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making my own costume

Sat Jul 11, 2009, 11:19 PM
  • Mood: Hungry
  • Reading: Pride and Prejudice- Jane Austin
  • Watching: Wolf's Rain, Star Trek: Enterprise
  • Playing: FFX-2
  • Eating: breakfast
  • Drinking: Holy Water
Making my own costume is hard, but also a lot of fun. Actually, I enjoy sewing more so than working on photoshop! I am extremely impatient when it comes to drawing and coloring on the computer. I guess I like sewing. Speaking of which, it hurts when you accidentally stab your finger with a needle!

So, it is 1 am in the morning (the night is still young :P ), I am sitting in my room, a bit hungry, wearing an outfit I do not want my parents or anyone else to see me it. It is what I have so far of my costume, which consists of an open bodice held together by a hairclip, a poofy sleeve that can easily be ripped apart- because I've only basted-, no sleeve on the other arm, a poofy skirt. The ensemble is held together by a belt, but between my "dress" and belt is my white summer dress, acting in place of an apron.

I think I am making much progress.

Okay, so what is this costume? Lately I've been inspired by a lot of people online and at dA who have cosplayed as Hungary from the web manga/anime Hetalia. A burning desire gripped my heart and alas! XD But no, seriously, I needed something entertaining and hopefully rewarding to keep me busy over the summer.

However, every project has its difficulties, and with this one, it's finding a decent wig. Hungary has ash/light brown colored hair. Even though my hair looks similar to hers, I decided not to dye my hair for this summer because I was afraid of damages. Instead, I opted for a wig that's not too expensive. I purchased one from ebay a week or two ago, but it turned out to be exactly the same color as my hair: dark brown. So I went online again, and bought another wig. Except this time, I was stupid and bought the wrong wig! I contacted the seller, asking them to change my order, if they can. At the same time, I am not really concerned because both wigs would be okay. I can't even make up my mind on which one is better, because each has its pros and cons. Meanwhile, it's been two days since I contacted seller, and he/she hasn't replied back. So... I guess it's going to be a surprise for now. Some people might call it fate. I just hope I'm not wasting my money TT_TT .

:iconchibihungaryplz: lol, I love these icons

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:iconshadowbucket:
You seem to be doing a really good job for your first try O_O Oh, if you finish before we go to the rennfest, you can wear it with your corset! That would be so cool.

Oh dear, about the wig O_O I hope everything turns out ok.

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:icongppr:
Oh my! sewing. I got myself a sewing machine last summer. I used it for cushion covers mostly. I have trouble sewing in a straight line... I envy you people who can sew pretty thingies. :)

PS. My love affair with the sewing machine ended when I stabbed my index finger from one side to the other with the needle! *grimace* Love is a dangerous thing... :)

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Hungary-chan, huh =) Good luck with your cosplay-plans! ;)
:iconvirnavus:
Thank you :D Now I wish I had a convention to go to!

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My name is Sheldon Jeffery Sands... I work for the Central Intellegence Agency... I throw shapes. I set them up, I watch them fall... I'm living la vida loca.

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:iconvirnavus:
Ouch!!! My worst sewing nightmare is getting stabbed in the foot by a pin D: They're hard to find once they fall in the carpet!!!

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My name is Sheldon Jeffery Sands... I work for the Central Intellegence Agency... I throw shapes. I set them up, I watch them fall... I'm living la vida loca.

- :skull: Once Upon a Time in Mexico :skull:
:iconvirnavus:
So I got an email from the ebay seller, and so hopefully I can getting the right wig :D

And I finished both sleeves! Now I am halfway done with the skirt!!!

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My name is Sheldon Jeffery Sands... I work for the Central Intellegence Agency... I throw shapes. I set them up, I watch them fall... I'm living la vida loca.

- :skull: Once Upon a Time in Mexico :skull:

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