjust the legs and make the wood platforms for the feet as well. Fitting for this will be a pain since its too tall to wear in my apartment.

>>7563844
neato! are you going to do the spikes on the circles?

>>7564139
I would like to but I'm not quite sure how.

Anyone have any ideas?

Hey guys so some more progress

Want some help though I need to make another machete after this and a tail as well I want to use the expanding foam still but how do I stop all the air bubbles?

I watch kamuis video and hers has hardly any so any tips would be awesome

>>7564182
Different brands of foam have different expansion ratios, you'll want one with a low ratio so that you get fewer bubbles. You can still use this if you cover it with masking tape and then a layer of something like paperclay, then sand the fuck out of it.

Making a helmet

>>7562211
just spitballing here, Sailor moon always has a choker, maybe add a spiked collar?

>>7564174
Get a pack of party hats, cut the ends down to the size you need, fill them with something dense like hot glue for structure. Do some gesso/sanding work if you want to get rid of the seam in the cardboard.

>>7565486
Fuck ignore this, I went and fond a reference after posting. I assumed they were KLK style spikes. For spikes that size all I can think of is going to a garden store and seeing if they have watering spikes that length.

Dyed some crepe wool and did a makeup test. I need to lighten the brows to match closer to the goatee (The wool came out way more vibrant than I expected) and spend more time on the mustache so It's not so patchy. Still have to paint the shoes and make a handbag out of leftover fabric.

More progress but different progress, this time more Hot Pants. Got the fur sewn in and such and the bias. This is been the most interesting fabric choice I've ever made.

>>7564129
That's so awesome! What is it made of? Is it very heavy? Probably the best mecha i've seen in my life

I didn't want to start a new thread for this, and I guess this thread is appropriate for it since it has to do with progress on a cosplay I'm doing.

I know this isn't an Anime or Vidya cosplay, but I'm going to be cosplaying Thoman Bangalter from Daft Punk at Anime Festival in Austin, Texas this August. I have the helmet and gloves picked out for order, but the only thing I can't seem to find is a leather jacket like the one in this picture.

Does anyone have any ideas on where I could get something like this?

It doesn't have to be exactly like it, but something similar in style.

Thanks in advance for any help!

>>7565857
Thanks. Its about 90% pvc sheets. Its shouldn't be too heavy when its done since the weight will be pretty evenly distributed. If I can manage in GaoGaiGar with his 7 foot wingspan I think i can handle this lol.

Anyway here is the first set of detail parts. Still need to make some triangular warning marks and more bolts.

I'm a noob when it comes to making stuff but here's the base harness and belt for my nudist beach Satsuki cosplay. I still need to add holsters, pouches, and the NB logo

>>7566140
yesss, another qt3.14 nudist beach satsuki with some actual muscle structure. you and that other girl are the only good ones

>>7566158
...well good meaning cute, but your cosplay is looking good so far too

>>7564129
This is getting out of control.

>>7566158
>>7566161
thank you! I'm an athlete so I get excited when I cosplay characters that are actually supposed to be fit lol. I'm just praying for the rest to turn out ok since this is the first cosplay I'm actually making

That and I also got my wig a few days ago

>>7566140
holy shit what the fuck happened to your bellybutton?!?!?

>>7566181
wow you're really fit and qt
you should do mikasa

>>7566184
umbilical hernia repair surgery when I was 3

>>7566181
Hey, I've been following you for a couple of years, you're super cute! Nice to see you around cgl!

>>7566186
She's actually on my list of cosplay to do! I'm just waiting for the SNK fad to die down a bit so I'm not 1 of 100 people cosplaying Mikasa at a con

>>7566194
Thanks for the compliment and the welcome!

Allll done except for the decorative knot on the obi that I don't currently have materials for, and maybe a snap to keep it closed around the chest area so I don't flash people.

Now to make a ton of goldfish plants.

>>7566196
You're so cute!! I think you'd be ok if you did her training outfit that's on the cover of one of the chapters? I don't think I've ever seen a Mikasa that's actually fit.

>>7566214
Well, I've never seen anyone in her training outfit so I'm all for it!

>>7562359
ughhh dude, bad idea for a first cosplay.

>>7566181
Where did you get your wig?

Oh my lord this freaking costume is killing me.
Still so much to do on it, and I HAVE YET to style the wig.

But hey, Fanime should be pretty JoJo fabulous!

>>7562211
looks good but the plain tank top seems out of place

>>7566356
This person is right. Can you do something simple to it? Maybe just affix a little red bow at the top?

Still have LOTS to do! 2 more days to go!
Fixed the crotch bunching after this photo, still need to finish and attach the tail somehow...
little things here and there, like putting elastic in the other sock, finish 2 more ears ect.
Also, CAT. Such a big help throughout the whole process.

Working on my Kate cosplay, first time playing around with worbla for real so I think it's coming along fairly well.

Just finished the skirt, have to remake the collar now

>>7566320
eBay. Just search Satsuki wig and it'll pop up everywhere

Welp, looks like I'm not going to sleep for the next 2 days. I tried so hard not to procrastinate this year, but I just now finished cartridge pleating my skirt.

To do: Sew waistband onto skirt, add butt bow and lacing in the back, add huge wired and stuffed lacing on the front, add boning and wiring to bodice, arm ruffles, stuff neck ribbon and sew it down, buttons on bodice, straighten front bias tape on bodice, and work on the hat. Thigh highs will be fashion taped up day of the con.

Almost done making Burger King Leonidas. All that is left is to make a Sparta helmet and paint the shield to look like a giant burger bun. Also, first real cosplay. I'm new around these parts.

