HARUHI SUZUMIYA

Series: The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
Worn to: Anime Iowa 07, Youmacon 07
Status: Retired
Difficulty:

Why I made it

For reasons I can't explain, I really enjoyed (the first season of) Haruhi Suzumiya. I always had Haruhi or Mikuru on my list of possible cosplays but when my friend Joe mentioned that he would cosplay as Kyon, I chose to cosplay Haruhi.

How I made it

I made Kyon's jacket in two days using a generic blazer pattern and polyester suiting. I lined the jacket in baby pink fabric, per Joe's request. The rest of Kyon's costume was purchased.

Haruhi's outfit caused more trouble than I anticipated because I worked without patterns. The skirt was a result of a lot of guess work and the collar is almost completelly held together with Heat n' Bond. Because of time constraints, the wig was styled from a long, blonde, curly wig which was straightened and colored with brown sharpies by hand. The shirt was once a turtleneck and the cuffs are attached with snaps.

Final thoughts

Haruhi is a really dynamic character, which made her very entertaining to cosplay. I also enjoyed the many opportunities to break into random dance!