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>>9287305

>>9287303
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>tfw still using a hello kitty machine i got when i was 12
It still works, even though it is a franken-machine as it has parts from my grandma's old machine in it. The timing gets screwy sometimes but I'm too cheap to replace it

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I use a Brother sewing machine. Got it as a birthday gift and it works really good for me. I sew clothes and plushies with it. What all do you need your sewing machine to do? That might help you figure out what you need. Some people need some with basic sewing abilities and others need one that does more complicated things.

>>9284628
Wow, that sewing machine looks so complicated :| So many functions!

I'll be making clothes and lunch bags so machine needs to handle:
>Denim
>Canvas
>Twill
>Nylon
>Velcro (this one I'm worried about)

I've been using an old sewing machine that can only stitch straight, and while it still works, I want a machine that can do at least a zigzag stitch, and do button hole making.

I wanted to go to Holmat but looks like it's not gonna be happening this year. Maybe next.

Is 24 way too old to go to a con for the first time?

Are they doing any lolita events this year? If not, why not lol

Pretty hyped. Was hoping it'd be colder than usual because I'm definitely gonna die from all the heat in one of the Christmas-themed cosplays I'm doing.

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Of course

She's like the shittiest part of the game, so. No.

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You act like this hasn't already started.

>>9210466
I'd be interested if you dump anon. Got anything beginner level? I'm learning now.

looking for anything 101. taller than average so will have top custom any patterns I make, but props/accessories welcome.

I'm not a lolita, but don't lolitas find purchasing replicas to be some sort of moral issue or something?

>>9303428
Yeah, most in our community look down upon those that purchase print replicas. It's a bit more of a grey area when it comes to bag and shoe replicas, however.

>>9303428
It was discussed in the previous thread, but this dress was bought as a christmas gift for OP and anons were curious about the quality

>>9300869
It's tired

>>9300871
Yeah, it's been done. Some people will chuckle. Do it if you want, it's allowed, but don't expect to become the next big hilarious ironic thing.

>>9300869
>See inspiration pic
Where? OP's pic is of a 5-year-old Japanese girl

>>9297709
Dance paws

>>9297709
Just wear comfy slip on shoes until it's time for photos.

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Make these invisble shoes if barefoot

Just tidy up your feet, wash them, fix up your toenails, etc. If your toenails are really bad just get fake ones. If your character wears flip flops don't just buy cheap ones as they will break easily.

For the cards, I don't know why I'm stressing about it but are you guys just sending regular cards?

>>9295421
I sent regular cards with some stickers. :) I was gonna do some fancy shit...but got lazy and stressed.

KB from VIC and CB from MS, your gifts were posted today. They are the first half, since I'll be sending what I bought online when they arrive.

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Reposted from the dead thread because I need advice.

I went to a con in 2012, and my friend got in a fight. The guy ended up hitting his head and dying, and my friend gets out of jail in two weeks.

How long should I wait before inviting him to another con?

>>9295044
don't invite him to another con

it might trigger his bloodlust

>>9295044
You can take him back to the conventions once he realized that words are not worth exchanging blows over. If an argument reaches such heights, take it to convention staff. I'm glad that he's not going to be charged with manslaughter, but he needs to understand self-defense is only acceptable if one feels their life is actually endangered. Otherwise, you are honestly suppose to turn tail to an aggressor and alert the authorities to handle the situation. I doubt he felt his life was endangered by the man.

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>>9294796
Moitie ita V2

>>9294796
nitpick, but that wig is a little sad. if the bangs were cut better or if it was just a better wig in general this would look better overall.

The cosplay community has gotten worse. More attention whores, more failed models who don't even know what they're dressed up as, just more egomaniacs in general.

The technology has gotten better, but that's about the only positive

>>9294355
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The "community" if you even want to call it that at this point gets worse since more and more awful people get into it, while cosplay gets more and more accessible.

Just think about shit like the D.Va jumpsuits and think about how much those would cost 10 years ago; basic bitches wouldn't even dream about spending money on it on a lark.

>>9294360
>>9294355
Yep.

This is why Jfash and lolita are so much better than cosplay nowadays. Still expensive as fuck and basic normies aren't willing to dress up in "weird" stuff outside of cons.

Too many basic bitches cosplay just for the attention and nothing more.

Anyways, because I didn't want to include it in the original post, I would just like to ask - has anyone bought the bodyline l575 OP? Not the velvet-y one, because I am in AU and it gets wayyyy too hot. Photos included would be nice! :)

>>9294096
isn't that one a knockoff of a brand dress?

>>9294096
It's bodyline. You get what you pay for. It's a safe buy but don't expect great quality.

To not answer your question and go off on a tangent: If this is your first main piece purchase I would definitely recommend buying secondhand brand, check out Closetchild and Lacemarket, especially Closetchild, I spotted a bunch of nice classic JSKs and skirts going for pretty cheap earlier. If what you're asking after is that Bodyline floral OP, Closetchild has some Innocent World and Baby up right now you might like. Bodyline is fine, but you'd be better off just using it as wardrobe filler later on.

>verbally shitting on another gull because she's prettier or more successful than you but secretly wanting to be her/fuck her

just cgl things

I'd say that's the way to go. It's a lot easier to make formable plastic look like real armor than foam, imo

>>9290361
That or fiber glass over primed evafoam. But that can be difficult for some people.

OP here

I've never done chainmail before, and only just realized that it was part of the getup.

What would be advised to do in this situation?
I keep seeing things about making galvanized steel rings and stringing them together.
Any easier ways? Though I'd like it to not break if I move too quickly and it doesn't follow.