My First Foray into "Cosplay"....

So for the past week (when I haven't been at work), I've been holed up in my spare room with my sewing machine and craft supplies attempting to make this:

 

This is Tali'Zorah from the Mass Effect series. I've always liked the idea of cosplay and costume making but this is the first time I've actually gone ahead and done it! I've been keen on sewing for a while, so it's not really a huge step. Not that New Zealand has many opportunities for showing off your creations! Armageddon expo at various main cities is your only 'real' place that you can do it. Still, I love craft, I love sewing. I'm not too fussed about my lack of events to wear them to. I love the creative process I go through to get to the end result.

I haven't made it easy for myself - I started this a week ago and I need to have it finished by tommorow. I've also had a budget of about $50. I've stuck to it pretty well. I've had a few meltdowns along the way. Mainly centered on that damn helmet/visor. I think I have it sorted now *fingers and toes crossed*...
I'll be posting some pictures up. I think I'm hooked on this. Already planning my next one!!