Making my Aragorn Cosplay - Costume Breakdown

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  • čas přidán 19. 06. 2024
  • Walking you through the making of my lady Aragorn cosplay. While I did genderbend the costume I did not change the costume details except where necessary due to female anatomy. Everything in the costume was made from scratch by me with the exception of the metal parts. I cover the making of the leather vambraces, glove, boots, jerkin, cloak, shirt, and belt.
    For those asking how I attached the jerkin ties see here: • Aragorn Jerkin Ties - ...
    Links
    Belt buckle: www.matthewgilbert.net
    Weta evenstar necklace: www.wetanz.com/us/the-evensta...
    (Affiliate links help support ya girl)
    Knock-off evenstar necklace: amzn.to/3XI0Eoo
    Mallorn brooch: amzn.to/3XLRXtd
    Ring of barahir: amzn.to/44HhOot
    If you are looking to purchase Aragorn costume items I recommend checking out the following leather shops
    Svetliy Sudar: svetliysudarworkshop.wordpres...
    Grommets Leathercraft: grommetsleathercraft.com/
    Nib's Workbench: www.etsy.com/shop/NibsWorkben...
    My links:
    Leather pattern shop: snappingdragon.etsy.com
    Instagram: / snappingdragonleather
    00:00 intro
    00:38 tooled leather vambraces
    02:33 leather glove
    02:54 leather boots
    04:08 fellowship cloak
    04:52 pants
    04:57 red shirt
    06:08 leather jerkin
    08:51 tooled leather belt
    09:58 necklace, ring and brooch
    10:18 dagger
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Komentáře • 135

  • @JillBearup
    @JillBearup Před rokem +451

    This looks ✨amazing✨

  • @punchpineapple
    @punchpineapple Před rokem +94

    This is spectacular. There is both satisfaction and not that you managed to condense years of work into this short video. So much work!
    "Not idly do the leaves of Lorien fall so I purchased these on Etsy" 😂

  • @scruffy_jobe
    @scruffy_jobe Před rokem +43

    Incredible. And I love the Aragorn quotes sprinkled throughout

  • @TenaciousWorkshop
    @TenaciousWorkshop Před rokem +46

    I love your attention to detail, and, dare I say, the sheer tenacity involved! FIVE years?! Your hard work shows! You did a fantastic job! (P.S. Jill Bearup sent me here, too - plus SUBSCRIBED! Looking forward to the next video!)

  • @sivula17
    @sivula17 Před rokem +8

    My goodness, sister... You knocked it out of the park!

  • @apinakapinastorba
    @apinakapinastorba Před rokem +8

    Those White Tree inlays look amazing, would have never guessed it’s just a sharpie and some weathering!

  • @AnnaEmilka
    @AnnaEmilka Před rokem +8

    I was sent here by Jill Bearup

  • @Dalenthas
    @Dalenthas Před rokem +5

    Jill sent me. Very nicely done.

  • @axbrax5697
    @axbrax5697 Před rokem +21

    Holy shit this is absolutely amazing. Dont let kramer from living anachronism see this, he is going to die of jealousy. Also as almost everyone here jill sent me your way. Your work is just incredible

  • @Tyalisse
    @Tyalisse Před rokem +6

    So funny thing...I found you video via Jill Bearup...and started watching, when I noticed "Hey, that mountain in the background looks AWFULLY familiar..." I proceeded to creep your IG profile and was thrilled to see that you're from Calgary! I live in the Bow Valley :) Love to see local cosplayers being represented :)
    And to think, I never would have found your video if it were not for a lady across the pond. Life is funny :)

  • @sophieb-m1472
    @sophieb-m1472 Před rokem +5

    Some lady I don’t even know sent me here! Thanks for the discovery to Jill Bearup

  • @LuxisAlukard
    @LuxisAlukard Před rokem +4

    Jill sent me, but now I'm going to share this with Living Anachronism, he's gonna love it!

