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:) Hoping someone could offer any advice. One of our members (Nicallette) wants to cosplay her OC Slytherin character at FanimeCON 2011, but she's having some trouble. Some of her problems are:

1. What would be the best/cheapest way to make the robes? The kind that have the arms and hood with the green inside. (Like the robes Draco wears in Prisoner of Azakaban) She has a black cloak from Halloween as a backup but would prefer the robe. What fabric would be the best for the robe, and the green inside? Any other tips for the robe would be helpful!

2. What would be the best way to copy the Slytherin logo(patch)? How would it be attached to the robe?

Any other advice you can think of is welcomed. She has very little money but wants the cosplay to look as close to the robes the Slytherin students wear.

Here are a couple reference pics: (Not for Draco just the robes)
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh233/LaurenJessica_01/malfoy.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc204/AGreenSandStorm/Draco%20Malfoy/Draco.jpg

1. The robe: There are two patterns from Simplicity that might work for the robe linked below. As far as fabric, stay away from things that are very stretch or very thick as they can get really difficult to sew if you're inexperienced. The best thing you could do is talk to someone at a local fabric store for help. They can even help you read the patterns and make sure you buy enough fabric most of the time. Also, as it gets really hot at Fanime you might want to go for some nice breathable cottons.

2. You can get Slytherin patches on ebay, and a lot of them are really simple to attach because they're iron on. I found one with free shipping for $3.50.

http://www.simplicity.com/p-2272-costumes.aspx (I think this one looks closer to the one you're trying to duplicate.)
http://www.simplicity.com/p-2620-costumes.aspx

I personally only chose dances that I went to the classes for but had a lot of fun with the others as well.

Waltz - because most people seemed willing to actually try and do this dance and for me it seemed the easiest to learn. Plus, it's slow which people like.

East Coast Swing - Really really fun dance and there were a lot of songs for this and West Coast swing. (currently taking a west coast swing class with my husband and it is soo difficult. lol)

Argentinian tango - I had the most fun and felt the most comfortable with this dance after the class. Despite the amount of people on the floor too, with an experienced lead it was quite easy to get around. Plus I felt that the moves were more easily changed up from this style.. like the pace. I don't know if that makes sense.

Note to self: Make sure I remember the gorram camera Next year...

Sorry. I have a few but no way to upload them yet. Only have the internet at work and the computer here doesn't have a way for me to hook up my camera. (usb is blocked)

-Elphaba from Wicked
- Tank Girl
-Dr. Who
- And freaking QUAIL MAN!!!!

OMG so awesome!!!

OMG there was a Quail Man and I did not see it?

I used to be in love with that show as a kid.

Besides what was already said

Love love loved - POPE MARIO!

He came over and "prayed" with us.

Also I thought the Chinese Dragon style Gyrrados was pretty sweet.

I honestly didn't see a lot at Stage Zero this year.

I only saw one performance which was ok.. It was the one where the artist basically did a strip tease. . .

Let's just say I wasn't very impressed. Besides this every time I went to see something at Stage Zero I ended up just waiting around with nothing playing or the time was wrong and the performance was already over..

I miss the random games and energy that Stage Zero seemed to have the last time I came to Fanime in 2007.

Still appreciate all the effort you guys put into it though. =)

Thank you very much for your feedback.

I'm sorry about the experience this year, we were WAY over booked and that was a mistake on our part, it will not be happening again next year and we have some pretty cool things planned to go back to the way we were before. If I may ask though, what did you notice had a wrong time? Some performances were canceled due to issues outside of our control, and some started a little late due to events running over their scheduled time. 2007 was indeed a great year, and we are working on ways to go back to that time while improving ourselves. One of the major changes we've made in the past couple years, is that we are now running 24 hours with videos being played late night.

Now I'm not sure if I remember correctly but it had to do with one of the maid performances. I was told/read/heard/ about three different times for one of the days. At one point it was supposed to be on at like 1:00 but it was listed for 12:00? Sorry I can't be more clear because I don't remember... I know someone already said something about it in another section of the forum too though. Maybe this is what you mean about somethings running over?

