Hello everyone! I’m very excited to work with Fabric Mart for the first time & be one of their Fabricistas! For my first project, I decided to make Hitomi Kisugi from the classic anime, Cat’s Eye! She’s been on my cosplay list for years!
Cat’s Eye is about a trio of sisters, Hitomi, Rui, & Ai, who run their cafe called “Cat’s Eye" in the daytime, but at nighttime they are skilled art thieves known as “Cat’s Eye” (yes the same name!) who steal art and jewelry that belonged to their father. Hitomi’s boyfriend is one of the detectives constantly trying (and failing!) to capture them, while being unaware that Hitomi & her sisters are Cat’s Eye.
As Cat’s Eye, she wears a blue bodysuit, but the design varies depending on the series. I decided to make the bodysuit that she wears in the crossover movie, Lupin the 3rd vs Cat's Eye! It’s one of my favorite designs!
I first made a mockup using fabrics from my stash and my go to bodysuit pattern. Since Hitomi’s bodysuit has different colors in it, I knew that I had to color block the bodysuit. Color blocking is when fabrics of 2 or more different colors are sewn together. I labeled each piece & drew the lines! Once the mockup was good, then I seam ripped and transferred to the main fabrics!
For the main fabrics, I used the Brilliant Azure Nylon Lycra for the main bodysuit & the Muted Royal Blue Lycra for the dark blue details!
I used the 1/8' Wide Black Braided Elastic for the black line details on the bodysuit. It was a great touch!
For the top shoulders and upper arms of Hitomi’s bodysuit, I used the Black Floral Stretch Lace Fabric! It’s not exactly like the design, but I really love this fabric & wanted to use it! In cosplay it’s ok to change things up!
I finished the neck and added a zipper on the back.
Lastly for the bodysuit, I hemmed the sleeves and the openings around the heels. I’ll be wearing shoes inside this bodysuit, so I added soles on the bottom feet.
I made the yellow sash out of the Maize Nylon Lycra. I measured my waist, cut double the width, and sewed the length sides together. After turning it inside out and pressing, I sewed pieces of velcro to the ends.
After finishing the bodysuit and sash, I quickly styled an old brown wig and made the calling card!
I’m so happy with how this cosplay came out! Thank you, Fabric Mart for helping to make this dream cosplay a reality!
Now I’m ready to plot a heist as Cat’s Eye!
MEGU | @stardust_megu
Wow this is really cool! 🔥🔥
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun sewing project. I think you did a good job getting the look you where inspired by. What material did you use for the bottom of your feet on the soles?
ReplyDeleteOk- I have heard of Anime, and I have heard of cosplay, but I've never heard of anything else in your description , so I learned something new today! Anyway, you did a great job on the mock up and the final piece. I don't see how you had the heart to tear your mock-up apart. You did such a good job.
ReplyDeleteWow! this is eye opening amazing! The mockup alone is inspiring. I have been sewing for years and this felt a whole new fresh exciting take on what you can sew. Also, love the soles for the shoes worn on the inside...
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing. I have been sewing for 70 plus years and have done some serious tailoring, but would never tackle such a project. Congratulations on a job well done 👍😊
ReplyDeleteI don’t think I would have thought to use elastic as an outline detail. That’s really smart! This project turned out great.
ReplyDeleteGreat job. The color blocking looks so good. Thanks for the sewing details.
ReplyDeleteWell done! The elastic for the outline makes the sections really pop. Great execution all around. Your bodysuit matches the inspiration so well.
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