/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>7212348
and like i posted in the last thread, how would i go about keeping these shoulder pads on without showing any attachment system?

>>7212350

Velcro underneath that sticks to your shoulders. It offers movement while not flopping around.

>>7212358
word, that's a great idea. im thinking just attaching them at the top (closest to my neck) so they can move better with my arms

Okay so for the cosplay I am making I have to make an apron and the top part has to be in the shape of a cat but I just can't figure out how to make it without looking flobby (I dont know what other word to use)

I'm thinking about cosplaying this guy soon, but am a bit overwhelmed by the daggers.

What would probably be the best way to create these? I've never made any daggers before, let alone curved blades. I'm thinking of doing a PVC handle, then using spray adhesive/the like to put the guard on. My brain just shits out thinking of ways to affix the blade. I can't imagine it would be sturdy just drilling a small hole into the guard and gluing it in there.

I'm thinking of using maybe wood for the base, then Bondo'ing over it since it seems a lot of people use Bondo for this (though I've never used it yet). Perhaps craft foam instead, and either Bondo it or do a nice thin sheet of styrene.

Any suggestions for creating the blade and/or affixing it?

>>7212407
Interfacing. Stiff. And you'll want to use facing for the top of that.

Anyone know where I could get a coat like this and how I could do all of the pins?

>>7212348
Hey guys! Wondering if anyone could help me out here. I love AC and really want to cosplay Cristina Vespucci. I've a beginner/novice at best with sewing, only doing minor alterations and sewing up holes in things, is there a pattern anyone could recommend for her dress? Has anyone cosplayed as her here and can give tips?

Hey guys! Wondering if anyone could help me out here. I love AC and really want to cosplay Cristina Vespucci. I've a beginner/novice at best with sewing, only doing minor alterations and sewing up holes in things, is there a pattern anyone could recommend for her dress? Has anyone cosplayed as her here and can give tips?

Alright, so I've wanted to do a GLaDOS cosplay ever since Portal was first released, and I've been working out for the past year or so to get from the 175 lbs I was down to the 130 I am now. Since I finally feel fit enough to pull off such a tight bodysuit, I need to get started on the construction itself! I was wondering what the best type of material would be for this project-- I don't want to risk it being see-through since half the outfit is a silvery-white, but I want to keep the artificial look and stay away from cotton knits. Any suggestions and/or advice would be entirely welcome and greatly appreciated!

>>7214068
human glados is overdone and tacky. it's been done to death. my suggestion is pick a different cosplay.

I want to avoid that awkward zipper-boner look when I sit down. What would be the best pants fasteners for that?

Okay, so, I'm making my first armor ever...and I chose from Monster Hunter. Looking back, not my wisest move, but I'm in too deep now to give up.

It's almost skin-tight, but still detailed armor, and I'm having difficulties figuring out how to make it flexible but tough and detailed.

Anyone know any good methods for this? I'm using fosshape.

>>7214119
If they want enjoy themselves dressed as human GLaDOS then they can. Who even gives a fuck if its been "overdone"? Not everyone has to be a special snow flake cosplay.

>>7214068
4-way stretch vinyl. But I think the whole bodysuit GLaDOS thing is overdone and unoriginal. Come up with a unique design on your own.

I have a rough idea of how I can make the puppetry for Vi from League of Legends gauntlets, what I'm concerned about is scaling up the puppetry to that size, how would you get more than 1:1 movement. I'm thinking to get a tight fist you would need to exaggerate the input from your hands somehow?

>>7214406
GLaDOS anon here-- thank you so much for the material recommendation! It's exactly what I was looking for.
In regards to the bodysuit, I'm aware that it's pretty overdone, but I'm not sure which other route to take. I've seen adaptions with Aperture lab coats, but that seems rather lazy and I'm looking to give myself at least a bit of a challenge. Any kind of formal dress seems out-of-place... but perhaps I could integrate Caroline's design with some "armor" pieces and wire from her robot form? Or should I go more for of a bondage-inspired deal, since that's what the character designers had in mind? I'm definitely willing to come up with an original outfit, but I'm not entirely sure how to go about it.
I'm so sorry for hogging the thread, but I really do appreciate the help!

>>7214482
im not sure how good you are at crafting, but i say either bodysuit or a fitted gown, and add wires to the arms along with claws for hands, if that makes sense. (if i could draw, id illustrate it. oh well.) half robo-human would be cool.

Posted >>7205871 in the last thread but didn't get any bites, so let's give it another go.

Basically, I need my polyester fabric on the left to look like/match the fabric on in the middle. Darker shades are just photos in dim light.