And I totally understand when things come up you can't control! Like when you guys were having technical difficulties with one of the music videos and it kept stopping about halfway through.

I honestly didn't see a lot at Stage Zero this year.

I only saw one performance which was ok.. It was the one where the artist basically did a strip tease. . .

Let's just say I wasn't very impressed. Besides this every time I went to see something at Stage Zero I ended up just waiting around with nothing playing or the time was wrong and the performance was already over..

I miss the random games and energy that Stage Zero seemed to have the last time I came to Fanime in 2007.

Still appreciate all the effort you guys put into it though. =)

Wow.. I'm kind of surprised at the lolita comments. I have to admit that I'm guilty of being one of those "not so good lolitas" despite never claiming to be.

I made a couple of skirts and a dress there were inspired by the lolita fashion and they were the first things I've ever sewn from a pattern so they weren't that great.. but I wore them anyways because I thought they were fun and I put a lot of work into them.

I even went to the Lolita picnic to try and learn more about the fashion so that as I learn I can do things correctly.

Besides, I'd rather see people trying and wearing different things at the con even if it isn't right. I think that is one of the good things about going to Fanime!

So much good.

1. Being dipped at the B&W Ball during a Tango. As I posted on the B&W Ball thread I felt like a Spanish Princess in a trashy romance novel during that dance. My lead was very good!

2. Meeting up with an old friend I hadn't seen since I joined the military a year and a half ago and also getting to meet his new fiancee.

3. All the random that makes Fanime fun!

): My date ditched me last minute before the Ball, deciding she didn't want to go after all even tho it was totally fine two months ago when I asked x.x It made me sad and end up not even just checking it out by myself...hopefully next year ~.~

Aww.. You should have come anyways! I went by myself and was never lacking for a partner. There were so many girls waiting around to dance you wouldn't have had to worry about it!

Hope to see you there next year.

When does their protesting start to infringe on our rights? Aren't there any laws or rules that could prevent them from bringing the bullhorn? For the most part I tried to ignore them (I don't much mind the signs), but that one day I could hear them IN the convention center, which is ridiculous.

Well, short of a protracted constitutional battle, we'll never be able to stop them from protesting, however, it they were that loud, there might be city ordinances that could at least make them shut off any amplification they were using. 

Just wanted to clear up that I don't want to stop them from protesting, just the loudspeaker.

http://www.nonoise.org/lawlib/cities/sanjose.htm

Not sure if that is still the official law but:

"10.16.010 Disturbing the peace prohibited.

No person shall disturb the peace, quiet and comfort of any neighborhood by creating therein any disturbing or unreasonably loud noise.

B. The following types of noises are declared to be disturbing to the peace, quiet and comfort of the neighborhood in which they are heard, and persons creating such noises are in violation of Section 10.16.010:

...6. Disturbing or unreasonably loud shouting, screaming, wailing or other vocalization that is disturbing or unreasonably loud to a reasonable person outside the facility or unit from which the noise emanates.

...10.16.040 Issuance of permit.

B. The chief of police may deny the permit application for any of the following reasons:

1. The applicant has been convicted of a crime related to disturbance of the peace within the past three years or has been found civilly liable for the creation of a public or private nuisance by means of unreasonably loud or disturbing noise.

2. The applicant has knowingly made false statements in the application.

3. The proposed location(s) and/or time(s) for the use of the loudspeaker, sound amplifier, or other similar equipment would be likely to create a disturbance of the peace as set out in Sections 10.16.010 and 10.16.020 of this code.

C. The permit shall be issued only after payment of the permit fee set forth in the schedule of fees established by resolution of the council.

D. 1. The chief of police may set reasonable time, place, manner, sound level and duration restrictions on the use of loudspeakers, sound amplifiers and similar devices as a condition for the issuance of a loudspeaker permit.