  • @MangindDerous
    @MangindDerous Před rokem +16

    God damn! 2 minutes in, and im already super impressed with your ridiculous level of attention to detail and your insanely amazing skills.
    EDIT 1: Now at 3:25 and is forever giving up the thought of ever cosplaying because *bows down* I am not worthy of milady and her skills make me hold myself cheap and without course.
    EDIT 2: 5 SECONDS AFTER EDIT 1 and your movie line/ build line mash ups are BRILLIANT and make me happy.
    EDIT 3: how to spot a cosplayer; can sew, work leather, make boots, make patterns etc etc. Etc with this level of skill but "fashion terms are not my area" GOLD

  • @adoptedbythe1king
    @adoptedbythe1king Před rokem +4

    I love the community that the algorithm helps bring together!!! It brought you to Jill Bearup who brought you to me! :-)

  • @krakenpots5693
    @krakenpots5693 Před rokem +3

    Ok, now I can use your video to justify to my friends why I have been "finishing" my LARP costume for the last 6 years!!!
    Great work!!! Well done!
    (p.s. am part of the Bearup gang)

  • @DavidGowers
    @DavidGowers Před rokem +5

    This is just *chef's kiss*, you did fantastic work here!

  • @bacul165
    @bacul165 Před rokem +3

    I am too impressed to find an appropriate quote to express how great you did. Will come later and edit!

  • @MM126.90
    @MM126.90 Před rokem +5

    Just wait, the views will start rolling in.

  • @lukedogwalker
    @lukedogwalker Před rokem +1

    Brilliant work. Very faithful and detailed, and well executed.
    Speaking as an archer, the reason Aragorn only wears one glove is immediately obvious! He keeps his bow hand bare because if he wore even a very tight leather glove on his bow hand, his grip would have a tendency to shift (the material across his palm would move as he gripped the bow) and this would, of course, not be good for his shooting form, which would then reduce his accuracy. You can't control how the material would move, so it introduces a random element that the shooter can't control. Aragorn probably hunts to sustain himself in the wild, which makes the bow his most important kit for most of the time, and a bow hunter only gets one shot.
    I would suggest that the padded leather wrist covers beneath the "cuffs" are actually the braces, and that the cuffs are correctly named, being primarily decorative/heraldic.

  • @tarnishedknight9909
    @tarnishedknight9909 Před rokem +8

    Thats a amazing amount of effort, bloody well done !

  • @SuicV
    @SuicV Před rokem

    The thought of making an Aragorn costume has crossed my mind once. Seeing the sheer amount of work it would take... Nevermind

  • @miriam4235
    @miriam4235 Před rokem +7

    That looks fantastic! Now I want Aragorn cosplay.

  • @TheOneWithTheK
    @TheOneWithTheK Před rokem +5

    You are absolutely right, it needed to be done - and you did it brilliantly!

  • @graceho7479
    @graceho7479 Před rokem +4

    Oh my god this looks so good! I never new I needed Lady Aragorn in my life until now.

  • @uglystupidloser
    @uglystupidloser Před rokem +1

    five years?! daang. dedication.

  • @sunflowerz1219
    @sunflowerz1219 Před rokem +2

    I’d love to see more detail about how you secured the braids on the jerkin because it looked like a cool method! Also great detail and such a cool look

    • @SnappingDragon
      @SnappingDragon  Před rokem +1

      I just posted a short video showing how I secured the ties to the jerkin.

  • @AbigailPoirier
    @AbigailPoirier Před rokem +3

    Wowww. That is super impressive! To see how much effort and time you put into it really underscores just how terrific the costumers for LOTR were.

  • @lordmanumehl5231
    @lordmanumehl5231 Před rokem

    the amount of time i spent searching for a video like this one

  • @rudeminnesotan
    @rudeminnesotan Před rokem +5

    Holy shit this is cosplay goals!!

