Work Log: Esdeath (Akame Ga Kill) #1

Before I started working on my cosplays for Otakon, I told myself that I would start making work log posts here, but of course as the procrastinator that I am I haven't done it daily like I should.  So... this is going to be a post to catch up, and I'll do it daily from now on :-)

I started with the dress as that is the largest item.  I modified a McCall's pattern #5847(pictured right). This was much easier to put together than my Kirigiri jacket; I was more successful getting the color on the first time.  Because of that, I may try to use more McCall's patterns in the future instead of other brands.
shirt dress pattern.  The directions were quite easy to follow and it was easy to modify. The first modification was to figure out how low the neckline would come and to add on 3.5" to make it a double breasted dress.  I also of course shortened the dress. Next, I figured out that the bottom of the dress has box pleats in a contrasting color, so before I assembled the dress, I added the black between the panels using this simple tutorial that I found on YouTube.

On the inside of the dress there are three small buttons keeping the inside panel from moving and shifting during wear.  Since, her dress has silver buttons on the lapels, I put in snaps to help keep the collar from moving.

Next, I'll be making the arm warmers.  Hopefully I'll have time to at least get that done tomorrow or Wednesday.

Happy Cosplaying!!