Title: Where do you get the outfits?
Kaida - January 29, 2006 09:01 PM (GMT)
Hello, I am relatively new at this... I have never been to a con before so this will be my first one. I really want to cosplay as someone, but I've absolutely no idea how to find a costume. Preferably one on the cheaper side, because I would like to have some money left over so I can buy stuff at the con :D
Ivory - January 29, 2006 09:43 PM (GMT)
We make them.
Or have other people make them for us.
But the second one goes against my nature. Unless it's from a friend. That's ok. :)
Kaida - January 29, 2006 09:47 PM (GMT)
Yikes! I have absolutely no sewing skill whatsoever...
kalajessta - January 29, 2006 09:51 PM (GMT)
Try ebay or cosplay.com's forums for help. I'm not the best sewer either. Or ask around con threads. I'm sure there are alot of skilled people here that are willing to make your costume for a fee though.
Mishikotoko - January 29, 2006 11:11 PM (GMT)
Ebay does sell them. If you ask around on Cosplay.com I am sure you will find people who will commission them for you as well. (Plus cosplay.com answers all question....hince the name..lol)
Kaida - January 29, 2006 11:14 PM (GMT)
Okay, I will try those. Thanks. First I just have to decide who I'm going to be...
Mishikotoko - January 29, 2006 11:34 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (Kaida @ Jan 29 2006, 11:14 PM) |
| Okay, I will try those. Thanks. First I just have to decide who I'm going to be... |
lol, well that would be the best idea...lol
Kaisermikeb - January 29, 2006 11:53 PM (GMT)
what are some shows you like?
KnuxieChan - January 30, 2006 08:59 AM (GMT)
Just remember not to enter a commissioned cosplay into the cosplay contest. =3
Mishikotoko - January 30, 2006 12:58 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (KnuxieChan @ Jan 30 2006, 08:59 AM) |
| Just remember not to enter a commissioned cosplay into the cosplay contest. =3 |
Now at some conventions, you can, but the person who made it, must be there as well, and in the group.
(although I do not know about AP...lol)
Kaida - January 30, 2006 06:56 PM (GMT)
I wasn't planning on competeing, just dressing up for fun. Thanks for the advice though.
As for the shows I like... my favorites would be Fullmetal Alchemist, Fruits Basket, Fushigi Yugi, FFX, and Kingdom Hearts. I was thinking of maybe being Rin from Fruits Basket, because I have long hair and could temporarily dye it black. There's just not as many cool girl characters with long hair in the shows I watch...
Mishikotoko - January 30, 2006 07:48 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (Kaida @ Jan 30 2006, 06:56 PM) |
I wasn't planning on competeing, just dressing up for fun. Thanks for the advice though.
As for the shows I like... my favorites would be Fullmetal Alchemist, Fruits Basket, Fushigi Yugi, FFX, and Kingdom Hearts. I was thinking of maybe being Rin from Fruits Basket, because I have long hair and could temporarily dye it black. There's just not as many cool girl characters with long hair in the shows I watch... |
Well, you can do any character, even if you don't watch the show.
As for hair, well what color is your hair? Or would you wear a wig?
Misato_Katsuragi - January 30, 2006 10:18 PM (GMT)
As long as we could get together, and I could take your measurements, I'd only ask you to pay the cost of the materials, and maybe 20$ for labor. (I'm cheap.. lol)
Let me know where you live, and I'd be more than happy to help you out.
Mishikotoko - January 31, 2006 12:04 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (Misato_Katsuragi @ Jan 30 2006, 10:18 PM) |
As long as we could get together, and I could take your measurements, I'd only ask you to pay the cost of the materials, and maybe 20$ for labor. (I'm cheap.. lol)
Let me know where you live, and I'd be more than happy to help you out. |
wow
I might have to keep you in mind for the future...lol( I am running out of time to work on cospplays...again)
kalajessta - January 31, 2006 01:48 AM (GMT)
Same here. I'm spending nearly a $150 on my Al costume alone. Then another $65 for the wig. So cheaper the costume, the happier I am xD
Mishikotoko - January 31, 2006 03:19 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (kalajessta @ Jan 31 2006, 01:48 AM) |
| Same here. I'm spending nearly a $150 on my Al costume alone. Then another $65 for the wig. So cheaper the costume, the happier I am xD |
lol, but thats how it is for most of us...(who don't have tons of money. ^_^)
Misato_Katsuragi - February 2, 2006 06:20 PM (GMT)
Kaida, and anyone else, the offer definately still stands!!