Hey Internet Explorer!
The gloves were actually inspired by an MMD model of Marisa. After seeing gloves, I just had to search for these gloves and out of no where I saw them at a store while I was actually shopping for Christmas gifts for several friends of mine. Lucky me I suppose!
Nope, I didn't receive a cosplay. The only thing I got for Christmas that is part of my cosplay is the "Alice Margatroid boots."
I simply cannot find any dress shoes that are at reasonable price, which results why I am using these boots I got for Christmas for my cosplay. Kinda funny, makes me feel like I've "stole Alice's precious boots."
I've liked Touhou for a long time now, I just never took the time to express it due to other art projects and school. Now that I do have a bit of time, I'm able to do Touhou related things. Recently around my local area, there have been a lot of Touhou events, such as Touhou Tournaments. The anime convention I am going to will be holding a Touhou Panel followed with a tournament. I guess it was a coincidence though! I get to cosplay as Marisa for the convention and play Touhou while cosplaying as Marisa. I'm also joining the cosplay contest, provided I don't get anxious once I get on stage.
Touhou in my city is actually fairly popular. Not too popular though, but enough to get recognized.
Internet Explorer said:
You must be very talented at sewing then, especially that japanese creations are so detailed~... was it your first work ? Did you have the idea suddenly, or did you used to sew since a long time..? Puh-lease tell me.
I used to sew 6-7 years ago, but honestly, I haven't touched a sewing machine for 6 years. It took me a day to get the skill back, but I used to sew before. This is my first cosplay I've finished on my own though, but I've sewn some basic things before.
I guess the idea came to me after a few friends asked if I ever would cosplay at an anime convention. I typically didn't due to modesty, but if I wanted to do a cosplay, I wanted to make it and not buy a pre-made cosplay. After a few months of thinking, I decided to create a Marisa Kirisame cosplay.
Just for the record, I was about to make Alice instead! I was scared though because I lacked excellent sewing skills. I believe next year I will try to make Alice next, just to fit with my boots.
Hehe ~ The broomstick is very ordinary and simple indeed. I wouldn't be Marisa without the broomstick. The broomstick is essential for a magician after all.
Thank you!