Costume year-in-review!

[jaina]

I just checked back through my LJ, and apparently I didn't do one of these last year! Boo on me!

So here's what I made in 2010!

1. The Blue Raja, from Mystery Men
Made for sirrogue for our WonderCon Masquerade entry. A lot more complicated than I thought it was going to be-- but I'm pleased with how it came out. (My Bowler costume is by Corli & friends. Thanks guys!)

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2. Penny, from The Big Bang Theory
This costume delights me to no end. I found the screen-accurate top on Ebay; still searching for the screen-accurate skirt. (I know what it is, just a matter of finding one in my size.) I made a Pennyblossom. (I made a lot of Pennyblossoms. *g*)

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3. A gray wool hat
Okay technically, not a full costume. But I'm proud of it anyway, even if I did leave it in my hot car and now it's all smooshy. :( Gray wool, blocked buckram crown.



4. Showgirl White Witch, from Chronicles of Narnia (sort of)
Our SDCC Masquerade entry this year was Viva Las Villains-- villainous characters, Vegas-style. Mesh bodysuit + 12 marabou boas + 2 yards of fringe + ostrich feathers + icicle ornaments + 1000 rhinestones = SPARKLE MOTION.

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5. Joker Elvis, from Batman (sort of)
Made for sirrogue for our Vegas Villains entry. I made the base jumpsuit, cape, and belt; he did all the embellishment. (And may the stars forever shine upon aviendiora for making the sleeves for me. Possibly also the collar; I don't remember a lot of July.)

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6. "Gaga" Quinn Fabray, from Glee ("Theatricality" episode)
Because I love Glee and I love my friends. And doing this together was amazing beyond words. The dress itself was an absolute bitch to make. No two ways about it. Think it turned out okay. :)

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6.5 Allie, from Hyperbole and a Half
We realized at D*C that my Gaga Quinn made a pretty good Hyperbole and a Half cosplay!



7. "Cheerio" Quinn Fabray, from Glee
Yeah okay, I didn't make any of this. We bought them from the company that makes the uniforms for the show. BUT IT IS AWESOME AND I LOVE IT AND MY CHEERIOS. AND MY SUE. EVEN THOUGH SHE SAYS MEAN THINGS.



8. "Bust Your Windows" Cheerios, from Glee ("Acafellas" episode)
Because Amber said we should! We had the Cheerios skirts already, so I just added white and black ribbon to red bikini tops from Wal-Mart and bought some really uncomfortable high-heeled sneakers. :)



9. Renaissance Batman
For sirrogue. I made the shirt and the base doublet. He made the cape and added all the buckles and straps to the doublet. Pants borrowed from rhynndavrie.



Costumes worn by event:

WonderCon:

• Yvaine
  
• Penny
  
• Bowler
  
• Rebel Cheerleader

Comic-Con:

• Backup Dancer ("Do You Want to Date My Avatar?" music video)
  
• Showgirl White Witch
  
• Awesome brown plaid dress found by maudelynn

Dragon*Con:

• Bollywood Tink ("Game On" music video)
  
• Renaissance Hawkgirl (aviendiora's dress)
  
• Gaga Quinn
  
• Penny
  
• Bowler
  
• Bust Your Windows Cheerio
  
• Cheerio Quinn

Plans for 2011:
1. Something historical. 18c, Regency, 1860s-- I'm not sure which yet, but I've got fabric for all.
2. I badly want to do a Community group at D*C. I think we could rock their Halloween costumes. (lordofhaladin would make the most amazing PeggyFleming!Chang ever, amirite?)
3. Whatever we end up doing for SDCC Masq.
4. Fire Nation Suki, and finish Rogue's Piandao. Legend of Korra is coming this fall, so this SDCC should be pretty big, ATLA-wise.
5. Sekrit group costume Brittany S. Pierce as Britney Spears from her "Toxic" video. Even more nude-colored mesh and rhinestones!
6. Sekrit costume for barbossas_wench's group.
7. Actual Renaissance Hawkgirl! Not that aviendiora's dress wasn't amazing!
8. Whatever costumes Rogue wants/needs.
9. ETA: How did I forget this??? RAPUNZEL.
10. Whatever comes up!

Comments

[mylittleredgirl.livejournal.com]

YOU MADE A HAT!? HOW IS THAT EVEN POSSIBLE??? I thought they came from like magical hat planets or something fully formed. (I don't know why that is the most allcappy thing about this post when you are seriously amazing beyond words. I'm super impressed that I sewed curtains and they were just rectangles. You are a wizard!)

[jainamsolo.livejournal.com]

I took a hatmaking class! Otherwise I would have been completely lost. :) It turned out to not be that hard; you just need some specialized equipment and supplies.

Thank you!

[amaz0n-princess.livejournal.com]

Nah, I don't think our Brittaney costumes are sekrit - at least I didn't post that mine was. Though if you want to keep yours sekrit, then by all means do so! :)

Your hat = AWESOME!

Sue sekrit loves her Cheerios. though she'll NEVER admit it.

