Carbon Costume

…g pattern pieces and map out where the blue fabric will go. This is a trial-and-error process; the main goal is to replicate the original look and maintain the overall proportions of the wave lines, not necessarily the exact number. Here’s what mine looked like: Note that on the sleeves I first marked out a 1.5 inch gap from the bottom of the piece to where the blue begins. That leaves space for the cuff. Once you are happy with the design you hav…

…ribbon-crossed pattern on his matching pants, and a light tan belt worn off-center across the top of the pants. The main feature part of his outfit is a long black coat with an extremely over-exaggerated fluffy white trim around the collar, as well as the cuffs, and there is a large St. Peter’s cross embellished on the back. The shoes he wears with this outfit are black with large decorate gold pieces that match the ones worn on the shoulder regio…

In Sailor Moon, Saturn looks as she usually does in the series in this illustration, but has the symbol of saturn on her forehead instead of her usual tiara, a deep purple ribbon around her neck, and a matching teardrop necklace. She is one of two scouts in this set that wear a pair of long gloves to match her dress, the other being Pluto, and her dress, despite being dark purple instead, is styled very similarly as well. She only has one strap o…

…ncess attire is very monochromatic, with everything in about the same tealy-blue shade as her hair. She wears it down, as usual, and has the symbol of neptune on her forehead in the same shade, with a matching ribbon around her neck and a similarly colored teardrop necklace worn below it. Her dress itself is the same shade, and it falls in a low v-neck, with decorated golden adornments on the straps, and a loosely crossed midsection leading into a…

…oo. In this scene in the manga, he wears a fairly unidentifiable black semi-collared long sleeve shirt, black pants, and black shoes, while in the anime he’s a bit more dressed up, with the same type of pants and shoes, but he’s exchanged the shirt for a suit jacket and a white button-up shirt. In the anime his hair looks a bit browner than his normal black, but the scene takes place at what looks like sunset, so I went with his regular color just…

…Barney is Fred’s neighbor and best friend in The Flintstones. He is much sillier and more easygoing than Fred, and is often rewarded for his calm demeanor. His serendipity often annoys Fred….

…nder Fall, the current Fall Maiden, and Tyrian Callows. Dr. Watts is middle-aged, with the greying hair to prove it. He sports a full mustache and wears a grey suit with burgundy accessories and a golden-yellow shirt. Finding an exact match for his tailcoat is tricky, so don’t be afraid to be interpretive; a plain grey suit with the right accessories will do just fine, or you could opt for a stand collar blazer instead to get a little closer to hi…

…on, in the Hulu mini series Nine Perfect Strangers. Masha, originally from Russia, immigrated to the United States where she became a powerful CEO. However, after she is shot and clinically dead for several minutes, Masha’s outlook on life is totally altered and she sets out to help others achieve freedom from their grief and other emotional issues. Masha is a tall, thin woman with long blonde hair. She favors all white ensembles that highlight he…

…Dr. Nefario is Gru’s gadget man. He’s the evil mastermind behind inventions such as the Freeze Ray and Big Blaster Cannon but only a true genius could come up with the Fart Gun and Boogie Bots….

…The high flying, Rey Mysterio may be small in stature but he’s a big presence in the world of wrestling. Bringing the fun of lucha libre back to the ring, the masked wrestler has become a figure who kids and adults want to replicate. Of course wearing a luchador mask doesn’t mean you’ll be able to imitate the moves. That requires practice….