/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

So i need some help cgl. I want to cosplay as Melisandre from GOT but I'll need some custom fabric made. I'm wondering if anyone out there can help me make the image to give to spoon flower or whoever i end up going with?

I've sent a message to the chick who made this fabric but i haven't heard back from her yet.

>>6953705
I can try. do you need hexagons like that?

Follow up question about petticoats! I came here before looking for help on what type of shape to get for the costumes pictured, and ended up finding a few that could work. I'm really stumped tho- I've never really had to use petticoats for anything before and I don't want to mess it up.

I'm looking at Classical Puppet's A Lines, but which would be best?

What I think is their regular ol' A line,
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=3401713800

Or the super fluffy 2.0?
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1.w4004-302901031.28.l2Zmcd&id=9259665184

Hey so I'm cosplaying Carly Nagisa from YGO 5Ds and I'm trying to figure out a way to make the circles on her glasses. I'm trying to keep the circles as neat and thin as possible so any helpful ideas on what to use/how to use it well would be greatly appreciated!

>>6953716
Yep just simple hexagons with a boarder -- let me pull up the chicks dress so you can see.

>>6953716
And here is a shot from the show. Mind you this is in a dimly lit room.

>>6953705
Try asking spoonflower user mellymellow. Her whole list is fabrics like that, and she might do one. (She's got a daenerys up already.)

So this is going to be my first time creating my own cosplay, and I want to do Black rabbit.

Any advice as far as patterns/fabric/etc?

Also, any good tutorials on how to make bunny ears?

>>6953953
You'll need to learn princess seams to do the vest.
I'd recommend a mini-petticoat for the skirt, just to give it some foof. I got one from Leg Avenue that works just fine.

What is she from? I'm curious.

>>6953960
Different Anon but the VN/Animu is "kuro usagi mondaiji"

>>6953960
Different Anon but the VN/Animu is
"kuro usagi mondaiji"

>>6953960
Thank you so much! I'll have to look that up.

Oh and the show/LN is "Problem children are coming from another world, aren't they?"

Hello!
I'm making a Madoka Magica's Charlotte Mascot. The head is made from mache paper, but i don't know how to do a proper support for my head and/or shoulders. Any ideas or tutorial which may help me?. Pic related, is the head from inside. It fits me around my shoulders, but is a little heavy and slips & falls all the time if i don't hold it with my hands.

>>6954081
Most mascot heads that I have seen usually have a helmet inside of them and are attached to that to prevent them from wobbling around.

>>6954190
Like one made of wire mesh?
Also, thanks anon, I'm new making this kind of suits

Anyone know how to make Link's tunic? I'm going with just the basic Link to the Past style tunic, so I don't need to be that detailed with it. I have a bunch of green fabric, but I'm not sure how much I'd need for the tunic.

I'd be handsewing it, btw.

>>6954250
No, like a bike helmet. They have those cheap round ones at Target and Walmart. Get one that fits and go to town.
>>6954298
Go look at pattern books in a fabric store. There are usually pirate tunics in the costume sections that would probably work.

>>6953949
Awesome, thanks. Do people get a kick back if someone prints their fabric?

How would I go about making her hairline? I've looked through some widow's peaks tutorials but they all really stiff, not soft like her hair seems to be.

Please tell me there's an easier way than getting a lace front wig and hand ventilating the hairline.

>>6954367
Thanks anon, I'm going to buy one

How late is too late to request that someone leave you feedback? I kind of just assumed that they would, but when I went to my feedback page the other day to check on things, they hadn't. It's been three-four months since I purchased an item from them, for which I promptly left them feedback.

>>6954456
Lol no there isn't unless you use the tutorials you complained about

I have a pair of EVA craft foam and Model Magic shoulder pauldrons that I want to harden in place (so they keep the shape I bent them into) and seal so I can paint them. Can I just paint them with polyester resin, or do I need to seal them with PVA glue first?

I sharpie dyed my wig around a month ago, I made sure to wash out all the residue to when the water was clear, but the color still appears on my hands when I style the wig. I washed my wig numerous times but the color still appears, and the more times I wash, the more the color of the wig fades, which isn't good. Any other alternatives than water to keep the color from running?

What are the eyes made of?

>>6954985
I would maybe wash it out and try this method, though if you're skeptical maybe try it on an old wig or cut out a weft that you don't need and trying it.

>>6954991
waaaah, that would be such a cool cosplay. big props.

What cosplays could I come up with that involves a maid outfit?

>>6954991
shower drain or possibly a golf hole liner is what they remind me of

>>6955178
They wore maid outfits in an episode of K-On!, but they were the ankle-length kind.
Mikuru Asahina also wears a maid outfit a lot, but again, ankle-length. She had a knee-length one for the culture-festival, though.

>>6955178
kaichou wa maid-sama

>>6955010
Oh man, thanks! I'm still trying to figure out what I should wear with the box though, seeing as I'm not a guy (but I guess I could still wear a suit like in the part 3 CD? Even though I think being short would ruin the appeal of that anyhow).

>>6955182
Must be a special ass pair of them, because scouring the webs has led to zero results. You think I can make it out of something? I'm at a lost for what to use though.

I so desperately want to make a pyro cosplay, I've looked so hard and it's impossible to find anything on making jumpsuits. All I find are those dumb romper things and pantsuits.
Also if anyone has some tutorials or tips of doing some gradient dyeing of clothes like this?

>>6955455
Look for a flight suit instead.

For gradients: soak the piece in water while you prepare the dye. Take the piece and dip to where you want the fade to end, quickly remove and squish it around a bit to help avoid a solid line. Keeping dipping progressively shorter parts. Depending on the material, you might have to let the bottom soak for a while. Remove and hang to dry. Wash the excess dye out AFTER it has dried.

I have a few questions about the Resistance Caitlyn skin.
Is it just a green top with modifications? And how could I make what is going around her neck and boobs?
Here's a 3D Model for any input.
http://www.lolking.net/models/?champion=51&skin=1

Seagulls I'm having a bit of a conflict.

Most of my costumes are of the formal-ballgown variety so I am most familiar with using bridal type satin. Yet today I am faced with crafting a Flandre Scarlet costume. I decided it would make the most sense for her character to also use quality satin in her dress. Yet then I have the issue of her mop hat.

What material should I make it from? I figured some type of cotton would make the most sense and likely be what she wore, but how bad would that clash with the rest of the outfit? What fabric would you recommend? (Also, since it's a hat, keep static electricity in mind.)
I assume I should make the bow and red parts out of the same red satin I used for the outfit.

Her white shirt, I plan on finding an old button down shirt and perhaps modding, so the shade/style of the white is still undetermined. But it will NOT be made of satin.

Pic related, it's her.

>>6955888
I'm making a Flandre cosplay right now as well.

Are you using a shiny or a matte satin for her red garments? Because I personally think that a shiny satin won't look that good with her character, a matte would though.

Cotton is definitely a better choice for her shirt and hat, or maybe a cotton blend if you want it a bit thicker.

Also are you going to go with the color scheme of many fanarts or her orgiginal artwork? Because in her game artwork her shirt and hat are pink and not white

>>6956023
As much as I would love to go with the pink, it would be extremely difficult to find a shirt in that shade of pink, plus matching ruffle trim to use. I did not plan on making the shirt from scratch, and I'd rather not make the ruffles from scratch, either, so I'm deciding to go with white. I'm also making the costume twice, since I conveniently left my materials across country and won't have them until near convention time. The skirt I made already has white ruffles attached. It'd be odd to do white ruffles with a pink shirt.

I'm using Casa Collection satin. Which is somewhere between matte and shiny. In some lights it will shine, and others it won't. But it is far from costume satin. I'm going for a slightly more elegant look than playful, so I'm hoping that translates well rather than "ew she used the wrong fabric!" I've used it multiple times before, so I'm not terribly concerned.
I'm also aiming at taking a bit of artistic license and adding some gold trims and ruffles around the costume, along with light up wings, so even if I end up a smidge shiny, hopefully the rest will outshine it, and keep everything looking alright.

