Making My Halloween Costume - Final Update Posted

KittenNoir · Apr 27, 2023

S.J. said:
Oh I didn't realise I won! I wasn't sure if there was a specific character you and your husband were each going for! The blazer and patch are going to look so good.

Thanks so much for the peach (I don't think I've had a peach collectible yet?!)! Any message you can think of would be lovely!

Thank you

I’m so keen to get it finished

I’ll keep updating as more parts of my costume arrive and or get made

No idea yet if we should be certain characters or just umbrella academy students

I have just sent the peach then I hope the message is ok haha I was looking for one to send for a while

S.J. · Apr 27, 2023

KittenNoir said:
Thank you I’m so keen to get it finished

I’ll keep updating as more parts of my costume arrive and or get made

No idea yet if we should be certain characters or just umbrella academy students

I have just sent the peach then I hope the message is ok haha I was looking for one to send for a while

That message is really adorable, thank you so much!

Halloween feels so far away, but I'm so keen to follow your progress!

KittenNoir · May 7, 2023

Update:

I have been to the Op Shops (Thrift store) and have found my second jacket to start the proccess again

I am still waiting for the vests to arrive.

I’m also trying to purchase white shirts today too

I’ll try to post pics tonight of the second jacket

KittenNoir · May 8, 2023

Update 4:

I got a second jacket time to start the process all over again

(Please note due to the lights the jacket is actually dark navy and ribbon is dark wine)

I need to fix the position of my mannequins so they are the same height haha

My new jacket has been washed but I still need to iron it to flatten it so please ignore how it looks currently.

The new jacket also has gold buttons on it which I will replace with navy buttons to match the first jacket and costume.

This is terrible lighting but I finished the main detailing on the lapels and front pockets. The jacket on the blue mannequin is my original jacket that I am using to copy off.

I also have to sew the sleeve length to fit me as I am short..... 5'2

Once both jackets are complete I shall iron on the patches then the main part of my costume is complete so much more to do which I will update in this thread.

KittenNoir · May 30, 2023

Update 5:
(Please note due to the lights the jacket is actually dark navy and ribbon is dark wine)

The second jacket I had purchased was covered in gold buttons, I finally found navy and sewed them on to the jacket.

I have now finished all the detailing on both jackets, I just have to iron on the patches and the jackets are complete. I also have to steam my second jacket on the left again as my mannequin is a very small so it has the made the shape out of whack.

AMAZING NEWS!!!! The vests have now arrived and they look amazing!!!!

(Please note due to lighting the vest is dark navy and dark wine)

This is what the vest looks like under the jacket. I have to also look for a white collar button up shirt.

I have purchased the below tie I am just waiting for them to arrive.

After I have received the ties and white button up shirts I will need to start working on the bottom part of the costume.

KittenNoir · Jun 4, 2023

Update 6:
(Please note due to the lights the jacket is actually dark navy and ribbon is dark wine)

Both Jackets are now complete!!!!!!!

The last step that was needed was to iron on the patches on both jackets.

I am still waiting for the navy ties to arrive, in the meantime I am off to get white button up shirts then the top part of my costume is complete.

I need to start looking for navy pants and a navy plaid skirt.

KittenNoir · Jun 7, 2023

Update 7:
(Please note due to the lights the jacket is actually dark navy and ribbon is dark wine)

I found white button up shirts !!!! It's coming together....

The top part of the costume is nearly complete... I am just waiting on my ties.

Time to start getting the items for the bottom half of the costume...

Also I am not sure if I should make the masks also? I have access to a 3D printer but I am not sure!!!

(Not my image just using for reference)

S.J. · Jun 8, 2023

Aaaah, these look really cute so far!

KittenNoir · Jun 8, 2023

S.J. said:
Aaaah, these look really cute so far!

Thank you so much

KittenNoir · Jun 18, 2023

Update 8:
(Please note due to the lights the jacket is actually dark navy and ribbon is dark wine)

My ties have finally arrived and with that it completes the top half of the costume.