Lulu - Final Fantasy X
Why I chose to make this costume:
It has been a dream of mine since Final Fantasy X came out to make a Lulu cosplay. Of course back then, I didn't have the skills or know-how of where to even begin. Fast forward to Aug 2015 when my incredible friend says to me "I want to do my first cosplay, I want to go as Lulu and since I have no sewing skills, I want to hire you for the job. You up for it?" Like I was going to say no.
Hence the research began.
How I made this costume:
The fabric was all purchased from Dressew. We used a light denim for the dress skirt and sleeves, a black satin for the bodice, bias tape for detailing and full boning in the bodice. The Shawl was faux fur, and the majority of the appliques were ordered wholesale through aliexpress, and the pinwheels were ordered through Serephitic on Etsy. The wig we ordered online. The earrings and pearl necklace were handmade with beads purchased at Michaels. The Hair pins were purchased at our local night market and also through different vendors at conventions.
There was a lot of trial and error with this costume and so it took me the better part of a year to get it completed (in and around normal work schedule). I altered the Simplicity 1910 pattern for the dress. I created my own pattern for the sleeves and belt panel. The belts were all collected from various stores, and were stitched onto strands of small PVC piping with wire inserted to keep them straight. Each of these pipes were then sewn into a fabric cover so I would have more real estate to put the belts on. At the top I hand stitched in snaps to hold the panel in place with the dress and added a belt that would go around the waist for extra support.
Thoughts on this costume:
I think overall the costume came out beautifully. If I were to do it again, I would definitely find a better way to secure the belt panel to the dress. The snaps were a little too small for all the weight, and so they kept popping throughout the convention. I would also add some proper padding to the bottom of the belt panel so that it doesn't whack into the feet.
It has been a dream of mine since Final Fantasy X came out to make a Lulu cosplay. Of course back then, I didn't have the skills or know-how of where to even begin. Fast forward to Aug 2015 when my incredible friend says to me "I want to do my first cosplay, I want to go as Lulu and since I have no sewing skills, I want to hire you for the job. You up for it?" Like I was going to say no.
Hence the research began.
How I made this costume:
The fabric was all purchased from Dressew. We used a light denim for the dress skirt and sleeves, a black satin for the bodice, bias tape for detailing and full boning in the bodice. The Shawl was faux fur, and the majority of the appliques were ordered wholesale through aliexpress, and the pinwheels were ordered through Serephitic on Etsy. The wig we ordered online. The earrings and pearl necklace were handmade with beads purchased at Michaels. The Hair pins were purchased at our local night market and also through different vendors at conventions.
There was a lot of trial and error with this costume and so it took me the better part of a year to get it completed (in and around normal work schedule). I altered the Simplicity 1910 pattern for the dress. I created my own pattern for the sleeves and belt panel. The belts were all collected from various stores, and were stitched onto strands of small PVC piping with wire inserted to keep them straight. Each of these pipes were then sewn into a fabric cover so I would have more real estate to put the belts on. At the top I hand stitched in snaps to hold the panel in place with the dress and added a belt that would go around the waist for extra support.
Thoughts on this costume:
I think overall the costume came out beautifully. If I were to do it again, I would definitely find a better way to secure the belt panel to the dress. The snaps were a little too small for all the weight, and so they kept popping throughout the convention. I would also add some proper padding to the bottom of the belt panel so that it doesn't whack into the feet.
Appearances:
Fan Expo Vancouver on November 2016
Fan Expo Vancouver on November 2016