Are there any, preferably quick, methods to getting it lighter, like the middle fabric?
Ignore the fabric to the right. That's my last resort if I can't get the fabric on the left closer the shade of the one in the middle.

>>7214564
Polyester doesn't bleach well. What's the fabric on the right made of? I'd try to dye it, or just use it plain

What would be a good base pattern for Kyoko's dress?

>>7214130
I'm not sure if different fasteners would really fix this problem, considering that it's caused by the excess/ease in the fabric to accommodate for the crotch area. If it wasn't there, your crotch would be VERY snug and awkwardly tight... It's also near impossible not to have at least some on a pair of pants that sits at the hips (as most modern pants do) and not at the waist (as they used to be).

But if I had to pick, either a set of closely-placed snaps or a full set of buttons. What sort of outfit are you looking to fix them for?

>>7214637
The fabric on the right, I'm not sure, but it feels a lot like what I have on the left, so I'm guessing if it's not totally polyester, it's got a good bit of polyester in there. I'd have to buy a lot more of it.
So I should just scrap what I have on the left and work with the one on the right?

>>7213191
If you're a beginning stitcher, it'll be a little tough to get exactly what Cristina wears off of a commercial pattern. The Assassin's Creed series is good at being historically accurate with its clothing.... to a point, and then they just try and make it look pretty.

As strange as it looks, McCalls 6819 should work with some minor edits for the top-most gown (rounding out the collar; connecting the long skirt train in the back and lengthening it-- look at the illustration and not the weird sci-fi white coat version posted on the website). You'll need to leave the peplums off of the gown, obviously.

Probably your best bet for the chemise/underdress and under skirt is Simplicity 2573 as a base, using view A. The puffed-look of the sleeves can be done simply by tying ribbons around the arm and letting the loose fabric billow above where it's tied!

Try to avoid buttons and zippers for this costume-- use laces and nicely hidden hook and eye closures!

If I can answer any more questions, do let me know. Period clothing is hard to make off of commercial patterns and still have it look fairly close to the original garments... If you were an advanced stitcher, I would point you to a historical pattern book and tell you to learn how to pattern off of that, hahaha.

im doing a lulu cosplay and i finished everything, but the godamn hat, i cant find a way for it to sit still. pic not related

So any advice for a forum panel? I have decided to do one to discuss the anime scene and I want some advice on how should I handle the debate, the idea is I throw out some issues and have the crowd debate over certain issues (main issue I am tackling at the moment is mostly maintain our anime community's identity in the face of the decline of the anime merchandise market and some gaffes the convention made, mainly with the dance when the DJ forgot to download any JPOP)

so i am a little confused to what of what fabric to use for the little puff in the middle girls (Ai's) hair and also the train and trim on the skirt... anyone got any idea's? it looks fluffy like fur but i don't exactly know if that would look right ?? also sorry for reposting it to the new thread i just really need help

>>7214988
I think it is fur, or possibly feathers. Feathers might look better because she has wings as well.

>>7214988
Good quality faux fur is so heavy and stiff, it would look like a weird butt flap instead of a cute and airy detail. I think you should do some experimenting with white maribou feathers mounted on different fabrics

I need a pair of tights as close to this color as possible, should I go for brown or purple, or maybe a dark red?

>>7216441

This is incredibly hard to say because this image is going to look different on everybody's monitors. To me it looks like a reddish brown. If we saw it in the context of the whole character, it might be clearer in terms of contrast to other colours what type of tights you should go for.

I've got a help-related question. I was planning on entering a local con's masquerade as a novice with this costume. The con is a few months away an the costume is already mostly done. It's made of good quality thick linen, lined and finished and the cat thing is made out of Minky. The petti is organza and it fits me well. I think it's a pretty solid costume over all.

I think cgl has warped my ideas of masquerades because people even criticize WCS finalists. What is everyone's experiences with what makes winning costumes in the lower rankings?

>>7216528
Winning the novice category is pretty easy if you take a simple design and do it very solidly; you don't have to get super fancy. That should be a pretty good entry, I think.

>>7216541
Okay, thanks. I was a bit worried because all the masquerades I've ever seen have a million entries in the novice category. There seems to be like no one in the Journeyman class, though.

>>7216507
If your monitor settings are properly adjusted, it shouldn't pose a problem.

>>7216441

We Love Colors might be your best bet to find a color close to this. They're EXPENSIVE AS FUCK but I have owned several of their tights/bodysuits/etc and they are all durable and well made. So you kind of get what you pay for.

>>7215014
>>7216197
thank you guys so much !!