>>7564129

Awesome! A fellow huge-armour enthusiast!
pic related is mine that I have pretty much just finished.

How heavy and easy to move about in is yours?

>>7566406
I hope this is eventually going to be an Eternal-style seifuku because otherwise that chiffon was a bad choice.

>>7567398
>>7564129
amazing work
where do you guys even keep this when not wearing them? I been wanting to make a Gundam cosplay but I would have nowhere to storage it later

>>7567542

I made a stand for my Space Marine that I can assemble it on. It stands guard at the foot of my bed, forever watchful...

>>7566356
>>7566358

Maybe find an old SM shirt and rip it up. It would be a nice homage, but still be punk.

>>7567398
That is an awesome space marine suit you got there

I acctually havent worn every part of this suit at once yet since I cant fit inside my apartment. Once i finished the platforms for the shoes and the rigging for the waist and shoulders I will try it all on at once.

Its not too heavy and the mobility inst terrible. I will have to walk with my legs very far apart though since the lower legs are very meaty.

>>7567542
My costumes have pretty much just taken over my living room.... I need a hall of armor...

>>7565056
>>7567671
>>7562478
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Thanks for the opinions folks! Sadly getting a Sailor Moon shirt and collar aren't an option for the con this is for since I'm leaving tomorrow night. I'll keep that all in mind for when I get back though!

I totally feel you all on the shirt being too plain though. Considering painting it with the advice you all gave though. Thinking I could either paint a red or black bow, crescent moon, or a black outline of of her transformation brooch.

Completely open to opinions on that if anyone has them though. I'll wait until tomorrow to start on it to see if anyone has a better idea.

>>7567801

The black cresent moon would be cool. Add a few safety pins and you'll be good to go.

>>7566140
omfg you are perf
I could probably count the number of fit female cosplayers I've seen in my 9 years of attending cons on one hand.

Need to attach the cowl neck collar to the rest of the cape, find a way to keep the bandages for my bare arm (not pictured) from crumpling down to my wrist, and I'll be done making tweaks to my costume~
Oh, and ironing. Lots of ironing.

>>7567627
Have you ever woken up from a nightmare and there is a massive dark figure looming over you?

god that would be terrifying

>>7567801
I really wish you had time to get some type of choker. Like even tying a black/red/blue ribbon around your neck would work.

>>7568683
Ribbon is a super swell idea since I have a lot of domed studs left over that I can push through it. Thanks anon. I'll go ahead and do that tomorrow.

Dicking around in photoshop before I start drawing on stuff and ruining it and I'm not sure if I like the idea of drawing on the shirt now. It looks odd to me (besides the fact that it's ugly photoshop) and I already have a crescent moon on the back. I might just put safety pins on the neckline if I can't come up with something better to draw on. I just don't want to start painting, hate it, and not have enough time to get another shirt.

>>7568735
If you can,put some spikes your shoulders?, maybe a chain or two? That's punk-ish, right?

Clearly not that accurate to Nonon's monkey skull but it's what I managed. The boyfriend is currently preparing it for painting.

>>7568735
My gf suggested to make the tank top more grungy/dirty doing or rag it up a bit. It should be similar what you did to the ends of the bow.

>>7566387
Aaaaah! More Zvezda yes! I hope you post more progress pics here. And serious question do you have a loli body type? I'm so jelly if so.

>>7568735
this is off of fan art right? I am hoping the fanart has like, ripped up fish nets on too?

>>7568912
Indeed.

I finished up my Fire Tome for my Miriel cosplay for Fanime. I just need to pack up everything now and hope I don't forget anything.

Not pictured but I took the FE:A alphabet and did some 'spells' on the inside so it won't look silly if I open the book to nothingness.

>>7568525
Thank you! :D

I've been working on my Phantom Blood Dio trying to finish in time for Fanime. Corset isn't laced up in pic but I'm getting closer.

>>7569390
Looks awesome!

>>7567398
>>7564129

Would they ever turn somebody away from the door if their suit were too big? I had something planned but it'd be like 8 feet wide and 7.5 feet tall.

>>7569652
If its a hotel con you are pretty much guaranteed some problems from staff because of stuff like your suit clogging a hallway or a crowd forming to take pictures of you. Doorways can be an issue but Ive managed to fit in an elevator wearing my entire GGG and that suit has a 7ft wingspan and 7 inch platform shoes. A big problem to worry about though is your stuff getting damaged by fellow congoers. My gundam had his feet damaged quite a few times because of people shoving to get by.

You'll have less issues at a con that is held at convention center but then there is still a good chance that you will get confined to the floor area. Don't expect to attend a ton of panels or anything.

My advice is to get a full time handler, and I dont mean a friend who can just be around every now and then. You need someone around the whole time your in the sucker to watch your back in case you bump into someone/something or god forbid fall and need help getting back up. If you have the option scout the location before the event. Plan a route and avoid areas where it looks like there are things that might trip you.

(sorry for my dirty workfloor, I don't really have a desk atm so I have to use the floor for everything)
My Maou so far, Still have some detailing work to do. Finished the horns too and the paint is drying.
If all that is finished I will get busy with the cape.

>>7568735
Damn, you look amazing/awesome

>>7568861
Is that worbla ? How did you get it like that ? o.O

>>7569117
That looks really neatly done

>>7569390
I like the fabric !

>>7568525

>perf
>not white

I dont think so

>>7566140

Hi I'm MMillen

Working on Stinkoman's boots for my first-ever cosplay!

>>7570171
I think this is the only cosplay for which it would actually be kind of acceptable to wear a really horrible blue shiny Party City wig.

You're awesome, anon.

