#fallforcostume2020

Today’s theme for #fallforcostume is #recycled so I want to feature one of my absolute favorite places to source fabric: @fabmoinc !! . . Fabmo sells exclusively recycled sewing supplies (and other crafting goods), largely donated by California designers who discontinue certain designs or have overstock of some fabrics. Normally this would end up in landfills, but Fabmo sells them at prices that make luxury fabrics more accessible (without the unethical labor practices that otherwise bring down prices on luxury items)!! . . Swipe to see some of my favorite Fabmo finds, a green silk taffeta that you may recognize from my in progress robe à l’anglaise, pink cotton sateen and a matching jacquard, a floral tapestry, a herringbone wool, and so many more!! . . I love buying from Fabmo because I can find fabulous textiles without creating more demand for newly made textiles. The fashion industry is one of the most polluting in the world, and it’s our responsibility to show the industry that we aren’t interested in fast fashion, pollutants, and industry waste. The industry will only change when it becomes more profitable to use sustainable methods, and Fabmo is a great step in that direction. . . #fallforcostume2020 #recycledfashion #fabric #sewing #cosplay #cosplayer #costume #costumer #sustainablefashion https://www.instagram.com/p/CG5frrrDPud/?igshid=181krwtc7jojs

Day 27 #fallforcostume Heroes I've done quite a few superhero costumes, this is just a fraction of them. I live representing strong female characters, I love how many superhero women are like that. We definitely need women heroes to look up to, in fiction, and in real life, especially now. Remember to #Vote ❤️ She-Hulk, Woman Woman, Jean Grey, and Rogue 📸 @eurobeat_kasumi_ebk #fallforcostume2020 @redthreaded #imadethis #spandex #superhero #heroes #femalehero #marvel #dccosplay #marvelcosplay https://www.instagram.com/p/CG2temAjGYc/?igshid=qc1mhd4s4zqe

Today’s theme for #fallforcostume is #heroes , and while I adore fictional heroes like Princess Leia, I want to give a shoutout to some real life heroes who I look up to so much: the women from the CoCoVid Inclusion in Costuming panel!!! . . Swipe to see the women I admire so much, @silkenstitches looking gorgeous in her chemise à la reine, @labelladonnahistory as an actual renaissance queen, @sewstine living the rococo elegance we all aspire to, @tinyangrycrafts as a vintage ray of sunshine, @costuming_drama looking fabulous in true Georgian glory, @historicalgarments as an actual Victorian angel, @nekonamicosplay who I’m pretty sure is really a fairytale character, and @thevintageguidebook the actual style icon!!! . . These women are beautiful, talented, wonderfully intelligent and compassionate people, and I was so honored to meet them all and learn from their insightful perspectives. I look up to these women so much, and I’m so grateful to have icons like them in our community. . . #fallforcostume2020 #cosplay #cosplayers #costumer https://www.instagram.com/p/CG3ZmV2Dnti/?igshid=x51t3vzs4yur

#fallforcostume2020 @redthreaded #imadethis #7of9 #7of9cosplay #startrek7of9 #startrekcosplay #startrekvoyager https://www.instagram.com/p/CGvOVPIjTIB/?igshid=16ab9dp6o8fmv

Day 22 #fallforcostume Past I chose my Sif costume from Thor: Dark World, I put a lot into this costume, made the chainmail, the leather is real leather from a coat I tore up, and worbla armor and props took so much time. I won a prize for it, one of the last times I competed in a cosplay contest. Sword by @coregeek 📸 @lunaannephotos #fallforcostume2020 @redthreaded #worbla #cosplay #sif #thordarkworld #thor #marvel #marvelcomics #imadethis https://www.instagram.com/p/CGpt7L1jHCh/?igshid=1l5mjty13vfe1

Today’s #fallforcostume prompt is #changes!! . . These are changes I’m planning to make with my Belle court dress. Due to my health issues, this project ended up falling far short of what I wanted it to be when I wore it to Rose City. It was wearable and I had so much fun with my beautiful rococo friends, but I’ve got so many plans for this costume. . . Swipe to see the watercolor concept art I did for this costume and the design sketch!! I’m going to pick apart the entire bodice to bone the whole thing, make actual engageantes for the sleeves, make a bunch of silk roses and miles of puff trim, restyle the wig, and it’ll just be delightful!! . . #disney #disneycosplay #cosplay #cosplayer #beautyandthebeast #princess #disneyprincess #princessbelle #rococo #18thcentury #belle #historicalfashion #rococostyle #18thcenturyfashion #fallforcostume2020 #princessdress #costume #costumer https://www.instagram.com/p/CGn0GFAjWRZ/?igshid=1jz0b4qzrdg3c

Day 9 #fallforcostume Metallics The metallic spandex applique in my World of Warcraft Warlock, it was crazy intricate and I ended up cutting and sewing it all by hand. Getting stretch velvet with spandex on top of it to move through the machine would have been a nightmare. 📸 @eurobeat_kasumi_ebk Edit by me #fallforcostume2020 @redthreaded #worldofwarcraftcosplay #wowwarlock #wowbloodelf #bloodelfcosplay #bloodelfwarlock #worldofwarcraft #imadethis https://www.instagram.com/p/CGIB-mHjtZs/?igshid=mc8cdx5o84gr

Day 31 #fallforcostume Gothic The final day is Gothic, and it's also Halloween, so I thought I'd share my spooky Catwoman! I love the Michelle Pfeiffer version, she just plays her so well. #fallforcostume2020 @redthreaded #imadethis #Catwoman #catwomancosplay #dccosplay #dccomics #batmanreturns #Batman https://www.instagram.com/p/CHA3Lc5jpxr/?igshid=1k0tl9bz782ho