Better

[tohma2004]

Feeling better. Bank took away the overage charge. Did nothing but work on little things, relax in the pool, go to my doctors appt..and just be lazy.



Costume Construction (5)
x modified regular clothes
x sewed using a commercial pattern
x modified/combined commercial pattern(s)
x drafted own pattern from tutorial
x drafted own pattern entirely from scratch

5/5

Fabric / Sewing Techniques (13)
x Velcro
x zipper
x buttons & buttonholes
x hemming
x Fray-check / Fray-Block
x use of sewing machine
_ use of serger
_ embroidery
x beading
x advanced seams (rolled hem, French seams, etc)
x applique
x fabric dyeing
x gradient dyeing

11/13

Materials (23)
x cotton / broadcloth / muslin
x satin
x wool / twill / suit material
x spandex / knits
x velvet
x leather / pleather
x fake fur
x Fun Foam
x Insulation foam
x Upholstery foam
x hot glue
x paint
x fabric paint
x cardboard
x foamcore / posterboard
x wood
x metal
x rhinestones / glitter / sparkles
x Sculpey / Fimo / Model Magic / Clay
x fiberglass
x resin
x plastic
x organic (bone, hides, fur, sinew)

23/23

Props / Accessories (8)
x Plushie / Doll
x Sword / Knife / Spear / Axe
_ Bow / Crossbow
_ Gun / Firearms
x Wand / Staff / Magical weapon
_ Shield
x Kunai / Throwing Star / Ninja weaponry
_ Dummy / Mannequin / Puppet

4/8

Character Types (22)
x Ninja
_ Pirate
_ Maid
x Student
x Soldier
x Historical-inspired clothing (Renaissance, Steampunk, etc)
x Main Character / Hero
x Hero's love interest
x Child
_ Elderly
x Sidekick
x Anti-Hero
x Comic Relief
x Villain
x Princess / Queen
x Prince / King
x Wizard / Mage
x Magical Girl
x Deity (god, goddess, nature spirit, etc)
x Matched group cosplay (3 or more in the group that are matched to each other)
_ Fantasy humanoid (elf, dwarf, Na'vi, catgirl, mermaid, fairy, etc.)
_ Non-human "critter" (Pokemon, animal, monster, etc)

17/22

Clothing & Accessories (18)
x Hakama / Kimono / other Japanese-inspired clothing
x Dress / Gown
x Pants
x Shirt
x Suit
x Military uniform
_ Bodysuit / Leotard / Swimsuit
_ Fursuit / Mascot
_ Mecha
x Partial armor
_ Full armor
x Bootcovers
x Gloves / Gauntlets
x Helmet
x Wings
x Animal ears / feet / paws / tails
x Jewelry (earrings, necklaces, bracelets, etc)
x Glasses / Goggles / Monocle

14/18

Wigs & Hair (11)
x Spray-on hair color or dyed your own hair
x Used a wig
x Custom-dyed a wig (changed color)
x Cut a wig
x Worked with extensions
x Wefted extensions
x Stubbed a wig (high ponytails, etc)
x Back-parted a wig (pigtails)
_ Made odango
x Made spikes
_ Lace-fronted a wig

9/11


83/100....I've made too many costumes

Edit:
Opinions needed! I'm looking for Alexiel boots..and lord help me if I can't get them here in time..but I've basically narrowed it down to 2 pairs. I still have to make boot covers obviously since one boot is supposed to be longer then the other..but I can't decide which boot I like better. I wanted a boot with a little bit of a heal, which one doesn't have, but I really like them anyway...and they are shiny which kind of matches the fabric I have to use to make the covers. but anyway..

which one do you all like or think I will have the least trouble making into the boots I need?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250657816436&var=550008395424&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250619077172&var=550005032750&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

I can't tell if I like #1 because I think they will work..or just because I want them XD ugg..I hate making boot covers but I'll have to do it anyway since the boot is supposed to come up over the knee.

Comments

[tsuki-no-suzu.livejournal.com]

Go for one--they do have heels, just not as high. Although, they also look like they're really skinny in the leg, so I would make sure you can return them if they don't fit. I remember ordering a pair of knee high boots for my Trinity Blood costume, and even the girls on the hall who had skinny legs couldn't wear them, despite the elastic stretch in the sides.

[icouldbeblank.livejournal.com]

I would go with one, but that gold hoop is annoying me for some reason |D I'm sure that could be taken off easily though.

[sangogrl41.livejournal.com]

I like one~