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Thrilled to receive an Honorable Mention!! Congrats to all the winners and virtual high fives to my fellow contestants!

2020 Masquerade Costume Competition Winners

This just in from Comic-Con@Home (@comicconathome​): The winners of the 2020 Masquerade Costume Competition, as chosen by the Comic-Con@Home judges! 

Feast your eyes on these cosplayers:

Best in Show

Astra, Queen of the Frostborn

An Original Design crafted by Sarah Kruger (@queenofthefrostborn​) “The Frostborn are a people, beings made of that frost, that fog, that cold and mystery. Their queen is strong as ice, and just as beautiful. Astra. As her story came to me, playing out in my head, I knew that I had to make her real.”

Judges’ Choice

Cinderella With a Twist

An Original Design by Mandy Pursey, with Ryan Pursey (@bethesparkcosplay​) “Growing up as an arm amputee, I dreamed of the day when fairy tales would include characters who looked like me too! I came up with the idea of Cinderella trading out her glass slippers for a glass arm, and set to work making this story come to life.”

Best Re-Creation

Iron Mask 85, Avengers: Endgame

Made by Frank P. (@franklybuilt​) “My late father took me to see the first Iron man in 2008 when I was about 16 years old and ever since then I’ve been hooked on the MCU and specifically Iron Man. I always dreamed of having my own armor. I mean what kid wouldn’t? But it was always this impractical goal and I had no idea how to use EVA foam or Papercraft. Years went by and eventually, I felt it was time to try my hand at a Cosplay after watching Avengers Endgame and being blown away with the MK85 Armor! It was time to make my first Cosplay. Enter 3D Printing.”

Best Original Design

ACK! The Kenku Monk

Designed and made by Breanne Cremean (@thegeekstresscos​) “Ack! is a part of an amnesia Dungeons and Dragons campaign and has no memory of her past. She chose her name because it’s the first sound she can remember anyone making in reference to her.”

Best Workmanship (A tie!)

Mercy (Classic Skin), from the Overwatch game

Made by Birdy Cosplay (@birdy-cosplay​) “Costume is made by me, the only purchased parts are the yellow wing parts (I ordered them already in this shape) and the wig (I styled it myself,  but bought the base from Arda Wigs). It was my biggest project so far and it took around 9 months with some short breaks to complete it.”

Best Workmanship (A tie!)

Arturia Pendragon, from the anime & game Fate/stay night

Crafted by Daniella Lo Presti (@ksfabricartist​) “I created this costume in order to bring to life this character in a realistic way. To replicate the skirt embroidery I deconstructed and pieced back together with different types of lace and I used several layers of cloth so that, when twirling, the gown would open up like a flower. Indeed, in Fate Zero, Arturia is described as being the flower of the battlefields.”

These cosplay costumes were so good, a photo can’t capture them. You need to click through to see the original video in all its glory!

Best Presentation

“Ready to Fight!!”

Consisting of assorted recreations, from Noe Ernesto Cruz Vargas (@lobisonx9​) “In this video, I show most of the cosplay that I have done for several years, in the pure gamer style. It has been a lot of creative work, use of many materials and hours and hours of work. We have an altruistic group in Mexico, we visit children’s hospitals, orphanages, children with cancer, etc.”

Most Humorous

Sally, from The Nightmare Before Christmas

Crafted by Liz Gatouco (@cosbrarian​) “I built the wig and dress from scratch, using second-hand materials to contribute to Sally’s “Ragdoll” persona. I used scraps from tablecloths, pajamas and clothes, upholstery samples, and even the yarn was sourced second hand.”

These cosplay costumes were so good, a photo can’t capture them. You need to click through to see the original video in all its glory!

Best Group

Luke Skywalker, C3P0,  R2D2, from Star Wars

Made by Tim O'Sullivan and JT Stevens (@1flukeskywalker​)

Don’t sleep on these Honorable Mentions…

Adrienne C.  (@waxsealedcostumes​) 1740’s Elizabeth Swan, from Pirates of the Caribbean “My 1740s Elizabeth Swann is almost entirely hand sewn with historical materials and historical construction methods from the outside in, starting from the shift, stays, panniers, under petticoat, matelassé outer petticoat, to the silk pleated-back English gown.”

