#2nd uniform

I really happy with a lot of things on this cosplay!

My first time working extensively with stretch pleather or making any type of pants! I initially made the sleeves too small, so I was able to add a godet which imo just made it seem like a slimming decorative seam lol.

I used bias tape and a white moleskin for all the detailing. I'm still really proud of how clean all the crosses came out and how tight I was able to get the bias tape to curve on the shoulders.

The belts have trouble staying up, so if I ever do a re-do I'll likely add some hidden snaps or belt loops.

Not a lot of materials were available back then, so my badge is made of thin cardboard layered on top of each other. I had made Lenali's gold pigtail holders out of a brass sheet, but it was hard to keep it in place and it pulled my hair terribly. Her activated boots are made with reflective tape and foamies cut to form a shallow cone and glued on. The thigh bands are thick black elastic. Her deactivated boot covers have an invisible zipper going up the ankle so it can fit as snugly as possible.

This is one of my favorite cosplays construction wise.

Norcal Gathering '09

BAC Gathering '10

Fanime '10

Berkley '11