While crafting my Emerald Carbuncle Attire from Final Fantasy XIV, I've been trying my best to learn new techniques and work with new materials. The majority of the costume has turned into something of an "experimentation project," and honestly, it's been a blast! I've learned a lot already, and I've also stumbled upon ...
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Sakura Wig Tutorial
“Even if she knows, she can’t tell. Even if she wants to help, she cannot. There’s nothing as painful as this, is there?” What doesn't have to be painful is the process of styling your Sakura wig! Whether you're aiming for her Cardcaptor or Reservoir Chronicles self, I hope this tutorial guides you in your ...
Organization XIII Coat Tutorial
"Organization XIII... they're a bad group." "Bad or good, I don't know. They're a group of incomplete people who wish to be whole. To that end, they're desperately searching for something." The Organization XIII coat has been a staple of cosplay since the mid-2000s. As common as an Akatsuki cloak, seeing a ...
Making the Skirts for Anastasia’s Ballgown
Having finished the elliptical cage, it was time to begin the construction of the many, many skirts, beginning with the petticoat! The foundation petticoat was comprised of several layers of frills and godets made from iridescent organza in various shades. A few layers of silk charmeuse, glitter organza, and silk ...
Anastasia’s Kokoshnik Tutorial
Of the many aspects of this cosplay, Anastasia's kokoshnik was by far my favorite to make! Beadwork is one of my favorite things to do for cosplay, and the way I interpreted this portion of the costume included beadwork in spades. Like her necklace, Anastasia's kokoshnik is quite plain in the original ...
Elliptical Cage Crinoline Tutorial
Almost a year later, I'm finally finding time to do some write-ups of my Anastasia construction process. A lot of this information was already shared on my various social media pages, but hopefully having everything compiled in one place is a bit more convenient for anyone who is curious about the work that went into ...