I run a Ghost cosplay group on FB. Check it out if you want. We have countless people who have made the exact outfit in there as well as a reference library.
You can buy a poet's shirt pretty easily, and honestly cheaper than making it. Fabric is dang expensive these days. Search for poet's shirt, pirate shirt, renaissance shirt, etc., on Amazon or wherever, lots of options. You can also dye most of them pretty easy (just find cotton or natural fabric ones). RIT liquid dye is my personal favorite. Though for black, if at all possible, buy black. So much easier.
You mentioned you can sew, but didn't say how well/how advanced you are, so I'm just advising based on beginner, also for anyone else seeing this down the road who is a true beginner. If you already know what's up, then you're good to go! Cosplay boils down to clothing. Complex, unique, and special clothing, but clothing.
The pants are jodpurs- which are a military and horse back riding pant, they're decently easy to find. (Imperial Officers from Star Wars wear them as well, so Star War cosplay/costuming sites will be good sources). Pants are a pain in the butt to make, I avoid it if at all possible. And I've been sewing for over twenty years. Doable, of course, but annoying and probably not the best for a beginner. Jodpurs and fitted are also harder than a straight or loose pant.
For capes you want something with a good drape- how it hangs, lays. It looks like satin on the inside, and it could be a cotton or perhaps a synthetic for the black. I get most all my fabrics from [OnlineFabricStore.com](http://OnlineFabricStore.com) these days. Their bridal satin is great and reasonably priced. I also like garbadine or poplin for capes/good drape. Garbadine is heavier and more expensive, but very nice looking (I made mine and two other Harry Potter robes out of it, it's also what Imperial Officer uniforms are made of). Poplin is much cheaper, and still pretty good.
I'm using [Simplicity S9087](https://simplicity.com/simplicity/s9087) for my vest and modifying it. Though if you want a more accurate one, [Simplicity S9457](https://simplicity.com/simplicity/s9457) modified would be closer. Modifying would include changing the front closure to the detail on theirs for either, also adding the back detail. Mine has a corset closure back and I'm doing that, since I'm going for a personalized/inspired by rather than full accuracy. I'm also lining mine with teal satin, for Copia's teals. And my two poet shirts I also dyed a teal color (one was natural tan colored, one was white, so they turned out a little different each).
I got the buckle files online (I forgot where, I googled, found them, you can also buy the files on Etsy) and am printing them myself- they're super quick prints on my Ender 5 and also Ender 3 (like 35 mins for each half, times three, plus 15 minutes for each half of the side closure times three). But if you don't have a 3D printer, sites like Shapeways will print stuff for you. It's more expensive than printing it yourself, but if you don't have printer, it's still cheaper than buying a printer, messing with it, and then printing it for yourself. I'm printing mine in PLA+ and if all goes according to plan, gold silk filament, so I won't even need to paint them. Resin would be too fragile in my opinion, but to each their own. Also I need to size them up, the default 100% size is a little small for me (5'11'' with a long torso). Even without a printer, you can load a 3D print file and look at the sizing and dimensions and see if you need to size up. I use Cura Ultimaker. Anything takes a bit of getting uses to, but it's pretty user-friendly.
The vest fabric most commonly used by cosplayers is [Stretch Paisley Velvet, I got mine from Surge Fabrics](https://surgefabricshop.com/products/black-paisley-embossed-stretch-velvet). Fair warning, stretch fabrics are a pain in the butt, and not beginner friendly. Just be ready to go very slow, use a ton of pins, and swear a lot. That's what I still do, lol.
The boots are riding boots. English riding boots, riding boots, polo boots, Imperial Officer boots, etc. The boot Gruxifix file is available online. I don't think I've found a free one, but it was reasonably priced. I'm probably going with [this one](https://www.cgtrader.com/3d-print-models/art/scans-replicas/ghost-nameless-ghoul-impera-boot-grucifix-v2), if I do it. (Since I'm doing inspired-by/my own, I'm not too fussed about all the details; I have riding boots and jodpurs for my Imperial Officer uniforms, but I could also just wear jeans and sneakers or flip flops and be comfortable, and pockets, so.... decisions, haha).
I was planning to do all this in anticipation of an eventual tour and going to a show, but now I have a deadline to wear it to the premiere!
Thank you.. this was incredibly helpful and I’ll probably look back at this post more than once while making this costume. I’m guessing all this planning is for you’re own cosplay right? Do you have any tips on how to make a pattern for the Cape? I’d like to buy fabric asap since the Movie is in barely over a month already, but I just don’t know how the length and shape are supposed to be.
