Resident Evil Village: Dimitrescu family

Debuted in October 2021 in a private studio shoot

Cast List

Lady Alcina Dimitrescu: The Geeky Seamstress
Bela Dimitrescu: AdventTraitor
Cassandra Dimitrescu: Koholint
Daniela Dimitrescu: Victoria Bane

Construction Highlights

Lady Dimitrescu made by The Geeky Seamstress using ivory polyester dupioni
Lady Dimitrescu capelet patterned by The Geeky Seamstress
- The pattern is available on our Patreon!
Daughters’ dresses were purchased and modified for accuracy
Daniela’s cape made by Victoria Bane from eyelash lace
Daughters’ flower brooches, chokers, necklace pendants, and sickle kits were sanded, assembled, and finished by Cosmic Coterie

Photoshoot

Additional Costume Details

Lady Dimitrescu base dress pattern: Cashmerette’s Upton Dress
Daughters’ dresses were modified to fit as well as have more accurate necklines, a better sleeve fit, clips in the hoods, and more screen-accurate button arrangement
- Lace at the bustline was also changed for everyone to match
Daughters’ kits were painted with Rub n Buff and acrylic paints
Stage blood and ash powder were used for the daughters’ makeup effects

Additional Credits

Base dresses from the brand MROZUL on Amazon
Gloves were purchased on Amazon
Daughters’ accessory kits and sickles from The Dangerous Ladies

References

How to Cosplay Lady Dimitrescu

Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Yukatas

*Photo by FREEing of the Madoka Magica Yukata Ver. scale figures.*

Debuted in October 2021

Casting

Akemi Homura: Victoria Bane
Miki Sayaka: AdventTraitor
Sakura Kyoko: Koholint
Tomoe Mami: The Geeky Seamstress

With guest Ohmitsooki as Kaname Madoka!

Additional Costume Details

Victoria Bane greatly improved our yukata-making methods from when we did our Senshi yukatas:
- She purchased several books for research
- She translated the instructions from Japanese and used them to cross-reference each other when the instructions were unclear
- She ultimately put together proprietary guides for the team to follow, including ways to customize the fit as well as sew them together more traditionally
Bebe mask painted by The Geeky Seamstress
Madoka’s yukata was made as a team effort; everyone else made their own.
Madoka, Kyoko, and Sayaka’s masks by AdventTraitor
Madoka, Kyoko, and Sayaka’s kinchaku pouches made as a team effort between AdventTraitor and Koholint
Face masks made using leftover yukata fabric

Flat-Lay Photoshoot

Additional Costume Details

Yukatas are made of Japanese cotton, which was purchased online; the fabric came in traditional rolls called tanmono
Obis are hanhaba (half-width) obis
Obijime were purchased from Ichiroya (sadly closed now), and/or Japanese secondhand online marketplace(s)
Obidome were Soul Gems kits made by The Dangerous Ladies and finished by The Geeky Seamstress
Fans (except Kyoko’s), crepe fabric, and crepe-covered pulls from Daiso USA
Kinchaku pouches made using leftover yukata fabric or crepe from Daiso USA
- Madoka, Kyoko, and Sayaka’s kinchaku pouches made using Millie Green’s “lotus drawstring pouch” tutorial.
Kitsuke accessories purchased from various sellers on Rakuten and/or Japanese secondhand online marketplace(s)

Additional Credits

Soul gems, Mami hair clips, and Bebe mask from The Dangerous Ladies
Wigs styled by the wearer
“Egg” Soul Gems are officially licensed products

References

“Kimono de Cheap”
Bebe Taian’s blog: How to Make a Susoyoke
“How to Make a Yukata”: for construction of the yukatas themselves.
MadebyYaya’s YouTube video “DIY Yukata (Kimono) with sewing machine / Sewing Tutorial“: for tips on completing a yukata fully by machine
Helen Howes Textiles kinchaku bag tutorial
Uniqlo video: Yukata Tutorial – How to tie the obi
Millie Green’s “Lotus Drawstring Pouch” tutorial
Billy Matsunaga: Youtube, Blog, Patreon, Instagram

Zombie Land Saga: Zombie Idols

*Official art, scanned and cleaned by Koholint*

Debuted in 2019

Cast List

Minamoto Sakura: AdventTraitor
Konno Junko: Victoria Bane
Nikaido Saki: Koholint
Yugiri: The Geeky Seamstress

Construction Highlights

Victoria Bane painted her armsocks and tights to achieve the “stitched-together” look.
Flared, knife-pleated skirts made using peau de soie.
Base shoes purchased on Amazon and painted with Angelus Paints.

