Crunch time (costume babble)

[setra]

Have been working straight through since 7 this morning. Got one boot cover almost completely sewn before I had to go out to the store to get elastic and my lunch (I left it at work yesterday).

The boot covers are going to look fabulous even if I can't find a way to attach the armor. With the armor they'll be close to the coolest thing ever.

[ETA 4:30 PM - both boot covers fully sewn except for elastic, and one has all eyelets in place. I think I've got the eyelet technique down now, so hopefully no repeats of the first couple, which took me forever and a half. We need something to lace these up with. :3]

This is really turning out to be a culmination of all the costumes I've done before


New Experiences for this costume:
-Acrylic paint on foam
-Weapon modification
-Creative use of reinstone gems
-partial lining for extra chest compression

Remembered and improved Techniques:
-Wig dying - Nakajima and Jade
-Bias bindings - Hokuto and Benkei
-Boot covers - Olivie
-Appliqué - Akram and Benkei
-Foam-skinning with stretch fabrics for Armor - Olivie
-Fine top-stiching on knits for sharp seams - Seigaku
-Clay and Sealant - Akram