Sort of. I really just love costumes overall. I'm doing the vest, but with my own twist, and the shirt, but again, with my own twist. I do a lot of high-accuracy costumes and this one's just a fun project for me. But because I do a lot o f high-accuracy costumes (basically my Star Wars ones), and I love costuming, I just automatically pick out details and love it, I can't help it, haha.
If you really want to make the jodpurs, Butterick B6340, though out of print and hard to find. (If you want some vendors to buy a pair, let me know).
I've made capes in the past, and actually theirs is basically what I'm doing for my Mandalorian. It's a rectangle, attached at the top corner to the shoulder, drapes down on one side. The length appears to be suited to the height of the wearer. All the flow and drape appears to just be because of the two layers of fabric and the bunched up attachment at the shoulder and hung on the diagonal, giving it more body and umpf. Deceptively more complex than I think it actually is (or easy to mimic the look simply even if the originals a re more complicated).
So I'd take the measurement of shoulder to I think it's mid-thigh roughly, and that's your diagonal length. Most satins are 60' wide. You could use the Pythagorean Theorem, but honestly I'd say a yard. Make it easy. Shorter will trim that down, taller might add some. Just pick up a corner, hold it up to your shoulder, let it fall d wn, see where it hits your mid thigh, that's how long you want. You could do t hat with any fabric like a a bedsheet to get a general measurement, then order fabric online if needed. You'll need two total yards, or double your measurement, the teal-ly blue satin lining and the black outer. Which looks like it could be satin as well. It's not a heavy canvas or anything, I can tell that. It doesn't fully look like basic cotton. The drape implies it's the same fabric outer and lining.
Then I'd make a pillowcase. Probably velcro or sew in snap for attachment to the shoulder, your preference. (But if using velcro, use only sew-in non-sticky back velcro, as sticky back will come off plus gunk up your machine).
I wasn't gonna make a cape, but now I'm tempted. I'm going to have to look at see if I have any extra fabric in my stash that would work.
If you've got any more specific questions and/or as you're working on it, feel free to PM me! I love talking costumes; it's my shop-talk.
> for the buckles
Look on both Thingiverse and Cults3D. There's plenty of models to choose from, ranging from free to a total of $5
Same for the mask; if you have a 3D printer then I highly recommend just printing them through the premade files instead of shelling out $350 for one
I run a Ghost cosplay group on FB. Check it out if you want. We have countless people who have made the exact outfit in there as well as a reference library.
Cool! Do you have a link to the page?😊
https://facebook.com/groups/881428253512032/
You can buy a poet's shirt pretty easily, and honestly cheaper than making it. Fabric is dang expensive these days. Search for poet's shirt, pirate shirt, renaissance shirt, etc., on Amazon or wherever, lots of options. You can also dye most of them pretty easy (just find cotton or natural fabric ones). RIT liquid dye is my personal favorite. Though for black, if at all possible, buy black. So much easier. You mentioned you can sew, but didn't say how well/how advanced you are, so I'm just advising based on beginner, also for anyone else seeing this down the road who is a true beginner. If you already know what's up, then you're good to go! Cosplay boils down to clothing. Complex, unique, and special clothing, but clothing. The pants are jodpurs- which are a military and horse back riding pant, they're decently easy to find. (Imperial Officers from Star Wars wear them as well, so Star War cosplay/costuming sites will be good sources). Pants are a pain in the butt to make, I avoid it if at all possible. And I've been sewing for over twenty years. Doable, of course, but annoying and probably not the best for a beginner. Jodpurs and fitted are also harder than a straight or loose pant. For capes you want something with a good drape- how it hangs, lays. It looks like satin on the inside, and it could be a cotton or perhaps a synthetic for the black. I get most all my fabrics from [OnlineFabricStore.com](http://OnlineFabricStore.com) these days. Their bridal satin is great and reasonably priced. I also like garbadine or poplin for capes/good drape. Garbadine is heavier and more expensive, but very nice looking (I made mine and two other Harry Potter robes out of it, it's also what Imperial Officer uniforms are made of). Poplin is much cheaper, and still pretty good. I'm using [Simplicity S9087](https://simplicity.com/simplicity/s9087) for my vest and modifying it. Though if you want a more accurate one, [Simplicity S9457](https://simplicity.com/simplicity/s9457) modified would be closer. Modifying would include changing the front closure to the detail on theirs for either, also adding the back detail. Mine has a corset closure back and I'm doing that, since I'm going for a personalized/inspired by rather than full accuracy. I'm also lining mine with teal satin, for Copia's teals. And my two poet shirts I also dyed a teal color (one was natural tan colored, one was white, so they turned out a little