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Shampoo (from Ranma 1/2)
Cosplayer: Irena
Costumer: Irena & Steph

Last Updated: May 9, 2004

This costume is being made for ACen 2004!!!


What's Left to Do
  • I don't know, the rest is Irena's domain


    • Flesh Wound Count: 0
    How many times my costume has decided to try and make me bleed to death... or just bleed a little bit.)
    Blood-o-Meter:
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    Pictures




    Cosume in Action




    S h a m p o o     C o s t u m e    T i m e    L i n e

    Date

    Description

    Pictures
    May 9, 2004
  • Fixed dart in back
  • Hemmed arm holes
  • Made and attached collar
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    May 8, 2004
  • Pinned final dress together and fitted (yet again)
  • Sewed large pieces together and fitted (one more time)
  • Went to Joann's and picked up a zipper
  • Attached zipper and hemmed skirt.
    		•  Dress Final 01
    April 29, 2004
  • Fitted dress again and cut out final fabric pieces
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    March 24, 2004
  • Fitted dress on Irena. Mostly looks great! Woo!
  • Went fabric shopping with Irena and got some ideas. Still need to look, though.
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    March 23, 2004
  • Cut out pieces and made test fabric dress. I will see Irenie tomorrow to get it fitted right.
    		•  Test Fabric Dress
    March 22, 2004
  • Bought dress pattern... actually I couldn't find a full dress, but McCalls made a shirt, so all I have to do is lengthen it (McCall's #4381). Woohoo!
  • Scoped the fabric scene and found the most exquisite fabric!! Can't wait to get Irena's approval and buy it. :)
    		•  Dress Pattern


    Materials Needed
    Note: all costs are without tax
  • Dress pattern - [$14.95 + 50% off = $7.47]
  • Test fabric 4 yards - (I already had this from Pen Pen)
  • Chinese "Mary Jane" Shoes w/out strap (from eBay auction) - [$10.00]
  • Wig: Purple/Black - [$13.00]
  • Dress Final Fabric (red chinese style brocade) - ...price coming soon...
  • "Gems" for shoes - ...price coming soon...
  • Glue for "Gems" on shoes
  • Zipper - [$2.99]
  • Stiff fusible interfacing for collar
    • ... still more to come ...

    Total Cost
    This costume is not for sale. This is mearly how much it cost for us to make.
    Note: This cost is determined by the supplies that we purchased... there may be some items that we already owned which are not included in the final cost
    $33.46 + tax ...so far...