Yumi - Rurouni Kenshin
Why this costume:
Growing up with anime, Rurouni Kenshin was a late night staple of most of my generation. While I do not condone the actions of the artist which have come to light in more recent years, this show was part of my early introduction to anime.
When I was approached to join a Kenshin cosplay group with friends, I was so happy to be included and jumped at the opportunity to not only make a costume for myself but also help others to make the group come together.
Details:
I started out with a very simple Kimono pattern. I realized that if I wanted the costume to successfully fall off my shoulders that I would have to make a couple changes. I ended up taking the pieces I cut with the pattern and modified them to make myself a new pattern.
I went with green trim and the triangles because I just liked the colors and shapes better together. That's the one thing about old school anime like Kenshin, it's amazing but it lacks continuity. This let me pick a more detailed design as well!
I cut-out and attached each triangle individually. I also lined the trim with interfacing to help it hold up off my shoulders and add body to it.
I lined the sleeves with the same purple fabric I used to make the under Kimono.
All-in-all, despite all the differences in continuity...I found one picture reference that I loved the design of and went with that...seems the relieve headaches that way. The group photoshoot was a lot of fun even with a little rain. This is a costume I would like to revisit one day as I know I could do Yumi so much better justice with my current skill level.
Growing up with anime, Rurouni Kenshin was a late night staple of most of my generation. While I do not condone the actions of the artist which have come to light in more recent years, this show was part of my early introduction to anime.
When I was approached to join a Kenshin cosplay group with friends, I was so happy to be included and jumped at the opportunity to not only make a costume for myself but also help others to make the group come together.
Details:
I started out with a very simple Kimono pattern. I realized that if I wanted the costume to successfully fall off my shoulders that I would have to make a couple changes. I ended up taking the pieces I cut with the pattern and modified them to make myself a new pattern.
I went with green trim and the triangles because I just liked the colors and shapes better together. That's the one thing about old school anime like Kenshin, it's amazing but it lacks continuity. This let me pick a more detailed design as well!
I cut-out and attached each triangle individually. I also lined the trim with interfacing to help it hold up off my shoulders and add body to it.
I lined the sleeves with the same purple fabric I used to make the under Kimono.
All-in-all, despite all the differences in continuity...I found one picture reference that I loved the design of and went with that...seems the relieve headaches that way. The group photoshoot was a lot of fun even with a little rain. This is a costume I would like to revisit one day as I know I could do Yumi so much better justice with my current skill level.