Jennifer Yi (@kaiweevil​) Keesha’s Hungry, from Star Wars “Her eyes are made from dyed round plastic and her mouth, nose, and teeth from painted sculpy. Ears are cut sheets of foam and everything is covered with fur. Cowl is pigskin laced with leather and I used some bones, feathers, and teeth I had lying around for decoration. Hands and feet are modified Yoda hands.”

Congratulations to the winners of the 2020 Masquerade Costume Contest! Your sewing and sculpting and hemming and hawing paid off brilliantly. If you’re curious about their prizes, you can read all about ‘em over here.

To all the participants: Thank you for making @comicconathome​ such an exceptional experience for every Comic-Con fan out there. We see you and we appreciate you.

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Comic-Con Masquerade Contest: Adrienne C

Costume Name: 1740s Elizabeth Swann

Costume Description: My 1740s Elizabeth Swann is almost entirely hand sewn with historical materials and historical construction methods from the outside in, starting from the shift, stays, panniers, under petticoat, matelassé outer petticoat, to the silk pleated-back English gown. I aimed to maintain Penny Rose's recognizable costume design from Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl, but with elements changed to be more historical. For example, I replaced Elizabeth's bow trim with handwoven 18th century fly trim and added separate winged cuffs instead of the original gathered sleeve ends. I also added hidden elements such as 18th century garters (often embroidered with phrases).

Bio: Adrienne is a costumer, designer, cosplayer, leatherworker, embroiderer, and maker inspired by historical and fantasy.

Photo credit: @portraits.n.cosplay, @once_upon_a_stitch edited by Adrienne C/@waxsealedcostumes

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Photo credit: portraits.n.cosplay

Photo credit: @once_upon_a_stitch edited by Adrienne C/@waxsealedcostumes

Photo credit: @once_upon_a_stitch edited by Adrienne C/@waxsealedcostumes

Photo credit: @once_upon_a_stitch edited by Adrienne C/@waxsealedcostumes

Photo credit: portraits.n.cosplay

18th century style garters embroidered with crewel wool on linen with silk and wool tape

Handwoven 18th century fly fringe in silk floss

Hand sewn 1740s linen shift with stroked gathers and hand worked buttonholes

Prick stitches in silk thread

Hand sewn cotton panniers with steel boning (shown with 18th century stays)

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Belle from Once Upon a Time based on original costume design by Eduardo Castro.

One of my very first cosplays, I draped and patterned the bodice, skirt, and blouse myself.

Photo credit: Waxsealed Costumes

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Lara Croft (based on original costume design by Colleen Atwood for Lara Croft 2018). This was my first time distressing a costume and teaching myself SFX makeup (wounds made with alcohol paints and scar wax).

Tank tops and wraps dyed and distressed by me. Leather belt and buckle parts thrifted and assembled by me. Quiver and arrows made by me. Ice pick made by Prop Forge.

Photo credit: Alee Studios

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Lady Lucille Sharpe made by me based on original costume design by Kate Hawley for Crimson Peak.

It’s not fully finished, I am still working on making more corded leaves, a new jacket, and a removable pleated train.

Based on the silhouette and origin of Lucille’s black dress, I placed it in the Natural Form Era (1877-1882). Despite the name, understructures are still very important to creating the Natural Form shape. I created a hip pad and hoop skirt and these last photos show what a difference they make.

First two photo credit: John Carey Photographic

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Bilbo Baggins’ backpack, hand tooled, dyed, and sewn by me.

Based on the original design by Weta Workshop for The Hobbit trilogy.

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1760s robe a la francaise, almost all hand sewn by me (seams of the outer silk petticoat are machine sewn but hand hemmed)

Mainly following The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking.