>>7216441
I have a pair of tights exactly this color from target

http://www.target.com/p/merona-premium-women-s-opaque-tights-with-control-top-assorted-colors/-/A-10909467#prodSlot=medium_1_2&term=tights

>>7214703
MY GOD this is all going right over my head, haha. I'll either need to really research muh shit for this, commission it, or dive headfirst into it and hope for the best.
>mfw nice old german lady lives down the street who sews, too afraid to ask for help

Maybe this is the right place to ask for an opinion on this.

I made this a while ago, and really enjoyed making it, but have no plans nor the funds to finish the costume it was for. That being said, I enjoyed making it enough to make more, but I can't justify buying more materials and spending the time to do so unless I'm making some sort of money from it.

Seagulls, what is your take? Would you pay someone to craft/sculpt the tiny bits on your costume? How much would you pay them?

>>7217274

Not for something of that quality, I'd need to see a bigger sample size of stuff to be sure.

If you can make great stuff thats hard to make, or niche in some way, I'd be more then willing to buy from you, but honestly you need to work on it, I'm guessing its a crow skull or some other bird skull, but it could be a lot better.

>>7217274
I'd need to see the reference for this piece first. Because it doesn't really look genuine at all. Just looks like you hand molded something and painted it. No sanding or any kind of professional finishing or painting. Looks sloppy to me. But I also don't know the reference, maybe it's supposed to look like that.

>>7217274
Resin casts of real corvid skulls, and the skulls themselves can be bought from ebay for pittance. There's no point in buying a sculpted one that, as the other anon said, could be better.

>>7217428
Link? I only see misshapen metal charms for a low price.

>>7217450
Just type in "raven skull taxidermy" or something to that effect. I'd be more helpful but I'm on the computer atm.

>>7217456
Not on*

>>7217456
These?
I thought it'd be cheaper than $27~ each

I'm planning a Touhouvania Reimu cosplay, and, uuh... I have no idea where to start. I'm not sure what fabrics to use and what I could use for patterns. I'm alright at sewing, but this is more complicated than what I've done before. Thank you so much!

>>7216802
>Target.com does not ship internationally
Well, so much for that.

>>7217306
>>7217356
>>7217428

Thank you all for your input on this! As for reference, this is the centerpiece to the chest portion of the Forsworn armor from Skyrim. When I initially made it, I made it to have the same basic shape as the reference and really didn't intend to make it look much more realistic, but as time went on I decided to make it look a little more like an actual bird skull. This is why it is missing a lot of the divots, etc that an actual bird skull has. At the end I tried to make it look like a piece of bone that was probably not cleaned correctly and that was not regularly cleaned, which is why the brown is splotchy.

I like making these, but I can't see selling them for more than one or two dollars a piece at this quality level. As you said, it could stand for some finishing. Perhaps as time goes on, I'll get better at this and will be able to make something others will enjoy.

As for buying real skulls, I would 100% advise against this as it is actually illegal to own any part of particular birds. I mean, no one's going to come banging your door down cause you picked up a raven feather that one time, but yeah.

>>7217547
Have any US based friends who could pick up a pair at the store and mail them to you?

I've seen pairs of the merona brand tights show up at goodwills because they get a lot of their items that clearenced out and didn't sell.

Okay, question. I'm cosplaying a character with thigh high boots(I'm making spandex boot covers that slip over my shoes) and her skin is painted white. She wears a pretty short dress, so I'm thinking of just attaching them to tights or leggings instead of trying to paint my skin and use sock glue/tape to keep them up.

Should I just sew them onto some tights, or go with leggings? The shoe covers are spandex, but I worry that trying to sew them onto tights won't work and just end up putting runs in the tights.

I'm planing on doing my first costume here soon, I don't care how long it'll take me to perfect but I've chosen Erza in her regular armor. I was just wonder what material would be best to make a convincing metal armor? Any other advice you might think up about tackling such a costume would be great as well.

Thank you!

>>7217983
>friends
If only I had some. Well, I settled for a brown pair anyway, so thanks for all the help.

Does anyone have a fleece hat pattern without seams down all the sides? Maybe just seams down the back.
I want to do ones with faces but I want a clear surface without seams down the middle. I know I could put darts or whatever up top to form the curves, but I've noticed that makes the hat more boxy.

i'm wanting to make dave striders ishades, i already know what i'm doing to make them light up, i'm just wondering what i should do for the apple logos. should i buy the stickers or make a stencil and paint them on or what?

>>7218024
http://entropyhouse.com/penwiper/costumes/helmsdeep.html

anyone know where i could buy a quality sailor fuku or pattern? i'm a beginner to sewing and i want to cosplay mako from kill la kill.

