Lady Cels
@ladycels.bsky.social
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Award Winning Maker/Cosplayer Craftsmanship Judge, Educator Booking:
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Greetings! I'm Lady Cels! A Maryland-based cosplayer/costumer who has a passion for teaching! Photo Credits: She-ra and Mothra -
@amiephotos.bsky.social
Milotic/Flower Knight -
@adoylible.bsky.social
Witch Link - bryantcoxphotography Strawberry Shortcake - bradbehlesphoto
over 1 year ago
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I'm trying a couple little tricks with this costume, to make it something that will stand the test of time. So while the costume is fully lined, I'm putting in a back panel on both the facing and lining that can ripped out for adjustments. And then pressing everything open and top stitching too.
about 2 hours ago
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The tabard has been a big patterning project. It took several tries with paper then fabric to work out the chevron pleating in the front before finalizing. And of course, more slip stitching bias tape.
4 days ago
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Making slow and steady progress on the cloak. The cape is ending up being one giant experiment. I knew I wanted to continue the gold/silverwork theme, so the moons became silver chip work with rough purl, edged in braid and complimented by kid leather to break up the design. .
7 days ago
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For the skirt, I used Rayon Challis, cut as a simple circle skirt, hemmed in a rolled hem. I then cut, serged, and hemmed about 15 yards of Matte Satin to make the ruffles. Still need to sew the silver trim set along the gather line. Iโm using a pair of suspenders, also helps with the tail!
11 days ago
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#wipwednesday
This time, we're moving on to the chipwork for the cloak. I'm using silver purl in cut chipwork with a silver braid border. I was worried the design would read too heavy, so the larger moons are offset by silver kid leather sections. Overall, I'm happy with the balance in the design.
16 days ago
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Wednesday WIPs Riding the Magfest inspiration train and dove into Tyranny from Critical Role. Been working on the headpiece since, and we're slowly getting there.
23 days ago
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MAGFest 2026 was such an amazing weekend and reminded me why itโs one of my favorite conventions.I took part in two group cosplays this year, both based on @_sunsetdragon_ Eeveelutions. One tapestry-themed group and one pirate group. I always love being part of groups at cons! I
28 days ago
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Now that Derpy is now in the hands of his new owners. I can share! Made this little shelf sitter Derpy from Kpop Demon Hunters for @ladyikaricosplay for the holidays. Original file by wambamthnkyamam Print and custom paint job by me.
about 1 month ago
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Whenever I judge craftsmanship, I make an award for my judge's choice. It's a small, tudor rose inspired design. I make them using the convention's own color scheme in flat silk and Japanese Goldwork thread. Can you guess which con will be the first this coming year?
about 2 months ago
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We're close enough now to
#magfest
that I think it's safe to say I've locked in my cosplay lineup. I'll be bringing three costumes with me, and (thanks to groups) they all ended up being designed by
@sunsetdragon.bsky.social
๐ I'll be pretty busy on Friday judging. Can't wait to see folks!
about 2 months ago
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Cosplaying with one of my best cosplay friends,
@ladyikaricosplay.bsky.social
is always a lot of fun. Weโve been building costumes for cons together for a few years now, and having her with me makes every project feel a lot more fun. Design by @hannah_alexander_artwork ๐ธ
@adoylible.bsky.social
2 months ago
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Figuring out the shapes for the cloak for Ladybug and how theyโd actually sit on my body took way more trial and error than I expected. There were a lot of mock-ups made before anything actually started to make sense to me. Design by hannah_alexander_artwork Photography by
@adoylible.bsky.social
2 months ago
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With MAGFest coming up again, here's a little throwback to last year, when I cosplayed Hannah Alexander's Ladybug. I still love how bold the colors and details turned out. Design by @hannah_alexander_artwork Photography by
@adoylible.bsky.social
2 months ago
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Nearly done now! Just need to finish adding all the sparkle to the lower skirt/pants and then it's ready to costest. But that means all my Magfest costumes are now done! Design by
@sunsetdragon.bsky.social
2 months ago
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Little back in time moment, but while the wig is before all the styling, wanted to also show off the little hat and shoes. I'm deviating for the shoe design from brown boots to more comfortable sneakers I thrifted. And of course added bling to. Design by
@sunsetdragon.bsky.social
2 months ago
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Working on the accessories while I wait for more pleated fabric. I hate wig work the most, but it is pretty satisfying to see the cheap wigs take on new life with steam and crimping. Design by
@sunsetdragon.bsky.social
3 months ago
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Don't think I showed it. But got the top dress all finalized! Just need to steam it again. That one spot on the back loves to wrinkle when I'm scrunching it up to hand sew. Probably needs a good starch at this point. Design by
@sunsetdragon.bsky.social
3 months ago
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Bling time! The skirt part of the skirt/pants is sewn enough so I can start really adding all the shells and beads to it. Design by
@sunsetdragon.bsky.social
3 months ago
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Now that the top is done, time for the skirt. Well, only part of it's a skirt. My vision is to make these secret pants, complete with pockets! But the top most tier will be a skirt. It's weird, but having fun with the challenge of it. Design by
@sunsetdragon.bsky.social
3 months ago
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Got the skirt layers pin to check the drape, gonna need to add some darts in but I'm very happy with the level of sparkle we have going on. Design by
@sunsetdragon.bsky.social
3 months ago
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Time to start on the skirt bling. It's always super difficult to be random in the placement of rhinestones, but having them in different sizes helps a bit. Design by
@sunsetdragon.bsky.social
3 months ago
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We got a waistband going now! Originally, I was going to do a side zipper, but testing how I could get in/out of the cosplay I swapped instead to a stretchy shirring panel as a godet on the side. Much more comfortable now! Design by
@sunsetdragon.bsky.social
3 months ago
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It's starting to look more like a top now! I used stretch Satin for comfort, though it needs a lot of steaming still. But it provides a nice base for the top! Design by
