[Yakura Yomogi cosplay] BanG Dream! live outfit sewed by myself after being forced into becoming a tailorer

I was completely broken down by the tailoring schedule of a niche character. Originally, I found two tailors, but both failed to ship the ready-to-wear garment even a month past the agreed time. I couldn't wait any longer and proactively refunded the deposit; I will never believe the tall tales of cosplay tailors again. A friend comforted me by saying that cosplaying such niche idols or band characters always forces you to learn how to sew in the end.
At that time, hearing this only made me feel helpless, but after actually buying a sewing machine, fabrics, and hardware accessories, I found that making clothes was actually quite fulfilling. This time I am cosplaying Yakura Yomogi from BanG Dream!'s Ikka Dumb Rock!. From taking measurements, drawing patterns, selecting hardware chains, to operating the sewing machine for stitching. I don't know how many times I had to rip out stitches in between, and my fingers were poked several times as well. But when it was finally ironed flat and worn on the body, all the fatigue became worth it. To fit the character's own body proportions, I also modified the size several times.
However, since it was my first time sewing clothes by myself, there were still quite a few issues. Due to a lack of experience, many details were not handled well enough. Later when looking back during the PV release, I found that the pattern of the waist cincher, as well as the tailoring and chest area, were not very accurate to the original design. Although there is a bit of regret in my heart, this was also made with my own hands, giving a wonderful sense of stability.
This outfit mainly leans toward a black gothic punk style. An off-the-shoulder black top with metal rivets added to the shoulder straps and cuffs, and a lace-up design on the chest. The waist and skirt hem are draped with silver metal chains and rings, and the lower body features an asymmetrical skirt hem. The most eye-catching design should be the asymmetrical leg pairing: one leg is a black over-the-knee long sock with metal buckles and straps, while the other leg is black fishnet stockings, stepping on a pair of heavy black platform Martin boots. Wearing a leather collar and multi-layered necklaces around the neck. The silver-purple neat-bangs short hair matched with this outfit delivers a very strong visual impact. The details of this outfit are truly numerous; only after making it myself did I understand why tailors tend to delay schedules.
To restore the character's somewhat shy and reserved feeling, during the shoot, my hands were clasped in front of my chest with a slight slouch. But switching to close-up shots, making a V-sign gesture or crossing hands under the chin would present a different state. This shoot generally tried different action expressions, hoping to showcase the character's traits.
Sewing clothes by yourself is indeed very hard, but it also gave me a deeper understanding of cosplay. I used to always get ready-to-wear clothes and put them on directly, but now I know how important a garment's pattern and details are. I will keep up the good work next time and strive to nail the details of the waist cincher and chest more accurately when making it myself next time. I also suggest to fellow fans of niche characters that if you really can't find a reliable tailor, you might as well try doing it yourself; you might get unexpected results.