Remember how I said that Bonus Brother loved Anime?
His favorite character right now is from Assassins Creed. His name is Ezio. He's a cool assassin guy who shoots knives and walks around with girly fru-fru renaissance style clothes.
Awesome.
Remember how I told you that theytag teamed asked me and forced, gently persuaded, nicely asked me me into making him this costume this year? 
Yeah.....
It's a good thing I love them.
Anyway, so I started to work on this project forthem him. All I had was the above picture and this to go by...
Yes, that's right. I had a drawing and a 12 inch doll. Um, I mean action figure.
Okay, now I realize that I am amazing in many ways. But making a fictional 2D hand-drawn character come to life creates many design challenges. Not to mention questions all the rules of fashion. Like, for instance, how exactly does half a cape hang and stay in place on a real body? Or, what in god's name is that belt strapped around his chest for? It doesn't hold anything, or attach anything to him. It's just kind of there. Don't even get me started on why he only wears one glove, yet shoots blades from both hands. And, why the ruffle of lace on one sleeve? Really?
Another challenge is finding women's boots, in brown, in a size 11 wide. Really don't these buyers know that they'll be a run on these babies? It's what all the 6 foot teenage boys are wearing these days. Lucky for me, this was not part of my responsibilities. The costume was clearly enough.
So we went to the fabric store. And, the craft store. And, back to the fabric store. Repeat about 13 more times (no lie) and you're about where I am. 11 yards of fabric, 6 spools of thread, 75 feet of white leather strapping, and another 8 yards of brown, 12 inches while lace, various buckles and rivets, 1 sewing machine, a razor blade for my many many mistakes, 18 hours and one hammer later this is what he got...
So what do you think?
It's not perfect, but I think even the other Anime-niacs can tell who he's supposed to be.
And, I can shed my evil step-mother reputation,
and revel in my awesomeness.
Bwahahahahahaha!
His favorite character right now is from Assassins Creed. His name is Ezio. He's a cool assassin guy who shoots knives and walks around with girly fru-fru renaissance style clothes.
Awesome.
Remember how I told you that they
Yeah.....
It's a good thing I love them.
Anyway, so I started to work on this project for
Yes, that's right. I had a drawing and a 12 inch doll. Um, I mean action figure.
Okay, now I realize that I am amazing in many ways. But making a fictional 2D hand-drawn character come to life creates many design challenges. Not to mention questions all the rules of fashion. Like, for instance, how exactly does half a cape hang and stay in place on a real body? Or, what in god's name is that belt strapped around his chest for? It doesn't hold anything, or attach anything to him. It's just kind of there. Don't even get me started on why he only wears one glove, yet shoots blades from both hands. And, why the ruffle of lace on one sleeve? Really?
Another challenge is finding women's boots, in brown, in a size 11 wide. Really don't these buyers know that they'll be a run on these babies? It's what all the 6 foot teenage boys are wearing these days. Lucky for me, this was not part of my responsibilities. The costume was clearly enough.
So we went to the fabric store. And, the craft store. And, back to the fabric store. Repeat about 13 more times (no lie) and you're about where I am. 11 yards of fabric, 6 spools of thread, 75 feet of white leather strapping, and another 8 yards of brown, 12 inches while lace, various buckles and rivets, 1 sewing machine, a razor blade for my many many mistakes, 18 hours and one hammer later this is what he got...
It's not perfect, but I think even the other Anime-niacs can tell who he's supposed to be.
And, I can shed my evil step-mother reputation,
and revel in my awesomeness.
Bwahahahahahaha!
Looks pretty amazing to me.
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ReplyDeleteHOLY BEAUTIFUL COSTUME! I had no idea you were so talented. Seriously, you will NEVER, EVER, EVER be put in the same category as Cinderella's mother. :) Speaking of Cinderella, want to make me a dress like her ballgown? In a size...um...never mind.
ReplyDeleteAnd what a freaking weird comment above mine. I would imagine you'll delete it, but wow.
Wow, you are a pretty cool mom, even if you are an AMERICAN WOMAN!!! Good thing I'm not an American man who should be boycotting you.
ReplyDeleteI guess Ezio needs to be good with the knives when he's walking around in a pirate shirt, probably get teased a lot by the other assassins.
I think it's tragic that American Man has no idea how thrilled the American women will be by his boycott.
ReplyDeleteIn happier news...
YOU. ARE. AMAZING.
That costume is amazing and I am speechless that you were able to sew that together. But I can't stop laughing at the comment above about American women (by "Anonymous but then gives his blog address)! How random. Grrr. We're evil! lol
ReplyDeleteIncredible.
ReplyDeleteHow come you weren't around when my mom was doing costumes? I would have wanted you to be my mom instead.
And yes, I know it's not a Halloween costume, but I think this link is relevant all the same... and explains a lot about what's wrong with me.
http://amimental.blogspot.com/2007/10/zoiks.html
what do i think?
ReplyDeletei think you are talented.
i think you have fortitude.
i think that boy should clean your gutters and rake your yard for years to come.
after he says 1000 thank yous...
Holy Cow! That is one AMAZING costume! Can you be my kids' mom? They would love you!
ReplyDeleteAwesome costume! You are a wonderful and talented step-mom-to-be!
ReplyDeleteAWE-SUM!
ReplyDeleteyou are amazing.. and that is not girly-fru-fru. that is an awesome outfit! and what GREAT Hand Daggers (or whatever their name is).
Are you kidding me!! My mother had me in homemade costumes every year (which I love and appreciate her for) but she is not a seamstress and they were NOT pretty. That is stunning! What do I think? I think you are amazing!
ReplyDeleteWow. That is amazing and awesome. It's sooo much better than the original. What amazing detail. You are the best mom EVER!!! My mother won't even sew a button for me!
ReplyDeleteGeorge - Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLisa - Any dress honey, any size. :) And I'll leave the comment simply because it made me laugh out loud.
Captain - So glad you're NOT american. :) And yes, I never thought of the teasing... that must be it!
Christie - Yes, I am thrilled. :) At least he won't be reproducing here in this country anyway. And Thank You. ;)
Hannah - Yes, we are so evil... but to be honest I'm not visiting his web site because I think that it may be a virus scam.
Ami - I'm clicking on the link soon... promise!
Tilden - Thanks. :) But he's 16... I think the real appreciation will come when he's 36 and finally "get it"
Gina - Yes. I will be their stand in Mom, but only if I never have to make another Ezio costume again.
Portia - Thanks!
Kimberly - They are uber cool aren't they?
Jewels - My Mom always made mine too... until one day I BEGGED her for a store bought one. I swear she cried all the way to the store to pick up the strawberry shortcake plastic mask and dress. ;)
Wow that is totally impressive. I could never in a million years. Evil Step Mother no more!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm back to give you an award! It's over at my blog.
ReplyDeletehttp://erraticquestions.blogspot.com/2011/02/i-feel-like-dancing.html
ELVIS is in the building!!!!
ReplyDeleteYep....you have a talent that I envy.
Bought a nice sewing machine and all I've used it for is to make our top sheets longer by adding so many more inches of cotton material that I tuck under the mattress.
No more short sheets! :0) but what a waste of a sewing machine. sigh!
That's awesome. If my parents are ever brutally shot to death in a dark alleyway and I feel the urge to dress as a flying rodent, I’m coming to you first.
ReplyDeleteJulianna...WOW..that is awesome..my Chloe and gf Jess are anime tragics, go to cosplay etc I wish I could run up something like that.
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