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My more medieval version of Eowyn. The linen underdress is made as a front lacing cotehardie with handsewn eyelets. Not visible, but pants are based on Viking-age Thorsberg trousers. The seat is wide for horseback riding ease. which would also make sense for Eowyn.

The hand tooled, dyed, and sewn vegtan leather sheath is my own design including motifs from Rohan and Rivendell.

Based on original costume design by Ngila Dickson

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The Hunchback of Notre Dame might not have made it to Broadway (hi @disneyonbroadway) but I’m still gonna count this for @playbill’s #playbilltransformations. My fingers still hurt thinking about all the leather I hand sewed for that bodice (machine couldn’t handle it) but I’m so proud of this build.

Leather bodice, cotton blouse, custom dyed cotton skirt, hand sewn medieval leather turn shoes, hand cut and stamped leather belt made by me @waxsealedcostumes. Necklace made by Customs by Rin.

Esmeralda original costume design by Alejo Vietti, performed by Ciara Renee.

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I am slowly making the corded leaves for Lucille Sharpe's dress. Corded trims are from Jo-Ann's. I started out pinning them to a cork board and sewing through the cord, but it hurt my fingers. So I switched to a curved upholstery needle, which ended up being still too slow. I tried Pellon tear away stabilizer, but turns out it's too strong. Fourth time's the charm. Sewing them onto Super Solvy with an embroidery hoop is faster and the remnant Solvy after dissolving in water helps stiffen the leaves. Now to make maybe 50 more? I'll finish this dress one day....

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A 1920's robe de style because Walt Disney moved to Hollywood in 1923 and founded The Walt Disney Company ✨ #dapperday #Disneyland #disneybound #disneystyle #dapperday2016 #dapperdayspring2016 #1920s #robedestyle #historicalsewing #historicalfashion #costuming #americanduchess #disneyland60 #waltdisney #waltdisneycompany #moodfabrics #thankyoumood #madewithmood (at Buena Vista Street)

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  The Red Dress.  [ x ]

Outlander  s02 -  countdown - 3

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If anyone is looking for screen accurate fabric for Claire’s robe a la piemontaise in Season 2, it’s Dedar Pure Damask in colorway #12. Thanks to Terry pointing it out on Twitter!

(Promo image from Outlander Online)

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In honor of Tolkien Reading Day, here’s the Middle-earth map skirt I made last year to wear to Lord of the Rings in Concert. 

I ordered 2 yards of Middle-earth map fabric from Spoonflower in cotton sateen, after lots of research online about the different fabrics they offer. 

One yard gives you the entire map plus some extra on the top and right side. I the entire map out for my skirt (one map for front, one map for back) and used the top extra for the waistband. And I’m saving the rest for a smaller project (maybe a pillow?)

I initially tried to calculate and pin the pleats flat on my table, but when I put it on the dress form, I didn’t like the way it draped, so I adjusted and was much happier. 

Then came the pockets. I knew I wanted pockets, but I’ve never sewn pockets. I also hadn’t sewn an invisible zipper in oh about 6 years (and even then I had done it once with my sewing teacher). So obviously I decided I wanted an in-seam pocket with an invisible zipper. 

I did this all in one night, so I can’t quite remember how I did it, but I’ll find a few online tutorials I referenced and add them here later. 

The waist band is stiffened with some iron-on interfacing and closes with a skirt hook. I left the bottom edge of the skirt with a raw pinked edge. 

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So it's not an anglaise but it's not a francaise either. Looks like the bodice and skirt are separate pieces but the bodice has essentially a pleated cape. Curious to know the character intentions behind this! #Outlander #OutlanderCostumes #clairefraser #caitrionabalfe #terrydresbach #costumedesign #18thcentury #18thcenturystyle #18thcenturydress #historicalsewing #historicalcostuming

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Um, so I won the craftsmanship award for the novice category at Silicon Valley Comic Con today!! Ahhh. Stay tuned, I'll be working on a few posts detailing my costume.

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