dragoncon_lj_archive | costume noob needs some ideas

I'm planning a costume... I say "planning", but really I mean "dreaming about".

It's basically a red leather bodysuit (Mord Sith from the Sword of Truth series). But this is ambitious for me. I've never done anything more than generic sexy vampire. I need some random advice.

It doesn't have to be leather; it just has to look like it. I am aware of the heat issue; I'm an Atlanta native, and your puny sun and humidity do not frighten me. It can be the Legend of the Seeker version, or straight out of the books.

What I suppose would be really helpful is if anyone knows someone who does custom corsets/costumes/leatherwork in the Atlanta area or not too far away (or who does really good work and can work from measurements, I suppose). I am not above paying someone to make this for me! lol

Or, if anyone has done a similar costume, how did you go about it? Any tips?