Bringing Yor Forger to Life

My daughter loves Yor Forger from Spy x Family. She asked me to help her construct a costume for this year. Maybe to wear for her birthday or for the Police Halloween Bash. Either way, it was going to be quite the undertaking. However, I'd like to say we pulled it off pretty well!

Starting simple!

She had this form-fitting black dress that was sent to her. That was the base. I picked up black and red fabrics from Walmart to create the longer train piece in the back. This was way easier than I had thought it might be. I really just pinned the two, good sides in, together. Then cut out a rectangle. Once sewn together for the most part, I flipped it right side out and sealed it. Then I sewed it to the dress.

We went to the local Goodwill and happened to find thigh-high black boots. Crazy note - she and I both fit these boots! And then at the Spirit Halloween store, an employee gave us some Alien Tape that is crazy good double-sided tape to hold them up with.

 

Then you have the strips of fabric that go across the shoulders and chest. I used some scraps of fabric that I sewed into clean strips and then attached them to the dress. I also did this to make the sorta choker-looking piece.

We found a close enough match for the gold piece that goes on her choker. This I primed and painted as well. 

Time for the headpiece

The headband with roses came from Dollar Tree! I got a wide, fabric-covered headband and we grabbed a flower bunch. These I had added a primer+paint coat to. Then I went over them with gold.

The roses I was also unable to hand paint, so I used the spray paint on them too. I 3D printed the spikes that go on the headband as well. Giving them a paint job too.

Accessorize!

The earrings were 3D printed. Then spray painted gold. I used a primer+gold paint on this as well. I had some earring hardware on hand to attach these to.

She chose to purchase a wig from Amazon that we would style to match Yor's. She wanted to try our hardest to make sure it would be in time for her birthday celebration on Saturday. But then that dreaded email came! It was running late and not expected to arrive until Monday. Thankfully, it showed up on Saturday just not in time to be worn out while celebrating. It will need some styling, but looks pretty good on her. 

And finally!

We have the silletto daggers. I 3D printed the bottom parts, but still have to get the loop part on top. I'm just waiting to get some regular filament since apparently silk filament doesn't like to print too good for us. 

Before the daggers and wig!

Well, that is all I can show on here. For safety reasons, her face needs to be obscured. But what do you think of the cosplay? Did I get it close enough? I've been pouring over pictures of Yor online trying to get it just right. Let me know if you think I missed something! 

Titan Hunter, To the Rescue!

My kids love the Attack on Titan anime series. Both of my daughters think of Mikasa Ackerman as the ultimate hero. So I was not surprised when my oldest girl wanted to create a cosplay of her. What did surprise me, was how involved my daughter chose to be in making it herself. And that is what made me the proudest!

She even purchased the foamboard pieces herself. Then measured out the parts she wanted glued together to make the ODM (omni-directional mobility) gear. Empty, clean Pringles chips cans made the gas canisters on top. Cut strips of faux leather made the straps that her belt could go through to hold the gear to her hips. She also cut the blades for the ODM and put slots into the box that the blades could slide in and out of with ease!

A little boy at the comic convention we went to, was absolutely thrilled to see her ODM gear!! It was an adorable moment. His dad just smiled and tried to pull him along so they could continue down the vendor aisle. 

She pulled out a pair of jeans and her boots - this was all done pretty short-notice, so she was working with what she had. Then she put on a plain white tank top. Now for those details up top. She took a thin belt and put it across her chest. Over that she had a jean jacket. To make sure it was noticeable that she was with the Training Corps, she had me print out the emblem they use so that she could draw her own!

This, we sewed to the back of her jacket so that she could later remove it. Since this is a jacket that she uses often and eventually she wanted to create a more authentic Mikasa cosplay, we wanted this to be temporary. 

She even cut and hemmed the skirt-like piece that went around her waist. Now, for that last crucial piece - the red scarf. If she had the time, I would have had her crochet it. But we were running short on time. So I had her cut an old shirt of mine instead. It wasn't finished, as in with a nice hem and even lines, but it still looked fantastic and even made her look as though she was battle-scarred a bit. 

I can't tell you how proud I was to have people recognize my daughter and congratulate her on her creation! Even one of the guys at the Cosplayers table praised her ingenuity. 

Her sister was equally dressed up as a Jurassic World Dino Caretaker! She wore her classic Jurassic Park tee-shirt, some leggings and booties, the badge I had made her for her birthday, and best of all - her two baby dinosaurs in a bag! She found others who shared her passion and was so happy to be able to take a picture with them. The lady on the left was wearing a Jurassic Park jacket.

And of course, I dressed up too! After all, I lead by example and never let a chance to become a character I love pass me by. Meet the time traveling pirate. I even had fake gems I had planned to hand out (but I spaced and totally forgot to!).

If we are able to, I'd love to go back in March. My husband, however, really wants to go to a bigger one. While this one was pretty neat, it was also a small-town con. Most of the vendors were 'cookie cutter' sellers. Basically, everyone had pretty the same things to sell as other vendors there. Very few were original. We shall see what the new year holds! In the meantime, I promise that I will keep you updated with new creations.

Wizard World comic con!

I'm so glad I was able to win free tickets to attend the Wizard World comic con in San Antonio this past Saturday. I've actually never been to one like it. A gamers con, sure. Not a huge celebration to comics and all things that fans would enjoy like this.

I even did some cosplay with a friend who went with me. I must say, we both looked pretty awesome and got our pictures taken with so many other cosplayers. 

They had events, but we weren't really interested in them. We wandered the floor checking out booths that sold just about everything. Steam punk accessories, real animal hide products, hand painted/drawn items, prints from artists, toys from all the favorite anime/comics, and more than I can put down here.

This guy could be heard throughout the day yelling, "Hey, you guys!"

I think we walked for about 3 hours. So many people were in costume. It made me feel like a kid in the candy shop. I have ideas for other costumes I would want to try. 

Groot was a super tall cosplayer! 

This mini Vader was greeting those coming and going. 

There were even families dressing up together. 

Glenda and Mario made for a cute couple. 

These two were absolutely adorable, even if they tried to smack me with the light sabers.... 

A blonde Captain America. Cosplay doesn't mean you have to follow to a T. It's all about having fun! 

Loved this Doctor Who! 

He was a really friendly Spider-Man. 

These two were awesome Frozen sisters! 

Captain Jack Sparrow was being accompanied by the Joker! 

Blade was going for authentic and hit the head on the nail. Shaved hair with designs, teeth, the works! 

This little guy was not only cute but scary. He does cosplay for other horror movies as well. 

Dead pool

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider

Wonder Woman! 

Who you gonna call?! I wonder if they drove the Ecto One we saw parked outside... 

Harley Quinn

So much fun! I can't wait to go to the next one.