I made Effie's Butterfly Dress (from The Hunger Games)
another cosplay this month folks! Use my code CRESCENT to get $15 off your first Bokksu Japanese snack box! https://partner.bokksu.com/shay
(ngl this dress is probably one of my favorite things i’ve ever made)
Supplies I used in this project:
Floral Butterflies:
https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Artificial-custom-feather-butterflies-for-wedding_60790829514.html
Buckram: https://www.joann.com/jo-ann-stores-unicorn-buckram-fabric/1491273.html
Heavy Duty Zip Ties: https://amzn.to/3xKdzLc **
Fascinator: https://www.ebay.com/itm/271265399362
Wire (for hat): https://amzn.to/3tCbpuv **
Wig: the style I got has been since discontinued, but it was from https://arda-wigs.com/
The basic sewing and camera equipment I use!
Sewing machine: https://amzn.to/3xXyhWO **
Vlog camera: https://amzn.to/3NAwvAP **
Dress form: https://amzn.to/3xy98D7 **
Rotary cutting set: https://amzn.to/3QeBZno **
Tripod: https://amzn.to/3I9bJqS **
(disclaimer: links with ** after them are affiliate links - so if you buy through these links, it supports my channel :))
a big thank you to @remcreate90 for taking the photo in the thumbnail and finding such a perfect location!!!
also a big shout out to my brother kam for being the tribute in my final shoot! :D
thanks for watching! :)
videos I referenced in the vid:
Hunger Games Scene where Effie wears this dress: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BmXRs7bxOE
Original Alexander McQueen runway show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmcYxBpK3Ns
Hunger Games BTS Footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uSSfC1ad0k
And here are my links!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crescentshay/ (this is the best place to find me!)
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crescentshay
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crescentshaycos
Twitter: https://twitter.com/crescentshaycos
Second Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Al…
for all business inquiries please email: shay@select.co
for any fan letters or questions please email: crescentshaycosplay@gmail.com
Chapters:
0:00 intro
1:27 research
3:24 making the base
4:31 adding the butterflies!
7:05 sponsor
8:23 accessories
9:29 the finished look!
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All music from Epidemic Sounds