Red Gyarados was my second attempt at designing and creating a Pokemon gijinka. I wanted to keep the major elements that would obviously portray this armor as a Gyarados, while also adding in extra details to my own liking. I completed this costume in late 2014, but wore it many times throughout the next three years. It was such a proud accomplishment for me, and constructing it helped me learn many much needed armor-making and sewing lessons. Continue reading Red Gyarados – Pokemon
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Scyther – Pokemon
Though I rarely ever used Scyther as part of my team, I still loved the look of this mantis Pokemon. So much so that I chose Scyther as my first Pokemon gijinka! Continue reading Scyther – Pokemon
Sheik – The Legend of Zelda
Sheik is the second costume I made right after Midna! I wanted to create a character that held a lot of significance for me, and Sheik was always one of my favorite characters growing up. It was always remain one of my favorite costumes and hold a very special place in my heart for helping to launch me into cosplay and costume making. Continue reading Sheik – The Legend of Zelda
Midna (True Form) – The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Midna was the first costume I ever made, dating back to summer of 2013. and it is what started my love affair with cosplay. With fabric purchased from Walmart, the cheapest fabric paint I could find, a bright orange Amazon wig, and a daring adventure with Pax body paint, I managed to make this costume with the help of my family and friends. Continue reading Midna (True Form) – The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess