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Published: 2012-02-18 22:05:21 +0000 UTC; Views: 3562; Favourites: 21; Downloads: 0
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Description I am done making my Frodo Cosplay (still need to style the wig though >.>)

The pants are done but I made them for the pants project in my sewing class so they are being graded right now >.>

The Cloak:
I seriously went through three different fabrics for the cloak just to get the perfect one.
I first started off with a pattern I got for 99cents because of the pattern sale at joanns. But then the way the pattern was set up would create seams, looking at Frodo's cloak, he does not have seams on his fabric, so I kind of made my own pattern based off that pattern so I wouldn't have seams in the cloak.

The Hood, I used the same pattern I used for my B.B. Hood and Skyrim Monk Cosplays (lol so many hooded cosplays). Just a pointed hood.

The Pants:
I used a dark brown cordaroy fabric, Just used a basic pant pattern and hemmed it to make them the length of Frodo's

The Vest:
Cordaroy brown fabric. I used a vest pattern for it (lol I got SHIT TON of patterns because of that sale woot)

The Shirt:
I combined two patterns to get the shirt right. One was like a pirate shirt pattern and the other was a basic woven shirt pattern. The sleeves were a bitch though. I gathered the sleeves and when attaching the cuffs it was just so much fabric that my sewing machine was not happy. Broke two needle >.<

The Backpack:
I was unsure of making the backpack because I didn't know if I would have time but I really wanted to make one because I didn't want to worry about carrying my purse or anything. It is made out of Vinyl. The backpack isn't 100% accurate to Frodo's because I was lazy, it was 1am, and I just wanted to finish so the backpack was kind of rushed. But I designed a backpack based off of his. I even made a pocket inside the backpack just for my phone to fit into XD So I don't have t worry about digging around in the bag for my phone.

I ordered a ring off ebay so it should be here soon I still need to figure out how to get my feet hairy XD If you have any ideas, please share!

I didn't make the sword because I didn't have time. But that is why I wanted to do the outfit he wears before and while he has the sword. So it would still be accurate XD

I am happy how this turned out I cannot wait to cosplay Frodo XD

I am debuting this at Matsuri Festival. (Japanese Festival in Arizona).
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Comments: 40

Adtori [2013-05-30 02:30:57 +0000 UTC]

Hi there!!! I'm probably going to base on your cosplay to do mine, but... Sure it won't be as awesome xD You're simply A GENIUS!!!!! I'm going to do a kinda more looking-like Frodon genderbendered (cuz I iz a girl!!!) but I need a base... So if you could let me do so, I'll be freaking happy!!!!!!!!!! Thank you you genius motherf*cker!!!! (just kidding I love you... Well I don't know if I do or if I hate you because of your talent, but whatever xD)

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dahowbbit In reply to Adtori [2013-09-03 06:01:01 +0000 UTC]

Yes of course! feel free to use any of my same steps of making the cosplay SORRY LATE REPLY OMG LOL 

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Picklemind [2013-04-06 04:19:40 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic!! O:
I'm actually planning to cosplay Frodo as well. Unfortunately my budget's only about $50, which doesn't get you very far in the world of cosplay XD especially fantasy. I realized I'd completely forgotten about his coat, but seeing yours I don't think it's entirely necessary to still look fabulous :-D great job.
You MADE THE BACKPACK??

...
Wow, this is really fantastic XD

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dahowbbit In reply to Picklemind [2013-04-07 06:46:55 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, I was lazy and didn't feel like making the coat hehe. But he sometimes doesn't wear it so it still works!

I am glad I did make the backpack because it is nice being able to carry my belongings and while still being accurate !

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Picklemind In reply to dahowbbit [2013-04-08 02:33:03 +0000 UTC]

Lazy? Your work looks anything but lazy :-DDD I hope my cosplay can turn out as well as yours! Great job

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TheTommyKitty [2013-03-20 08:37:08 +0000 UTC]

THIS IS AMAZING! I was gobsmacked when I read you made the bag too! I'm trying to cosplay Frodo too and I've already thrown a sewing machine out the window trying to make the shirt. (not really...but very close too!) Do you have any tips for making the puffy bits on the shoulders?

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dahowbbit In reply to TheTommyKitty [2013-04-07 06:44:53 +0000 UTC]

I used the sewing technique called "gathering". Basically sew a basting stitch and then pull the bobbin thread for the fabirc to come together. I suggest you look up youtube/tutorials on it

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Deterginator [2012-04-22 15:10:48 +0000 UTC]

OMG THANK YOU!!!!!
My friend made a bet that I would make a Hobbit cosplay for him and if I did he would wear it. You just saved my life.
I love you sooooooo much right now!!!!!!!!!!

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dahowbbit In reply to Deterginator [2012-04-24 07:15:19 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome I'm glad I was able to help Feel free to ask any questions!