>>7570171
Oh my god, please post pics when you're done with this cosplay. It sounds absolutely epic.

>>7568525
You must have not gone to many cons in that 9 yer span.

Oh my goodness, I've never had to sew something like this before. Thankfully all the sewing is now DONE. Time to work on the wig and make sure my make up is ON POINT.

>>7570061

Sound advice. Thanks. I'll keep that in mind when I am picking out materials for creation. Sounds like I'll be restricted from most areas for the most part, but I wouldn't have to stay in my suit for the whole day. I'll make sure to create the biggest items from something that can take damage.

Thick foam sounds ideal. Is there a place I can get super thick sheets of foam from (like 1 or 2 feet thick)? Or is there another material that is worth looking at?

>>7570741
If you want to do your build from foam look up EVA foam. There are tons of tutorials all over for making armor with it. Its sold as floor matting for workshops and yoga mats so its pretty easy to find locally. Buy a small amount and play with it a bit before buying a ton and committing to that material for the build though. Make lots of cardboard or paper mockups before cutting and assembling your 'real' materials. Good luck :)

They don't have mouths but w/e. I'll position them better at the con, I figure they're going to get smushed in transit.

I have 7 left, I guess I'll be making a bouquet too.

>>7570087
Looking good anon. Always nice to see cosplay from that series, it's so unexpectedly nice and cute.

http://tokumei10.blogspot.jp/

comeon!!

>>7568887
I definitely will! Glad to see other Zvezda fans.

Actually I'm rather small?? So it's like small chest, and almost no curves. I think I fit her body type pretty well, even though I may be a tad bit taller and not be completely flatchest but what can you do

>>7561937

Almost done, just need to do the mask, this is my first ever cosplay and it's not perfect, I'd say it's decent but I did it c:

Got my Meow outfit done, first big sewing project.
(Shirt and pants in the picture aren't the ones in the final costume)

>>7571735
Also extra goodies for the costume

>>7568887
>>7571379
Zvezdaaaa. This was so underrated last season, though I guess I'm glad because I'd rather the Tumblr "fandoms" don't ruin everything.

I'd like to do Natasha as a "swimsuit" cosplay for Colossal one of these days. It's technically underwear and a labcoat, not a swimsuit, but I can't imagine myself wearing something so generic *and* revealing around the con floor and I wouldn't want to do Professor Um without actual moving handacles.

Your Kate gauntlet looks good so far. Can't wait to see more progress.

>tfw no Kurukurus in real life

working on a fallout Courier cosplay.
so far progressing on the thump-thump and starting a pip-boy out of EVA
anybody know how to shape eva without a heat gun?
would a dryer work?

>>7571890
Yay, always love seeing more fallout stuff here! As far as EVA goes, you can try using a hair dryer to form it, but its going to be tough if you dont have a really powerful one. Just get a heat gun though, if you live near a harbor freight, go on their website and get coupons, you can get a really good hear gun for about $15. Id highly recommend it

Made a little more progress on my Apollo coat. Got all the piping & the lining done. I just need to make the bottom hem looked more distressed/charred. Will probably use a brush & some watered down fabric paints, but any other suggestions are welcome (the lining is synthetic, so actually burning the bottom is not an option).

I guess the next step is to work on the sleeves & epaulettes.

>>7566596
GTO looks pretty nice. The dress too, I guess.

Finished making my burger bun shield. I am become Burger King Leonidas.

Li'l Miss Marshmallow progress. Painted my "wig", I kept telling myself that it would look less dumb once I did "x", But now that it's nearly finished, I don't think it can look any less dumb no matter what I do to it. I submit to looking dumb.

>>7568947
Why is this appealing to you? Honestly, the whole design is awful and screams "tumblr" and "hipster". I cringe every time I see someone cosplaying fanart.

>>7571737
So glad you included the sticker!

>>7572125
You're free to do what you want, but for my two cents I think your shield would look nicer if you sanded it into a smooth dome shape.

>>7572250
I made a vector of it in Inkscape, feel free to use!

>>7566363
Aww, this is cute! And the colors all look nice. I've always wanted to do a Pokemon cosplay.

>>7572253
I at first went for a tiered traditional Greek shield design but the paint job fucked up so bun shield was the next step

>>7571062
anon i am so sad that i will not get to see this in person. if it were me i would definitely hand out the goldfish plants to fellow houzuki cosplayers.

>>7568947
take out the headshave and most of the larger piercings, and its pretty good

>>7568947
my problem with these designs is that they make the characters completely ooc, it's like nobody cares that canon Usagi is really childish and a giant crybaby that loves sweets

well, I finished Burger King Leonidas.

>>7571737
>>7571735
This is really adorable.

>>7570732
Looking good! Wicked fit.

>>7566596
ohh! I've had Himari on my list for awhile now. Do you have anything I could follow you on? I've love to see this when it's done.

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>>7568525

Oh god, you're shitting up this thread too. Samefag pls leave.

>>7570087
That's looking goood ! when/where are you wearing it ?

>>7562544
>just under 3 plate deadlift
>finished bulking
pick one.

>>7566596
What is your page I need more Penguindrum fans in my life

sorry about the crappy pic

Recently started on a Soul Eater cosplay as Blair.

The sleeves are done, next up is the dress.

>>7566140
can you be my fitspo (╥﹏╥)

>>7566363
I want your cat.

Bumping this thread with some sleeves!

First time appliquéing with a satin stitch in like, a year. haha It's not perfect, but I'm pretty happy with the result!

>>7566363
Where did you buy your socks? Unless you made them, that is.

>>7572172
what did you make it out of?