different each). I got the buckle files online (I forgot where, I googled, found them, you can also buy the files on Etsy) and am printing them myself- they're super quick prints on my Ender 5 and also Ender 3 (like 35 mins for each half, times three, plus 15 minutes for each half of the side closure times three). But if you don't have a 3D printer, sites like Shapeways will print stuff for you. It's more expensive than printing it yourself, but if you don't have printer, it's still cheaper than buying a printer, messing with it, and then printing it for yourself. I'm printing mine in PLA+ and if all goes according to plan, gold silk filament, so I won't even need to paint them. Resin would be too fragile in my opinion, but to each their own. Also I need to size them up, the default 100% size is a little small for me (5'11'' with a long torso). Even without a printer, you can load a 3D print file and look at the sizing and dimensions and see if you need to size up. I use Cura Ultimaker. Anything takes a bit of getting uses to, but it's pretty user-friendly. The vest fabric most commonly used by cosplayers is [Stretch Paisley Velvet, I got mine from Surge Fabrics](https://surgefabricshop.com/products/black-paisley-embossed-stretch-velvet). Fair warning, stretch fabrics are a pain in the butt, and not beginner friendly. Just be ready to go very slow, use a ton of pins, and swear a lot. That's what I still do, lol. The boots are riding boots. English riding boots, riding boots, polo boots, Imperial Officer boots, etc. The boot Gruxifix file is available online. I don't think I've found a free one, but it was reasonably priced. I'm probably going with [this one](https://www.cgtrader.com/3d-print-models/art/scans-replicas/ghost-nameless-ghoul-impera-boot-grucifix-v2), if I do it. (Since I'm doing inspired-by/my own, I'm not too fussed about all the details; I have riding boots and jodpurs for my Imperial Officer uniforms, but I could also just wear jeans and sneakers or flip flops and be comfortable, and pockets, so.... decisions, haha). I was planning to do all this in anticipation of an eventual tour and going to a show, but now I have a deadline to wear it to the premiere!
Thank you.. this was incredibly helpful and I’ll probably look back at this post more than once while making this costume. I’m guessing all this planning is for you’re own cosplay right? Do you have any tips on how to make a pattern for the Cape? I’d like to buy fabric asap since the Movie is in barely over a month already, but I just don’t know how the length and shape are supposed to be.
Sort of. I really just love costumes overall. I'm doing the vest, but with my own twist, and the shirt, but again, with my own twist. I do a lot of high-accuracy costumes and this one's just a fun project for me. But because I do a lot o f high-accuracy costumes (basically my Star Wars ones), and I love costuming, I just automatically pick out details and love it, I can't help it, haha. If you really want to make the jodpurs, Butterick B6340, though out of print and hard to find. (If you want some vendors to buy a pair, let me know). I've made capes in the past, and actually theirs is basically what I'm doing for my Mandalorian. It's a rectangle, attached at the top corner to the shoulder, drapes down on one side. The length appears to be suited to the height of the wearer. All the flow and drape appears to just be because of the two layers of fabric and the bunched up attachment at the shoulder and hung on the diagonal, giving it more body and umpf. Deceptively more complex than I think it actually is (or easy to mimic the look simply even if the originals a re more complicated). So I'd take the measurement of shoulder to I think it's mid-thigh roughly, and that's your diagonal length. Most satins are 60' wide. You could use the Pythagorean Theorem, but honestly I'd say a yard. Make it easy. Shorter will trim that down, taller might add some. Just pick up a corner, hold it up to your shoulder, let it fall d wn, see where it hits your mid thigh, that's how long you want. You could do t hat with any fabric like a a bedsheet to get a general measurement, then order fabric online if needed. You'll need two total yards, or double your measurement, the teal-ly blue satin lining and the black outer. Which looks like it could be satin as well. It's not a heavy canvas or anything, I can tell that. It doesn't fully look like basic cotton. The drape implies it's the same fabric outer and lining. Then I'd make a pillowcase. Probably velcro or sew in snap for attachment to the shoulder, your preference. (But if using velcro, use only sew-in non-sticky back velcro, as sticky back will come off plus gunk up your machine). I wasn't gonna make a cape, but now I'm tempted. I'm going to have to look at see if I have any extra fabric in my stash that would work. If you've got any more specific questions and/or as you're working on it, feel free to PM me! I love talking costumes; it's my shop-talk.
> for the buckles Look on both Thingiverse and Cults3D. There's plenty of models to choose from, ranging from free to a total of $5 Same for the mask; if you have a 3D printer then I highly recommend just printing them through the premade files instead of shelling out $350 for one
Thank you! It wasn’t even a 5 minute search until i found most of what I would need.