I'll look into cotton blend stuff, then. Thanks for the input.

>>6956056
(And we also know ZUN's art skills aren't the best, and I think white looks better than pink with his design, anyways.)

>>6955888
Ooh, I really don't think satin suits her... But whatevs, your costume. For the hat (and shirt, because I think it would look odd to have the fabrics not match here), I would actually go with a thicker jersey-type. This'll give you both enough drape and poof.

Hey guys. I'm to everything here so please excuse my ignorance.

How do I go about making my own body armor? (modern armor, not knights and such)

>>6956064
Haha, yeah touhou is probably the one time no one will complain if you use fanart for references.

ZUN may be a man of many talents but drawing sure isn't one of them

>>6956056
What fabric did you use for the ruffles of the skirt, because I feel that it would look the best if you used the same fabric for the hat and shirt then. I know you said you didn't want to make the shirt or the ruffles, but if you use different fabric for the shirt than the hat and ruffles on the skirt, I think it will look odd.

>>6956177
I currently haven't attached any ruffles, yet. The ones I had planned to purchase were cotton-y if I remember correctly, but I can't seem to find them in store or online anymore. So I may end up having to make them myself, unfortunately.

I have a few quick questions!

1- My cosplay has an open half skirt on the back so the inside of it will be exposed but the hem wont be covered so can i get away with a rolled hem or will that look weird? Picture semi-related. Exposed long half skirt

2 - I'm using horse hair braid on my hems, is it possible to cut off the excess width of the braid or will that ruin the stiffness of it?

Trying to cosplay this mother fucker right here but I'm not sure how I should do some things such as:
>finding a raincoat/trench coat
>coloring and dirtying the raincoat/trench coat
>how to make the glowing eyes

I hate being a noobie cosplayer, but I'm determined to make this look good.

>>6956199
I don't understand why the hem won't be covered if you will be lining the inside?

>>6956206
It's not PoC. There's no trim to it.. or should i make one? The whole skirt is just one color

So I'm the Metroid guy from the current progress thread. I've got my upper body armor piece split into front/back pieces, and need a way to fasten them together that makes it easy to get into and out of the armor, while blending in and not being immediately obvious that they're there. Does anyone have any experience or advice they can give me? I'm thinking of pic related, but that might show too easily, even though it would make wearing the armor a snap. (Pun not intended.)

>>6956212
I would line the inside with the same color you made the outside, if it's one color.

>>6956199
That will ruin the stiffness, but if you use 1/2 or 1 inch stuff and do a 1" seam on them it will be covered. A rolled hem will be fine as long as it doesn't pucker/lift up. Usually leaving yourself more room for a hem looks better on long dresses (as in 3 inches instead of 1)

>>6956291
>>6956288
Thanks!

>>6953949
Again, thanks for this idea -- I contacted her and she is doing it for me.

Any proper method on how to wash spandex outfits?

Hi /cgl/!

I'm going to be cosplaying Luna from Virtue's Last Reward (pic related). What do you all think about the pattern on her skirt? I feel like fabric paint would look tacky, and others have suggested applique or even embroidering it. Thoughts?

Thanks in advance!

Would I be a dummy if, to make these gloves, I just made a hand turkey, cut two out, and sewed the edges together? or is it more complicated?

Also, does anyone know an easy way to do piping?

>>6956729
Fabric paint is tacky, but it's easy to make really intricate patterns like that with paint vs doing appliqué. Spring for silkscreen ink. If you want to get really intense and you have the skills, make an actual silkscreen of the pattern (you can put it on shirts after if you want!), but if not, you can apply it with a brush and it doesn't come out as thick and yucky looking as fabric paint. In the picture it looks like they have a black edge, which I like to do with a brush tip market or even a sharpie. (And I've never had a problem with either when ironing or washing)

>>6956728
You won't be able to move your thumb very well if you do that...Also bear in mind that fingers are round.

>>6956747
This. I've seen other people's silkscreen ink projects that are similar to this for steampunk clothing that turned out very nicely.

>>6956728
>Also, does anyone know an easy way to do piping?

You can buy pre-made packages of piping in most fabric stores.

>>6956821
Thats what I was afraid of. Should I just search for a regular glove pattern and not put the ends of the fingers on?

>>6956864
I guess I should have been more specific, it needs to go around some 90 degree angles, do I need to do anything special to it beforehand?

Hey guys,

I cosplayed Annie from League of Legends last year as Otakon, and I want to go with the same thing this year as well. I'm tight on money and time so figured I'd re-use my cosplay.

I made this last year with the help of my mom, who actually made the dress using purple material and a used white dress-shirt. We used the sleeves of a pink sweater for the leg warmers and I wore plain black heels. For the backpack, we made pink straps to sew onto a pink pack, and then sewed stuffed animal heads onto those.

My main concern is that the pink kitty ears looked bad/cheap. How can I re-make those to look better? Furthermore, I want to use the time and little savings I have now to try to improve this cosplay. How can I make my outfit overall better?

(and yes I know my posing/expression is bad, I've worked on it!)

Thanks all! Much appreciated!

>>6956928
Definitely re-curl the wig. Depending what it's made of, you can do it with a curling iron or just standard rollers. (don't attempt to use a curling iron unless you're sure your wig can handle it)

I'd really recommend completely remaking the dress, but I'm not sure if that's in your budget.

Look into tutorials for giving you a younger, baby-face.

>>6956966
I tried styling the wig, and it really didn't work. Can you recommend a wig to buy that can be styled?

>>6956897
The ones you posted are just cheap knit ones with the tips cut off. Can you not just buy a pair of those?

Piping can easily make right angles. Store bought stuff is cut on the bias, so you just sort of stretch/bend it around. Trim down the excess on the inner seam and you're golden.

>>6956972
Just look around on eBay for pink wigs, in that shade and general length. In the description section, it should say something about being heat resistant, or Kanekalon (it's a type of fiber that wigs are made of). Those ones can handle a curling iron.

Can anyone direct me to a good site that sells fake fur? I want to sew up Kanbaru's monkey paw.

>>6957198
distinctivefabric.com is good

This will become my first big project, so I'm hoping i can get as many suggestions as possible.

How would I even.. make those arms? (( I plan to make it cover the entire arm, not try and imitate the amputations. )) I figured I would need to make a base with craft foam, and for comfort too, but besides that, I have no damn clue. I have worked with cardboard before, and it almost always turns out horrible. So any tips/suggestions would be so very appreciated!

I need some major help on my Mass effect 3 cosplay. I'm cosplaying Tali'zorah vas Normandy, and am hand making the entire body suit because I blow at painting.

I got the scale design (As I've been calling it) down but on my practice run with slightly bigger versions of it, I couldn't get it to stop bubbling up due to the shape. I'm pretty sure its because of the shape at least. Suggestions on how to fix it?

>>6957405
Foam
Foam
Tons of lightweight foam
Hollow center

And finally,

Don't do something this ambitious if you have no idea what you're doing. the construction, the sanding, the painting, they'll all become huge hurdles and you'll blow a ton of time and money failing and failing some more. Even if you do manage to make some semblance of those arms, they'll most likely look like embarrassing amateur shit.

If you want to try making a prop, start simple and small, and work your way up. There's a ton of other BRS characters with simpler designs.

>>6956266
Depends on the material. What's it going to be made of? Stiffened paper? Resin? Foam/Cardboard/Plastic/Sintra?

The simplest solution that almost always works? Velcro.

>>6957899
I am slightly confused, are you trying to sew together the honeycomb shape on her legs? If so it will take nearly two hundred hours of work and a few million years of ironing to get it to look right. Most people have the design printed, or some people have the design sewn on.