  • @dess_greenwood1081
    @dess_greenwood1081 Před rokem +4

    Excellent cosplay, great job on all the leatherwork and detailing! ⚔️ Also, kudos on fitting in as many Aragorn quotes as you can. 😁

  • @Shlonzs
    @Shlonzs Před rokem +3

    This definitely looks awesome

  • @EmelieWaldken
    @EmelieWaldken Před rokem

    You're gonna laugh, but despite loving that character wholeheartedly, I had never even given a thought to his clothing. The hair, the sword and well, the character himself (masterfully played) stole the whole show for me ^^ I really appreciate that you go for handstitches when visible, for natural materials more often than not. This costume looks really authentic.

    • @SnappingDragon
      @SnappingDragon  Před rokem

      I totally relate! I didn't give much thought to it either until starting this project. I've made a number of things from LotR and it never fails to help me think about the character in a different way.

  • @SandraOrtmann1976
    @SandraOrtmann1976 Před rokem

    This is most fascinating. A seemingly simple costume...famous last words. Reminds me of something...

  • @courtjester7778
    @courtjester7778 Před rokem +2

    Wow! Super cool! You did such a thorough job.

  • @JamesQification
    @JamesQification Před 5 měsíci

    truly inspiring! I've entered my LOTR era and planning an Aragorn-inspired outfit for hiking and camping. thanks for putting this video together!

  • @gabrielanderson8767
    @gabrielanderson8767 Před rokem +1

    Fantastic. The beveling and overall leatherwork is inspiring!

  • @owenfyfield3759
    @owenfyfield3759 Před rokem

    This is exactly what I've been looking for to help me craft an Aragorn look. Super impressive work my lady. Thank you so much for your time and effort putting this video together. Hannon le.

  • @svenwouters9547
    @svenwouters9547 Před rokem +3

    I don't know anything about cosplay or clothes making and I only came here because jill said the words lord of the rings but I stayed for the cosplay details so please don't stop caring about those.

  • @MatsJPB
    @MatsJPB Před rokem +1

    Awesome outfit! Love the idea of using elastic string for the lacing on the cuffs, I'd never have though of that =D

  • @sariahd5083
    @sariahd5083 Před rokem +2

    Pretty awesome! I am very impressed with your leather work. Seamstress here. Did you use a leather needle on your sewing machine? The right needle can make all the difference in the world. Also, if you have a thick seam to get through, when you start the seam, don't have the back of the pressure foot hangin off the edge of the fabric. Put a balancing piece of fabric, it won't be sewn, butted right up to the edge of the of the start of the seam. This balances the pressure foot and then your sewing machine will like you again. I use this method for any thick fabric that I sew, denim, wool, etc. I imagine it would work for leather.

    • @SnappingDragon
      @SnappingDragon  Před rokem

      I did use a leather needle but I’ve never heard the tip about balancing the pressure foot! Thanks for the tip.

  • @bybookandbone
    @bybookandbone Před rokem +4

    Fantastic video and spectacular cosplay. The work you put in is mind boggling. Well done 🎉🎉

  • @jjnewbold
    @jjnewbold Před rokem

    Loved how you incorporated the movie quotes.

  • @liamrobinson2084
    @liamrobinson2084 Před rokem +1

    This is some serious craftsmanship! Brilliant work!

  • @AzraelThanatos
    @AzraelThanatos Před 9 měsíci

    For the rock, the original is a wetstone, you can find them for relatively cheap online or in a lot of shops that sell knives/swords...and several of larger hardware stores.

  • @josephmiller4526
    @josephmiller4526 Před 10 měsíci

    You are awesome! Well done!

  • @chrystenq
    @chrystenq Před rokem +3

    This is so inspiring I love it. Thank you for showing us❤

  • @IceCreamMaker
    @IceCreamMaker Před 2 měsíci

    Amazing, I've been looking lately to finish my aragorn costume as well, (a process I started 6 years ago) your video is gold!!!!
    Please make more videos!!!!!

