Nonon Improvement Plan! ♪

Sometimes, little details on cosplays just go unchecked before conventions. That’s okay, though! You cannot always expect perfection with your first attempt. And going back and improving your preexisting cosplays can be just as gratifying as constructing an entirely new piece. For one thing, you’re certainly saving your money, and it also saves you from so much extra stress (especially if you’re trying to get something done at the last minute!)

Nonon is in need of some TLC. Here’s what specifically:

Nonon Cosplay Improvement Plan!

• Starch pleats. My skirt is a total wrinkle magnet, so hopefully starching the pleats will help!
• Make lacy underskirt. I dislike relying on my petticoat for that extra poofy detail at the hem. It messes with the silhouette. So, a simple skirt is necessary! Though it looks tulle in her artwork, I am planning on using eyelet lace instead! 
• Sew on that stupid little tie thing. Need I say more? 
• Redo craft foam details on hat. Sure, craft foam is super cheap and easy to work with, but it always seems to get so beat up whenever I make anything out of it. This might have to do with my prepping process-perhaps adding more gesso will help with this?
• Add hat’s chin strap. Again, another stupid detail I keep forgetting. It will just be a simple, vinyl strap.
• Add and replace ribbons on baton. I want my baton’s plume thing to be even fuller! Some of the ribbons on it have grown kind of nasty, so fresh ones are needed!
• Do something about boots? Note the question mark. I honestly really like the white contrast they provide over a pair of matching blue ones. I might even prefer it. But I want to add the little details her’s have (scallops, tabs, angel wings, etc.), so I am not sure if I should I just leave those out, have the details be in blue instead of white, or bite the bullet and do everything in the correct colors.

Even with this tidy list, all of this actually getting done in time by January is still entirely up in there. I AM making a new costume for SacAnime Winter, and that is honestly much more of a priority then fiddling with an eyelet skirt or chin strap. So we’ll have to see what happens!-at the very least, this is a good reminder for myself.

What’s my next cosplay going to be? All will be explained in the near future...

Cheers,
Sarah

A small hint about my next costume!: It's related to the moon and stars! A YELLOW moon to be specific~