But IMO, if you want to sew that honeycomb just make sure that it is even and ironed flat and it will look just fine. The pictured "bubbling" just looks like un-ironed fabric to me, and if it is stretchy fabric (goodness help you) then so long as it is sewn well and evenly it will look fine as leggings.

>>6958111
Sorry, was up late and brain had killed itself. I am trying to do the honeycomb look which does extend to her chest. I'm working with Pleather for the tiled look I desire (and a stretch material for the solid parts) which I might change once I get a closer look at the figure my boyfriend has of her.

>>6958153
Just get it printed on stretchy fabric or tights, or make a stencil and paint it yourself.

So I decided I wanna cosplay Kapp'n, but there's a few hurdles I'm finding.

I don't know if I wanna do a straight up cosplay or a Gijinka, because if I did it straight I'd probably hit some sort of uncanny valley in a green zentai with painted on eyes.

If I do gijinka, would it be good to get like, a bucket hat (that stereotypical fisherman's hat) in a light green and paint green triangles around the edge?

And what do I do about the yellow part of his face?

>>6954806
Thats pretty much what I expected.
Just wanted to make sure there wasn't anything else before I start.

Tutorial on how to make her tail and ears?

>>6958258

also I'm planning to buy a blonde wig and paint the top where the bells are. How can I do this? What should I use?

>>6958219
Most non-gijinka AC cosplays I've seen enter scary territory very quickly.

How about 3-day stubble? Kinda like how the brown on Homer's face is actually stubble.

>>6958267
>>6958258
>http://www.zentaizone.com/unicolor-yellow-lycra-unisex-zentai-suit-p-23.html

Is it ok if I use this for the cosplay and paint my face? I'm a bit tanned and it won't look as good as with the pale cosplayers. Any suggestions?

>>6958267
I used slightly watered down acrylic paint for this on my own wig.

The more you water down the paint, the harder it is to control where it stays but the more it will stain the wig rather than appear as a solid paint.

If you don't want it to be crunchy/solid, then you can use ink dye methods instead.

As for the ears and tail, just think of them as plushies: cut two ear shapes out of fabric, sew them with the "fur" sides facing eachother, leaving a gap to turn it right side out. Flip it right side out, stuff it so it holds it's shape and then sew up the hole. You can attach it right to the wig, or to a headband under the wig. Tail is basically the same, google will give you lots of ear/tail tutorials.

>>6958342
Dear god that is horrid.
I sincerely hope no one ever takes your advice on anything ever.

>>6958356
I posted the picture to show what acrylic paint on a wig will look like. I offered other suggestions, so if the asker doesn't like the appearance, they have other options.

Personally, if I had the time I would have gone the sharpie/ink dye method for the top.

The costume may be horrid, but the advice is reasonable. You are welcome to offer other solutions on coloring a wig.

So I have a really simple/hard thing, I don't know.

But I wanna cosplay Diego Brando from Jojo, and I'm having trouble figuring out the lines on his shirt.

I know Bias tape forever could "work" but be incredibly awfully time intensive, and I want to know if I'm misisng something a bit little insane.

>>6958494
I'm not sure bias tape would work. Dio's sweater/shirt is skin tight, so whatever you use as lines has to be relatively stretchy for best results

>>6958366
Would have been best to water it down more and lightly brush out any paint clumps that appear. If the first layer isn't dark enough just do more layers until it looks darker just don't let it look like solid paint.
If not paint then test out alcoholic pens ( ie.sharpie) on a bit of cut wig hair to see what makes the best colour.
Picture is the one layer of watered orange paint on the end of the fake fur after it's been lightly brushed to remove clumps.

>>6958494
Are you going to be making it out of lycra or the like? I really think your best bet is just going to be painting it on. Shove some cardboard in there to stretch the shirt + avoid bleed through and paint them on with silkscreen ink. It tents to stretch better than regular fabric paint.

I'm planning on cosplaying Madotsuki from Yume Nikki and I'd like to do the lamp effect.

How would I make the lamp to go on my head? I'd like to have it light up and make it so you can't see in, but you can see out, if it's possible.

How could I make it stay on my head and not be too heavy?

>>6958541

Honestly hadn't figured it out yet.

Lycra does make a lot of sense though...

Mostly since I wasn't sure how tight tight I should make it.

How difficult is the method you suggested?

I've never really worked with lycro before either...

oh wow didn't see the help thread and it was right under my nose.

Hi cgl! I need help.
I'm making Wolf (the ssbb version) and I can't find anything remotely close to his color fur-wise, anywhere.
Do you guys know an (online) shop that might have something close to that? or will I be stuck to dying a white one?

tl;dr : grey/blue fake fure, anyone?

What's a good place online to find good, printable basic patterns?

>>6956747
Thanks!

>>6958585
Is the lamp ball-shaped or shaped like a lantern? (I can't tell from the pic)

If its ball-shaped you could try to get a huge plastic orb (the kind which is made of two parts which you can stick together; that way you can also put it on your head later). Saw a hole into the lower half the size of your neck (make sure to sand the rough edges so you won't slit your throat). Then maybe paint it with milky acrylic colors or window colors. I can't think of a way to make that lamp without being visually impaired while wearing it, so you'll probably need some help walking around the con.
Also, remember to put breathing holes in it (maybe on the sides or in the back so it won't be that visible). It'll probably get hot and humid really fast in there anyway when you wear it because of the enclosed space.

For the top part you could buy polystyrene from your local building center. Glue several pieces of the board together so you get the height of the thing. Cut a hole into the first or/and second piece of board (like a hat), so you can later fit the orb under that top piece.
Then carve out the upper shape of the lamp, throw some papier mâché on it, sand it and paint it.
Well, that's the really rough plan I'd have if I had to make this. Concerning making it light up... I have no idea, maybe LEDs?

>>6958710
It's pretty hard to tell but I think it's shaped like a lantern?

Thanks for the help!

How do I tell what size wig I need to get from bodyline? I can't find a size chart on their site.

There's a product like Bondo that's for filling in dented bumpers and claims to be flexible and paintable. Does anyone know if this can be used as a cheap alternative to Plastidip? I've never worked with it before.

Hello /cgl

Since this will be my first time cosplaying I need some help or ideas for this guy's Mask.

What would be the best way to make it?

Hello, this is a relatively simple question, but I'm too dumb to know the answer. I need help with creating the gloves on the outfit from pic related (Sayaka Miki from Puella Magi). I know how to make the basic glove (I planned on making this out of Spandex), but I don't know how to make the cuff (? I don't really know the term for it) attached to it. I tried searching for tutorials but I couldn't get any. So any tips, links, recommendations, etc. on how to make this glove would certainly be appreciated! :)

I want to make a tight Vault jumpsuit like the ones out of Fallout 1 and 2, but I can't find any pattern or tutorial on how to make a tight jumpsuit/pantsuit/whatever. Anyone know how I could make this, or better yet have a tutorial or pattern handy?

How would I go about making a TV head with an actual TV?

>>6959047
Interface is your friend

Hey /cgl/, this isn't exaaaactly cosplay...
But....
My derby league is having a Superheros vs Supervillians themed mixer bout. I (unfortunately) got put on superheros, and our colors are red white and blue. I think our shirts are going to be white, and a lot of us are trying to dress up our boutfits to be themed.
I'm trying to figure out an easy way to make a roller-derby friendly costume type thing that would be recogniseable. Emphasis on recogniseability over accuracy. I thought about doing power girl (cut and sew a hole in the front of the shirt, wear an appropriate belt which actually helps for derby, etc) but I'm lacking in cleavage and sports bras tend to get in the way of adding to cleavage. Do you guys have any other ideas for easily executable derby friendly costumes that are super hero themed?

>>6959274
Go to a thrift store and buy an old tv.

VERY, VERY CAREFULLY remove the CRT inside it. Look up instructions online. Insulated gloves. Learn what you are doing before you crack that shit open.

