Cosplay (so it begins for real) 2015

Hey guys,

So I'm officially a cosplayer but I've only gone public TWICE. In all my years of making stuff, sewing and tailoring I have only gone out in public twice (not counting ren fair) in something I've made for myself.

I'd love to say the cosplay community is loving and accepting but the truth is that their are still some really mean people out there and they are the loudest. I'm self body shaming which is probably why I never follow through on any of my cosplays.

Today I started working on one of my projects longed planned. Bemo from Adventure Time. All that's left is detail work. Any frills, additional separate pieces and most importantly the Bemo buttons (will be made from felt and just velcroed on because I want to be able to reuse this dress if needed. I'm thinking for adornments perhaps a Japanese school girl sailor flap and tie, sailor moon bow on the back and maybe some bow action at the bottom. I think I'm going to make some bloomers too so I don't have to worry about bending over. So I'd say 80-90% done.

I also have the wig for a lumpy space princess cosplay (even though I only kind of like her). I could reuse the Bemo costume design (with custom sizing done before cutting).

Thirdly, I need to get my Hilda and Matt's Ravio cosplays done. It's just daunting because I have to size him and all the props are going to be hard. And I bet he is going to be very scrutinizing on his costume so I'll have to get everything perfect (I have to make this weird half helmet thing at the very least). Maybe I should just start with his little fleece friend and then do his robe. IDK it's just hard to get started. Hilda is going to be a nightmare.

I was thinking maybe a fawn/deer kawaii costume would be very cool. Antlers and made of that fur fabric. Would require some lining to keep it from being itchy. IDK again.

I know it gets very hot, tiring and uncomfortable to cosplay but we have SUCH a close room this year, it's just really the best year to do it at GenCon. Plus I already bought the wigs. Ugh.

Any updates I will post below: