Anime seems to be a world of its own when it comes to outfit design. Everything is decked out in crystals, lace, frills, crazy fabrics, you name it. I wanted to take on the challenge of recreating one of the more recognizable costumes from the anime ‘Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card’, her crystal tutu. And every magical girl isn’t complete without her accessories so I wanted to make sure to create one of her cards and of course, her Staff of Dreams.
Materials used: wood dowel, wood ends, metal, eva foam, foam clay, satin, organza, vinyl, lace, hotfix rhinestones, crystals, plexiglass.
Items purchased: petticoat, pettishorts, shoes embellished by me, gloves altered and embellished by me, tights with crystals added, wig.
Dress made with satin and organza bodice. Skirt layers cut into a feather like pattern: edges burned to avoid hemming. Features two overlays: one of pointed holographic vinyl, each point leading to a pom pom and crystal, and the second a pointed scallop of organza, trimmed with lace. Open sleeves and collar are cut into a petal shape with the addition of rhinestones to each petal. Gloves and shoes mirror the petal design. Rear hidden zipper as well as ribbon to close collar. Crystals sewn to chest along with lace and pom poms made of organza. Rear attachment of a large bow
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