My costume is nearly done and here it is! I made it all myself. My mom helped me decipher patterns and sewing language--because learning sewing lingo is akin to learning a foreign language in my opinion. My costume is my take on Chi, the main character of Chobits. It has taken approximately 36 hours to make so far. It's made of two separate pieces: the dress and the corset. The dress is a peasant a-line construction and the corset drapes over the outside.

Although it's nearly done, I am thinking about two additions: on the skirt area of the dress, the swath of fabric that shows in between the corset--I want to alternate layers of pink and white ruffles. And I think I'm going to make a small train hanging off the back, and maybe have some tubing or wiring coming out of the back to represent the moment when Chi was kidnapped by Dragonfly and plugged into his persocoms.

I just can't believe I've made this. I. Made. This. With the sewing machine I was afraid I would never use. Ha! I'm so happy!

Labels: chi, chobits, cosplay, costume, sewing

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