Just saw xmen days of futures past and am now determined to cosplay quicksilver. Any help to find me the jacket? I'm having trouble. Everything else is pretty obvious and straightforward.

>>7576690
gotto go fast

>>7576311
welovecolors.com sells things like that

>>7576642
Foam pipe insulation tubing and a fosshape skullcap base.

>>7566406

Almost done.
I just need to make the puffed sleeves, back bow and the cuffs.

Almost done with my friend's Samurai Sanders part. Just need to finish his flag.

Started work on Ash Williams metal arm.
I think its coming along nicely.

>>7576690
you can use rub n buff on leather, anon! so if you have the perfect jacket you can just paint it. in the movie it looks well-worn, so minor damage from moving and bending all day won't be the end of the world.

also, i'm not an expert, but it looks like a fairly standard leather jacket, with external buttoned pockets rather than internal zippered pockets. sewing them on could cover a zip, maybe?

Hey. Sorry for the blurry picture but should I made the flap thinner or shorter or both?

I'm not really sure if this would be the thread to ask in, but does anyone have any tips on how to do make up for Nonon from kill la kill? I don't want to butcher it and ruin the whole thing with my face lol

Shadow of the colossus progress.Ugh fuck. Sorry for my sloppy painting. I feel it's sloppy but i'm also staring at it for hours on end. I just have the backside of the piece that's on the floor and i'm done. Just two more layers..wooo! Work and life have been getting in the way of finishing this but hopefully i'll get alot done this summer.

Progress on Warrior of Light's shield. Just started edging it today with model magic, took approximately 3 hours. After model magic-ing all the edging, I think I'm gonna cover it with worbla. Has anyone done this? does it look ok? I just want it to be a uniform, sturdy surface.

>>7578934
I accidentally my picture.

>>7578945
Why didnt you just use worbla for the details?

>>7578945
What is the white part made from?

>>7578970

It would have been much more painful and finger-burny than doing it in >>7578998 model magic first and then taking strips of worbla and covering the model magic. Worbla's easy to blend with itself so it shouldn't look too weird...

The help thread is dead so I guess this is the best place to ask this....

My friend and I are planning on cosplaying Princess Tutu and Princess Kraehe. Do you think a bunny suit would be a good base for the costumes?

I was thinking since a bunny suit is basically a boned leotard, it would work, but I'd love some input! I'd probably make the tutus separate, so we could get out of it easier.

Also, I'd like to be able to dance in these. We're both ballet dancers, so we'd like to take advantage of that.

>>7578068

Did you just hotglue the parts to the glove?

>>7579024 #
I think the bunny suit idea is pretty good if you can get the tutus on right and all, but it doesn't seem like it should be too difficult
Good luck!

>>7578768
Depends what your face shape is? She has the standard cute anime look, so small pointy nose, small face/chin, giant eyes.

>>7578017

Masterful. Why the basic sun design on his chest, though?

If you have another friend, do a McDonald's Cowboy!

more Kate WIPs, I haven't made a lot of progress since the weather is way too hot for working with a heatgun.
I fucked up the eyes on the mask but I don't really mind all that much, it'll probably look better when I'm wearing makeup and my wig.

>>7578017
A Burger Spartan and a Kentucky Samurai??

wut?

Tried to make some crystals to go with my Heisenberg cosplay, not really happy about how they turned out, still look good though.

>>7571980
>>more fallout
I'll probably be starting in on a wearable enclave eye-bot soon, sort of like a largish helmet, black zentai beneath. Gotta have a nice portable costume for this year's dragoncon.

This gonne was finished for a client Friday. Working on a Diablo III bow now.

>>7566140

whoa, i'd kill for your body structure, you look great! do you mind sharing what you did for your NB belts? i'm thinking about ordering police belts but if there's an easier way...

>>7579601
the sun is a placeholder. My friend is going to go to Kinko's or wherever tomorrow and print a bunch of stuff, and he's going to print out this to put on the chest

>>7581041
not her, but the top half looks like it was cut from a backpack. Bottom half, not sure.

>>7580650
All you really need is a good rock candy recipe. It's literally what they used on the show.

>>7577000
You know you might be able to save this. Foam pipe would probably be pretty easy to carve, right?

>>7562922
>>7564129
>>7566116
3-day weekend progress! Added all the booster nozzles and most of the detail parts. I need to make another batch though since I went overboard on some areas.

Here is the rear skirt armor with boosters added.

>>7581659
Here is the Alt-Eisen so far. Those pipes on his shoulders move down and mount the shoulders. I'm still adding fiberglass to the torsos inside to strengthen it so they aren't screwed in all the way yet.

This week Ill probably work on the hands in-between fiber-glassing the legs and the torso. After that the only piece left to make is the biceps which will just be made from EVA since those will get knocked around alot.

Fitting for this is a bitch cause its too damn tall to wear in my apartment.

>>7579228
Yea, its really my first time working with any sort of metal. What can I do to improve it? I"m going to add detail of course.

Still need to add the jewel and paint everything but this is my first breastplate so, anything I should change? Kinda concerned about when con day comes and there's a huge mistake.

Forgot pic oops :/

>>7582052
It looks good to me, but I don't know what you are making as far as a character/design goes. I had a laugh at the googly eyes.

>>7582061
Its my own design cause I'm trash and didn't feel like cosplaying a particular character. Thank you! I'm painting them to look like studs and I can't wait it honestly creeps me out oops

>>7582065
What's the design?
>>7581671
Your work is good.

I got this far on a Raven's Wing from Diablo III. Need to add the handle section and do some further weighting and tweaking. Hopefully I'll have a model for the intended wearer to unfold, build, and slush up soon. Still not sure where he'll get some black feathers for a reasonable price.

