Berserker Paine

SERIES: Final Fantasy X-2

DATE COMPLETED: May 2016

FABRICS: Milliskin Matte Spandex, Suede, Faux Leopard Fur, Faux Alapaca

NOTES: These costumes were such a large feat and I was happy to have someone to share my love of FFX-2 with. I sewed up the costumes and Brittany played a huge role in putting her armor together. My Berserker Yuna armor was trial and error, which allowed me to lend a guiding hand during her construction. She did a phenomenal job from proportions to detailing, and her hard work shows. Also, she was a real champion for wearing that massive headpiece throughout the convention!

I made our body suits using Kwik Sew K3052 and painted them using fabric paint. The paws were the biggest patterning challenge and I had to make several mock-ups before I could get the right look. I wanted them to be functional and easy for us to slip our hands in and out. They were also a great place to hide our phones and badges. :) I made mini cardboard tubes to stuff into each of the fur fingers to give them stability, but also to have something to glue the claws to. The cord detailing was then weaved up along the arms and where fingers connect.

For a closer look at how I made the Berserker Armor, check out my behind-the-scenes video along with the Berserker Armor Tutorial Blogpost.

Photography by: Santino Caceres of Scorpio Concept Designs