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ROSETTE CHRISTOPHER
Series: Chrono Crusade I planned this costume for maybe 6 months before actually buckling down to construct it. I had a lot of time at my disposal so I really took my time in reseraching different ways to create each part of the costume. The fabric was all extremely inexpensive (purchased on Black Friday!) and I was able to use a pattern for the main dress and bodice, which made my life much easier. The blue fabric is a really neat poly blend (the same I used on my Al coat) - the top is lined while the skirt is finished with a rolled hem to make the skirt as light as possible. The bodie was made from a stretch khaki fabric, interfacing, and boning to keep it's shape. The shoes were a pair of platforms the I covered in craft foam and painted using my favorite craft foam armor tutorial. All of the boxes and pouches were made out of boxes I had collected over time. I wanted to make them myself to ensure that I was able to make them functional and they attach to my bodice using big snaps. The collar was just made out of white cotton and black pleather and, despite my fear of messing it up, it was probably the easiest part of the costume! The gloves, on the other hand, gave me a lot of grief - they must have taken me hours! I hate gloves. The clock was surprisingly easy. Kayla picked up a neat little clock from a thrift store and I removed the backing and made a shell out of craft foam and cardboard. I cut out strips of each material and wrapped it around the clock many times until I had a relatively smooth, circular shape on all sides - almost like paper mache. When I had a smooth shape, I covered it in one final shell of craft foam. All of the details are either done in craft foam or cardboard. The guns were 2 toy guns that I picked up at a costume shop and painted + modified using cardboard and mod podge. Other than a few small issues, I am happy with the way that everything turned out! It's a cute outfit, I have a pair of neat guns, and I have so many pouches that carrying my cell phone/money is never an issue. Sure the collar makes my head look fat but other than that, I love this costume!  
 
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