  • @dwdillydally
    @dwdillydally Před rokem

    Mesmerizing! Thank you for sharing ❤️

  • @memomagic3480
    @memomagic3480 Před rokem

    Awsome work ! Thank you for the video it helps a lot to see you do everything so flawlessly !

  • @fridayweekend7775
    @fridayweekend7775 Před rokem +2

    This is more than incredible!
    It looks absolutely beautiful!❤️

  • @crescentfellcollecting
    @crescentfellcollecting Před rokem +1

    Fantastic video and breakdown! This is so inspiring, thank you so much for sharing your process!

  • @llareanna8287
    @llareanna8287 Před rokem

    A really great run through of everything you did. Amazing job.

  • @barberaradford7349
    @barberaradford7349 Před rokem

    Absolutely amazing skill and imagination. Wow

  • @mikayla7233
    @mikayla7233 Před rokem

    This is absolutely stunning!!! Keep up the work 🤩

  • @Taracinablue
    @Taracinablue Před rokem

    Epic! What a cool project. Well done.

  • @fomasfaith
    @fomasfaith Před rokem

    Fabuluous work. The skill and attention to detail.

  • @ronjohnson6916
    @ronjohnson6916 Před rokem

    Glad you passed this on. I love me dedication to detail.

  • @JosiahBradley
    @JosiahBradley Před rokem +3

    Great work and explanation. I'm not big into wearing costumes, but this looks cool and a true work of passion.

  • @ericpeterson8732
    @ericpeterson8732 Před rokem

    the cinematography is Excellent!

  • @EllaAngeli
    @EllaAngeli Před rokem +3

    Looks great

  • @kirstenpaff8946
    @kirstenpaff8946 Před rokem

    I love it!!!! Thank you for this awesome video.

  • @nos2342
    @nos2342 Před rokem +2

    Great work!

  • @Glaswalker1001
    @Glaswalker1001 Před rokem

    Practical costumes, living it.

  • @williamcanavan3318
    @williamcanavan3318 Před rokem

    That is fantastic work! also i loved the little easter eggs you worked into your commentary.

  • @DigitalPetrol
    @DigitalPetrol Před rokem

    Bravo! Great work and thank you for the video

  • @boldnotbald3705
    @boldnotbald3705 Před 11 měsíci

    Wow. What an excellent video. So detailed and so skilled. Thank you for sharing!

  • @dudetheman3
    @dudetheman3 Před rokem

    Amazing job!

  • @TheTwitchyBrownGuy
    @TheTwitchyBrownGuy Před rokem +3

    This is cool!

  • @volsten8721
    @volsten8721 Před 6 měsíci

    Amazing! 😍 I wish I could by that vor myself. You're really talented!

  • @limitedtime5471
    @limitedtime5471 Před rokem

    Incredible, i love it so much!

  • @PleaseNThankYou
    @PleaseNThankYou Před 10 měsíci

    All your appropriately used "quotes" have me beguiled. ❤

  • @jebatman756
    @jebatman756 Před rokem

    Amazing!

  • @Buster-Sharp
    @Buster-Sharp Před rokem

    That is so cool. Nice work.

  • @fizzlebug
    @fizzlebug Před 3 měsíci

    Awesome! This is why CZcams exists!

  • @Wooddweller
    @Wooddweller Před 3 měsíci

    Nice !

  • @rubinaaimin578
    @rubinaaimin578 Před rokem

    wow! this is amazing

  • @RHCole
    @RHCole Před rokem

    Nicey nice! Stellar work, can't wait to see what you do/have done next!
    Edit: "I sewed the pouch out of scrap..." humble brag like an OG 😆

  • @ahirzy007
    @ahirzy007 Před rokem

    Those boots sooo good everything else too

  • @theamazingbatboy
    @theamazingbatboy Před rokem +2

    Fascinating. Not into cosplay at all but this was great!

  • @julecaesara482
    @julecaesara482 Před rokem

    this is sooooo cool

  • @freya002YT
    @freya002YT Před rokem

    awesome

  • @gmontagu1274
    @gmontagu1274 Před rokem

    Highly impressive

  • @tconnolly9820
    @tconnolly9820 Před rokem +1

    That is just so totally cool and hot!!! Amazing work.

