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Andrea
History and theater nerd. I sew Phantom of the Opera costumes, build it in LEGO, and cosplay it.
Andrea's Lists
Beginner cosplay sewing setup, the honest starter kit
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People ask me what to buy to start sewing cosplay. This is the answer I give friends: the minimum that will not fight you, nothing that needs replacing in six months.
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The Phantom collector's shelf, from the novel to the bricks
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I make Phantom LEGO sets for a living, so my shelf is not casual. This is the collection that rewards knowing the story, built around Leroux's novel and a century of adaptations.
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What I pack to document a theatre production abroad
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Historical costuming tool kit, what I actually use to build period garments
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Ten years of buying tools, distilled to the ones that survived. Nothing here is aspirational. If it is on this list it has made multiple garments.
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Everything in the Christine dressing gown build, 1880s wrapper materials and tools
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I built and rent a Christine dressing gown, the 1880s wrapper style. People ask what went into it constantly, so this is the actual materials and tools list, not a vibe board. Substitutions noted where the exact thing is hard to get.
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Phantom or Masquerade Outfits
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What to actually wear to Masquerade NYC on W 57th: dresses and masks I'd show up in, from full ballgown to something you can move and sit in all night. Pulled from my Phantom guide. Black, white or silver for masquerade. Color for the other shows.
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Favorite Theaters in Washington, DC
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Cosplay Recs
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The shops I open first when I start a costume: quality historical footwear, independent makers, and cosplay wigs that read on camera. Where my money actually goes, not a vibe board.
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Things to Do in NYC Around Masquerade, from the Phantom Guide
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Where to eat, drink, and stay around Masquerade NYC on W 57th Street. Every spot here is from my full Masquerade guide. Eat before the show, there is no food service inside.
