Kotone/Lyra from Pokemon (HeartGold & SoulSilver)

Debuted: PAX East 2011. Worn also at Ikkicon 2011.

Awards: N/A

With PAX East fast approaching, I was asked to help with The New England Institute of Art’s booth in costume. The idea was if I was in costume, it would generate more interest for the college, so of course I said yes! With short notice I put out a call for ideas of quick costumes and a friend suggested Kotone/Lyra--a Pokemon trainer from the video game series, anime, and manga. It was the perfect idea for a video game convention.

 How I Made It

I used an existing pair of jeans for her overalls, which I cut into shorts and used denim fabric for the bib and straps. The same fabric was used to cover the buttons. The socks were two pairs, stitched together. The hat was a regular baseball cap, covered with cotton fabric and stuffed with polyester for the puffy look. The shirt was bought as a simple red long-sleeve, which I then cut up to make it more accurate to Kotone's shirt. I also included her white hood, and red shoes which I altered with foam to make them appear taller.

I certainly helped bring a crowd to the NEiA booth, and I got a lot of pictures taken. It was a lovely convention and I hope to go back again soon!

 Images taken by Spriteborne and Ejen