Photoshoot

Additional Costume Details

Wigs self-styled except for Yugiri, which was styled by Victoria Bane

Additional Credits

Shirts purchased from Cosplay Closet Apparel
Gloves and tights from We Love Colors
Bodypaint: Mehron brand
Sakura’s bow fabric by The Dangerous Ladies

References

Silver Millenium Senshi

Debuted May 2019 at A-Kon.

Casting

Princess Serenity (Sailor Venus in Photoshoot 2): AdventTraitor
Sailor Mercury: Victoria Bane
Sailor Mars: Koholint
Sailor Jupiter: The Geeky Seamstress
Sailor Venus: Space Cadet Cosplay*

_{* indicates retired member}

Construction Highlights

Dress, collar, and choker patterns by Cosmic Coterie.
- All above made of peachskin and chiffon
Brooches: 3D printed, finished, molded, and cast
Brooch gems: Resin printed, finished, molded, and cast
Sailor Venus hair bow pattern by Cosmic Coterie
Princess Serenity sleeve pattern by Cosmic Coterie
Corselets and Serenity’s circular dress ornaments made of leather and painted with Angelus Paint.
Sandals painted with Angelus Paint.

Please read the full writeup here.

Photoshoot 1: Princess Serenity and the Inner Senshi

Photo by Lemon-Ikon Photography

Photoshoot 2: Inner Senshi

Additional Costume Details

Point work on the patterns was done by Victoria Bane.
Wigs self-styled except for Sailor Moon, styled by Victoria Bane
Brooches and Serenity sleeves constructed by The Geeky Seamstress
- Serenity Sleeve pattern and writeup available on Patreon

Additional Credits

Corselet base pattern: TV492 – 1890’s Victorian Corselets
Sailor Moon hair feathers: Catzia’s Secret Studio

References

AmazonMandy’s Gem Coloring Tutorial

My Hero Academia: PE Uniforms

Debuted in June 2019 at A-Kon

Cast List

Uraraka Ochako: Space Cadet Cosplay*
Todoroki Shouto: AdventTraitor
Ashido Mina: Victoria Bane
Yaoyorozu Momo: The Geeky Seamstress
Kyoka Jiro: Koholint

With guest Ohmitsooki as Shinso Hitoshi!

_{* indicates retired member}

Construction Highlights

Base pattern sponsored by HeyCutSew when we were one of their Spring 2019 reps. Please see our full review and list of alterations on our Patreon.
Inset designs drafted and digitized by The Geeky Seamstress
Uniforms made of ponte de roma

Photoshoot

Additional Costume Details

Most patterns were re-drafted from scratch to correctly fit the wearer
Most seams were done via serger
Victoria Bane used a combination of arm socks and cream makeup to turn herself pink.
Wigs self-styled except for Yaoyorozu Momo, styled by Victoria Bane

Additional Credits

Ashido Mina horns by Wardco Props
Ashido Mina seamless gloves from We Love Colors
Kyoka Jiro wig is The Five Wits style “Pump Up The Jam“
Todoroki Shoto wig is The Five Wits style “Half Cold Half Hot“
Ohmitsooki purchased their uniform

References

How to Sew Inset Corners

Eternal Sailor Senshi: Moon & Chibi Moon

*Official references by Naoko Takeuchi, from the Sailor Moon manga*

Debuted in February 2019 at Katsucon

Cast List

Eternal Sailor Moon: The Geeky Seamstress
Eternal Sailor Chibi Moon: Koholint

Construction Highlights

Fukus made using an altered version of our Sailor Moon Fuku tutorial.
- Tutorial on Eternal Sailor Senshi modifications available on Patreon.
Fukus feature a double layer of tricot for the base leotard and matte satin for the skirts, collars, and bows.
Sleeves made with tulle, glissenette, and chiffon
Resin pieces designed in CAD software, 3D printed, finished, molded, and cold cast
Base bows made with Cosmic Coterie’s bow patterns & methods
Eternal Moon feather “bow” made from 2mm foam and decorated with feathers and rhinestones

Photoshoot

Cosplayers Koholint as Eternal Sailor Chibimoon and The Geeky Seamstress as Eternal Sailor Moon are posed laying on the ground, holing hands with their eyes closed.

