SUMOMO

Series: Chobits
Worn to: Acen 04, Photoshoot 05
Status: Retired
Difficulty:

Why I made it

In 2004, my friends and I were hooked on Chobits. For my second anime con, I chose to cosplay Sumomo. Everything about Sumomo is just so adorable! Annoying, definitely - though still cute! Also, my friend Kayla planned to cosplay as Kotoko, which made us a fitting pair.

How I made it

This costume was made by my mother, though I tried my best to be involved (probably a bad decision). There was no pattern that matched Sumomo’s bodysuit exactly so I chose a bad pattern and non-stretchy fabric which made everything that much more difficult. Because of the stiffness of the fabric, a zipper had to be inserted into the back and the entire suit never fit properly. The pants were easy enough but my Mom and I underestimated how much fabric we would need for the pants so we ended up having to add more later on which put a random horizontal seam about 3 inches from the ground. The sleeves were bizarre as well. The way the bodysuit was constructed left it impossible for the sleeves to have a poof so instead, the bottoms of the sleeves had to be held up with safety pins to give the illusion of a poof. The scarf and bow were very cute though! The wig was a china doll wig with a curled extension added to the top. The hat is made of a styrofoam ring base with a fabric cover.

Final thoughts

Despite all the problems surrounding the costume, I still had a great time at the con. This costume taught me the hardships of using inappropriate fabric and working beyond my skill level. This is one of my least favorite costumes but a learning experience all the same.