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Posts by Chiyo
Bunny suit commission for Fanime. Fully boned with 3 layers- Holo pvc outer layer interfaced with SF101, duck canvas strength layer, and fully lined inner layer
My first time working with spiral steel boning and grommets! I love how much better the fit is compared to client's original premade
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I worked backwards - played tabletop Battletech and heard about Robotech and Macross through that. Worked the Macross Nyan Nyan maid cafe at Super Dimension Con and have been hooked since
Cow Re:Zero Ram cosplay from Philly Touch Grass rave last week!
I've been so deep in sewing hell Fanime tomorrow doesn't feel real 🥴
Mistakes i learned from: I cut the front straps as one with the side bodice, which I’ve been getting away with on other uniforms, but the looser weave on this made the off-grain pull super obvious during finishing. this is why i yap about the importance of understanding and cutting on grain!
last but not least, celcius-tested pockets 😌
The maids explained getting dressed was a hassle since the last iteration had it in 3 separate pieces: apron, skirt, and bodice with a lace-up back. I combined the 3 pieces into one zip-back dress for quick changes and easier wear.
also custom tags for every maid!
Straps kept slipping off in the previous iteration. I repatterned the straps to angle toward the center for better stay, and added adjustable buttonholes at the back for fit adjustments.
Shirred back for comfort, mobility, and size inclusivity.
Last iteration had issues with durability. To improve durability, I used real flat felled seams (not faux!) , which fully enclose the raw edges, are stronger, and also create a clean channel for the boning. Also lined the bodice so there are no visible side or waist seams
This still uses premade aprons, but the original hems were visually not as clean and not very durable, so I replaced them with rolled hems for a cleaner look that’ll hold up better over time
Basque waist! They were about to give up on the V-shaped waist because the bodice kept wrinkling and flipping up, but I really wanted to make it work since it’s such a fun and unique detail! I added rigilene boning for structure without sacrificing mobility. Video of bow test since maid cafe
kind of a build log, more of a build dump lol
My latest commission: revising Machi Mahou's uniform! Lyra reached out to upgrade their existing design, and it was a super fun project that really pushed my skills 💜
#maidcafe #maidcafeuniform #cosmaker #diycosplay #phillycosplay
digitizing the gold flower design and testing vinyl for the blue triangle hem on her skirt. I don't like how the vinyl weighs down the chiffon so testing other options!
I'm using a boob plate for this build, so figuring out how to pattern for it!
#cosplaymaker #cosplaybuildlog
#cosplaybuildlog
Making Vert from Cyberdimension Neptunia: 4 Goddesses Online !
first time doing a build log style like this, hoping it makes me better at documenting the process 🙏
devil may cry 3: regular and special edition for PS2. then the unplayable windows port until I gave up and got the hd collection 🥴
sleepy Mita is me fr
I ran out of characters but Meka Maid from @moeflavor.bsky.social !
For Virtuous Treaty, I intended to make it disassemble-able for transport, but it did not work out 😅 great experience for future big props though!
📸: @simonlovescosplay
Virtuous Treaty: print by @lootcaveco, assembled and painted by me
can't wait to get into it after work 🤣 I'm so amused catalyst actually did it
can't wait to see it assembled!!
thank you for enabling me, I will report back 🫡
what the actual fuck battletech
... 1 like and I'll buy it
thank you!! just bought it
oh shoot I saw that tenchi, had no idea it was your work!! super cool seeing your work irl
the skirt looks so cool! is that all smocking?
this is adorable 😭💛 I got hedgehog!
I'm replaying Resonance of Fate and want to make Leanne's coat so bad 😫
The fabric textures are so pretty aaaah
the music in 3 is my favorite!!