Photo by Chezphoto

Cosplayers Koholint as Eternal Sailor Chibimoon and The Geeky Seamstress as Eternal Sailor Moon pose back to back with their hands on hips, and outer arms held up with peace signs.

Photo by Chezphoto

Cosplayer Koholint as Eternal Sailor Chibimoon poses with her hands clasped before her, looking into the distance.

Photo by Chezphoto

Cosplayer The Geeky Seamstress as Eternal Sailor Moon is laying on the floor looking up at the camera and reaching out with a smile.

Photo by Chezphoto

Cosplayer Koholint as Eternal Sailor Chibimoon has her eyes closed and is laying in cosplayer The Geeky Seamstress as Eternal Sailor Moon's lap, who is looking down and holding her head up.

Photo by Chezphoto

Cosplayer The Geeky Seamstress as Eternal Sailor Moon poses with one arm to her chest, one arm reaching out as she looks into the distance.

Photo by Chezphoto

Cosplayer Koholint as Eternal Sailor Chibimoon is laying on the ground, looking up at the camera with a smile as she gently touches her face.

Additional Credits

Moon wig by The Geeky Seamstress
Chibi Moon wig by Victoria Bane
Resin pieces by The Geeky Seamstress
Chibi Moon base tiara by MASK Props

References

Sleeve method: Interstellar’s tutorial

Holiday Senshi

*Official references from the Sailor Moon Drops game. Credits to Minty’s Moon Drops for the game puppet rips and Sailor Soapbox for the pngs!*

Debuted in December 2018

Cast List

Holiday Moon: AdventTraitor
Holiday Mercury: Victoria Bane
Holiday Mars: Koholint
Holiday Jupiter: The Geeky Seamstress
Holiday Venus: Space Cadet Cosplay*

_{* indicates retired member}

Construction Highlights

Dress details:
- Base pattern: Davie Dress bodice
- Circle skirt
- Made of neoprene and faux fur
Capelet details:
- Base pattern: McCall’s 3033
- Collar pattern by Cosmic Coterie
- Made of neoprene and faux fur
Mini Santa hat pattern by Cosmic Coterie
Sailor Venus bow pattern by Cosmic Coterie
Senshi chest bow pattern by Cosmic Coterie

Please read the full write-up on our Patreon!

Photoshoot

From left to right, cosplayers Koholint as Holiday Sailor Mars, Space Cadet as Holiday Sailor Venus, Advent Traitor as Holiday Sailor Moon, The Geeky Seamstress as Holiday Sailor Jupiter, and Victoria Bane as Holiday Sailor Mercury pose in a line with their hands clasped before them, centered in the middle of a decorated bridge.

Photo by Ash Snap’em Photography

From left to right, cosplayers Space Cadet as Holiday Sailor Venus, Victoria Bane as Holiday Sailor Mercury, Advent Traitor as Holiday Sailor Moon, The Geeky Seamstress as Holiday Sailor Jupiter, and Koholint as Holiday Sailor Mars pose in a line in front of Christmas trees , holding their skirts out.

Photo by Ash Snap’em Photography

Cosplayer Victoria Bane as Holiday Sailor Mercury poses with her hands on the railing of a bridge, looking over her shoulder with a smile for the camera. — Victoria Bane as Holiday Mercury

Photo by Ash Snap’em Photography

From left to right, cosplayers Space Cadet as Holiday Sailor Venus, The Geeky Seamstress as Holiday Sailor Jupiter, Advent Traitor as Holiday Sailor Moon, Victoria Bane as Holiday Sailor Mercury, and Koholint as Holiday Sailor Mars pose with smiles, looking fondly at each other in front of a Christmas tree.

Photo by Ash Snap’em Photography

Cosplayer The Geeky Seamstress as Holiday Sailor Jupiter poses with a smile, holding her skirt out in a flare. — The Geeky Seamstress as Holiday Jupiter

Photo by Ash Snap’em Photography

Photo by Ash Snap’em Photography

Cosplayer Space Cadet as Holiday Sailor Venus poses with a smile in front of a hearth. — Space Cadet as Holiday Venus

Photo by Ash Snap’em Photography

Additional Costume Details

Wigs self-styled except Sailor Moon, styled by Victoria Bane
Boots, bows, brooches from our Inner Senshi builds
Skirt shapes are supported with petticoats (purchased)

Additional Credits

Wrist gloves by We Love Colors
Tiaras by MASK Props/Pockypants
Sailor Moon brooch is an official gashapon

References

Minty’s Moon Drops
Sailor Soapbox’s Sailor Moon Drops Resources

Sailor Moon Crystal: Outer Senshi

Debuted in December 2018.