  • @sockgoblin2942
    @sockgoblin2942 Před rokem

    The mountains of Alberta really do make the photoshoots perfect! Did you take some of these pictures at moraine lake?

    • @SnappingDragon
      @SnappingDragon  Před rokem

      Not specifically at Moraine but in that area! Most were along the icefields parkway at Bow Lake and Waterfowl Lake.

  • @zannolin
    @zannolin Před 4 měsíci

    Do you have any tips about making the red shirt? I've been trying to find a decent pattern or resource anywhere and failing for agessss

    • @SnappingDragon
      @SnappingDragon  Před 4 měsíci

      I made my own pattern off of a yolked button down shirt I had & modified the heck out of it. Unfortunately I didn't document the process as it was long before I did CZcams. The yolk isn't really necessary. If you aren't too picky a basic viking tunic pattern could work just fine, they have a similar neckline. I just gathered a bunch of movie screenshots for references.

  • @AndromedaCripps
    @AndromedaCripps Před rokem

    Super cool 👀👀👀

  • @roftherealm3418
    @roftherealm3418 Před rokem

    This is my absolute dream

  • @Runel713
    @Runel713 Před 10 měsíci

    for the dagger, maybe buy one from a 3d printer, won't cost much and if you're patient enough it could look awersome and shiny :)

  • @chefkochjay
    @chefkochjay Před rokem

    This video needed to be done, indeed.

  • @jonathanwall5784
    @jonathanwall5784 Před rokem

    Terrific work! I was wondering what color leather did you use for the quilted vambrace?

    • @SnappingDragon
      @SnappingDragon  Před rokem

      Hmm I’m not sure of the name of the color, I just found it in a local shop.

  • @eenalley
    @eenalley Před rokem

    Loved your video and the work! All well done and interesting. I do recommend slow down your voice over as you sound like you're racing a clock to get it all said. Otherwise, very enjoyable and thanks to Jill Bearup for the link!

  • @xipoteclazarus9239
    @xipoteclazarus9239 Před rokem

    Could you share how you made those knots in the jerkin? You mentioned a shout out to M Sheradin...does he have a tutaorial?

    • @SnappingDragon
      @SnappingDragon  Před rokem

      I just posted a short video showing the process. Hope that helps!

  • @ObservantDog
    @ObservantDog Před 4 měsíci

    Milady...
    You bow to No One.

  • @LegacyFable
    @LegacyFable Před rokem

    I'm making my own version of aragorn using games book details and most importantly the movies that way I'm not bound by little details and can have fun with it

    • @SnappingDragon
      @SnappingDragon  Před rokem +1

      That's awesome! Being creative with it is a super fun way to enjoy cosplaying.

    • @LegacyFable
      @LegacyFable Před rokem

      @@SnappingDragon I'm still really new to it but me and my wife has just gotten into it last year and we love it

  • @dvn9890
    @dvn9890 Před rokem +5

    a nerdy amount of research😂😂

  • @piddlepooh2378
    @piddlepooh2378 Před rokem

    MAKE THE DUSTER !

  • @yeetstrzd3819
    @yeetstrzd3819 Před rokem

    How long did this take???

  • @danielblair5970
    @danielblair5970 Před rokem

    ...dammit, this is giving me ideas now

  • @joshhalkay
    @joshhalkay Před 16 dny

    Where did you purchase your leather?

    • @SnappingDragon
      @SnappingDragon  Před 16 dny +1

      I get my leather from one of the stores in town. If you have leather supply store in your area I'd try that first before going online. I like being able to get a good look at a hide before purchasing.

    • @joshhalkay
      @joshhalkay Před 15 dny

      @@SnappingDragon Good idea. Now to only find one. :)

  • @Shlonzs
    @Shlonzs Před rokem +3

    Where’s your cheese? 🧀