How To Make Cosplay Costumes Patterns

admin — Mon, 18 May 2009 21:14:09 +0000

It's alright buying cosplay costumes, but if you want to be a Mandorivian God at the convention then you need to know how to make custom costumes, or have a ton of money to buy custom tailored cosplay, which is not possible for most. That's where this article comes in. Making a costume is easier then you think. It's just a matter of having the right material and tools, and having a little bit of an artistic eye. Oh yeah, and patience!

The material you will need is paper(preferably in large rolls, go to the fabric store, they got tons of it for cheap), permanent markers, pencils, and fabric.

The tools you will need include a sewing machine, thread, needles, fabric glue, foam, pencils, markers and paper and other stuff for accessories such as bracelets or weapons. Those are for another article. We are focusing just on the clothing part here. You will also need a measuring tape.

You will need to first have an idea of what you want. The best steps are to pick a character, than find a picture online of the costume you want, or sketch your own. It's best if you can find a frontal view, back view, and side view. Try to identify all layers and attention to detail. It's best to make a list at this point of the kinds of fabric you will need and all the colors. To estimate the amount you need measure your body at the neck, chest, hips, biceps and legs and then add at least 3 yards per 2 feet for errors(It will save you time and trips to the store).

To create the pattern sketch out these measurements. The best way to figure this out is determine every seam in the fabric piece. Are they on the sides like pants, or down the middle like a wizard's hat? Add a quarter inch on each side for the seams. The seams are where you will sew.

Once your pattern is made, make photo copies in case you make mistakes, and then cut out the fabric. Comparing it to your body, wrapping it around, etc. will give you an idea if you are doing it correctly or not.

Next sew everything together, whether by hand or machine.

Finally, wear it to the convention and gloat in your sexiness, as the peons become jealous.

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What is Cosplay?

admin — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 20:20:01 +0000

Cosplay is short for costume play. Cosplay is the art of dressing up like a movie, TV, video game or anime character. Originally invented in Japan, Cosplay has found its own place in the United States and elsewhere. Where Japan Cosplay participants usually dress as anime characters, participants in the states usually dress up like video game or pop culture characters.

Cosplay has its time and place. You cannot just dress up as a character anytime you want. You would look way out of place. In Japan there are cafes and other venues for cosplay participants to attend while in their anime dress. . Cosplay in America, unfortunately, is limited to movie/video game premiers and conventions.

The costumes are much different from other Halloween costumes. Cosplay is more than just putting on a mask and some clothes in order to pretend to be a character. Cosplay costumes must be nearly identical to the actual character as possible. You have to choose the fabric, the colors, and the accessories that most closely resemble the character you are trying to portray. Because of this, it is best to look for custom made Cosplay costumes.

In addition to the costumes is the attitude. You must portray the attitude of the character. Cosplay is about being the character, not just dressing up like the character. You must know your character very well before you can appropriately cosplay them.

Cosplay is a fun hobby to get into. Some costumes and looks take years to perfect. If you have a favorite character in movies, video games, or cartoons, make it point to try to bring that character to life. Find some Cosplay events near you and have fun.

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How To Make Cosplay Costumes Patterns

What is Cosplay?