One removed, get a double-sided mirror or something, to replace the screen. Use EL wire and EL Tape on the inside to light it up.

Cut a head hole, pad the shit out of the inside. wear.

im gonna be this guy for otakon/ baltimore comic con but am not sure how to approach the emblem, should i just get some fabric and sew it together or superglue or what

>>6959480
http://crashcult.blogspot.ca/2011/01/costuming-stretch-applique-tutorial.html
Here ya go.

>>6959518
thanks

I'd like to cosplay a fem Saitama from One Punch Man. No costume differences aside from having boobs, but I'm not sure what to do about the the hair (or lack thereof). I'm nervous about looking silly in a bald cap... he has black hair early in the comic; would it look odd if i wore a short black wig?

I recently purchased Bodyline's Squirrel Party Jsk in pul. I thought I could wear it to a meet coming up in about 10 days, but now that it's here, I realized that the lace on it is more off white than white.

I only have white and black blouses, and I wore my only other piece (an AP OP) to the last meet up. So, how big of an offense is it to wear a white blouse with off white lace?

>>6959627
I doubt anyone would notice. You could post a picture of the two together? Or it super bothers you, sacrifice a white blouse to tea dyeing to take some of the glaring whiteness out

>>6958598
I would make it as body-hugging as you are comfortable with. Have a bit of extra ease around the shoulders so you can move your arms.

I actually find stretch fabrics really easy to work with, but I know a lot of people have a hard time handling them. I find the worst part is ripping out a seam if you screw up. The bargain bin usually has tons of stretch remnants; get some and practice with it.

I think painting them wouldn't be too difficult, just a little work to look nice. If you want them straight and even, mark off one 'V' shape with masking tape so you get the angles right, then use masking tape to make the lines in one direction, removing the other side of the V as you go. Paint along those lines, peel off the tape, let dry (or heat set, whatever the bottle says) and do the cross stripes in the same way. Shitty drawing included to try and better explain whatever nonsense I just typed. If you want it perfect, use tape on both sides of the stripe so both edges are crisp.

Or you could just freehand it, but that tends to reek of first handmade outfit.

>>6958601
Is this too blue? distinctivefabric.com/fabric.php?product=ICYFUR1

>>6959675
My phone's camera isn't great, and my camera is at my parents', but i will tried. I feel like it's more noticeable in person, but I might just be overreacting.

>>6959765
I wouldn't despair. The thumbnail looks fine, and it's only a bit noticeable on the closeup. If anyone is getting that close to you only to nitpick the lace color, you have my full support in smacking them.

Sorry if this is a basic help question, but does anyone know if CSddlink is a good company to buy costumes from? Im going to my first con and want something that will look nice and last.

>>6959751
!! no! I looked on distinctive fabrics already and somehow didn't find this one. It's amazing, thank you!
I'll probably have to color it anyway but it's a very good base. Thanks a lot, anon!

>>6959765
If you have a cheaper white blouse you could always tea-dye it? But I wouldn't worry that much, it doesn't look awful (it's juste the lace after all, not the whole dress)

>>6959751
>>6960601
Damn, they don't ship outside of US. I guess I'm doomed, heh.

I'm trying to cosplay as Meepo from DOTA2 for Otakon and was looking for any suggestions on how this cosplayer pulled most of this off. I know it's kind of a broad question, but I dont have much cosplay making experience so if anyone could give me any tips, any help would be appreciated!

Hello CGL
Working on the wig for this gal

I'm thinking the way to attack this is
> part wig down the back
> style upwards in horn/crescent like shape

I can understand the hair styling and all, but knowing all the wigs I've ever purchased, to part it let alone pull the hair upwards, reveals all the mesh of the wig underweight? Is there a special name for a type of wig that can be styled upwards that I should be looking for?

>>6958835

Best?

Commission a prop maker.

Or vacuform some polystyrene on a mold yourself.

In any case, making something with so many bends is never easy.

I say just but a halloween or art mask or something and just modify it like that. If you're ambitious you can take a heat gun and try to morph it.

>>6963341
Get a blink dagger and shift-que your poofs. Make command groups for main, 2&3, 4&5

>>6963591
what the hell is that hairstyle even called? and look for ponytail wigs, they should have the right term somewhere around them.

>>6963591
http://www.pettingzoowigs.com/wigtutorial_parting.html

I have seen a better tutorial for this, but I couldn't seem to find it. Maybe someone else here has it.

Alternatively, you could buy a wig ready-made for pigtails. I know Arda do some, and I've seen them on ebay stores and so on too. Usually for character-specific wigs in the case of ebay but it might still be helpful.

I'm considering fixing up my old Blind Mag costume but I need a little help. I have no idea where to find crazy lashes (halloween stores?). Also when making thigh high boot covers how do you suggest I keep them up?

>>6965744
forget about the lashes part I found some...

Sorry in advance if this is a stupid question.

I'm new to sewing and I'm making a wrap skirt for a cosplay, but I just realized that my pattern ties on the wrong side for my character. Can I still use the pattern and just tie on the opposite side?

>>6965872
Does the pattern involve buttonholes or other ways of threading the ties to the outside? You'll have to flip which side you put them on. Otherwise, it makes no difference.

>>6963591
*underneath omfg
>>6963649
No idea, I wish I knew know.
>>6963682
Ahh, this tutorial is what I'm looking for, thank you! I'm confused at step 3 though... they want you to thread a long weft throught the mesh?.. I'm unable to picture how this makes the part. I wish they made a video to follow or something blah.
If worst comes to worse I'll go I'll go with their Chibi wig or something.

Thanks!

I have a propmaking question. I'm currently making a sword out of foam board, which then needs to be painted. What's the best method of evening out the surface so it can be painted properly? for the parts where the edge is visible, so you can see the foam on the inside of the board, I don't imagine it would look very good when painted, or match the rest of the prop.

Would glue be a good thing to seal it with? Would the paint then appear even on all sides of the board?

>>6966438
got a question related to this too, do people generally think chrome spray paint is the best look for metal props like swords, or would a matte silver be just as good/better?

How can I get yellow armpit stains out of a dry clean only Meta dress? It's a sailor dress I got in a trade pic related.

>>6967667
You may be able to clean it using Woolite Dry Clean at Home. NO idea what that's made of but you can check the directions online and see if it will treat whatever fabric that is.

Once you get the stains out, you might want to buy those stain shields that stick into your clothes and absorb sweat before it stains.

>>6967667
You could also, you know, get it dry cleaned. Just tell them about the stains when you drop it off and they'll take care of it.

I've used the Woolite stuff before- it's really nice if you need a quick clean from daily grime or light stains. I've never used it for serious stains though, so won't speak to that.

>>6967719
Where I live Dry cleaning is pretty expensive so I try to avoid it as much as I can, I've never actually had a stain bad enough to have to bring it in but I guess I will just suck it up and pay the $15. I don't tryst myself with dit dry cleaning.
Thanks

>>6967754
I meant trust and diy dry cleaning oops

>>6966438
I just saw someone post about using spackle. This seems like a fantastic idea. After it dries, I'd probably go over the whole thing with a few coats of gesso, just to make sure the paint covers evenly. I think chrome looks best on smaller/slimmer props, while matte is better for ginormous buster sword types. But, that''s just my opinion, so go with what you like.

>>6967754
Dry cleaning is expensive everywhere.

Anyone know what the purple thing is called? I'm pretty sure its what modern Japanese monk's wear with fancy fabric for the outer thing but my googlefu is not helping me at all as to what it's called nor how to make one. If someone could point me in the direction of how to make one it be great too. Also, is the black thing...is it like a yukata but lined with the same purple?

Normally, I'd stick to my western clothes but Kamane is my favorite character from Brothers Conflict.

