Skyward Sword Impa - pattern and fabric help?

a n g e l i n a · 01-23-2013, 01:19 AM

Hey all!

I'm highly considering swapping out Ghirahim for Impa for my SS cosplay group.

The only thing is I'm a bit of a novice when it comes to sewing, and I'm both unsure of what kind of fabric to use for this costume as well as I have NO idea what actual pattern to use for the top and the poofy pants which I kind of want to make as one body suit.

All help will be super appreciated!

Also here is what I think is the best reference picture of any character in existence:

http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/i/20...rb-d4l9ron.jpg

Penlowe · 01-23-2013, 11:02 AM

link is no good

a n g e l i n a · 01-23-2013, 11:45 PM

Fixed!

OswaldnOrtensia · 01-24-2013, 12:17 AM

Remember, if you do want it to be one suit you can always piece patterns together!

For the top look for a halterneck pattern and maybe a pair of harem pants for the bottoms but I don't know how that would work out, it all depends on the pattern.

Although, I do think you could get away with having two pieces because the belt is so big, or you could make a jump suit type thing.

Good luck :] sorry I couldn't help more!

Penlowe · 01-24-2013, 06:58 PM

The belt gives you an out for making a separate top & bottom, otherwise you'll need a zipper either on the side or down the back to get in & out of it as a one piece outfit. This will need a LOT of drafting to make it a one piece outfit.

I'd make a long tunic top, ending at the points below the hip line, and pants. Because I like to be able to use the facilities without having to get fully undressed.

TunaTetrazzini · 01-24-2013, 08:55 PM

Actually, I think design A in Kwik Sew pattern 3273 would work nicely, the only thing you would have to do is make the pants puffier at the bottom:

It's what I was planning to use if I ever did an Impa cosplay

Hope this helps~

PSY-chan · 01-24-2013, 10:53 PM

Kwik-Sew has quite a few athletic patterns if you make this into two parts. 3835 is a good base pattern for the pants.

01-23-2013, 01:19 AM	#1
a n g e l i n a Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 86	Skyward Sword Impa - pattern and fabric help? Hey all! I'm highly considering swapping out Ghirahim for Impa for my SS cosplay group. The only thing is I'm a bit of a novice when it comes to sewing, and I'm both unsure of what kind of fabric to use for this costume as well as I have NO idea what actual pattern to use for the top and the poofy pants which I kind of want to make as one body suit. All help will be super appreciated! Also here is what I think is the best reference picture of any character in existence: http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/i/20...rb-d4l9ron.jpg __________________ Up and coming cons: Anime Milwaukee C2E2(?) ACEN! Future cosplay: Festival! Yukina from YYH, Skyward Sword Ghirahim 2.0, Skyward Sword Impa, Tsumugi from K-ON, SUPER SECRET SURPRISE! Last edited by a n g e l i n a : 01-23-2013 at 11:44 PM.

01-23-2013, 11:02 AM	#2
Penlowe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,690	link is no good __________________ Nothing is impossible, but some things are very expensive. My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/penlowe

01-23-2013, 11:45 PM	#3
a n g e l i n a Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 86	Fixed! __________________ Up and coming cons: Anime Milwaukee C2E2(?) ACEN! Future cosplay: Festival! Yukina from YYH, Skyward Sword Ghirahim 2.0, Skyward Sword Impa, Tsumugi from K-ON, SUPER SECRET SURPRISE!

01-24-2013, 06:58 PM	#5
Penlowe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,690	The belt gives you an out for making a separate top & bottom, otherwise you'll need a zipper either on the side or down the back to get in & out of it as a one piece outfit. This will need a LOT of drafting to make it a one piece outfit. I'd make a long tunic top, ending at the points below the hip line, and pants. Because I like to be able to use the facilities without having to get fully undressed. __________________ Nothing is impossible, but some things are very expensive. My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/penlowe

01-24-2013, 08:55 PM	#6
TunaTetrazzini Ba-da-na-ba-doo~ Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 17	Actually, I think design A in Kwik Sew pattern 3273 would work nicely, the only thing you would have to do is make the pants puffier at the bottom: It's what I was planning to use if I ever did an Impa cosplay Hope this helps~ Last edited by TunaTetrazzini : 01-26-2013 at 12:49 AM.

01-24-2013, 12:17 AM	#4
OswaldnOrtensia Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 31	Remember, if you do want it to be one suit you can always piece patterns together! For the top look for a halterneck pattern and maybe a pair of harem pants for the bottoms but I don't know how that would work out, it all depends on the pattern. Although, I do think you could get away with having two pieces because the belt is so big, or you could make a jump suit type thing. Good luck :] sorry I couldn't help more!

01-24-2013, 10:53 PM	#7
PSY-chan Arrogant Ignoramus Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,679	Kwik-Sew has quite a few athletic patterns if you make this into two parts. 3835 is a good base pattern for the pants.

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