Cast List

Sailor Chibi Moon: Koholint
Sailor Uranus: The Geeky Seamstress
Sailor Neptune: Space Cadet Cosplay*
Sailor Saturn: AdventTraitor
Sailor Pluto: Victoria Bane

_{* indicates retired member}

Construction Highlights

Fukus made using the current version of our Sailor Moon Fuku tutorial
Base bows made with our Classic Bow Pattern
Uranus and Neptune glove rolls patterned and constructed by The Geeky Seamstress.
- Tutorial and pattern for the Angled Glove Rolls can be found on our Patreon.
Saturn sleeves patterned and constructed by AdventTraitor.

Photoshoot

Photo by Ash Snap’em Photography

Additional Costume Details

Fukus feature tricot for the base leotard and chest armor and peau de soie for the skirts, collars, and bows.
Hip rolls use upholstery foam covered in tricot.
Fukus, brooches (except Saturn’s), and wigs made by the Cosmic Coterie team
Sailor Uranus, Chibi Moon, and Pluto wigs by Victoria Bane
Shoes and boots painted using Angelus Leather Paints.
Uranus Space Sword kit was finished and painted by The Geeky Seamstress

Additional Credits

Tiaras and Pluto’s Garnet Rod by MASK Props
Saturn’s Silence Glaive by Mechaboy07
Uranus Space Sword 3d printed kit by Rawrbomb.
Saturn choker ornament, brooch, and earrings, and Pluto choker ornament and earrings by UniqueCosplayProps
Chibi Moon hair shields from Amazon.
Chibi Moon hair feathers by Catzia’s Secret Studio
Chibi Moon brooch is the official gashapon
Pink Moon Stick is the officially licensed Proplica
Base gloves by We Love Colors

References

Tutorial on Painting with Angelus Paints

Sailor Moon Crystal v2.0: 2018

Debuted December 2018.

Casting

Sailor Moon: AdventTraitor
Sailor Mercury: Victoria Bane
Sailor Mars: Koholint
Sailor Jupiter: The Geeky Seamstress
Sailor Venus: Space Cadet Cosplay*

_{* indicates retired member}

Construction Highlights

Fukus made using the latest version of our Sailor Moon Fuku tutorial
Base bows made with our Classic Bow Pattern.

Photoshoot

Photo by Ash Snap’em Photography

Photo by Ash Snap’em Photography

Photo by Ash Snap’em Photography

Photo by Ash Snap’em Photography

Photo by Ash Snap’em Photography

Photo by Ash Snap’em Photography

Additional Costume Details

Fukus and brooches (except Moon’s) by the Cosmic Coterie team
- Fukus feature tricot for the base leotard and chest armor and peau de soie for the skirts, collars, and bows.
- Hip rolls use upholstery foam covered in tricot.
- Costumes are self-made except for Sailor Moon, made by The Geeky Seamstress
Shoes and boots painted using Angelus Leather Paints
Wigs are self-styled except for Sailor Moon, styled by Victoria Bane
Additional details:
- Venus Love Me Chain by Space Cadet
- Jupiter belt by The Geeky Seamstress
- Mars hip brooch and ankle decorations by Koholint

Additional Credits

Sailor Moon’s brooch is the official gashapon
Moon feather hair clips, hair shields, and choker gem by Catzia’s Secret Studio
Base gloves by We Love Colors
Inner Senshi wands are official merch
Cutie Moon Rod is the officially licensed Proplica
Tiaras by MASK Props/Pocky Pants

References

Tutorial on Painting with Angelus Paints.

Sailor Moon Yukatas: Inner Senshi

Debuted May 2018 at A-Kon.

Casting

Tsukino Usagi: AdventTraitor
Mizuno Ami: Victoria Bane
Hino Rei: Koholint
Kino Makoto: The Geeky Seamstress
Aino Minako: Space Cadet Cosplay*

_{* indicates retired member}

Construction Highlights

Yukatas made of Japanese cotton, purchased online; the fabric came in traditional rolls called tanmono
Yukatas were cut and sewn using basic traditional techniques.
Undergarments made from cotton lawn
Venus hairbow made using our Venus Hairbow Pattern

Please read the full write-up here on Patreon.