>>7564182
a fellow dark souls cosplayer! I love it!

Arm stockings, leg straps, collar is done. Did some cape ...shits ..(idk what those pieces are called) yesterday.

Just gotta do the triangles with the tassels on the cording I already have. But i cant find nice tassels.
And bracelets.

Sorry its blurry and un-ironed. Need to do that again.

>>7565702
>>7563513
Are you using stabilizer (tear away fusible or water soluble) before top stitching on your trim? It looks slightly puckered and pulled where the trim is sewn on. Just a minor gripe, otherwise it looks great!
Since you're usually joining a thick fabric to something flimsy, it really helps keep the fabric lay straight/not buckle when sewing on trim.

Next week Im gona start buying materials for my dragoncon costume. This is my second cosplay and i learned a lot from my first armor suit so I should hopefully save a ton of time and money over last time. On my first cosplay I ended up spending double of what i should have just experimenting and such. That and the fact that I only need to LED and wire the sword instead of a whole suit of armor.

>>7564182
I did some foam reinforcement on some slush-cast pieces last year for dragoncon, I found that with Great Stuff foam you can just hold the can upside-down and sloooowly dispense foam and get an even and dense layer without too much air.

Hopefully you can see that in this photo-

>>7581786

Oh im no pro, i just seen some gauntlet making videos on youtube that used real rivets. And im making one of my own right now. But i cant find any thin sheet metal i could use where im at.

So i just made one out of paper, and now making a gauntlet out of thin foam for fun. Do tell me how hotglue will hold out. Other than that real gauntlets used rivets at spots to hold pieces together with the glove but still allow movement of parts.

Finally got around to putting together the chain-staff thing. Uses the same speartip as the straight haft (I just made one, it screws on either), so it can open up horizontally to the tip.

>>7562576
Minimal progress... I was supposed to have this finished for MCM, but I think I'm too much of a perfectionist. I'm finally happyish with the goku stars but had to recut the bib after attaching them which has thrown off proportions again. Still not ironed etc, trying to work out which is the best setting for not turning it all bronze. And for some reason the bones look super uneven/off centre in this photo...

>>7582655
You look sooo pretty! I would waifu you in an instant if I saw you at a con.

>>7585156
I looks really awkward to pose with, but cool nonetheless.

>>7584603
It looks like a dick and balls.

>>7588035
this is abfab, congrats.

>>7588035
nanisore/10
Looks fantastic

>>7588414
>>7588873
Thanks! I've hit a mental block because I might have to blind hem the skirt (4m or so...) by hand - the whole thing is interfaced and I can't iron it too much or it'll stay creased + the gold bits will go bronze

>>7572105
Your work is so clean! *0* I'm so happy to see AA cosplayers.
It must be kinda heartbreaking to make such a well made jacket only to "burn" it for accuracy. Looks spectacular though!

>>7589101
I wanna do Inumuta some time so I hope I see you at an MCM!

>>7573821
this is the same artist that drew the historical disney princesses. I would think there was a reason behind her drawing this. she isnt an idiot.

>>7589327
>I would think there was a reason behind her drawing this. she isnt an idiot.
How does that justify or even explain anything?

>>7589336
Doesn't matter, if it looks pretty. This always applies.

I did more work on a thing. It'll be CNC milled sometime this weekend. There's no expectation of recognition here.

Hey Temjin! We want more global-class work! Show us your giant, smooth, glistening mecha suits!

Mostly just hand sewing left on these 2...

>>7589470

good clean work.

>>7589327
but it looks stupid...the artist isn't even very skilled.

If people don't dig the Punk Sailor Moon art that's totally cool, I knew it wasn't going to appeal to everyone, I really liked the jacket and wanted to make it and decided to go for the whole cosplay since I was going that far.

Sorry if a good chunk of you think it's ugly, I liked it and had a lot of fun with it.

>>7589563
The only thing I want to reply to is this. She's a production designer for HBO so she's gotta have some talent yo.

Sketch of the weapon for my next costume, with the Steel War Axe from Skyrim for size reference.

>>7589583
>She's a production designer for HBO so she's gotta have some talent yo.

That doesn't mean shit. Professionals can produce shitty work too.

>>7589724
I suppose so, I guess I just really don't get where people are coming from saying she's no skilled since I know some talented professionals that think she's a wonderful artist.

But to each their own, there's no use arguing what's appealing since everyone has different tastes. But I'll stop shitting up the only good thread on /cgl/ these days, good day to you anon.

>>7589128
Ohhhh gosh, thank you so much! Haha, it is a little heartbreaking to have to "singe" the bottom, but it's only paint/ink, so I know the construction will still be there!

Keeping on topic with a little more progress. Got the first sleeve set in, and finished the epaulettes! I'm not sure how I'm going to attach them... Either Velcro or some sort of glue. I want them to stay pretty flat against the coat's fabric.

>>7589470
They are both so beautiful.
Very clean and good work.
:)

>>7589506
>>7589923

Thanks guys~

>>7589718
Cut out and glued, with a 30cm ruler for scale. I think I'm gonna have a lot of fun with this one.

>>7589583
You obviously do not have an eye for talent. You're making that painfully apparent.

>>7588035
Where did you find the gold fabric at?
I've been looking for something similar but haven't liked anything I've found yet.

>>7590057
That's been a known fact since I started going on here. Sorry my liking of an artist is burning your poor eyes anon. If you'd like you can go ahead and block me on your 4chan app so you no longer have to stress yourself with my talentless opinions.

>>7589220
I might have to wear it at hyper Japan or something, I'm working the weekend of Manchester unless I can swap out.

>>7589470
I feel your pain.

