Female Sefiroth Cosplay Part 3

Sally Stand-in models the bodice and skirt portion version of the female Sefiroth cosplay patterned from Simplicity 8074. The arm bands, etc. are cut but not sewn at this stage. 

My first attempt at the bodice was a disaster. Had to recut the fabric and try again. Sewing is not all wine and roses, especially when you are a rank beginner. I went with the second attempt, a mushroom print with a solid center, with the backing in an MCM-inspired print. Going with that solid center inset made it look more Star Trek than Sefiroth.

Working with remnants meant I had to piece the fabric together to fit the pattern piece. In a way it became a Happy Mistake. That is when you intend to go a certain direction in a project and something happens, ok, mistakes happen, then it becomes a Happy Mistake. 

The pattern instructions note to line the skirt with bias tape but I chose to fully line it with cotton. The beige fabric needed to be stiffer to drape correctly. I like the skirt and it fits, unlike the bodice. Even it is too small for Sally Stand-In, I barely got it on her to model it. 

The jacket was made to wear with the dress female-sefiroth-cosplay-jacket. Because of my frustration with the pattern, I am going to put it away for now and move on to the next project.  

Here, I am making the marks with the tailor's chalk. This is the most complex garment I have tackled so far. 

Next up is Simplicity 4807. Fabric is cut and marked, ready to sew. Let's see how a vintage pattern stacks up to a modern one for instructions and easy-to-follow ability. 

Female Sefiroth Cosplay Part 2

Now that the cosplay-jacket is completed, fabric has been cut for the Final Fantasy female Sefiroth outfit, Simplicity 8074 (2016). The knit lavendar fabric found at thrift will act as the skirt. This was the first fabric pull from my stash. 

The skirt portion presents a problem. I rarely work with knits. I may have to line the skirt and then hand quilt it. Doing some YouTube research to figure this out. 

The bodice was cut in the black floral print. The remaining portions were cut in the solid black fabric. 

The only hold-up is awaiting the arrival of more interfacing and some tailor's chalk I ordered online. 

It took an afternoon to press the pattern and the materials, and cut the fabric pattern. Because I have been using a lot of black fabric lately as lining for both the jacket and gift bags, I had to piece the belt portion. 

Sewing goal: To use up my existing stash of fabric, and there is a LOT OF IT. Pretty sure I have entered SABLE territory (stash accumulation beyond life expectancy). 

Until next time,

Tami

Female Sefiroth Cosplay Jacket

We interrupt our regular programming in the Countdown to Christmas for Part 1 to the Sefiroth cosplay project. Original concept post final-fantasy-female-sefiroth-project. Lined jacket Vogue 9219 pattern. The black batik and liner fabric were from my stash. This is the first time I have attempted to sew an adult jacket. Because I am pleased with how this turned out, I won't be sewing another version. The jacket liner thrifted material really is exquisite.  

I may even add some beading embellishment.😮

Here is where accomplished seamstresses will roll their eyes - I just discovered what bias tape is used for - binding the sleeve ends, among other uses. Duh! Since I didn't have black premade bias tape, I created my own. 

Part 2 to the Sefiroth project is the black shirtdress. Simplicity 8074 view C top portion. 

Sewing keeps my mind active and engaged. It also keeps my troubles at bay. More sewing in 2026! 

Final Fantasy Female Sefiroth Project

I will start off that I know next to nothing about Final Fantasy. My son is a fan and we will be attending a convention in April. 

I do know I have the hair for this character cosplay (long and platinum). I've got the material for a costume, so I will attempt a Grandfluencer version of Seferoth 

The idea is to combine two patterns starting with Vogue 9219 pattern for the coat-length jacket. I've learned my lesson, to make one version of the coat, then adjust the pattern and correct any mistakes made for the second version.  

Next, was delighted to find 2016 Simplicity 8074 in my sewing pattern repository. 

The fabric pulls include a black batik and a black print for the Simplicity top. 

I really want to do this jacket in this blue dragon fabric. I will post my progress. Not quite sure how to do the epaulets on the shoulders, that will take awhile to figure out. 

And on to the Countdown to Christmas Day 8! What I am listening to - Celtic Christmas. 

Ending the post with a Hidehooooo to my Chinese audience.👋Big jump in views from that country the past 30 days per Google analytics.