( Far too long, mostly about cosplays and peppered with a-tad-grainy photos. :D )

It feels rather surreal, but I think I've managed to get through to Cosfest without much health damage. Because I've taken Omi's advice to heart and decided that I should just aim for the "essence" of cosplay instead of my usual crazy perfectionistic streak, I believe I'm actually on track to finishing both costumes in time for cosplay, even ( Read more... )

The title of this post makes me think I've been working in the government sector too long. Tracking report. *rolls eyes at myself*

But yes, it's been a while since I've done one of these, mostly because it's been a while since I'm actually coming somewhat close to finishing costumes for events.

( My usual list of components for each cosplay... more for my own reference than anything... )

1. Handsewing is therapeutic. I've forgotten how calming it is.
2. And how slow it is. I just spent the whole afternoon + evening handsewing on the maroon edging for my Morte jacket and I'm not finished yet3. And before someone says something about how I should just machine-sew it, it's bloody difficult to machine-sew it and not die. It's like 6 ( Read more... )

Am on a cosplay-planning high after Cosfest. Also because if I am to start tailoring costumes, I will need to plan everything properly so there is enough time to send them to the tailor.

Madame Red (evening gown version) from Kuroshitsuji
Event: Private Photoshoot around 1st week of September? with Reiko and Amanda.
( Planning details )

1. Internet was down the whole day yesterday at home. Think it's still down ( Read more... )

It's been a rather long while since I've sewn anything for Pretty Cloth, in fact, not since before I left for Japan, just after I graduated. All I've done since I got back were cosplay sewing, which is invariably a different animal altogether ( Read more... )

Cosplay Progress! One week to EOY!
Velvet of Valentine from Odin Sphere (EOY '08)Wig - 100% (past caring about the curls... plus my veil is too long, covers it ( Read more... )

So ( Read more... )

Been sewing up a storm recently, mostly for Japan trip. ( Wanna see? )