>>6968193
The purple cloth is basically a shawl, called a kesa or a kasaya/kashaya. It's basically just a long rectangle of cloth, so it shouldn't be that difficult to make. And not 100% sure on this, but the black robe is called a koromo, or a Zen sitting robe. The shape is pretty much the same as a yukata.

>>6968255
Awesome. Thank you anon.

Hi CGL. I need some help. Am currently doing Rao from Okami and the only thing I've failed on so far is the shoes.
I am terrible in high heels so I'm looking for something I can wear for most of the day and stay comfortable.
I've found these but I think they're a bit too expensive for something so simple:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RED-PATENT-2-HEEL-WIDER-FIT-LADIES-DRAG-QUEEN-CD-CROSSDRESSER-SHOES-UK-6-13-/251299952260
Otherwise they're pretty much perfect shapewise. Can anyone direct me to something similar? Needs to have UK shipping btw so not Zappo's.

>>6968616
I was going to recommend discountwomensdressshoes.com but I just checked their shipping and it'll be $27 for you to get them shipped, which really sucks because I found you some nice red flats for $7. I know Rao's got a bit of a heel but I don't think anyone would fuss over you wearing flats, especially if you're not comfortable with walking in taller shoes.
Good luck, anon! I don't really have any other go-to places for cheap shoes that ship out of the US.

>>6968629
Oh thank you for looking though! I really appreciate that.

Maybe nobody would fuss, but I like a little accuracy where I can, and I know a slight heel is flattering on me.

>>6968632
I'm just sorry I wasn't more help, the only other thing I could really recommend if you're looking for something a little less expensive would be ordering from taobao, but I don't know how soon you need the shoes.
I'm a huge Okami fan and I'm glad to see a Rao cosplayer who's actually concerned about the details and not exclusively worried about her tits lol. Are you going to have a kitsune mask too?

>>6968637
Yes I am! It isn't perfect as I like my papier mache smooth and this is lumpy as hell. I probably need to get a power sander for this sort of thing.

I accidentally washed a wool skirt in hot water and now it's got a weird fluffy texture. Is there anything I can do to fix it? I don't need to stretch it back out, just hopefully restore the texture.

So I have the worst type of question, sicne I myself have alweady screwed up twice before deicidng to just ask for help.

what's the best type of material for Alibaba's jacket and pants? My first attempted ended in disaster, as the material was too heavy to have that billowy effect, and the other ended up being more or less transparent.

TL:DR please help I am bad at this and I wanna make good on a promise to a friend

I have to attach a long half skirt to a leotard. Is there any way to make it stop stretching it downwards a lot since its somewhat heavy for it?

>>6968709
The skirt doesn't have a front part by the way, so it 's around waist high going only the back half and flows all the way down

I know this is the question this been asked a thousand times but what is your preferred way of getting rid of shine in a wig? Im not sure if wanna go the fabric softener way or if powering it is the best way to go since its a black wig and i don't want it to dull

Painting feathers for a costume, bad idea?

>>6968663
When my friends and I cosplayed from the series, we used doubled-up broadcloth.
Yeah I know it's cheap material, but it fits the setting of the series imo (unless it's the Kou empire), and had quite the "billowy" effect after wearing the costumes at a windy con.

I'm thinking of making some Star Trek cosplays for my boyfriend and I, but I don't know what to do about the print fabric. I've seen one person screen print it herself, but I don't have the equipment for that. I've also seen it on spoonflower, but $20 a yard, while not unreasonable for someone's work, is more than I can afford to spend on fabric alone.

Do you all know of any other options?

I'm working on converting a cheap polyester graduation gown into a workable top for a monk cosplay.

I got a good amount of it done and am now realizing the pleating on the back and around the chest area really clashes with the rest of the design.

Is there anyway to either remove or make these pleats less noticeable?

How do I stop spandex from ripping when I sew it?

>>6969774
Tear-away stabilizer. Find in in Joanns by the ironing stuff.

I'm working on a Faris cosplay. I'm male-to-female transgender, several years on hormones, and Faris is a crossdresser. So I'm a woman who's actually male cosplaying a man who's actually female. My question is: What the fuck am I supposed to do for make-up for this? Should I even?

>>6953745
I always thought her glasses were like some big coke-bottle glasses. But if you're going to draw it on, I would suggest tracing something so that it's even. If you have a really steady hand, print out some circles, just put the glasses over it, and trace.

>>6954456
If you have the patience to do it, add a lace front.

>>6969981
Adding on to this anon, I would suggest, if you draw them on, that you take something sticky like that stuff you hang posters with, stick some on the center of the lens, then stick the pointy end of a drawing compass in there and draw the circle on.

>>6956972
Put the ends in curlers then use a blowdryer on it. Hairspray it as well. Not gel

>>6969952
do some girly makeup but not tons. like wear eye makeup and blush but keep your brows defined a bit more manly, and maybe accentuate your jaw.

Anyone have any help for thigh highs?

Be it places I can buy them at or tips for making them myself. I need a pair of opaque red ones and they need to match a red undershirt with a turtleneck.

Just not having much luck finding a match in the same shade of red for both and thinking I may be better off making both, but I've never made thigh highs before.

>>6970725
sockdreams.com?

>>6970752
Their selection is more made out of sock material and you can see the stitches and all. Looking more for tight/nylon material thigh highs.

Seagulls, can anyone recommend where to buy some good costume fangs from? Something similar to the picture. Not a full set, but just the front canine teeth or whatever they are.

Also I need some that are rather off-white and more yellowed. My teeth are not the pearliest.

Any suggestions?

>>6971099
I use scarecrow "sexy bites" or whatever their now calling their smallest size. They look really good in proportion to regular human teeth. Pronounced, but not over the top. They are also an off white color, not bright white.

Im having a hard time finding a good clover wig. Any suggestions?

would it be acceptable to wear the same cosplay for both days of a con or should you just wear it one day and wear normal clothes/ another cosplay for another?

>>6971631
Yaay Clover! What con are you cosplaying her for? I'm working on Luna.

sage for not contributing

>>6971099
Just use translucent white fake nails and denture glue. The denture glue is slightly yellow tinted, so it should blend in with your teeth well. I use them for Homestuck cosplay and they're great.

Alright so, I want to cosplay as Rasmus from Hotline Miami.
I got the perfect outfit, a baseball bat, the only thing I'm missing is a mask.

Does anyone know where I can get a mask that looks like this?

>>6971763
or this

>>6971763
missmonster makes owl masks that look pretty similar

>>6971790
She doesn't make them anymore, never again. ;_;

>>6971790
she doesn't make similar owl masks, she actually came up with the design for her own purposes and hotline miami just stole her design without asking or giving any sort of acknowledgement, and they did this with many of the other masks as well
i love that game but that was a shitty thing they did.

>>6971798
Well shit, sorry, I haven't checked her shop in ages
>>6971799
that's awful

>>6971815
Do you know any alternatives?

>>6971820
I'm sorry I don't, I'm more surprised she didn't keep that one in stock since it always seemed to be a best seller (though I understand that she would want to move on and try new things)

>>6971815
yeah she made a big post about it on her facebook but it was awhile ago and I don't want to go search for it. basically hotline miami just copied the design of whatever mask that on the first page of google results looked decent without seeing who designed it first or even letting them know.

>>6971855
You're talking about this
>>6971763
looking like this
<--
Right?

>>6971861
yes

I'm sorry if I don't quite get the fuss. The game art is sprite art and they just made sprite versions of someones mask to put on a fictional character for a game. I could see someone being upset if they had actually made duplicate mask and sold them....f*** it Im a dolphin.

>>6971880
it's art theft used in a game that's sold for money. they copied the design, texture, and color placement of the mask without asking the creator.
its not like she was asking for royalties, she would have just liked to have been asked permission first.
also hello dolphin, is it hard to use computers with flippers?

>>6971890
yes. Plus I'm wet and wifi is hard to reach. Does the original creator still sell mask?

>>6971901
she still sells other masks, but not the owl

>>6971901
No and she hasn't for years I think.
I'd just go with a different mask, I believe the pig and rooster ones can be found on amazon. Not 100 percent sure.

>>6971909
the rooster one on amazon is "very" close to the one in the game as well. I'm a fan of one of the artist who worked on the game so it upsets me to hear this news..

>>6971918
the reason it's close is because it comes up of the first few pages of google images and looks decent...so they took the design lol.
I also really love the game, and it sucks what they did and the fact no one really knows where the masks came from. especially from people like missmonster who actually make them themselves.

I'm the guy who originally asked for the mask, quite surprised that it sparked a discussion, thanks for the help so far.

I just checked Amazon it out, and yeah, you're right, that rooster looks pretty accurate.

Are there good masks I could use? One of my friends actually planned as dressing up as Jacket so another good mask would be great.

>>6971925
I meant MORE good masks

>>6971925
jacket is just a biker helmet right? those are easy to find, you might have to paint the right color though
I'm not kidding when I say google image the masks...you should be able to find the "inspirations" within the first few pages. They did not try very hard with this.

>>6971929
Nah, Jacket is the protagonist.
Basically, our setup would look like this.
Me: White suit, blue shirt, pink handkerchief, bling bling, baseball bat or pipe + mask

Him: stained college jacket, torn jeans, bloody mask, whatever weapon + mask
But having another friend dress up as Biker would be another great idea. Thanks for that

>>6971929
jacket has jacket. biker has bike helmet

>>6971938
If you do cosplay them please post the pics. Not that many HM cosplays out there

Sup cgl

I'm thinking about getting a plugsuit together for Youmacon, Asuka's in particular. Since I cannot STAND the "wet" look of the plugsuits I've seen, I was planning on basing mine off of a matte, hoodless zentai suit. How would I go about sewing the black parts on? I would be using a machine, so would I sew them on with the fabric pulled tight?

Is there a better method to making a plugsuit?

>>6971942
I could post a picture of myself in that cosplay outfit without mask and weapon tomorrow, if you want me to.

>>6971939
>dolphin
hahaha
I call them mask and vest so that's why I was confused!

>>6971960
Have you watched Mega64's Hotline Miami vid?

>>6971984
That shit is glorious

Does anyone know of any sewing patterns that can be modified to make either Homura Akemi's school uniform or magical girl outfit from Madoka Magica? Also, would it be better to find a pattern to modify or to go at it from scratch with a dress form? I'm still not that great at sewing so I'd rather have some sort of pattern to work with, but that hasn't always worked well in the past, so...

>>6972159
If you can't modify patterns, making it without one is not going to work. Her magic outfit is a basic pleated skirt + blouse. The collar and tails on the blouse are both exaggerated, though I think making the collar a separate piece altogether might be beneficial.

What gave you problems in the past with patterns?

>>69723689
Mostly my (admittedly exaggerated) problems really just came from be being stupid; i.e. picking patterns that just didn't work well for what I wanted to do, rushing through the project, etc, and I really had no idea what I was looking for here.
(Actually you really helped me just with your one comment, because since I decided to do this cosplay, I've been looking a refs and thinking, "Oh, that's a dress," because I am about as smart as a brick.)

Want to try to crunch-time an Annasui costume for Otakon, got 3 weeks, vaguely.
Not sure where to start on making/buying the hat, and I can't seem to find a wig I like.
I have the top all worked out, gonna use Ribbon/Cloth/Vinyl letters for the back, and I'm sure I can find crazy boots and stuff for the belt and skirt/loincloth

>>6972441
Behind picture.

>>6971631
I think it'd probably be impossible to find a good accurate wig already... I would suggest buying a wig from somewhere that has ponytail wigs/extensions/wefts available like Arda or Epic Cosplay and sew in the wefts for her highlights.

hi! i'm making a daenerys cosplay and i'm wondering how to make the golden shoulder and waist pieces.

>>6972441
bonus points if you jokingly creep on a Jolyne cosplayer

Alright, I don't visit this board often(/o/ regular here), but I got a question for you guys. On the 27th I'm planning on dressing up as Lt. Columbo. Thing is, I'm looking for a cheap wig(not looking to spend more than 35-40) and a lot of the stores in that pastebin off the front page aren't around on ebay anymore. Furthermore, I noticed a lot of my options are Chinese only. Living in Florida myself, I feel that might delay the shipping prohibitively. So my question pretty much boils down to: is there a trusty relatively cheap US/CAN based wig shop that stocks dark brown wigs like the unkempt slav mop Falk's got?
Also, I've heard of a way to make a cheap wig look not shiny with fabric softener or something. If you guys can post a guide to that, I'd appreciate that.
Cheers.

>>6974241
Oh, it wouldn't be jokingly.

how would you go about dip-dyeing a light blue wig? can it even be done? i'm doing a glaceon gijinka and i want the ends a darker blue color like her little ribbon... things.

>>6974564
Just sharpie straight on it. Since you're not doing a lot, you will have more control over where the color goes and will probably end up being faster.

Wondering if anyone could give me some advice on how to go about styling a wig into a sort of 50s house wife style. I've styled wigs before so I have some experience with it but I have always followed a tutorial. Would it be similar to styling it like you would in natural hair or would it entail wire and sculpting etc. Also if anyone has some advice about making petticoats that would also be helpful.

I'm in serious need of help seagulls.

I'm attempting to make a hood (pic related). The coat is made, but I cannot for the life of me make the hood. I figured it would be as simple as cutting a rectangle of fabric and sewing it along the collar, but it's just not working. I can't get this hood to actually be a hood at all. What's worse is that I have a limited amount of fabric (last of its roll), so if I fuck this up I can't start again,

It's doing my head in, I'm struggling so badly. How on earth can I make this baggy hood?

How would one do an R63 Stocking cosplay?

>>6975326
Hope this answer doesn't come up twice.
You'll need to make a bell-shapped piece for both sides of your head. Pain-free way to do it is:
Make up a mock hood out of scrap fabric, extend the ends for a looser fit (green part in picture), add a pointed back if you need it.
Attach to your coat with pins to see how it falls/ fits, then using your good material make up the real ones, decorate and then sew them on to your coat.
If you have more problems have a look at this blog post, it's for dolls but it's simple enough to follow and apply to your cosplay.
www.absolutelysmall.com/blog/2010/12/23/
how-to-make-a-blythe-hooded-capelet/

>>6975343
http://www.zerochan.net/stocking+anarchy%2C+rule+63

I want to do Gemini Noise Megaman soon. It seems like it would be simple enough to do since there's not much to the armor. The thing that really gets me is the hair. The helmets in all of his forms tend to expose a lot of hair (often sticking straight up) in the back. Would it be a good idea to incorporate a wig into the helmet itself? If so, how would I go about doing that?

Does anyone know any good Pink lenses for brown eyes? Besides dolly eye pink!

>>6975999

As you have brown eyes, I'm assuming you shouldn't have a problem with the color showing through(that's usually an issue with green/blue eyes) for most of the ones available.

Of the ones in your picture, I'm a big fan of the Puffy 3 tone, Vassen Cloud, and the Ifairy Crystal pink lenses. Nudy lenses tend to look brighter on lighter eyes. I have a shit camera, but I've seen many reviews for the ones I've listed, so I definitely recommend googling those. It also all depends on what sort of pink you're going for.

Hey there!

Could anyone help me with the basics of this? I mean I have pretty good idea of how to make most of it. But what fabric should I use for the skirt, how should I do the bow in back, and should I buy a corset and modify it or learn to make one from scratch? pic related

hey maybe you guys can help me out?
i'm cosplaying Melona from queen's blade, but I need help finding transparent but COLORED pvc or vinly that i can sew with!
I can only find solid pink or clear. Thank you!

