Gakupo Kamui - SOLD ON (Madness of Duke Venomania) - Vocaloid
Complete
| This is the first costume where I've made something as big as this totally from scratch - the jacket that is! To be honest I think I made a lot of mistakes but I'd like to maybe remake this some day as I'm more skilled now. Jacket was totally handsewn as this was before I learnt how to use a machine properly. The wig was also a pain in the butt and far too heavy to stay straight, which was pretty annoying. Hoping to remake one day with better coloured fabric and a nicer wig! |
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FINISHED
well apart from minor wig styling and ordering contact lenses. The sash proved super easy at least and the epaulets decided to behave themselves and glue onto the magnets so touch wood, TIS DONE
coat finished
so the coat is totally done now. just have to glue on the epaulets and make the sash for the waist. also some more styling to the wig and order the contact lens and then its done!
more progress
poppers attached so the front attaches now. started on the ribbon
ALMOSTTTT
Attached the cuffs which were luckily painless and didn't cause any problems. all thats left to do now for the coat is make the epaulets, attach some poppers for the front and decorate with the ribbon and buttons
procrastination
managed to waste half a day over working out his collar. finally got there in the end as the vylene refused to work so I had to end up doubling over the fabric and it took a while for it to sit right. finally did it though.
progress
iv been working on this on and off but as I break up for xmas now is when the real work will be done on this. The whole of the coat is sewn together now and lined, just working on hemming atm.
progress
ordered a brooch for the jabot though it will need some customisation when it arrives. Sleeves not attached - i would upload a picture to show this but it kinda looks a mess atm until it's all hemmed and neatened up. stuff left to do on the jacket... collar, cuffs, hemming and decoration.
more progress
sleeves done now aside from being attached which will do when the main coat is done. The main body of the coat is tacked together now (see pictures) and will be sewn once all final alterations have been made. I opted to keep a slit from the waist down at the sides to add flow. Still need to add the cuffs, decoration details, collar and sort out the front too of course.. but its taking shape. also bought a new cravat which i'll prob end up using for this too.
boots
they arrived and omg they're so tall... I have no idea yet if I will be able to balance enoough in them by February to be able to wear them but fingers crossed as I'm planning to practice ALOT. It's more the fact that they have stilettos on then the actual height as I'm not used to them. If all fails I will go back to my trusty 3 inches
tacking
cut out all the material aside from some more lining that i need to buy as i ran out. tacked the sleeves and will sew up later this week
o my poor wallet...
my loan came through so ordered the wig and boots and bought the fabric for the jacket though i've prob overestimated on the size. its not as shiny as in the picture, that's just the flash being funny
made patterns
with a little help i made the pattern today for the coat, and feel a lot happier that it actually looks doable now, most likely be scouting the fabric sooon
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no money atm to start this but iv been workin out all the stuff il be needing.. if money proves a mssiv problem nearer the time then i have trousers, shirt and boots already that i cuddd use but im not totally happy with them as they wont be completely accurate. ideally i want to get some of the old fashioned style trousers and some boots with massive heels so i can be a bit taller. otherwise iv found the perfect wig on ebay for this costume
:O <3 cant wait to see this *¬*
thankyou :) can't wait to start it!
In progress? YAY! Can't wait to do this with you xD
Awesome, gotta love Gackupo being a pimp xD
Oooh I love this version of Gakupo! So elegant - can't wait to see this my dear! x
drachryn: well kinda lmao if u can count havin a few bits n bobs but nothin major... emoemu: haha.. i seem to have a habit lately of goin for pimpin' characters :) and ellen: thank u hunni!! i hope i can live up to the elegance :S
Ooo the progress is looking really good! :3
Cosplay looks awesome! cant wait to see you there (im going as Rin and my friend is going as Mikuo!)
@rainbowChi16 - thanks very much! always good to see more vocaloids, will keep an eye out for you!
Your pimp coat is looking FIIIIIIIINE ;DD Good job ;-; my kimono is gonna be shite compared to your MAGNIFICENT PIMPY COAT. ...That's your coats name now :O Pimpy coat.
lolz pimp coat :P i approve! and no it wont, bakaaaa - i saw how awesome your costume was at london expo, it's gonna look brilliant!!
FFFF- DON'T. LIE. TO ME. But yes, I can imagine me greeting you at Midlands just shouting 'PIMP COAT' from afar and then running over to flap the bottom of it around saying'SUP BITCH *flap flap flap*'
Oooh the coat looks really well done!! :D I can't wait to see this complete - It's looking really great! X
@tiff - I NOW TOTALLY AM EXPECTING THIS GREETING!! @ellen - thanks so much! I'll be having a photoshoot soon with my kaito so will be better pics up then!
wow this looks amazing~ really wish I was going to midlands now ><
@neverforever aww hugs, wish you were coming too! I may have to bring Gakupo to another con sometime! goodness knows i've spent long enough making it to wear it more then once
~~~~ GAKUPOOOO!!!! <3 eeeee! cant wait to seeeee! <3
:) will be good to see you again too!
OMG you look amazing xD *flails*
aw thanks so much hun!
Kila you look amazing! We are gonna look so beasty in the car xD
haha i imagine us waving to all the people in the cars next to us and getting shocked looks :P
Beautiful work with the coat <3 You look amazing and I love the contacts <3 X
Most excellent Gakupo, as expected! 8D The coat is so many forms of epic, so worth all the effort you put into it~! Purple really suits you! =D
Thanks so much guys!
Omogosh I love this!! I'm cosplaying This verison of Gakupo for October lol Just got to say its inspiring! ~ - Mistress The Devine Darkness
Wowowow I love this! This is my favourite version of Gakupo and you suit it so well!
Thanks so much :)