Re: ** New Members: Please Introduce Yourselves Here! **
Greetings to all!
My name is Laurel and I have been making costumes for almost 28 years. I have primarily created by sewing fabric during that time, but I'm starting to branch out. Many people use this point in their introduction to show off their stuff, but most of my work didn't get photographed before it went home with the client, or doesn't measure up (imho) to the fantastic work that gets posted here.
I have never been a cosplayer per se, unless you count the LARPing I've done. I'm glad to have seen someone say in the lady crafter thread about the idea that some people are naturally cosplayers, some are costumers, and some are both. I'm just so uncomfortable when people are looking at me that I worry that I'll never be able to evolve beyond being only a costumer.
2011 was my first dragoncon, and I was so inspired by the amazing talent that I immediately gathered up a bunch of friends to do a group cosplay for 2012. Then it all fell apart about three months later, and it took this con to decide that I would at least take the plunge and make things to wear in public for 2013.
I am very interested in seeing what I can accomplish with pepakura, but like most newbies, I want to start with a ridiculously complicated project! :facepalm (skyrim daedric armor) I'm trying to eat through all the FAQ and pep guides I can find before I ask my stupid questions (every newbie has at least one), but that's my focus at the moment.
Anyway, long story short (too late!), I am going to stop lurking here and start being seen, if only as practice for doing the same thing at dragoncon next year.
May you always find the strength to make your dreams a reality.
