My Harley Quinn costume! (I'm sure it's one of several posted! haha) [Archive]

mothmish

10-23-2008, 08:44 PM

Anyways, I decided during the summer I wanted to make a Batman character costume. And one that hadn't been over done yet. Well, it is a bit now I've noticed, but I love mine anyways! Only problem with it, is that the patent leather I used doesn't make sitting down the easiest of tasks. heh...
I still need to find some shoes, gloves and big white pompoms for the headpiece. But I've considered it done for awhile now... It took me two days to make.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/mothmishy/har2.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/mothmishy/har1.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/mothmishy/har3.jpg

Muffy_Stopheles

10-23-2008, 08:46 PM

ladyjanewriter

10-23-2008, 08:57 PM

That is cool. And weirdly kinda hot! I don't know the character at all, but you look amazing.

mothmish

10-23-2008, 08:59 PM

The only thing I would suggest is putting some black lipstick on and some black makeup around the eyes, to make it seem as if the mask goes up to your waterline.

Also, the diamonds on your right thigh seem to be coming up.

Other than those tiny things, it's awesome! I certainly couldn't do it.The makeup is actually photoshopped. ;D I didn't feel like actually gluing the mask on that night, but I do know what you mean.

And I noticed the diamonds coming off as soon as I uploaded the photos. I really need to find a better way to stick them on, for some reason hot glue won't stick... :/

But yeah, thanks for the tips! :D

mothmish

10-23-2008, 09:00 PM

That is cool. And weirdly kinda hot! I don't know the character at all, but you look amazing.
I get that whenever I post it anywheres. Haha, thanks! :D

I should work on a Poison Ivy costume though, seeing as though I'm actually a redhead and not a blonde like Harley.

PunkAFwife

10-23-2008, 09:09 PM

I love Harley. You look fabulouse!!!!

Zanooka

10-23-2008, 09:29 PM

<3 Harley! Great job and +1 brave points for wearing it!

Chaz

10-23-2008, 09:41 PM

this is so cool looking, great job!!!! How is the mask on, ?

Chaz

10-23-2008, 09:42 PM

She is my favorite batman character, so silly and evil... Not to mention cute as hell!!!!

Krymsan

10-23-2008, 11:17 PM

I think that's one of the best costumes I've seen!!! *so jealous!* I would never look that good in a costume so tight! well.. not unless I worked out crazy hard first. You did such an amazing job! I love the material.

caitlyn

10-23-2008, 11:26 PM

thats pretty much amazing.

ahpirata4

10-23-2008, 11:57 PM

very cool!!

KawaiiKatie

10-24-2008, 12:43 AM

Amazing for 2 days! I can't even find enough time to sew for 2 hours! (unless the baby is in bed..)

Yes, add makeup to your actual eyelid and are the diamonds just glued on?

Gothum Public Works has a great Harley!

http://www.myspace.com/gothampublicworks

gothictany

10-24-2008, 05:47 AM

pegzoe

10-24-2008, 08:02 AM

looks like a real challenge; making it, getting into it, and getting out? yea, and would love to see the whole get up, with make-up and all

mothmish

10-24-2008, 10:41 AM

wow..not only did you make an awsome costume..but you wear it so well...i cant say that about me...lol!
wow..I just adore it!

** did you try super glue on the diamonds...that would work since its patNleather. no?? lol** just a sugg..
Awww, thank you! :D

Hmm, I will DEFINATELY try superglue.

looks like a real challenge; making it, getting into it, and getting out? yea, and would love to see the whole get up, with make-up and all
Haha, yep, it certainly is a process to say the least. Luckily, iI have a couple full-body spandex/lycra suits (No, I'm not random, I'm a speedskater. XD) I put on first so that if I sweat it doesn't make it impossible to get off.

Muffy_Stopheles

10-24-2008, 10:42 AM

The makeup is actually photoshopped. ;D I didn't feel like actually gluing the mask on that night, but I do know what you mean.

And I noticed the diamonds coming off as soon as I uploaded the photos. I really need to find a better way to stick them on, for some reason hot glue won't stick... :/

But yeah, thanks for the tips! :D

Hahaha I thought that second picture looked funny. *duh* :o

Still, you look hot in that. Not many girlies could pull that off. Great job, again!

