costume checklist meme

[rose_of_pain]

Stole this from tohma2004

Though some of these things weren't for cosplay but for other sewing projects or at the theater. Which is why I consider this a costume meme instead of just a cosplay one.

Costume Construction (5)
x modified regular clothes
x sewed using a commercial pattern
x modified/combined commercial pattern(s)
x drafted own pattern from tutorial
_ drafted own pattern entirely from scratch

4/5

Fabric / Sewing Techniques (13)
x Velcro
x zipper
x buttons & buttonholes
x hemming
x Fray-check / Fray-Block
x use of sewing machine
x use of serger
x embroidery
_ beading (...not yet anyways >>;)
x advanced seams (rolled hem, French seams, etc)
x applique
x fabric dyeing
_ gradient dyeing (I've only done gradient with paint)

11/13

Materials (23)
x cotton / broadcloth / muslin
x satin
x wool / twill / suit material
x spandex / knits
x velvet
x leather / pleather
x fake fur
x Fun Foam
x Insulation foam
x Upholstery foam
x hot glue
x paint
x fabric paint
x cardboard
x foamcore / posterboard
x wood
x metal
_ rhinestones / glitter / sparkles (unless iron-on studs counts in this category)
x Sculpey / Fimo / Model Magic / Clay
_ fiberglass
x resin (just a few days ago XD)
x plastic
x organic (bone, hides, fur, sinew) (only hides/fur and at the costume shop at Signature)

21/23

Props / Accessories (8)
x Plushie / Doll
x Sword / Knife / Spear / Axe
_ Bow / Crossbow
x Gun / Firearms
_ Wand / Staff / Magical weapon
_ Shield
_ Kunai / Throwing Star / Ninja weaponry
_ Dummy / Mannequin / Puppet

3/8

Character Types (22)
x Ninja
x Pirate
_ Maid
x Student
x Soldier
x Historical-inspired clothing (Renaissance, Steampunk, etc)
x Main Character / Hero
x Hero's love interest
x Child
x Elderly (hey I've done characters that are several hundred years old so I think that counts XD)
x Sidekick
x Anti-Hero
x Comic Relief
x Villain
_ Princess / Queen
x Prince / King
x Wizard / Mage
_ Magical Girl
x Deity (god, goddess, nature spirit, etc)
x Matched group cosplay (3 or more in the group that are matched to each other)
x Fantasy humanoid (elf, dwarf, Na'vi, catgirl, mermaid, fairy, etc.)
_ Non-human "critter" (Pokemon, animal, monster, etc)

18/22

Clothing & Accessories (18)
x Hakama / Kimono / other Japanese-inspired clothing
x Dress / Gown
x Pants
x Shirt
x Suit
x Military uniform
_ Bodysuit / Leotard / Swimsuit (not yet, will be though >>;)
_ Fursuit / Mascot
_ Mecha
x Partial armor
x Full armor
x Bootcovers
x Gloves / Gauntlets
_ Helmet
x Wings
x Animal ears / feet / paws / tails
x Jewelry (earrings, necklaces, bracelets, etc)
x Glasses / Goggles / Monocle

14/18

Wigs & Hair (11)
x Spray-on hair color or dyed your own hair
x Used a wig
x Custom-dyed a wig (changed color)
x Cut a wig
x Worked with extensions
x Wefted extensions
_ Stubbed a wig (high ponytails, etc)
_ Back-parted a wig (pigtails)
_ Made odango
x Made spikes
_ Lace-fronted a wig

...and yet I suck at wigs lol so kinda funny I've done that much myself to them.

7/11


Total: 78/100

~Lyn

Comments

[bishieobsessed.livejournal.com]

Impressive! :)

[rose-of-pain.livejournal.com]

lol Thanks though Tohma's list was even longer than mine. I need more experience with stuff obviously. XD

[makokitten.livejournal.com]

Niiiiice.

...also -perks up- the theater? Which theater?

[rose-of-pain.livejournal.com]

I worked at Signature Theater for a while on several shows. It's in Arlington which is quite a distance from me but it was worth the long trip as the experience was amazing.