>>6976520
http://www.jandofabrics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=clp32029

Here you go anon. Maybe this will help.

For a Naruto cosplay, is it better to go with a yellow wig or a blonde one? Same with Link, though I suppose it depends on the game.

>>6976855
I'd honestly say blonde.

I think the only time yellow wigs work are for Rin and Len in Vocaloid..

So /cgl/,

I was making clear transparent wings using an optix acrylic sheet and my wings snapped in half during transport. So acrylic sheets are out of the question, should I turn to clear vinyl sheets over wire or cellophane over posterboard for pic related?

>>6977489
Ugh clear wings... I'm hurting with you fellow Anon.

I'm cosplaying as Nymph from Sora no Otoshimono, and her wings are killing me. You guys know that clear plastic thats in the front of childrens toys and figures? I was thinking about using that, but I'm not too sure where to find big sheets it / its proper name. I'd do vinyl over wire but I don't want the wire to show (even if it's clear), plus it might look too thick.
Plus, one more problem. Since my whole back and the front of my shoulders are exposed (pic related), I REALLY don't want a "harness" holding them on, even if it's that thin clear elastic. I was thinking I could stick them to my back using something like spirit gum, but obviously stronger. Suggestions?
Any ideas are welcome~

Hey /cgl/, just a question about making armour from worbla.
I've seen a few tutorials ( mostly Kamui's) that sandwich craft foam between two sheets worbla when making armour. I was wondering if this is necessary, and if there were any pros and cons too doing this.
My friend has asked me to make her a human priest or Druid Cosplay for the next Blizzcon (not this years, the next). I have made plenty of cosplays, my sewing skills are great, but I have minimal experience with worbla. The most experience I have is making a pair of gun holsters.

Pic related.

1. What is this flap called/ what is its purpose?
2. Would anyone even notice if I left it out?

I tried google but all I got were bib fronts. I am perplexed.

>>6971960
please be nice. wasn't in the mood of putting on the accessory, just deal with this.

question to anyone who has made digitigrade stilts before:

I will be making a skaven warlock engineer cosplay coming up soon, and need to make convincing rat legs. I have been carefully treding in dangerously furry tutorials and I'm wondering if anyone knows of a good, comfortable guide. Some of them look nice, but seem like 10minutes on them would be painful, and someone them look managable wearing wise, but look like they require an MIT tech team.
On the other hand, do you think I could get away with it by just going on my toes for photos and making big foot pads?

pic related, just something I found on a quick search

>>6978296
the flap? you mean the collar?
if so, that's a peter pan collar and super easy to sew/make.

>>6978120
I personally like the foam core method because it gives body to the armor and is light. By stacking something not foam, you run the risk of it just being heavy and less flexible.

Thats why I do it at least.

>>6978120
Honestly, dont use worbla. Its expensive as fuck and theres tons of other materials that will lend just as good, if not better results. However if you must use worbla, dont double layer it, that will almost double your cost, which will be expensive enough as it is. If youre worrie about stabilty/strength, just fiberglass the interior, it would be extremely cheap, nobody would see it, and it would actually make it more sturdy than double worbling would.

>>6978326
Sorry, wrong picture
I have the collar, it's just the whole raised front piece that's confusing me

Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone would have any advice on Mimete from Sailor Moon's hair?

I actually have natural red hair but I wouldn't even know how to style my own hair like that, let alone a wig... I've seen some cosplayers just use light curls/waves, but I'm really not sure if that really achieves her look. Would anyone care to share how they'd go about it?

>>6978351
tease the fuck out of the bottom of your hair, lots of hairspray, use a heat protectant or curl holder for the next step. Use 3-barrel waver or crimper like these:

>http://www.target.com/p/conair-mini-you-waver-teal-small/-/A-13915055
>http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=6501829&productId=xlsImpprod1080012

As you make the waves, don't brush them out, just hairspray them to death so you keep the wavy shape.

Kudos to you for cosplaying Mimete, she's my favorite villain and there aren't enough cosplays of her.

>>6978409
Thanks so much, that's ridiculously helpful!

I'll have to experiment with my own hair, although it could do with growing out a bit first (straight it just hits my jaw, assuming that teased and curly it'll be a bit too short). If I can pull it off it'll be a nice break from wigs.

And thanks! I love the Sailor Moon villains, got invited to a group and thought my favourite villain would be way more fun than a senshi!

>>6978338
it's a typical military style front closure (in design). if you want to go 100% to the design, I would suggest doing the shrug for the top and make a matching panel in that shape with button holes.

Sew the buttons on the front part of the bolero and then button it through the panel so it lays over the apron properly.

to keep it attached, I'd suggest doing clear buttons/small button holes on the top shoulder line to keep it in place, as they wont really show up

anyway, that's how I would do it. It did a real shit drawing that might (?) help explain this.

>>6978421
no problem! I hope your hair is as crazy and 80s looking as it does from Mimete's character art, haha. what con will your group be at?

>>6978430
In the Netherlands I'm afraid, probably not close to where you are.

It's ironic because I think my hair will do really well for Mimete, but I now realise I know more about synthetic wig styling than human hair. Will post a picture in progress if I manage to achieve anything close!

>>6978442
yeah, sadly I'm in the states. can't wait to see pictures though!
if you do decide to go the synthetic route, Arda's wigs in the color Pumpkin or Light Copper Red look like they're on the right track. They're also heat resistant so that's great for styling.

I was doing a creepy doll prop for my Ib cosplay, and halfway done, I realized that the fabric was the wrong colour. Pic related is what I have because I remembered the doll as purple, but it's apparently blue...

> How fucked am I?
> Can I be saved or do I have to do it over? ;;

>>6980211
Uhhhh dang maybe you can still use the body because I think the dolls wear a simple white dress... but yea the limbs and head should be blue... I don't think you want to spend time dying it blue.

>>6980236
Oh derp ignore the white dress thing. Just research the body color, I'm sure it can still be used or else you use something else to cover it.

>>6978320
Anyone around that might be able to answer this? I know /cgl/ is a slow board but I reeeeally dont want to delve into furry forums.

Also:
Does anyone know of a good place to get faux fur? I just need a couple yards of really short fur (for the skaven rat pelt). I keep finding things that dont look quite right, and its $30 to get it and find out its too long.

>>6980236
I found some blue fabric which should be enough to redo the doll completely. Ughhh, I should just quit whining and get to redoing the whole thing then...

> fml

A part of me wants to just use the purple fabric and wing it because honestly, it looks fucking purple in the game.

I just purchased some Tulip brand dye for the first time today as the color matched the one I needed a little better. I normally use RIT liquid dye so I decided to read some tutorials on the powder dye. Turns out that there are a lot of bad reviews for this stuff. Anyone used it before? Does it work as well as RIT or should I just mix some RIT colors to get my ideal color?

Looking for general tips if anyone has them for Seras? I am debating doing it out of cotton cut on the bias, since doing it out of a synthetic stretch blend wouldn't give the sharp military look she needs.
Anyone?

>>6980382
I would consider getting a longer pile on your fur instead, and weathering it since the individual hairs look sparse and not short. That's just me though.
http://www.mendels.com/fur2.shtml
try thisss

>>6980488
>http://www.mendels.com/fur2.shtml
thanks for the suggestion. site seems to have alot of different things. I was just looking for something that didnt give that soft, pillow look most fur suits have, because as you can tell, the skaven have pretty messed up fur. But this site has decent prices. thanks!

>>6980500
They're just a bit messed up looking haha, but I've heard great things about them. Also sewing fur is not nearly as intimidating as everyone makes it out to be. Hardest part is cutting it and that's it. GL

What can I use to glue craft foam parts together? I've seen tutorials that use school glue but I'm unsure if thats strong enough.

>>6980524
School glue works.

