Ulala from Space Channel 5, her classic white crop top and skirt outfit? I’m new to sewing and don’t know what to do
hello!
This is a very timely question, as I’ve been thinking about recreating my own Ulala cosplay (RIP, I wore it so much that the fabric shredded), and may finally do so.
My first suggestion: this costume is a bit advanced because of the materials involved, but if you don’t mind using different materials, that’s fine.
I’ll start with the shape and type of pattern you should be looking for, because luckily this shape is pretty simple. The top should have princess seams, possibly armhole princess seams. This will give your bust a snug fit, and you can tuck in the side seams and princess seams under the bust for a more underbust fit. The collar may be a quarter or half circle – mess around with the shape on the paper scale model until you get one that looks right.
The skirt looks like a half circle to me, but again try the paper pattern to get the right shape. use a Circle skirt calculator Get the measurements you need for the skirt and collar. (Be sure to use the waist measurement where the skirt is, not your actual waist!) Use these waist radii by using a string or tape measure and drawing a circle using the radius it tells you – the waist radius is the inside of the donut, complete The radius is the full length.
I recommend making a pattern for the gloves with finger gussets and hand applying the gussets before machine sewing. Since you are making a white version, you could probably buy the boots instead of making the boot covers and use a paint like Angelus Leather Paint on the platform.
5 Logo can be painted with fabric paint or ironed with HTV. If you don’t have an HTV cutter, you can do it by hand or find a friend who has a die-cutting machine (Cricut, etc.). If you choose a template, I recommend using the freezer paper method.
The fabric was the hardest part.
The garment is painted in such a way that it looks like a shiny PVC vinyl type fabric. This fabric makes it a bit more advanced – vinyl type fabrics (I include shiny, smooth stretchy faux leather here, they have the same look even if they are PU or something other than vinyl) require some different techniques — but switching the fabric to something less perfect looking but easier to sew can help a lot. If you’re adding structure to a skirt, shiny spandex will work, but you may find it difficult to sew.
For a beginner sewist, I would choose a woven material that is a little shiny but still structural. Bottom weight sateen works great. If you don’t mind something a little slipperier but a little more shiny, I would go with peu de soie (a heavy satin).
If you choose PVC, I personally would go for something more structural than a thin elastic material, but not too thick for glove reasons. Order samples when ordering online. The official costumes featured in promotional events at the game’s launch appear to be made from similar materials. (Check those out for reference!) If you’re using PVC, you’ll need to use a Teflon foot or walking foot for your sewing machine, otherwise the fabric will stick, and you’ll need to be very careful sewing and fastening because the needles and The holes will not close like most fabrics. I would invest in some cheap sewing clips.
Anyway, the skirt and collar need some extra structure – I’m considering using fusible foam (like Pellon Flex Foam) since I just cosplayed using fusible foam in the skirt and the shape was great. Just make sure to test it ahead of time to make sure it will match the fabric you choose.
I hope this helps! Good luck:]
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