Making my Aragorn Cosplay - Costume Breakdown

[@JillBearup]

This looks ✨amazing✨

[@EllaAngeli]

Hi jill

[@christadaniels1293]

Cheese gang checking in.

[@Ahrpigi]

@@christadaniels1293 🧀😄

[@choahjinhuay]

🧀

[@RecklessFables]

Cheese and acts of sewing!

[@punchpineapple]

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]

Incredible. And I love the Aragorn quotes sprinkled throughout

[@TenaciousWorkshop]

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!)

[@axbrax5697]

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

[@AnnaEmilka]

I was sent here by Jill Bearup

[@adoptedbythe1king]

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

[@MangindDerous]

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

[@SnappingDragon]

You bow to no one

[@Tyalisse]

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 :)

[@SandraOrtmann1976]

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

[@sivula17]

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

[@dvn9890]

a nerdy amount of research😂😂

[@sunflowerz1219]

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]

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

[@apinakapinastorba]

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

[@MM126.90]

Just wait, the views will start rolling in.

[@AzraelThanatos]

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.

[@TheOneWithTheK]

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

[@sophieb-m1472]

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

[@tarnishedknight9909]

Thats a amazing amount of effort, bloody well done !

[@DavidGowers]

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

[@rudeminnesotan]

Holy shit this is cosplay goals!!

[@LuxisAlukard]

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

[@krakenpots5693]

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)

[@courtjester7778]

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

[@Dalenthas]

Jill sent me. Very nicely done.

[@svenwouters9547]

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.

[@dess_greenwood1081]

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

[@miriam4235]

That looks fantastic! Now I want Aragorn cosplay.

[@bacul165]

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

[@josephmiller4526]

You are awesome! Well done!

[@bybookandbone]

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

[@tommo101able]

looks good, great work

[@fizzlebug]

Awesome! This is why KZbin exists!

[@sariahd5083]

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]

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

[@kirstenpaff8946]

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

[@crescentfellcollecting]

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

[@AbigailPoirier]

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.

[@graceho7479]

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

[@Runel713]

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 :)

[@lukedogwalker]

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.

[@ericpeterson8732]

the cinematography is Excellent!

[@jebatman756]

Amazing!

[@Shlonzs]

Where’s your cheese? 🧀

[@fridayweekend7775]

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

[@Wooddweller]

Nice !

[@JosiahBradley]

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

[@Shlonzs]

This definitely looks awesome

[@MatsJPB]

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

[@Rewildminnesota]

I would absolutely adore any information or guidance you could offer on how you made that glove

[@SnappingDragon]

Oh gosh I literally just made a vague pattern by tracing my hand and adding seam allowance. No finesse whatsoever 😅

[@chrystenq]

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

[@dwdillydally]

Mesmerizing! Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@EmelieWaldken]

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]

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.

[@rubinaaimin578]

wow! this is amazing

[@gabrielanderson8767]

Fantastic. The beveling and overall leatherwork is inspiring!

[@TheTwitchyBrownGuy]

This is cool!

[@DigitalPetrol]

Bravo! Great work and thank you for the video

[@liamrobinson2084]

This is some serious craftsmanship! Brilliant work!

[@EllaAngeli]

Looks great

[@IceCreamMaker]

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!!!!!

[@JamesQification]

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

[@KevinOnEarth_]

Now THIS is how you’re supposed to do cosplay. I’m not very crafty myself but I always seek out genuine leather for my outfits bc there’s nothing more cringe in this world than obvious fake leather cosplay. Well done!

[@owenfyfield3759]

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.

[@RHCole]

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 😆

[@theamazingbatboy]

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

[@eenalley]

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!

[@PleaseNThankYou]

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

[@AndromedaCripps]

Super cool 👀👀👀

[@memomagic3480]

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

[@mikayla7233]

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

[@ObservantDog]

Milady... You bow to No One.

[@SnappingDragon]

You have my sword

[@tconnolly9820]

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

[@nos2342]

Great work!

[@jjnewbold]

Loved how you incorporated the movie quotes.

[@lordmanumehl5231]

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

[@sonicfreak04]

Am I opinion there's another meaning to aragorn taking boromir's vambraces, He's accepted and embraced his Heritage And lineage.

[@SnappingDragon]

I agree. He just made a promise to Boromir that he will look after Gondor. Taking his cuffs with the white tree on them is a symbol of acceptance that this is his path.

[@Glaswalker1001]

Practical costumes, living it.

[@Taracinablue]

Epic! What a cool project. Well done.

[@limitedtime5471]

Incredible, i love it so much!

[@volsten8721]

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

[@SnappingDragon]

Thank you so much!

[@ahirzy007]

Those boots sooo good everything else too

[@danielblair5970]

...dammit, this is giving me ideas now

[@roftherealm3418]

This is my absolute dream

[@boldnotbald3705]

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

[@SnappingDragon]

Thanks so much!

[@Yak9741]

Would you be willing to share the pattern you used for the jerkin?

[@SnappingDragon]

Honestly my pattern is no use to anyone. I did so much modification and trimming to the leather that it became quite a different thing from the original pattern I made.

[@jonathanwall5784]

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

[@SnappingDragon]

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

[@samydaboi]

How long did this take???

[@dc1975dc]

Absolute legend!

[@sockgoblin2942]

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

[@SnappingDragon]

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

[@chefkochjay]

This video needed to be done, indeed.

[@piddlepooh2378]

MAKE THE DUSTER !

[@xipoteclazarus9239]

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]

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

[@Soldier4USA2005]

This was very well done. I do leather crafting myself and it is NOT always easy to work with. Sometimes it just says ... NO.

[@SnappingDragon]

It's definitely a tricky material but so versatile if you can tame it!

[@Soldier4USA2005]

@@SnappingDragon Absolutely.

[@PolishBigfootCircle11]

I'm currently trying to create daily outfits that are modeled after some of my favorite movie characters. I've got Han Solo figured out, next is Aragorn!

[@SnappingDragon]

Love this!

[@PolishBigfootCircle11]

@@SnappingDragon Aragorn is difficult because he has many layers impractical for everyday use. However, a red Ghillie shirt coupled with a brown BDU jacket, jeans, and boots should fit the bill. Aragorn wears blue, red, and brown frequently so those three colors should embody his character while staying practically modern.

[@dudetheman3]

Amazing job!

[@SuicV]

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

[@julecaesara482]

this is sooooo cool

[@llareanna8287]

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

[@LegacyFable]

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]

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

[@LegacyFable]

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

[@zannolin]

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]

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 KZbin. 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.

[@TheQueerLeaf99]

awesome