>>7590310
It's a gold 4 way stretch lycra, found at a local store in London. I have another separate metre of it left since I bought extra thinking I might need to do things again....I did have to interface it to sew it though

Been awhile since I posted anything (pre-Katsucon I think?) so here is some Colossalcon progress.

>>7589470
They both look great!

>>7585156
Very nice!

>>7582655
HNNG

>>7581671
Whoa! :O

washed all the glitter fabrics for an Elsa costume and they didn't die! (very good because this is for a small child)

>>7590905
I know nothing bout this, but the boob under-piping stuff seems a little too low? maybe?

Meanwhile in polygonsvillia, this thing is finalized. Probably be hitting a CNC this weekend.

>>7591088
My only criticism is that it isn't the Morrowind version. Nice work.

Made a Kopis out of foam board. It's about 24 inches

Hot Pants belt. The squares might be a bit too big but it'll do.

>>7579748
Sorry for the late reply, but I've been busy.

Just finished with my friend's half of the costume, and here's both of us together.

>>7561937
Working on a metro last light heavy armor set
Just gotta finish up the face shield, touch up the paint and do the leg and arm plates

>>7592203
Side view, The pauldrons are from an old flak vest i have tucked in there

>>7592209
Artyom!

>>7581671
Do you have a blog or something?
As a big SRW fan your AltEisen is like a dream cosplay for me and yours is absolutely perfect in details and proportions. I would like to follow your work if there is a chance to do so.
Cheers \o/ _o_ \o/

>>7564562
>>7584603

Thanks for the advice guys

I did both your ideas so I dont know who was right though

>>7592394
I post all my progress on my FB page uberscosplay. I have galleries of my previous costumes as well

>>7592307
Booourbon.

Finished my hands for Alt-Eisen. These are my Ver. 3 robot hands. They are much more comfortable and have greater flexibility than my last two. Here they are compared to my GaoGaiGar Ver. 2 hands.

>>7592209
Mah fellow metro dweller, I'm currently working on a making a ranger cosplay

>>7593065
sweeeeet, post pic?

>>7593085
I just started on it yesterday, so its really nothing special right now, but I'll be sure to post pics when I hit a milestone. I'm waiting on pic related so I can make the necessary mods to make it a proper ranger helmet. I'm also planning on building a volt driver. Your Hansa armor looks awesome, I best the rest of it will turn out just as good.

Hey anons! Currently im working on a Yukiko (from Persona 4) cosplay and as im almost finished with this one, ive started thinking about my next one! However, i have limitations as i HAVE to wear these pesky glasses and i cant get contacts. Thankfully they can pass as props or whatever, but I was wondering if any of you can recommend any other characters (videogame and anime alike) that have red glasses, thanks!

>>7593126
Thanks, Planning on building the Heavy automatic shotgun to go along with it

Only regret is that i will have to wear this stuff in the heat of june hahaha
And that looks like a good base helmet to use alright

>>7593153

>>7593153
and

>>7593153
The only ones I can think off off the top of my head are Mirai from KnK, Homura from PMMM, Rei from Free!, and Mari from Evangelion

>>7593209
The heavy shotty is based off the Russian DShK 12.7mm, so I'd use that as an additional reference.

>>7593209
Here's the gun taken apart so you have a better idea of what the parks should look like

I just have to pick up starch, iron the skirt and tie again, and hem the shirt..

This was my first time making a school uniform and sailor collar thing and I got really ocd over it and I'm still not happy with my pleats..

>>7593253
You didn't get OCD enough. Your top stitching is messy, nothing is pressed as you were working on it. It just looks sloppy and cheap.

>>7593229
Yep, thanks for that actually...
Working on the reciever now out of foam

>>7593253
Honestly I think for a first attempt it's good. My crit (for future projects)
- your collar looks like you haven't clipped/notched the seams properly and then been careless about the pressing, as well as topstitching unevenly.
- Did you use interfacing in the collar? If you did, I think you need a slightly heavier weight
- I'm not sure if the thread tension needs adjusting on your machine as well as some of the seams look puckered, especially on the sleeve and the tie.
-the pleats look alright but it's hard to tell unironed and without seeing the waistband.

>>7592418
Hey Temjin I cannot find any FB page by that name. Do you have a link? Facebook search returns nothing and google search for uberscosplay only show your posts on previous threads

>>7593448
That is weird... idk why it wouldnt pull up.
Just .com/UbersCosplay should do it

>>7593348
>>7593277

Sorry I'm a horrible top stitcher, I'm still practicing and trying to make it even..

and I did press everything as I sewed, but I stopped once I started the waistband, and thus why its so wrinkly, plus I think the cotton I used for the skirt was too light? so it wrinkles far to easily, I'm hoping if I starch and press, and then iron before I wear it it will survive at least one day.. next time I will go with a heavier weight for the skirt, I didn't enjoy working with it at all..

Yes I interfaced the collar, but I didn't know what weight to use so I just had grabbed what was available at the time, but for my next one I'll go with heavier if that's the case then. I also used the same interfacing on the skirt for the waist band.. I wanted to interface the tie, but I thought it would be weird...

Is that what is causing the puckering? I'm using my incredibly old Singer 1812, no matter how I fiddle with my tension it doesn't seem to change it much and some times when I sew it just craps out, and then I try again and it sews fine ((trying to convince my BF to help me buy a new one for xmas this year -crossesfingers-))

but thank you for the crit, I didn't use a pattern I just kind of winged it too

Finally got around to some more Brienne. Did a quick makeup test to give me a general idea. All that's left is some more wear on the dress and staining the sword.

