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!!
Hey I was wondering if you could tell me a little bit more about the dress! I'm planning on sewing my own, but I'm only a beginner. Where there any challenges creating this dress? Anything that you think I should know? It would be great if you could get back to me, thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi! The only challenge I had was figuring out how to make it double breasted. Other than that it was really simple. That pattern was easy to follow and had very few parts. For the pleats at the bottom, I sewed the seams in the dress to about the waist and then added the black fabric. That means that there was more black than I really needed, but it was easier to modify that way. I finished the dress, tried it on and figured out where I wanted the length to fall.
DeleteIf you're a beginner my advice would be to read the pattern directions carefully and try on the garment as often as possible. I do this even though I have a dress form. If you have any other questions, you can also message me on Facebook. My page is CherrySeven Cosplay. Thanks and happy cosplay!
Hi! The only challenge I had was figuring out how to make it double breasted. Other than that it was really simple. That pattern was easy to follow and had very few parts. For the pleats at the bottom, I sewed the seams in the dress to about the waist and then added the black fabric. That means that there was more black than I really needed, but it was easier to modify that way. I finished the dress, tried it on and figured out where I wanted the length to fall.
DeleteIf you're a beginner my advice would be to read the pattern directions carefully and try on the garment as often as possible. I do this even though I have a dress form. If you have any other questions, you can also message me on Facebook. My page is CherrySeven Cosplay. Thanks and happy cosplay!
Hello! I was wondering what fabric you used for the dress and did you use the same for your boots? Or did you g=buy your boots for Esdeath? You did a great job on the cosplay! Thanks!
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