This (http://images.cosplay.com/showphoto.php?photo=492612) and this (although you can't really see it well) (http://images.cosplay.com/showphoto.php?photo=413946) were made from a robe pattern by Simplicity. If you catch JoAnns around holidays, you can get those patterns for $2. A few minor adjustments can easily turn it into the main of the dress.
Her head piece can easily be made of pieces of polystyrene plastics, which you can usually find small sheets of in hobby stores (they're commonly used for model making.)
Overall, this is not a *particularly* difficult cosplay. It'll take a little time and a little learning, but really, truly, by comparison to most, this is on the easier side.
Also, if you get on JoAnns' mailing list, as much as it will spam you, you'll get some killer coupons (Hancock fabrics too, if you have those near you.)
Another, cheaper option than the Wonderflex (as amazing as that stuff is) is a Craft foam armor. (http://www.entropyhouse.com/penwiper/costumes/helmsdeep.html) I've played with the method before but have never really fully made a piece.
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This (http://images.cosplay.com/showphoto.php?photo=492612) and this (although you can't really see it well) (http://images.cosplay.com/showphoto.php?photo=413946) were made from a robe pattern by Simplicity. If you catch JoAnns around holidays, you can get those patterns for $2. A few minor adjustments can easily turn it into the main of the dress.
Her head piece can easily be made of pieces of polystyrene plastics, which you can usually find small sheets of in hobby stores (they're commonly used for model making.)
Overall, this is not a *particularly* difficult cosplay. It'll take a little time and a little learning, but really, truly, by comparison to most, this is on the easier side.
Also, if you get on JoAnns' mailing list, as much as it will spam you, you'll get some killer coupons (Hancock fabrics too, if you have those near you.)
Another, cheaper option than the Wonderflex (as amazing as that stuff is) is a Craft foam armor. (http://www.entropyhouse.com/penwiper/costumes/helmsdeep.html) I've played with the method before but have never really fully made a piece.