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Oddthicket @oddthicket.bsky.social · 5d

Now, if only my blood was sparkly, shiny like Sam's 😮‍💨

Oddthicket @oddthicket.bsky.social · 5d

The Cosplay Gods have taken blood sacrifice.

All will go well~

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Oddthicket @oddthicket.bsky.social · 15d

Me: "Well, now that I'm freed up, I can actually change my line up to do more Yaoi and Kamen Rider cos. I'll have more fun that way~"

Waif: "...isn't Yaoi and Rider the same thing"

Me: "LOL, no you right, don't apologize wwww"

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Oddthicket @oddthicket.bsky.social · 25d

congrats~! the armor looks so clean too~ (I'm always forgetting to get around to making her armor ;0;)

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Oddthicket @oddthicket.bsky.social · 25d

I could try making a few more alterations but my hopes aren't high...

Oddthicket @oddthicket.bsky.social · 25d

now that the busks I ordered came in, I'm reassessing the shape of the corset mock ups I've made.

kinda don't like the idea that I may have to abandon using the edwardian over the victorian one if only bc I realized my rib anatomy is the problem here, and extra padding wont be comfy

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Oddthicket @oddthicket.bsky.social · Aug 25

I'm soooo glad I didn't hand over my ride-or-die nifty-fifty otherwise... but, I need to get it seen sooner rather than later

it may take me too long to get money for a modern lens that does AF and whatnot, instead of my vintage analogs, but my motivation has been so low lately...

Oddthicket @oddthicket.bsky.social · Aug 25

what do you mean the guy who they sent my lens to for repairs since *checks notes* 2022... is now actively avoiding the workers from the repair shop I took it to...

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Oddthicket @oddthicket.bsky.social · Aug 14

I think I remember Wild Ginger popping up in a search back in the mid '00s? It was still cheaper to go to Walmart, get a bunch of patterns and fuck them up. Best way to learn~

when you're ready for books, pick one system and stick with it until It All Clicks.

Oddthicket @oddthicket.bsky.social · Aug 14

there's always been software that lets you plug-and-play, in a sense; however, certain things get real funky in the maths and the curves. patterndrafting is more alchemy than not, imo. even then, there's things that you'll only figure out on fitting the muslins, and you still need some skills.

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Oddthicket @oddthicket.bsky.social · Aug 14

every time I get a sponsored vid/ad for CLO3D, I think "man, that would make life simple..."

and then I look at the subscription price.

I then pick up one of my copies of Metric Pattern Cutting, my beloved. #cosmaker #sewing
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Oddthicket @oddthicket.bsky.social · Aug 7

I should also note, lobster bustle over circle was a practical consideration (read: doorway hassles) and a travel consideration (limited space in my luggage. doing pleating without a mannequin sucks ass. I know the sins I committed.

I should fix her and get good photos aaaa~ not in summer~
#🪡

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Oddthicket @oddthicket.bsky.social · Aug 7

(it was the masquerade!Margaret, if anyone is wondering)
I think I def needed more padding elsewhere, and I still need to fix the lobster tail bustle bc the boning I used was literally too weak for the weight of the skirts.

Victorian-esque finally getting checked off the list felt SO GOOD tho~

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Oddthicket @oddthicket.bsky.social · Aug 7

ya know, sometimes I question my life decisions around making some dress/coord cosplay, and then I check the sticker on at least one piece and think "...ok yeah, I really am paying myself to do this. it doesn't even come remotely in my size, lmao"

(the bones bent bad on the bustle 🥲) #🪡

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Oddthicket @oddthicket.bsky.social · Aug 4

I hate everything about this logo. It's sooooo fucked up, it bothers me... Sanity is being actively lost....
#ぎじんかValen

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Oddthicket @oddthicket.bsky.social · Aug 4

nice-

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Oddthicket @oddthicket.bsky.social · Aug 4

maybe me finally achieving my dream cosplay (Yusei) really comes down to NOT being intimidated by Kamen Rider cosplay, then doing Helmet/Grand Prix version, and ONLY THEN tackling infamous YGO hair/helmet wig...

Oddthicket @oddthicket.bsky.social · Aug 2

it's so over-
Yeah. Hanto had a whole white chocodan gun. it's only Gavv that has the two-sided chocodan gun ;v;

this may be a problem for later me....

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Oddthicket @oddthicket.bsky.social · Aug 2

...actually, I forgot about the Valenbuster.... nevermind, I take it back. elation is back on the menu~

ahahahahaaaa~

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Oddthicket @oddthicket.bsky.social · Aug 2

the grip is surprisingly comfy, for as blocky as this thing is. with gloves on, may even feel like a dream....

i forgot about dual wielding chocodan....

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Oddthicket @oddthicket.bsky.social · Aug 2

> loses prop
> finds prop
> is happy
> is depressed
> a second one must be made

mood:

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Oddthicket @oddthicket.bsky.social · Aug 1

I'm a fabric meister not a prop master. Exhibit A ↑

Lmao

Oddthicket @oddthicket.bsky.social · Aug 1

I hate it here.

I've had a needle break and slap me in the glasses and even THAT did not feel as dangerous/challenging as this, wtf...

Anyway.
Lesson learned. Foam core is life....

A block of 9 layers of glued cardboard for a prop on a black gridded cutting mat. The blade of an Xacto knife stuck in the cutting line, having come completely lose from the plain metal handle.

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Oddthicket @oddthicket.bsky.social · Jun 30

Cosplayer Brain™️: iS tHaT a cHaLLeNgE??????

Oddthicket @oddthicket.bsky.social · Jun 30

I'm too poor for your merch Kojima-san-

Dexter "I have failed you" meme featuring a picture from the official photoshoot for Acronym, where Hideo Kojima wears the Death Stranding 2 themed coat you can find in-game. This coat is listed as J91-WSDB based off J91-WS in collaboration with Kojima and Shinkawa.

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