@sunsetdragon.bsky.social
3 months ago
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Halloween always became lazy night, and this year is no different!. At home, corny Halloween specials, apple cider in hand. I look at the effort I put into cons and just... NOPE, not tonight. Time to curl up and stay cozy. Any other cosplayers joining me? Winifred ๐ธ @munchkin_photos
4 months ago
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The over-engineered sleeves are almost done! Just need to go back and slip stitch the band lining in and steam them. But it was definitely a fun challenge figuring out where to anchor the wings so they had the look I wanted. Design by
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4 months ago
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Getting everything figured out on the dressform, including those very overcomplicated sleeves. I added padding in a few places to keep the look while offsetting the weight of the wing panels. Design by
@sunsetdragon.bsky.social
4 months ago
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One thing I absolutely love is a good clean bias tape finished with a slip stitch :D Got the rhinestones all glued in so assembly will be next! Design by
@sunsetdragon.bsky.social
4 months ago
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For the details, I decided to go with a combination of HTV and Rhinestones, for extra sparkle. The bad news is I have to apply everything flat before I can assemble, so it'll take a bit of time to sit and apply each cut star and each rhinestone by hand. Design by
@sunsetdragon.bsky.social
4 months ago
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Now, it's time to charge full steam ahead with Gulliver. Starting with his sailor collar. I'll admit to playing a bit fast and loose with the construction, even if the final result is polished. I did most of it by draping Design by
@sunsetdragon.bsky.social
4 months ago
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And we've got a dress! Pretty happy with how quickly this came out. No costest though, that will have to wait till Magfest! Design by
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4 months ago
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Jolteon isn't my only Magfest (or SunsetDragon ) design in the works. I'm also working on Gulliver, though I want to take my time with this one a little more. So, starting slow with the scalloped applique sections. Design by
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4 months ago
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For the skirt, I'm using left over bits of HTV to create the design. Been playing with shapes and the design layering. Design by
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4 months ago
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Let's get the puffs started! Just basted in for now to check the fit, but I'm pretty happy with the way they're shaping up. Design by
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4 months ago
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5 months ago
Ignore the terrible backdrop in this photo of
@ladycels.bsky.social
as Commander Shepard from the Mass Effect games, taken Sat., Nov. 1, 2014, at Rhode Island Comic Con.
#commandershepardcosplay
#masseffectcosplay
#ricc2014
#cosplayphotography
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For the sleeves, I decided to make a small change. I shift the laces from the inner to the outer panel, so they don't get caught on things and make it easier to move around in. Design by
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5 months ago
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Got some little sleeve caps going, boy were the little sharp scallops tricky to press out. Design by
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5 months ago
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Social media 100% distorts how long it takes to do something. So, it's an important reminder. I don't take commissions for this reason. Even for an outfit that's fast, say 20 hours of work. At minimum wage (not even skilled labor wage, which it most certainly is to do it faster).
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5 months ago
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Bodice is getting there! I wanted this costume to be a bit more comfy, so I ended up going with a shirring panel in the back for stretch and comfort. Design by
@sunsetdragon.bsky.social
5 months ago
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Time to really get going in earnest on Magfest costumes! Starting with SunsetDragon's Tapestry Jolteon! Going to be stash busting project, diving in to my trim collection! Design by
@sunsetdragon.bsky.social
5 months ago
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Throwback to Katsucon 2019, when I tried to go kinda literally big with my Thumbelina Beetle Ball gown. The costume definitely let me explore my want for a giant poofy organic petticoat (which the hotel ripped in transport ๐ญ)it was fun doing such a nostalgic character. ๐ธ by
@amiephotos.bsky.social
5 months ago
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Mothra reminded me how much I really love painting as a means of fabric modification. While HTV and applique can have their place, there's something deeply enjoyable about the process of painting/dyeing fabric ๐ธ
@amiephotos.bsky.social
Wig by
@demholycal.bsky.social
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@btanselanoican.bsky.social
5 months ago
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Reworking costumes is something I do enjoy! An example is my Yu'lon costume. I originally made it as the head being the focal piece and the costume itself more of an after thought. Yet between Otakon and Katsucon 2019, I completely remade the dress Photography by @purpledolphinphotography
5 months ago
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Down the rabbit hole we go! I absolutely love this photo, it's my favorite of the set. Even if it's more storytelling than showing off the costume :) Photography by
@adoylible.bsky.social
Design by @mahou.shoujo
5 months ago
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Devindra Hardawar
5 months ago
One of the things that infuriates me the most, the right causes real world pain because of imagined harm from the left. Rinse and repeat
add a skeleton here at some point
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Deep and rich darker blues are definitely my favorite color to cosplay (Well, except black). My Dragon Age Warden is definitely still on my list to revist again, and is one of the few costumes that survived my move from Connecticut. Photography by Altaira Guendert
5 months ago
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Sakizo Photoshoot! Molly was an absolute sweetheart to work with, so let's throw back to our very first collaboration! I've worked with her almost a dozen times since and every time she makes me feel some of my most comfortable in front of a camera <3 Photography by
@adoylible.bsky.social
5 months ago
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Articuno was a fun if challenging cosplay to make. It pushed me to work on a skill I hadn't used since undergrad, silk painting. Though she turned out a little too ambitious, I think! Photography by
@adoylible.bsky.social
Design by
@sunsetdragon.bsky.social
5 months ago
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