Not sure what to do...

[ladyofthethread]

This week has been pretty productive so far, both in costume work and getting some things done around the house. I’ve finished the main robe for the new D and I took apart the tabard today to adjust it and redo the bias trim so it won’t have visible stitches. The clothes are probably about 70% done now and might be finished by sometime next week if I don’t run into problems.

However, I’m now having second thoughts about getting it judged at NYAF, mainly because I don’t know if I can work out the prop phoenix issues to my satisfaction by then. And I have no idea what I’d use for background music; I’d only be doing a solo walk-on (not trying for WCS) if I were in the masquerade and it would be kind of lame to not have music. Plus, masquerade applications are due by the 15th and I’m worried about filling it out with the bird issue unresolved. (i.e. I don’t want to mention the bird when I’m filling out the form and then end up not having it done in time. ._.;) While the bird isn’t an essential prop, I think the costume would be a good deal more impressive with it.

I’m kind of wondering if I should put off competing with it until Anime Boston so I’ll have a few months to work out the bird thing. I think they’re adding a walk-on portion to the hall contest next year so I wouldn’t even have to worry about picking music myself if I did that.

And since I’m crazy, I’ve had the thought that instead of trying to build the bird over the next few weeks, I could try to sew another costume so I can still compete at NYAF. >_>; I've been rewatching Kaleido Star and the fuzzy capelet and hood Sarah has with her Cinderella costume looks like it would be cozy for December. And I realized I could use one of the wigs I already have if I can put a wave in it. Yeah, I'm nuts. >_>;;

Comments

[neoangelwink.livejournal.com]

i can't wait to see ^__^

[ladyofthethread.livejournal.com]

And I can't wait to see your Sora! ^_^

[novaraven.livejournal.com]

I stared my dragon this week since I can't get to any fabric stores to get the lining for my robe. (might be next month or even after xmas) Any ideas on a colour scheme? I could make it the honlan orange and red colours and do two extra heads. But it seems much to small to ever pass for her. What should I do?

[ladyofthethread.livejournal.com]

Hmm… How about a gold dragon like the small one D is petting in one of the artbook pics? (the one with the pose I was trying to imitate in my icon) That would probably go well with the red and black from your costume. :-)

Or for something more colorful… One of my favorite needlework designers, Teresa Wentzler, has some pretty dragon designs. Maybe, you could look through them for inspiration. ^_^ They’re mixed in with her other designs so you have to skim through the descriptions to find them all:
http://www.twdesignworks.com/Free/index.html and http://www.twdesignworks.com/Designs/index.html

One of my favorites has to be “Stretch” the Magic Dragon on the free designs page. I have him stitched on a totebag and think it’d be fun to make a plushie based on him if I’m ever not busy with costumes. ^_^ I’ve also done Futurecast and there’s a picture of my color scheme along with many others on the site. (It was designed so that you’d pick your own colors. Mine is credited under my stitching alias and you might recognize it from the icon I have of it.)

[nerdraeg.livejournal.com]

You are always SO busy. I envy your dedication. <3

[ladyofthethread.livejournal.com]

*laugh* I guess the cosplay bug bit me again after the slump earlier in the year! ^_^;

[helena-lee.livejournal.com]

Hello ^^
Hmm, Couldn't you find a bird already... made? and just add some feathers or so? It seems the bird is becoming a problem. u.u I am thinking about making a costume for next years cons [whoa, my MOM even encouraged me to do so!! And she usually hates whatever I like and always disencourage me. u.u] and I believe I'm going to face the same kind of problems xD Perhaps it will be better for me to begin with something simple as sailor fukus or so xD

Well, I hope you can find a suitable bird somewhere, or whatever you may need... o.o

[ladyofthethread.livejournal.com]

Well, the problem with ready-made fake birds is that they tend to be small. ^_^; Like I have a fake parrot that I used as a prop before and it’s small enough to balance on my finger. And it’s probably the largest of the styles I’ve seen around here.

Also, I don’t think I’d find one that would look close enough since the phoenix has a long, slender neck and not many fake birds match that shape. So, I’d like to try to make my own to get a more accurate one and get some practice with building props. ^_^; I’ll probably still wear the costume without the bird and just do the prop at a later time.

Yes, it would be best to start with something simple if you haven’t sewn much before. It wouldn’t be good to drive yourself crazy on your first project! XD;