>>7592209
update, face shield is near done, just needs a few screws for cosmetics, then it is on to the leg and arm guards. First time shaping plexiglass.

Anyways, anyone got any advice on how to make bullet impact marks?

>>7593857
Forgot pic

>>7593861
Ranger guy here, I'm looking to do the same thing with my helmet. I'm not sure how to do it, but I'm guessing a metal rod and a hammer can get some good dents in the armor, along with a paint job to make the dent look scratched.

>>7593948
Speaking of the helmet, any suggestions for making the flip front of the bike helmet look like the game's helmet? Pardon the shit MSpaint job.

>>7594036
Build up with thick foam mat foam to get the gas mask section and thin foam for the part where the eyes are seperated out

>>7589563
She's obviously skilled and has a resume to back it up. You sound like such a disgustingly salty crybaby.

>>7594087
What kind of foam should I use, as in brand name? Also, how do I make the foam stick to the surface of the helmet?

>>7594087
I should say I never worked with foam before, so what brand do you recommend? How do I secure the foam on the surface of the mask?

>>7594087
I should say I never worked with foam before, so what brand do you recommend? How do I secure the foam on the surface of the helmet?

>>7594617
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vb6CXGortrQ
A primer video on how to shape foam

Use a foam mat (the puzzle piece one) that is not textured on both sides)

>>7594830
Thanks bro, I owe you one.

>>7594105
She draws generic tumblr art. Did you not look at SAILOR DUDE'S face in the picture. She doesn't even look fucking human.

>>7594917
Btw, in what general location are you?
just curious

>>7594975
Florida. I'm expecting the helmet to come tomorrow, I'll post results.

starting gilgamesh's sword Ea.
It's supposed to spin and light up when it's done, but for now this is all I have.

>>7590008
what's the material?

>>7566140
That phone case....

Almost finished my prom dress. The top pleats are kinda wonky so I need to fix that, add a back zipper, boob padding, and hem the bottom. Pretty proud for my first "big" sewing project

Starting on this for real finally. Hoping I'll be able to get a full mockup/base finished tomorrow so I can focus on finding some good fabric for the embroidery. I really wanna use something like a nice, heavier silk taffeta since I won't need much yardage-wise and it seems a little dumb to do go through the trouble of doing embroidery in precious metal, but cheap out on the ground fabric.

I've never actually done goldwork before, so I am a little worried that I didn't order enough wire/thread. I might have to make some adjustments if I run out of material. Already guessing I'm gonna have to do something a little different for the belt and cuffs just because of the sheer length of the cording patterns. I figure the collar is the main focal point of the outfit, so putting more resources into that will be more worthwhile.

I wonder if I'll actually be able to finish in time for AX though...

Got most of the macro stuff done for Kyoko, now I just gotta do the details.

Is applique the best way to do the curvy parts on the vest and top-front, or is there some other easier way I'm not thinking of?

>>7595612
Aw anon your dress is so pretty/peaceful to look at

>>7596304
Oh wow, that looks super good.
Though I can't tell if you're a guy or just super flat... sorry...

>>7596417
I'm a dude. That'd be a downright impressive amount of flatness otherwise, haha.

Sort of finished a tome. I might just get a blank black covered hardcover sketchbook from B&N as a backup..

>>7595102
Just foamcore board, to be covered in expanding foam before carving.

>>7594975
I got the helmet. I removed the front because it would be kinda dumb to extend the length of an already huge helmet. I'll use the flip down shades as my visor. I'm gonna construct the gas mask section and add it to the helmet in the following days. How should I adhere the foam to the helmet, with a hot glue gun? I'm not sure. I'm a complete scrub since this is my first cosplay I tried to construct.

>>7594975
Also, to properly answer your question about weathering foam to get a "bullet strike effect", check this out http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-a-CostumeCosplay-from-EVA-Foam/step7/Weathering-Detailing/

>>7596304
I'd say applique is the way to go. You could try to embroider the edges or any other highly detailed part to make it look better as well.

Overall I am highly impressed! Dat zettai ryouiki.

This headpiece is a nightmare. I have no idea what I'm doing.

>>7597535

what is it supposed to be? Some kind of asian Perry headress?

>>7597145
The sunglasses part will do just fine for that, and you should build blanks cut outs out of poster board and card board to get the shaping you want and tack it on with a dab of glue until such time you got the look you want
then build of foam and bond with HOT glue

>>7562544
>actually I just finished my bulk
lol
dude you look like a fat kid you don't look strong at all. people have to stop listening to /fit/

when you're doing a hobbie like cosplay it's more aesthetic than functional, being able to lift 300 lbs doesn't mean you don't look like shit/fatty in your costume.

>>7598176

Actually people should still probably listen to /fit/ but start reading the whole articles and not just stop at the first sentence and think they know everything.

Bulk is fine and neccesary for aesthetics. The same was lifting 300 lbs means that you will have an easyer time getting the aesthetics as you apparently already have the muscles.

But after all that bulking if you dont cut the fat, and start dropping your body fat index you are gonna look chubby. And the people who are on /fit/ are going to the gym anyway. None of that muscle is really functional. Its functional for lifting weights. If you want functional muscle, start training a sport or working something intensive.

The best tip about aesthetics i heard was, if you want to look like someone, train like him. So if you want to look like an mma faggot, train mma. If you wanna be a bodybuilder, do that.


That anon tough, he is just pudgy.

>>7597966
Nope, it's a cowslip design.

Been quite a number of months since I posted anything here, but I've got some progress for yah. The Helmet for Imperius (Diablo 3) got its first coat of GLORIOUS GOLD. Its about to go down to the shop for some serious weathering, but its finally getting near completion.