[jainamsolo.livejournal.com]

Okeydoke! Post edited. :)

If Sue admitted she loved her Cheerios, I'd frankly be worried that she had something nefarious planned. ;-)

[padawansguide.livejournal.com]

You forgot your Hyperbole and a Half Cosplay! :-)

Everything turned out awesome!

Glee Gaga was EPIC!

[jainamsolo.livejournal.com]

So I did! Post has been edited. :D

Thanks! It was certainly an EPIC year!

[lordofhaladin.livejournal.com]

you were super busy this year! good job! and Kurt loves Quinn, even if she sometimes is a bitch. ;)

Community? I shall proclaim my complete ignorance and say I actually haven't ever heard of this? is it is a show? *has to go see it* but I am really flattered you thought of me! :D *hugs*

[jainamsolo.livejournal.com]

It's funny because it didn't seem all that busy, costume-wise, but when I look back I guess I made a lot of stuff. :)

Community is a sitcom on NBC (Thursdays at 8). It's GENIUS. The character in question is a guy, but for this year's Halloween episode he dressed up as Peggy Fleming. And who is more perfect to be a girl crossplaying as a guy crossplaying as a girl than you??? ;-)

Pictures:
http://image.com.com/tv/images/genie_images/story/2010_usa/H/halloween2010%20episodes/communityhalloween_story.jpg
http://realcityny.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/CommunityS02E06-300x199.jpg

[lordofhaladin.livejournal.com]

you made a lot and a lot of stuff that needs a lot of work! lol!

LOL!!! I'll feel like Victoria in Victor/Victoria, but if I can catch it on looks like a fun costume! do they have it so you can watch online? (I'm lazy, what can I say. ;) )

[jainamsolo.livejournal.com]

They age off the episodes after a month on hulu, but here's a couple clips:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JmpVZHLTvk
Chang's first appearance is at 0:51 here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KugSbypRgtE

(I even have a blue skating dress you could use, although it's not *quite* the right shade. And doesn't have poofy sleeves. *g*)

[lordofhaladin.livejournal.com]

okay watched the clips, that looks hilarious. I know Ishouldn't since I have so many costumes already, but if I can, i totally am in.

lol, thanks girl, but I highly doubt my ass can fit into one of your skating costumes. ;p

but looks fun to do!

[lita64.livejournal.com]

Viva Las Villains! You guys always come up with the best skits! Does there happen to be any video of your act? I totally want to see it now! :D

[jainamsolo.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I can't claim credit for the idea; that was all Corli-- but we had a lot of fun being part of it!

Videos, we has them!
Full stage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DDjkXsc7vk
Close up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fl4EG6r5iv8

[lita64.livejournal.com]

That was fabulous! You guys looked AMAZING! :D

[jainamsolo.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[princess-lesa.livejournal.com]

You have mad costuming skills!!! You are my Penny!

[jainamsolo.livejournal.com]

Awwww, thank you! :D

[http://users.livejournal.com/my_belle_/]

That hat is amazing! Did you knit it and felt it and all that???

Lovely costumes, as always :D

[jainamsolo.livejournal.com]

Thanks! No, it's a buckram frame (here are some premade frames (http://www.hatsupply.com/theatrical.htm), to give you an idea), covered in gray wool cloth. The crown is shaped over a wooden hat block, and then the brim is flat-patterned. I took a class to learn how to do it. :)

[http://users.livejournal.com/my_belle_/]

oh yes! Now I remember when you made it. I believe you made a post about it then.
:)
In any case, it's pretty awesome!

[anariazar-rel.livejournal.com]

Fantastic costumes! Totally jealous of your Cheerio outfit - and that hat?! I can't even start to figure out hat making, that's just awesome :)

[jainamsolo.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much! I did take a class to learn how to make the hat-- definitely de-mystified the process!

[jedihealer.livejournal.com]

As always, a superb "resume".

[jainamsolo.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :D

[aviendiora.livejournal.com]

Awesome list! It's so much fun to go back through and see everything again. But now I'm missing con season again... =)

Can't wait to see the new costumes!

[jainamsolo.livejournal.com]

Thanks! :D Hey, con season will be here before we know it...

[kagomechan.livejournal.com]

The Mystery Men costumes made me squee. XD How did I miss them???

[jainamsolo.livejournal.com]

Aw, thanks! There's more info about our Mystery Men group in this post (http://jainamsolo.livejournal.com/338476.html#cutid1). :)

[kagomechan.livejournal.com]

Ahahaha that skit. XD AWESOME.

[sirrogue.livejournal.com]

Awesome wife is awesome! Seriously, you are amazingly talented!

And apparently, according to #8 on your list, will be making whatever costume I want or need. Sweet!

*goes to make a list*

[jainamsolo.livejournal.com]

And apparently, according to #8 on your list, will be making whatever costume I want or need.

I think that should've been in our wedding vows.

[slyvermont.livejournal.com]

Wow. Just wow.

I really hope I get to see your SDCC costume in person this year.

So, how long did it take you to make Quinn's Lady Gaga costume? Because on the actual show, she whipped it together in like one day. Not that I think the show is realistic, or anything ...

[jainamsolo.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

Uuuugghhh...it took a long time. A long time. About a month of normal work, except that I procrastinated like crazy so it was really nonstop for like a week and a half.