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PostPosted: Mon Jan 13, 2014 1:18 pm


Ok well, this is for a cosplay non-related to Homestuck, but it's still something I find quite troubling.

There are two characters I want to cosplay, and both stem from the same franchise: The Legend of Zelda

One character is Fado from Wind Waker, known as the 'Sage of Wind' and NOT the girl. He's the one that looks a lot like Link but with an upturned cap instead and really different tunic.

And, as fate may have it, I am having a difficult time with the tunic. There is this sort of...swirly design in it that i'm not sure of how to put on. A great example of an amazingly done cos for him would be here and, as you can see, has had a LOT of time and effort put into the end product. The thing is, though, the design was cut from cloth and then embroidered in, something I personally can't do. The little loincloth-like thing around the waist is much easier to do, granted it follows a similar embroidery style going on. I was wondering if there was an easier way to do this that someone can possibly recommend for me. If you can, i'd really appreciate it vuv.


Secondly, I would LOVE to cosplay the Happy Mask Salesman from Majora's Mask. Only problem is that I don't know how to make a paper mache mask that looks relatively decent and can withstand the test of time. Or maybe some other way to make masks in general that can be added on to in order to make them detailed and accurate. Any kind of mask-related help would be great really vuv;;;;

Thanks again, and hopefully you're all having a great day o u o

~V.o.T.
PostPosted: Mon Jan 13, 2014 6:28 pm


The tnic itself is a simple box tunic... and it looks like the designs were cut out of other fabric and then sewn on. The 'apron' looks like it was sewn onto the belt or is sewn onto the tunic.'

As for masks, cut out a bit of cardboard the size of your hand (sans thumb) with a slight face-shape. take wads of newspaper and tape them/apply them until it has the general curve of the front of a face. Then, take clay and cover the newspaper and use that to make the mask the right shape/size, and add the bigger details. slather that with Vaseline, and then paper-mache it. it'll take a while, but once you get most the paper-mache on, you can add the smaller details with the strips. then, you just pull the dried mache off the clay base, use strips to soften the edges, let it dry, and then paint it.

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 17, 2014 5:12 pm


Is there any particular reason why you can't sew the swirly design onto the tunic yourself? From the example in the picture, it doesn't look terribly hard to me. But my opinion is a bit weighted, because I'm an experienced seamstress and I own a sewing machine.

I can think of a few possible methods for applying this design. You already mentioned cutting the design from red fabric and sewing it on, which would be the first thing I would try myself. Not having a sewing machine isn't a show-stopper if you're willing to take the time and put the effort into hand-stitching.
There is this stuff called Liquid Stitch, pretty much fabric glue, and a lot of similar products that can be used to adhere the red fabric to the tunic, if sewing is out of the question.
If you're confident in your art skills, there's the option of using fabric paint and painting the design on. A better plan than fabric paint might be transfers, which can be printed with a computer and printer and then ironed onto the garment. (this is how I'm going to put the Sagittarius symbol on my Equius shirt)

If you don't know how to sew or are otherwise unable to, you could try to find a local cosplay or steampunk group and ask someone to help you. The groups where I live hold swap and crafting meets every week or so and we all get together to work on and get help with our projects.

And finally, it might not seem like the best plan, because you don't know me, but I can offer my sewing services. If you have your heart set on sewing the design on, and all else fails, you could mail me your tunic and I can make and sew on the design and mail it back. And I'm notoriously unwilling to charge for my time, as long as I don't have to pay for materials.
PostPosted: Sun Jan 19, 2014 2:58 pm


Yeah, I also would have suggested trying an iron-on transfer sheet. it's pretty simple, as long as you have an iron and a printer. you can probably create the design in word or another art program, or even if you can find a picture of it and edit it. then just go to an art supply/craft store and get the black and colour transfer sheets (those are specifically for colored/black fabric, don't use the white fabric ones)

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