SnappyDragon | Fourth Wing made me sew a fantasy ball gown : when romantasy books steal the sewing project @SnappyDragon | Uploaded May 2024 | Updated October 2024, 9 minutes ago.
I love sewing book cosplays, and my best friend asked me for a fantasy ballgown for LARP and fantasy ball based on Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. Turns out when you combine historical sewing techniques with modern materials and romantasy inspiration, you get the best fantasy dress! Sign up to Milanote for free with no time-limit: milanote.com/snappydragon
My best friend Sara likes to drag me down fantasy book rabbit holes, and this time, it was the Empyrean series : Fourth Wing and Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros. As if books with dragons and good chronic illness representation and fantasy romance weren't enough, she's going to a LARP event based on Fourth Wing hosted by @acourtofrainandrevelry, complete with a fantasy ball in the evening. I'm so excited for her to be at this event with all the Fourth Wing Ambience they have planned, and just as excited to use my historical dressmaking skills make her a fantasy gown.
We started with an old prom dress given to Sara secondhand, which had never been quite the right size. I was able to remove the skirt, and I had a ton of fun sewing a ball gown skirt from this recycled fabric plus two more layers of glitter tulle and black organza. The bodice was made from an 1890s Victorian pattern but modern embroidered mesh-- combining historical shapes with modern materials is one of my favorite parts of fantasy dress sewing. While this fantasy cosplay isn't an exact 4th Wing cosplay, we looked at lots of references inspired by the ball scene in Iron Flame and really enjoyed using it as design inspiration.
I haven't done much LARP costume making, but I had such a great time with this Fourth Wing cosplay! It's got a lot of the freedom to it that comes with fantasy, and it's another way to celebrate fantasy books that I love. I can't wait to see what Sara does with this fantasy cosplay at the event . . . possibly in person, if she has her way! Then I'll have to make a LARP outfit for myself.
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I love sewing book cosplays, and my best friend asked me for a fantasy ballgown for LARP and fantasy ball based on Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. Turns out when you combine historical sewing techniques with modern materials and romantasy inspiration, you get the best fantasy dress! Sign up to Milanote for free with no time-limit: milanote.com/snappydragon
My best friend Sara likes to drag me down fantasy book rabbit holes, and this time, it was the Empyrean series : Fourth Wing and Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros. As if books with dragons and good chronic illness representation and fantasy romance weren't enough, she's going to a LARP event based on Fourth Wing hosted by @acourtofrainandrevelry, complete with a fantasy ball in the evening. I'm so excited for her to be at this event with all the Fourth Wing Ambience they have planned, and just as excited to use my historical dressmaking skills make her a fantasy gown.
We started with an old prom dress given to Sara secondhand, which had never been quite the right size. I was able to remove the skirt, and I had a ton of fun sewing a ball gown skirt from this recycled fabric plus two more layers of glitter tulle and black organza. The bodice was made from an 1890s Victorian pattern but modern embroidered mesh-- combining historical shapes with modern materials is one of my favorite parts of fantasy dress sewing. While this fantasy cosplay isn't an exact 4th Wing cosplay, we looked at lots of references inspired by the ball scene in Iron Flame and really enjoyed using it as design inspiration.
I haven't done much LARP costume making, but I had such a great time with this Fourth Wing cosplay! It's got a lot of the freedom to it that comes with fantasy, and it's another way to celebrate fantasy books that I love. I can't wait to see what Sara does with this fantasy cosplay at the event . . . possibly in person, if she has her way! Then I'll have to make a LARP outfit for myself.
Join my Patreon for Discord access, behind-the-scenes updates, pattern diagrams, research lists, monthly video chats, and more! patreon.com/snappydragonstudios
Or, you can buy me some Ko-Fi : ko-fi.com/snappydragon
Follow me on IG for more stitchy business : @missSnappyDragon
For business inquiries, send an e-mail to : SnappyDragon at TBHonestSocial dot Com
I do not take personal costume/sewing or research commissions.
Want to send me letters? Send mail to PO Box 11573, Oakland CA, 94611! Letters and cards only please 💚