2. In setting reasonable time, place and manner restrictions, the chief of police may consider, but is not limited to consideration of, the following factors:

a. Proximity of the proposed use to residential neighborhoods, medical facilities and schools;

b. Other proposed applicants who wish to use the same or a nearby area during the same time period;

c. The likelihood that the proposed use will create a disturbance of the peace;"

Just saying this could come to Con go'ers advantage next year. I doubt they have permits to use the loud speaker and they were loud enough to be disruptive. Could always print out a copy of the code and hand it to the police who are actually pretty conveniently located nearby.

Hi! I was one of the Kaylees at the gathering.

It's too bad I was late! I mixed up times because on the gathering lists it had the time for pictures as the time for the gathering.

Had fun telling you guys the Chinese names for the Ma Zhong pieces too. Hope to see you guys next time. Maybe someone will come as a River or an Anara, eh?

Thank you for having me!

I had a fun time chatting with you over off to the side after things were cleaned up. I'm hoping next year I'll have a better dress that is actually lolita.

Thank you for your kind words. lol. I know my dress was unfinished and not exactly lolita, but I appreciated the encouragement. I hope to have a better dress made next year. I'll have a whole year to practice!

I wanted to start out saying that the B&W Ball along with the lessons was the highlight of my weekend!

Negative:

1. All of the water ran out. Luckily I brought my own bottle, but when I went to refill it there was no water. =(

2. Some people did not have the dress code enforced. There were several ladies wearing super short skirts, which I don't have a problem with if wearing that kind of thing is ok for everyone.

3. I could not hear the announcements at all.

4. People standing around on the dance floor. I didn't even really mind the people dancing in groups or the spontaneous Thriller because they were DANCING, but the standing around really got in the way of travelling.


The AWESOME:

1. The dance lessons. I attended 4 lessons including: Salsa, Argentinian Tango, Waltz, and East Coast Swing. I wanted to take the time to thank the instructors for teaching this very uncoordinated person the basics. I liked it so much my husband and I are going to start taking lessons together.

2. Good mix of music.

3. The dance floor was great and very easy to dance on. I didn't feel like I was going to trip or slide on it.

4. The demonstrations were amazing! I especially loved the West Coast Swing Demo during the Ball. It looked like the dancers had a lot of fun doing it.

5. I got dipped. Ok, I know this isn't usually a huge deal but it made my weekend. I'm a pretty tall girl (5'10) so I don't get a chance to be girly very often, but during one of the tangos I was with a lead about 4 inches shorter than me but experienced. I'm not sure how he managed it, but he dipped me back during the tango and then snapped me back to him in a way that made me feel like a Spanish princess in a cheesy romance novel. I probably could have died happy after that dance, so thanks for your hard work that made the ball possible!

You guys and pope mario made my day on Sunday. My friend and I have pictures of you all posing together. I'll make sure to post them on the forum for everyone!

I fully respect their right to protest, but do they have to use the bullhorn? It was seriously annoying on Saturday when I wanted to check out the cosplay gatherings, but all I could hear was the nonsense they were spouting off.

When does their protesting start to infringe on our rights? Aren't there any laws or rules that could prevent them from bringing the bullhorn? For the most part I tried to ignore them (I don't much mind the signs), but that one day I could hear them IN the convention center, which is ridiculous.

Totally going to be there guys! I'll be going as Kaylee in her loveable coveralls. I have apples to apples and will be bringing it to the Con so let me know if you want me to bring it.

Can't wait!!

Hi everyone. I would love to come to this. I've always been interested in Lolita Fashion but never really took the time to get to know its in and outs. I just bought a brand new sewing machine and would love to come and chat with you ladies.

I'll be wearing a dress I made, but it's not Lolita. I'm planning on bringing snacks to share so would anyone have a problem with me attending?

Thanks. =)

haute couture - at least once.


loose tea or tea bags?

Ha.. my brother and friends already have costumes made.

For the midnight showing in our town 5 of us showed up in helmets, sandals, and capes to start the night off.

You will totally see us there if this thing goes down. =)