sewinggoddess
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Agnes is my favorite character from the Despicable Me movies. And when I saw her in this costume the first time I saw the second movie, I knew I had to make it! I love making costumes, but this one brought me true joy the entire time. I cannot wait to wear it again for Halloween! I am most proud of creating the Unicorn head. It was my first time making a mascot-type costume and it was a fantastic experience!
I have been cosplaying since 2000, when I first attended Anime Weekend Atlanta and won a craftsmanship award on my very first costume. I have been wanting to branch out and do something different this year and Agnes was that avenue. My biggest tip is to always add a new technique to every costume. Always keep trying new things!
Both photos above by David Skirmont
1 through 3a reposted below
b. Before the Puffer Skirt & Lining was added… too many sharp edges!
c. Puffer Underskirt – To give the overskirt a more smooth and rounded appearance, I built a Puffer Skirt from 3 yards of 45" wide pre-quilted cotton and satin blanket binding, pleated and sewn on my serger. There are strategic button holes to thread the ties through and other larger holes to line up with the holes in the Pocket Hoops.
4. Skirt a. Using 5 yards of 60" wide Minky Shaggy in Cuddle White (1.5" nap). I followed the skirt pattern on the 4484 Butterick Historical pattern. I widened out the panels to 60" wide and pleated together. I also used 5 yards of Joann's Casa Satin in White to make a matching lining to hold some of the weight since the Minky has some stretch to it. Bound the top with Satin blanket binding into ties. Hemming was done with the help of a friend marking the hem and taking photos to show me how it falls. Binding on hem is 3" wide outside & 2.25" wide inside "Raspberry Rose" colored ribbon. Used up 20 yards of ribbon total on costume.
b. Saddle & Legs: Saddle is made from brown vinyl, black upholstery thread and silver eyelets. Matching pink ribbon is pleated along the underside of the saddle. The faux legs are made from white Casa satin, stuffed with polyfill, yellow shoes and a blue sleighbell.
5. Tail: The inner structure is made from pool noodles and wire. Then covered in fleece scraps. It was then covered in a Hot Pink Fun Fur tube and stuffed with polyfill. Ends were handsewn together. A hook on the tail attached it to the skirt.
6. Unicorn Head
a. Understructure: The base of the unicorn head is made from pool noodles, 9 gauge wire and zip ties.
I have been cosplaying since 2000, when I first attended Anime Weekend Atlanta and won a craftsmanship award on my very first costume. I have been wanting to branch out and do something different this year and Agnes was that avenue. My biggest tip is to always add a new technique to every costume. Always keep trying new things!
Both photos above by David Skirmont
1 through 3a reposted below
b. Before the Puffer Skirt & Lining was added… too many sharp edges!
c. Puffer Underskirt – To give the overskirt a more smooth and rounded appearance, I built a Puffer Skirt from 3 yards of 45" wide pre-quilted cotton and satin blanket binding, pleated and sewn on my serger. There are strategic button holes to thread the ties through and other larger holes to line up with the holes in the Pocket Hoops.
4. Skirt a. Using 5 yards of 60" wide Minky Shaggy in Cuddle White (1.5" nap). I followed the skirt pattern on the 4484 Butterick Historical pattern. I widened out the panels to 60" wide and pleated together. I also used 5 yards of Joann's Casa Satin in White to make a matching lining to hold some of the weight since the Minky has some stretch to it. Bound the top with Satin blanket binding into ties. Hemming was done with the help of a friend marking the hem and taking photos to show me how it falls. Binding on hem is 3" wide outside & 2.25" wide inside "Raspberry Rose" colored ribbon. Used up 20 yards of ribbon total on costume.
b. Saddle & Legs: Saddle is made from brown vinyl, black upholstery thread and silver eyelets. Matching pink ribbon is pleated along the underside of the saddle. The faux legs are made from white Casa satin, stuffed with polyfill, yellow shoes and a blue sleighbell.
5. Tail: The inner structure is made from pool noodles and wire. Then covered in fleece scraps. It was then covered in a Hot Pink Fun Fur tube and stuffed with polyfill. Ends were handsewn together. A hook on the tail attached it to the skirt.
6. Unicorn Head
a. Understructure: The base of the unicorn head is made from pool noodles, 9 gauge wire and zip ties.
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