>>7564129
Your build quality is exquisite! Hell yeah! HELL YEAH!

>>7567398
EMPEROR BE PRAISED

>>7598743
Neat. is that EVA foam?

>>7562359
You need to get some blue LEDs, and figure out some way for those to be on your nipples. Just saying.

>>7598743
Man, I want to do wizard armor so badly.

Styling the wig is a bitch

I'm practicing some Japanese embroidery ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfXlRgHmG7E / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOzFJ4gCdaM / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsrhSOUPs-Y ) so I don't screw Hoozuki's kimono. I don't know if might be cheaper to try other style of embroidery or send the design to an embroidery store instead.

>>7599852
That looks cool. What's being used to hold the fabric in place?

>>7599852

Doesn't look too bad. I think you could probably fix the sloppier areas by just going over them again a little.

That said, I'm not sure embroidery's the best technique for the emblem on the back of Hozuki's kimono. It seems more like something that would be painted/dyed to me.

>>7599864
A wood frame with some tacks. I'll buy an
embroidery frame tomorrow.

>>7599869
Been thinking in paint it too as last resort. Thanks for the tip, anon.

>>7599875

If you're feeling really ambitious: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKG13KDqKj8

>>7599876
That video inspired me to embroider the kimono instead painting/dyeing. Along these -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfzBao03UkQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t97lJO8LtjQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPlqowcwjEk

>>7599885

Well, if you're dead set on embroidery, I think you need to take more care with your lines and consider the direction of the threads more––horizontal on the orange bits does cover a shorter distance, but I think it'd be more natural to follow the direction of the petals. You might want to look into some 'needle painting' techniques too and see if you can work in a bit of a gradient to give it a little more depth?

>>7599890
Well the design itself has a plain color, but I have seen some Hoozuki kimonos with gradients. Thank you, anon.

I don't have any pics at this stage but I'm slowly making progress on a Big Daddy for Katsucon next year.

So after a long hiatus on my Giorno cosplay (Cram stress before fanime really took a number on me) I am finally back at it! I am almost done with the wig. All that I need to do now is sew in the wefts for the rings, shape those, spray and hope to god it turns out good!

I do like the way that it is turning out, so far. Especially since it is the first wig that I have ever styled. After I finish the wig I am going to finish the jacket and then I am totally done with Giorno Giovanna!!

>>7564129
I love how clean this looks. I've seen your work on dA as well, awesome costumes

Here's what I have so far on my Gundam RX-78. I have the backpack 90% done as well

>>7599987
I can't say it looks bad. It's pretty cute. I just hope the length of the braid works for your face/neck/head, cause damn I don't think Giorno when I see that, I think Elsa. (Maybe its because the donuts aren't in place yet either...)
Post it when you're done, cause I wanna see how it turns out.

>>7599987
Agreed with >>7600045 on showing the final product when you're finished! I want to see your full cosplay so badly!!

>>7600026
What kind of material are you using? Looks legit.

>>7600045
Haha I feel that too. The length of the braid is actually just a place holder. I am going to cut the mullet down to size once I have everything assembled and I can see how everything looks on my head. Because there isn't anything on the front the wig definitely does look very Elsa. Because I am a total noob to wig styling, I thought that would be the closest thing to Giorno's hair style that would have video tutorials, and I was right. However it is really shaping up with the test donuts I have on. This costume has been the most fun I have ever had making anything, and it's a great learning experience to boot.

I'll be sure to keep posting progress pics until I am done.

>>7600102
Fucking smart phones

>>7600098
it's colored craft foam layered over a cardboard base

>>7598743
Thanks :) I remember seeing your armor months ago on here your work is always super clean and slick

>>7600026
Goddamn you think MY work is clean? That torso is looking damn near perfect! I should really bite the bullet and try to work with foam more. You got a blog or fb to follow?

>>7600311
Haha to be honest I'm only using craft foam because I can't spray paint for the life of me... The build feels a lot more tedious than it needs to be with this method, but hey, it works. :P I post all my progress here http://www.therpf.com/f24/gundam-rx-78-wip-204389/

>>7600872
Just finished looking through that thread. I really like how you use the black panel detail on this build. Its very clever! The RX-78 was my first costume and your build is making me want to revisit it.

Trying to embroider my Wolf Girl Miku apron

>>7601448
also fuck iphones

trying to upload a photo of my wolf girl miku but i am trash and the picture keeps rotating

>>7593573
I've made like 3 iterations of Haruhi Suzumiya's seifuku and had similar problems. The biggest issue? Using lightweight quilting cotton. For those seifuku, Kona cotton isn't going to cut it. It wrinkles like crazy and loves to pucker.

I'm midway through my fourth (and hopefully final) try and I'm using a poly gabardine- the pleats look pretty crisp so far and I haven't had any puckering issues. It also feels significantly more substantial.

The puckering I see on yours looks like it could also be caused by the fabric being fed unevenly into the machine. Here's a helpful guide on how to address it: http://www.amefird.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Minimizing-Seam-Puckering-2-5-10.pdf

Your patterning looks pretty good though! Good luck.

>>7595920

Stones came in today. The grey cat's eye looks pretty much perfect. The goldwork wires and threads won't be in until next week, but I have to get the padding laid down first anyway.

Dupioni wasn't my first choice for the ground fabric, but I think it looks pretty nice. The camera doesn't quite pick up how shiny and metallic it looks irl though. I wasn't sure about the texture at first, but I actually think it's going to look better than a smooth silk now (even nice stuff can read really cheap sometimes and the dupioni is taking the couching threads for the padding really nicely).

>>7600026
Hot DAYM, that is super clean work.