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The home of detailed custom costumes and cosplays, Velveteena Leigh is the creation of dressmaker and designer Ceri Leigh. Every costume is lovingly made by hand, bespoke to each customer and their specific needs with comfort and detail at the forefront of each creation.
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My work
This is my first proper cosplay in a while, after being not-so-gently persuaded by a friend who also loves Critical Role.
Inspired by the design of v-tuber pavolia reign, this coat is based on the masculine inspired fan-art by Yomosaka.
Based on Christine Daae's Wishing Dress from the Broadway version of The Phantom of the Opera
This particular costume started from a desire to create something inspired by nature
...yet another Critical Role inspired cosplay, which seems to have become my most commonly requested franchise
...Inspired by a beloved Steampunk style figurine which featured an octopus style dress with gold detailing
Inspired by the artwork of Matthew Tow, this take on Harley Quinn translates the iconic colour scheme into a classic princess design.
Upgrading Ryan’s Jon Snow costume has been a labor of love. So far, we’ve rebuilt the gambeson with quilted leather and replaced the iconic cloak
The cloak, Cabal’s Ruin, from Campaign 1 of Critical Role worn by the Character Percy DeRolo
Ryan kindly agreed to model my latest passion project - an 18th Century inspired Gentleman Loki
Percival Fredrickstein von Musel Klossowski de Rolo III - but you can just call him Percy...
...remaining true to the well-known Harley style and colour scheme, I added my own elements and details...
Born out of a dare, this project was a lesson in never challenging actress Marta Svetek!...
I was so happy to be able to work on another Belle inspired gown, this time the pink dress...
I wanted to go for an historically inspired design, with rich textures and embellishments
For the skirt I used multiple layers of sheer fabrics in varying shades to get the movement...
Red Saber is a character from the Anime Fate/Extra, and was one of my biggest challenges to date
...layers of satin and tulle to patchwork each individual segment of the coat which took hours...
Created for the sheer joy of it, this piece was based entirely around a beautiful, soft fabric with embroidered mushrooms
Based on the character from the classic Disney film, The Black Cauldron, this cosplay features a velvet corseted bodice...
Rae commissioned a custom cosplay inspired by Belle's blue village dress from Beauty and the Beast.
As one of the three brides of Dracula, Aleera plays an important role in the story...
Having finally found a fabric I was happy with, I drafted a bodice and skirt pattern and...
I chose to use layers of lace and chiffon for the skirt, and a heavy upholstery fabric for...
I was able to explore many new techniques within this costume, including spray dying...
Soft bluey green silk with a subtle silver pattern bring an air of elegance to this classic gown...
This private commission piece is based on the ‘Plum Dress’ worn by Elizabeth Swann...
This costume was one of my first forays into the world of Disney Princess costuming...
This costume was originally made for the launch of Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate...
This private commission was a true joy to work on. Having been given a budget...
This custom cosplay dress was inspired by the pink gown in Cinderella, worn by Bria Bennet...
I chose to focus on the gold, having the colour running through most of the fabrics chosen...
I chose to stay with rich primary colours which would have been available in medieval times...