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I am driving out this year. I'm looking for 2-3 people to carpool with to help share the gas/tolls/parking costs to ACen. If anyone in Cbus surrounding area or who can get here, need a ride, please let me know. PM, IM or Email me please!

Acen 2008 is 50-50 for me.. :? Even though I've been going since 2001, i may have to break my streak of consecutive years because this year, FanimeCon is the weekend after, followed by A-kon.. To ask for 3 weekends off in-a-row from work is really tough.. As much as I like Acen, right now it's hard...

kawaiipunkd wrote:AFK hats from Gaia online, those sell for alot!

Those hats are liscened.

I know this doesn't really involved making costumes, but I've picked up a 10 yard bulk of fleece at Joanns today for only 20 bucks! My question is, what can I make to sell in artist alley with white fleece?

Is there any way you guys can put a limit on signature sizes of text/graphics? Some of the graphics are really annoying to see and it takes up most of the screen. Just a suggestion. Thanks!

Just wondering if anyone else here has any ideas on how to make Maximillion Pegasus' Millenium Eye?

I'm going and I'll be in artist alley. Check out some of what I can do:

http://kalajessta.deviantart.com/

I'm having such difficultly finding shoes and boots for Ohayo Con cosplays. My problem too is that I have wide feet and I need wide-calf boots. Characters that I'm having issue on finding boots (under 30 dollars, cheaper the better) are: Saya - http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/kalajessta/Saya3...

I think these are my plans thus far for ACen. Though some most likely will change: Shinpachi - Gintama Zelkova - .hack//G.U. Saralugei - Kyou Kara Maou OVA/Novel Odin - Romeo x Juliet Genis Sage- Tales of Symphonia - 100% Complete. Guy Cecil (Alternative school outfit) - Tales of Fandom Rossiu -Teng...

I'm looking for a petticoat (free possibly) pattern that I can find online for Saya, from Blood+:

Right now, my cosplay plans are thus far:

Jun - Pokemon Diamond/Pearl
Simon - Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann
Luke von Fabre - Tales of the Abyss
Maximillion Pegasus - Yu-Gi-Oh

I'm not asking for things to be commissioned. My project budget for Simon is under $60 for everything. I've been sewing for a few years now, so the costume isn't the issue. I just need suggestions/tips on how to make a few accessories.

I'm having several issues with Simon's accessories like his goggles and spiral necklace:



Any suggestions on how to make either?

Just to let you know, Colorado isn't considered a mid west state... more like west.

Best way to make one: Find a pattern in your local fabric store that is similar to the Ouran jacket. Patterns are easily modify-able to your size, but it does take practice to get the right size down at first. Also, remember that the Ouran jacket has a tail and many patterns do not include them. The...

I kind of want to go to Katsu Con, but I've never been there. Is it worth the trip from Ohio? What does the con have to offer then other cons?

I'll be going, due to that I'm an artist at A & G.

I've been going for the past two years, why should this year be any different? I'm just debating if I'm going to do artist alley or not this year.

hmm for the jacket you are looking a a modified trench Yoke (just past the shoulder blades) to front, shortened mod. sleeve (double fold bias tape will be your friend for the edging) with a slenderized side/front panel. Basic cargo pant with only one pocket simply put a few small pleats at the ankl...

I've been wanting to cosplay PotC for a long time and I think this year I'm going to attempt Elizabeth Swann's cross dressing form from PotC2. Does anyone know where I can full size screen shots of the costume front, back and side possible? Thanks!

Thank you both, those ideas help alot. It's bad enough I need to make my own pattern for the costume.

Luke von Fabre (short-haired version) from Tales of the Abyss

Who went!? Did you have fun? Did you cosplay? Who as? This is basically a Meet-N-Greet for people on ACP forums from the convention. Heheh. I was Joey Wheeler/Jounouchi Katsuya, Battle City version on Friday. I was wandering around with a "Mini"-Kaiba, and eventually a Blind Shizuka. ^^; I was also...

I'm having some issues with my Luke costume. Unfortunally, I'm attempting my first prop/weapon with him as well. Though, I'm making this costume with my own pattern ^^; Though, I have a few questions first about other aspects about the costume. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/kalajessta/Luke3...

Since Youma Con has past and the holidays are coming up, I am opening up commissions once again. I do various amounts of types of commissions to help suit your needs. From costumes, wigs and plushies, these are just the basic types of commissions I do. Unfortunally, I do not do weapon commissions of...