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HynMayProductions [2012-02-28 02:45:37 +0000 UTC]

Awesomeness! I need to make an elven cosplay for the Hobbit release!
-WHM

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dahowbbit In reply to HynMayProductions [2012-02-28 21:39:40 +0000 UTC]

Yes! That will be awesome! XD I cannot wait for the movie !

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lulukohime [2012-02-20 20:01:54 +0000 UTC]

LOOKS SO GOOD. I can't wait to see this!

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peachibear [2012-02-19 23:51:46 +0000 UTC]

It looks really good

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dahowbbit In reply to peachibear [2012-02-20 06:59:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you !

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peachibear In reply to dahowbbit [2012-02-22 23:10:00 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome :3

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peachibear [2012-02-19 23:51:31 +0000 UTC]

I have an idea for hairy feet! You know how at Michael's they sell doll hair in packages? You should get some of that in curly brown then use elmers child safe glue to glue it on your feet XD

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dahowbbit In reply to peachibear [2012-02-20 06:59:05 +0000 UTC]

Zomg yess!! I was actually thinking of doing that XD! Great minds think alike ;O!

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peachibear In reply to dahowbbit [2012-02-22 23:10:12 +0000 UTC]

Haha yes we must be smart hehehe

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cloudsonfire [2012-02-19 22:26:21 +0000 UTC]

Oh! I'll be going to the Matsuri Fest!!!
I dunno who I'll be going as, though

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dahowbbit In reply to cloudsonfire [2012-02-19 22:44:48 +0000 UTC]

hehe Yayy! You still have about a week to figure out who you want to cosplay XD! I know one of my cosplays I wore to Matsuri in the past I decided to put together like 3 days beforehand XD lol

Hopefully we run into each other

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cloudsonfire In reply to dahowbbit [2012-02-20 16:04:16 +0000 UTC]

Okay! I am meeting up with some people, and I'll tell you who I am when I officially decide

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InnocentWsh [2012-02-19 21:17:16 +0000 UTC]

It looks awesome! Can't wait to see it in person!

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dahowbbit In reply to InnocentWsh [2012-02-19 22:45:52 +0000 UTC]

hehe Are you going to Matsuri? XD I also plan to wear Frodo to connichiwa

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InnocentWsh In reply to dahowbbit [2012-02-20 23:46:27 +0000 UTC]

Yep! I'll be at Matsuri on both days--and I'll be at Con-Nichiwa as well! ^^ I hope that I get to see you! I know that you're going to look so amazing as Frodo!!!

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pyrodice [2012-02-19 06:15:21 +0000 UTC]

Woo! ACTUAL hobbittage

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dahowbbit In reply to pyrodice [2012-02-19 22:46:07 +0000 UTC]

Yes! I will be living up to my username! XD

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pyrodice In reply to dahowbbit [2012-02-20 05:02:11 +0000 UTC]

You have anyone in mind for a Sam? I know he's kinda tall, but Phil Miller without his glasses is a ringer.

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dahowbbit In reply to pyrodice [2012-02-24 19:46:57 +0000 UTC]

I don't have a Sam >.< I told my boyfriend he should be Sam for the lolz XD but I do have a Fat orange cat that would make a good Sam lolololjk XD

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pyrodice In reply to dahowbbit [2012-02-26 11:44:51 +0000 UTC]

I don't actually think I'm familiar with your guy, or how he looks. I guess the cat would have to be pretty fluffy...

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dahowbbit In reply to pyrodice [2012-02-28 21:43:33 +0000 UTC]

Oh we did some cosplays together like Toradora: [link]

hehe my kitty is super fat and orange XD SUPER FAT

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pyrodice In reply to dahowbbit [2012-02-29 02:14:18 +0000 UTC]

DO EET! figure out what props Sam had in the movie mebbe? He did seem pretty unadorned to me.

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dahowbbit In reply to pyrodice [2012-03-01 05:14:47 +0000 UTC]

hehe all those pots and pans!

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pyrodice In reply to dahowbbit [2012-03-01 07:32:00 +0000 UTC]

Aw, I just don't remember. Wait: Can you give him the leaf pin that marks him a member of the fellowship?

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penguinphoebe [2012-02-19 00:19:08 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing!!! O.o

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dahowbbit In reply to penguinphoebe [2012-02-19 22:46:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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Negau [2012-02-18 22:09:22 +0000 UTC]

good job! it looks awesome!

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dahowbbit In reply to Negau [2012-02-19 22:46:43 +0000 UTC]

Thank you !

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Negau In reply to dahowbbit [2012-02-20 03:46:14 +0000 UTC]

you are welcome!

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DreamingOokami [2012-02-18 22:07:41 +0000 UTC]

Wow! I don't know if words can explain how awesome this looks! It looks really good!

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dahowbbit In reply to DreamingOokami [2012-02-19 22:46:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much !

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