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Why 75% of clothing reconstructions I see are boring

Posted on Wednesday, 26th September, 2012 by catimenthe

“Let me take this [optionally, vintage] item that is gigantic on my body, chop off the sleeves/bottom/back/top/decoration [select all that apply], and take in the side seams!  Look how much sexier [rarely, cuter] it is now!”

Repeat ad nauseum.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged internet, my opinion let me give it to you, reconstruction, sewing, simple modification

Researching Rosie, pt II

Posted on Monday, 26th March, 2012 by catimenthe

One of the items peeking out of Rosie’s pocket is a lace handkerchief, according to this page. Could the round item with it be a makeup compact?*

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Posted in 20th C., Cosplay, Costumes, Halloween | Tagged 20th century, 40s, costuming, halloween 2012, history, painting, simple modification, WWII

Rosie the Researcher

Posted on Sunday, 25th March, 2012 by catimenthe

Started research on the ‘accessories’ of the outfit, since they look like they’ll take longer to locate/manufacture than the actual clothing. Continue reading →

Posted in 20th C., Cosplay, Costumes, Halloween | Tagged 20th century, 40s, costuming, halloween 2012, history, painting, research, simple modification, WWII

Costume Breakdown: Rosie the Riveter (Norman Rockwell)

Posted on Saturday, 24th March, 2012 by catimenthe

Since the works of Norman Rockwell are under copyright, &c, here’s a link to the Wikipedia image page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:RosieTheRiveter.jpg.

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Posted in 20th C., Cosplay, Costumes, Halloween | Tagged 20th century, 40s, costume breakdown, costuming, halloween 2012, history, painting, simple modification, WWII

6 days and counting

Posted on Monday, 25th October, 2010 by catimenthe

So, with a little less than a week left until Halloween proper, my costume is pretty much assembled.  I have everything I need except for the stupid little collar.

Why is it so stupid?

Posted in Cosplay, Costumes, Halloween | Tagged Battle Royale Girl, cosplay, costuming, halloween 2010, now what?, props, running around in silly clothes, simple modification

Halloween update

Posted on Saturday, 9th October, 2010 by catimenthe

Yay for updates…?

Posted in Air Spirit, Cosplay, Costumes, Halloween, Original | Tagged Air Spirit, Battle Royale Girl, cosplay, costuming, crazy deadlines, halloween 2010, now what?, running around in silly clothes, sewing, simple modification

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