I really want to cosplay at the next McM Expo but I don't know what I could go as. I want to do something that wouldn't be too expensive but doesn't just look like a generic dude.

I have an average build, slimmish, with dark hair and I'm quite tall. Any ideas?

>>6980552
Only idea I have is the suggestions thread thats up. It has a nice template where you can post a pic of yourself.

(I'm not being passive aggressive either, the template and thread is a better bet. Help threads are usually for the construction of the cosplay itself).

>>6980556
I'm overly self concious, fuck that.

>>6980560
That attitude will get you nowhere in the cosplay world kid.

>>6980572
I'd be fine with the cosplaying bit. Hell, I was considering going as Death the Kid at one point.

So I was cutting fabric all in the same direction across the grain, but I ran out of fabric. I took a new piece and cut it, not realizing that I cut it perpendicular to the other pieces. Will the final product look terrible? It's bottomweight by the way.

I was told to get some ribbon to make a waist tie for a skirt, but I'm not 100% sure how to tell what I get is good. I know I'm supposed to get grosgrain. Is there some sort of way to check quality for that? Also, is it possible I can get that kind at Michaels?

>>6980608
Depends on what sort of fabric it is. With things like cotton the worst you'll get is seams that look awkward after washing/wearing for a while or minor stretching in the wrong direction.

I'm looking for a light red/red fabric for Bee's waitress dress from Bee and Puppycat. Where can I find a fabric heavier than broadcloth and Kona cotton, but not too heavy. Like maybe a light twill? I haven't found anything like that at Hancock, so I guess I'll have to order online. Any favorite fabric stores? Any tips on getting the right kind of fabric? I just need a little bit of weight to it and don't know the words that would describe what I'm looking for.
Also would it look awful if I used my shoulder-length hair that's the right color instead of a wig?
Thanks!

>>6980814
Did you even watch the short? She worked at a pet shop

Also don't use your fucking hair. It will look like crap 99% of the time

>>6980814
Her hair has too much volume and style, you need a wig

Her uniform is salmon pink with red bows

She's a waitress, watch the 2 min preview

>>6980814

Using your hair will look like shit 99.9% of the time you cosplay. Don't be cheap, invest in a nice wig.

>>6980823
Yeah, but I read the concept art was for her waitress uniform. She mentioned she was really great at getting fired, so I imagine she's had a lot of jobs.

>>6980863
>>6980869
Where would I get such a fluffy wig? I've noticed that wigs look like crap about 60% of the time, too.

>>6980814
wow i can't wait for tons of girls to wear this and call it lolita, thanks natzilla

Anyone know where i can find a tutorial to make JUST the apron?

I bought a maid dress which is great but it came with this cheap satin apron. I want to try to make my own but I dont know where to start. A pattern or tutorial would be nice.

>>6982189
Just trace out the shapes from the one you don't like and adjust it to however you want it

I don't know if this is the right thread but...
Is there someone I could use this wig for?

>>6982272
Tbh when I first saw that wig appearing I thought it was for the Vocaloid Mayu, pic related. I really don't know what prompted this style of wig.

>>6982287
it's a really weird colour and style but it was cheap and came in a bundle so i said sure
now i don't know what to do with it

>>6982272
I don't think there's any characters it would fit..maybe a gijinka of something? You could also use it in a fairy kei or pastel coord. It's really pretty! It would be a shame if you couldn't find a use for it.

>>6982272
Gosh those eyes look like they're melting...
And sorry anon, I have no ideas for you. Maybe a fairy kei outfit like the other anon suggested?

>>6982272

A young Princess Celestia or something?

Also, with some styling maybe you could do a mid-transformation Karolina Dean from the Runaways?

>>6982313
young princess celestia could work though her hair was flat pink, idk. thanks for the suggestions though anons

>>6982313
young P.C could probably work, might just do a gijinka like someone already suggested

I'm in desperate need for a pair of mint tights. That pastel lolita mint (like the middle boot). Hopefully not over $30, not from Taobao.

Modcloth had the perfect pair but I didn't pull the trigger fast enough and now they are sold out. Sockdreams failed me. I need these soon. HELP.

>>6982272

Shoot anon I'll buy it off you if you don't want it

>>6982387
trade maybe

>>6982337
Maybe these?

http://www.welovecolors.com/Shop/NylonOpaqueTights.htm

>>6980479
Nobody has anything? I mean it's just cotton and if anything wasting it for a mockup in the end wouldn't be too depressing for me. But fabric is still slightly new to me and unknown territory.

>>6982387

Aw man I don't think I have anything anyone on here would want. Shoot.
Nevermind then, I guess! Good luck with it!

PAXAus today and I was going to wear my Panty cosplay but now I'm not so sure. Is it rude to wear an anime cosplay to a gaming convention? I've seen gaming cosplay at anime cons but I've never been to Pax or a gaming con so I wasnt sure.

>>6982408
Bless your light, anon. Bless your light.

>>6982475
Of course, anon! Good luck! <:

I am completely stumped on where to start with this wig. Get a grey wig and black wefts? A black wig and grey wefts? Shave my head and do the macarena? Any ideas?.

I really need help with altering a skirt, I have no idea what I'm doing.

Basically I bought a skirt, it's perfect aside the fact it's way to short (Can see my pants) I'm thinking about buying one in a much larger size, and taking it in at the waist to fit. The skirt is designed like my crude drawing, the buttons undo and that whole front panel comes away. Would I just be able to move the buttons in order to do this or will it not sit right? Like I said I have no idea what I'm doing.

>>6968616
Spray paint leather/pleather shoes. Use floral paint since they have less of a tendency to crack. I used DM brand but I don't know if it's available over there or not.

>>6970725
dangerousladies.tumblr.com has a tutorial for thigh highs. I think it's under their madoka tag but maybe they have a tutorial tag too.

>>6976468
Bridal satin for the skirt or something with a slight sheen to it. use lots of interfacing and stick wire into the bow. The last one is really up to you, which would you prefer to spend time on because either one is going to be time consuming.

>>6980625
Take a picture. I've gotten some really shiny almost glows in the dark shit and some nice matte stuff before. And Jo-Anns sells it, not sure about Michael's.

>>6982639
if it's too short just sew a frill or some lace on the bottom hem to give it more length

okay I'm in major desperate need of help of locating something
I need a light/pastel yellow maids dress. anything like the ones pictured. the two on the left are my favourite but I can only find them in size '3L' and my waist is 26 inches and my bust is 39 inches and I dont know what size that even is >.< also it would need to be able to be shipped to the UK. I'm super awkward I know but its practically impossible to find anything and if anyone is gonna know its you guys.

sorry for being a pain and picking something difficult D;

Is there a way to make boot covers that you don't sew or glue onto the pair you're covering? Got some old cowboy boots that I'd like to cover up for an outfit but I don't want to make it permanent.

>>6983608
Cosmates have some as far as I remember. But they're offline right now.

>>6983963
yeah they were the ones I found the '3L' sized ones, I think thats an XXXL? I dont understand it, the waist is like 7 inches too big
and yeah they're offline for a long time :(

>>6983608
sauce on the one in the lower left corner?

>>6984002
http://coscolle.com/SHOP/J02090130.html
they're sold out though

What studs would work for worbla? And how does one apply them? Thanks.

Need a pattern I can alter for this? I got one for a Lulu cosplay awhile ago, don't have it any more, and can't find it.

It was like a costume robe. Please and thanks, guys.

Non-sewer here. Need suggestions on how to add the white details to Accelerator's shirt. Should I use fabric paint or iron on transfers? Pic related.

Does anyone know what style of kimono/yukata/whatever this is? I've never seen one like it, and I want to make sure I make and wear it correctly. I also can't quite figure out of the sleeves are tied off or rolled up some way

>>6987290
I would personally use fabric paint, just because it lasts through a wash

>>6987459
the sleeves looks tied off but I dont know the correct way to tie them back to be honest