Chimera Costumes

I know I will survive this heat wave, but there will be a lot of complaining. Upside: the fans make for a great noir photoshoot! See the rest of this series on my Patr3on

I made this renfaire skirt from 1990s curtain fabric, and the corset is double layered coutil. The texture of the material makes such a difference to how the completed cosplay looks!

Waiting for the fae to kidnap me... any day now

Ballgowns with pockets and corsets that fit right

Old ruined castles and hauntings at midnight

Wearing tiaras and costumes with wings

Dont worry, I didn't try historically accurate cosmetics! This is the white foundation from sunset. Turns out my basic goth makeup tools (white foundation/powder + some powerful hairspray) are all I need to fake an 18th century look.

I probably should have brought the foundation down to my neckline but I didn't want to take any chances getting it on the silk, especially since it was 84° F out. I'll test it on a silk scrap and see how that comes clean before I do full makeup.

#cosplaymakeup #vampirelife #18thcenturyfashion #sewing #chimeracostumes

Dont worry, I didn't try historically accurate cosmetics! This is the white foundation from sunset. Turns out my basic goth makeup tools (white foundation/powder + some powerful hairspray) are all I need to fake an 18th century look.

I probably should have brought the foundation down to my neckline but I didn't want to take any chances getting it on the silk, especially since it was 84° F out. I'll test it on a silk scrap and see how that comes clean before I do full makeup.

#cosplaymakeup #vampirelife #18thcenturyfashion #sewing #chimeracostumes

No one talks about what comes before the ball...

Putting on a historical gown is less “throw on a dress” and more “build an entire architecture underneath it.”

Corset, chemise, drawers, crinoline, pocket, petticoat...

Sewing a corset includes many, many fittings. That means lots of lacing and unlacing. Here's a behind the scenes look at one of my recent corset fittings.

Zero Suit Samus: this is one I didn't make. Because it's ok to take a break sometimes 🧵 But... should I make the armor to go with it?

#sewing #corset #diy #artsandcrafts #cosplay #smaug #lotr #hobbit #chimeracostumes