Dolly12

10-24-2008, 02:12 PM

wow i wish i could sew patent leather. I guess I would need to try before saying that. Any who its fabtabulous

Nixxi_Chaos

10-24-2008, 02:32 PM

Yeah, really, that looks super-professional. Amazing job XD

emotional-crafter

10-24-2008, 07:17 PM

that's awesome! i'm making a harley quinn as well, but i never thought to use patent leather! does it stretch okay?

anyway, amazing job- especially for two days!

timidgothica

10-24-2008, 08:05 PM

I absolutely adore the fabric you made it out of. You look great, it's an awesome costume.

mothmish

10-24-2008, 09:53 PM

that's awesome! i'm making a harley quinn as well, but i never thought to use patent leather! does it stretch okay?

anyway, amazing job- especially for two days!
It stretches alright, but I've decided this costume is best for just occasional wear for posing for photos etc. I'm going to make another out of lycra for actual use because I can't sit very easily in it.

It was difficult to work with, however easier than I thought it would be. When I was paying for it all I could think was "fuckfuckfuckfuckfuck I'm gonna hate my life for this" but all in all, I wasn't too pissed whilst making it.

Good luck with yours! I can't wait to see it! <3333

aglanceatmyworld

10-24-2008, 09:56 PM

Looks great, what kind of fabric is that??

mothmish

10-24-2008, 09:56 PM

Oh and another note to anyone who's thinking about using patent leather for something like this, be sure to give PLENTY of chest room and plenty of vertical length. Because you're going to want it to stretch sideways, and if you don't leave enough vertical room, you'll run into the problem I did and have to migrate the crotch a tad lower. And if you don't take, errr, 'boobage' into account, you'll also end up like me and go from a 34 C to the chest like that of a 6 year old. It feels really funny having nothing there. xD

Scarlett

10-24-2008, 10:51 PM

I love Harley Quinn!
I've loved her since I was an itty bitty child.
You did a really good job!

And might I just say,
Me-ow... ;]

emotional-crafter

10-25-2008, 02:03 AM

It stretches alright, but I've decided this costume is best for just occasional wear for posing for photos etc. I'm going to make another out of lycra for actual use because I can't sit very easily in it.

It was difficult to work with, however easier than I thought it would be. When I was paying for it all I could think was "fuckfuckfuckfuckfuck I'm gonna hate my life for this" but all in all, I wasn't too pissed whilst making it.

Good luck with yours! I can't wait to see it! <3333
i just love how shiny yours is... shiny but not sparkly. i found some sparkly stretch spandex stuff but it just doesn't look like it should.
course, it is very forgiving...
i should be finished (or nearly finished) this weekend so i'll definitely keep you posted! ^^

mothmish

10-25-2008, 04:26 AM

i just love how shiny yours is... shiny but not sparkly. i found some sparkly stretch spandex stuff but it just doesn't look like it should.
course, it is very forgiving...
i should be finished (or nearly finished) this weekend so i'll definitely keep you posted! ^^
*claps excitedly* YAY!

Oh, have you ever heard of the fabric liquid metal? It's not overly stretchy, but it would provide plenty of flexibility that pleather doesn't have, but with the same-ish look.
This is a hideous example, but this is basically the fabric.
http://www.rikeecd.com/8028d.jpg

mothmish

10-25-2008, 04:27 AM

I love Harley Quinn!
I've loved her since I was an itty bitty child.
You did a really good job!

And might I just say,
Me-ow... ;]
Tee hee! xD Thanks.

emotional-crafter

10-25-2008, 06:31 AM

*claps excitedly* YAY!

Oh, have you ever heard of the fabric liquid metal? It's not overly stretchy, but it would provide plenty of flexibility that pleather doesn't have, but with the same-ish look.
This is a hideous example, but this is basically the fabric.
http://www.rikeecd.com/8028d.jpg
dude! i think that's my fabric! it is four way stretch and looks sparkly up close but wet from far away... huzzah!

Ivy Frozen

10-25-2008, 07:24 AM

hmm... I need to get my some of that liguid metala nd make me some leggings...

Ergh... But Harlequin! Awesome!

JemAllman

10-26-2008, 07:52 AM

Awesome job! I wanted my cousin to be her, but it seems like it'll be hard to make since its suppose to be really fitted.

mothmish

10-27-2008, 03:27 AM

Awesome job! I wanted my cousin to be her, but it seems like it'll be hard to make since its suppose to be really fitted.Well, if you use a fabrix like lycra, it's very forgiving in terms of being a little tight here, or a little big there.

It's usually better to make it a tad smaller with lycra because it looks better stretched tight than hanging loose. Especially in the bum area. So if you were going to make one for her, I'd suggest using lycra, that was she doesn't have to be right there at all times for constant measuring like in this one.

I basically just stayed in my underwear for this whole thing I had to measure so much. Haha.