Garnet Til Alexandros XVII - Final Fantasy IX
| Final Fantasy 9 is easily my favouritist game of all time and I absolutely adore Zidane and Dagger <3 I squeal internally every time I see other cosplayers together and cutesy fanarts to this day! I just adore them both!!!! Like many others, not only do I dread wearing orange, but also there are so many other amazing Garnet cosplayers out there so although this was a dream for me I was quite intimidated by all that. Also I had promised myself to never do this character unless I have a partner to go all mushy with <3 Now I have a ton of exp making bodysuits, being cosplaying long enough to stop caring about how I compare to others, got the guy and generally gutsy enough to make such a costume I decided to just go for it! Hitting my 10 year convention anniversary I jumbled my plans around to hopefully get this ready for Amecon. I would have LOVED LOVED LOVED to do her big dress but maybe that can wait a little until I get enough patience to do all the embroidery (I keep putting Terra off as I found that is something I am lacking a little :'D ) There are plans for upgrades for Pomex, which will hopefully include the coat and a new wig :) |
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Upgrades
I have been thinking back about what I would like to improve on for Pomex :) A new wig-I dont mind losing a bit of accuracy as I think Ill feel better with fuller bangs. New boots-I was suffering from a foot injury and had to discard the original red boots due to this. I want something comfier. Side belts-Not a task you will wanna do at 5am XD Lacing- Again, 5am isnt a good time for this xD Shirt- Gonna so something so the seams wont appear through the fabric. Might look into just sewing all the visible white into the costume and removing anything that wont be seen. Coat- I always liked her White Mage coat so its just a nice little extra to wear in the cooler months :)
Bodysuit 1
I have spend a few hours winging the suit. I DID make one previously but as I was about to add the final details I noticed the seams were ripping the fabric so I had to remake the entire thing. I used Spandex this time and I gotta admit it doe look better. I still need to cut a bit more below the bust, hem everything, add the eyelets and string, then add the belts. I also have been thinking of sewing the shirt into the sleeves as they keep falling down and the suit should anchor them. I fell into a slump due to my last attempt but I am very happy with this so far. sadly I suffered from a bit of a foot injury a few weeks ago and the boots (pictured) causes a bit of pain so I might only wear them for short shoots.
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The bodysuit is taking shape fine. Got a lot of taking in to do so its better fitted. I have brought some eyelet pliers so the holes will clean, hopefully just as well as the practice pieces on scraps. Need to find the right kind of string for the lacing. I brought extra elastic for ladybug so I can use it as a placeholder if I dont get any soon. The gloves had to be reordered as they failed to arrive and without arguing with me I was given a straight refund 0-0 Perhaps one of the more stressful parts of the costume is finding the right crystal for the pendant. I didnt have too much luck on Ebay, but Amazon had a few I could choose from. I am pretty mathematically awkward so hopefully I didnt cock this up :'D Should be able to make the crown from the Worbla I have lying around ^^ Brought a second choker as my original seemed to have been eaten away by the mess in my sewing den x'D Also got a cheap barrette for the wig. I have begun sourcing a few things in my house for a maybe if I have enough time to make the Mythril staff :D Progress has been really slow as I have also been working on Ladybug too x.x
Wig
Not sure how I felt at first but after playing around with a hairdryer and cutting in some bangs I became much happier with this. Considered cutting it short at one point hence how it looks from the front xD No bangs in any wig is never an option for me :'D Wish I waited for the Alexs to get back in stock but I made it work.
Shopping!
Ordered the gloves, boots and wig. I was gonna get a Alex in Natural Black but sadly it was sold out but when I looked at the references I felt that maybe a Kitt in that colour would probably be better suited! ^^ I am really looking forward to styling it!
Blouse 2
I did not like how it was looking so I remade with better fabric. Oh my god its so comfy and so easy to work with! It is far more forgiving with seam ripper holes too! I had some free time today and managed to do the sleeves. I will still need to attach them but I am quite likeing the effect. Played Rock Horror in the backgroud which kept distracting me a bit but gave me this oomph!
Choker
Small update but it arrived in the post today.
Fabrics
I am super excited to start this! Found some white strech fabric in my room and ordered some orange Scuba! Best of all my boyfriend agreed to be Zidane!!! <3
I hope you post lots of progress! You're gonna look great :D
Thank you so much ^____^ I am really looking forward to all the little updates and stuff as I have literally been waiting for the to happen for the longest time ;A;
Congrats on your engagement! You two looked so great on stage :)
Awww thanks ^_^ It felt so magical! Gonna improve on this for next time as this costume meant so much to me for so many reasons!
So cute <3
Thank you ^^ I cant wait to cosplay her again!
Thank you ^^ I cant wait to cosplay her again!
This was an awesome cosplay, gonna wear it again?
Shes still alive and well! I need to get pics I like with the shorter wig xD (I really wasnt well that day of Hibana T.T)