Houston tx looking to hire someone to make me an auron from ffx cosplay. You dont bhave to be from houston but it helps. No out of country

>>7218670
you better be hot

>>7218469
don't paint them, it looks shitty, stickers will look better than nothing

I'm going to a teeny local con in 3 weeks, but my sewing machine broke on me last night. Will I be able to frankenstein two sweaters together for a last minute cosplay with a hand-stitch? Thanks in advance for answering my dumb question.

Has anyone had any experience with this ebay seller?
http://www.ebay.com/usr/fgh197012
I'm interested in their Anna and Jinx wigs, they look legit (watermarked photos, good reviews) but with ebay sellers I'm a bit skeptical. Is it worth the buy?

>>7218685
Different anon, but would the flat stickers work well on the rounded glasses?

>>7218469
Go with the sticker idea. Better yet if you can actually get the little window cling ones.

Dirty mirror and shitty camera aside, I need some help with makeup wig styling for this dude. How do I prominent veins /cgl/?

>>7218860

Makeup & wig styling, bleh.

>>7218860
>handsome dude
>lots of handosme guys in FZ
>cosplays FZ guy that got face fucked with worms

Feels aside. Check this video for building the veins.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwXfAihmg0A

Since the veins on Kariya's face are a little wider you might want to build them with nose putty instead. And instead of using the crazy bruise makeup you would go over your face and the veins with a foundation makeup in sickly pale shade and and seal it with a translucent powder. You can go in and contour the veins if you want. Meaning getting a bronzer or perhaps a greyish eyeshadow and lightly brush it in where the veins meet the skin to create more depth. Remember to do this to your hands as well.

For the wig go to eBay and look for "short white grey cosplay wig" and pick something that is already puffy. It's hard to get a flat wig to poof out. Get it on your head and trim it anywhere it seems long by keeping the scissor blades parallel to the fiber to avoid blocky cuts. Use any hairspray to get the spikes to go in the right direction but don't use too much. It can make wigs "piecey"

>>7218920

Thanks so much, anon. Time for me to pick up some liquid latex at Wally-Mart.

>>7218776
Sorry for bumping but I'd really enjoy some advice on this seller, it looks too good to be true so I'm a bit skeptical. Does it look alright to buy?

>>7218694
If you have the motivation, you could do it easy.
It'll just be very boring and very time consuming.

Don't slack on the stitch quality. Hand sewn things will fall apart if you don't do them well.

>>7218776
>>7219541
Seller looks fine. What looks too good to be true about it? Prices look normal. Pictures look normal. Comments from buyers look good, and the seller has a good rating.

The Merida wig looks scary, though.
All the wigs are marked as 'cosplay' wigs. Normally I've noticed that shitty Halloween wigs aren't tagged as 'cosplay' on eBay.

If it were me deciding to buy from them or not, I'd personally do it.

>>7218780
>>7218685
would spray paint work better then?
>>7218780
and this.

I want to get this dress for the length and cut, but I need it black. Any suggestions or tutorials for dyeing? Ebay listing says it's cotton, if that helps at all.

>>7219752
If it's cotton you can literally just dye it with black RIT dye you can find at any hobby/craft/dewing store. Just follow the directions sure easy.

>>7219752
This might not be cotton though. I found quite a few listings on eBay for this. On the pictures of the dress it says, "Material: cotton," but in the item specifics it says Mixed Materials or Uniform Material. In the closeups, it looks a lot like a different maid type costume that my friend bought. We got it thinking it was cotton and it definitely wasn't. We tried our best to dye it with disperse dye and it that only turned bright blue into navy blue.

I would e-mail the seller and ask if the blue is 100% cotton before spending any money.

I'm working on a Kyubey cosplay, and I'm having issues with the eyes. I have mild astigmatism, so I'm hesitant to buy red circle lenses for fear that they might be uncomfortable. I have heart-shaped sunglasses (pick related) that would leave my eyes very visible. Should I risk the circle lenses? Should I buy darker red, circular-framed sunglasses instead? Thanks!

Can someone explain to me where I can find a reasonably priced commissioner? I never commissioned anything before. Is cosplay.com worth it?

>>7219829
What are you trying to commission? Props or costumes?

>>7219876
Nonon's dress. I suck at sewing large things and I spent the last couple of hours scouring for a base dress I could mod, but no luck!

>>7219818
If you can get red sunglasses that are round(ish) and also frameless like that, I think that would be best.

>>7219818

I have extreme astigmatism and I wear circle lenses just fine all the time.

>>7219921
why would you do that

I'm looking to cosplay Arrietty, but I'm not too sure how to go about the wig. Wig suggestions/tips & tricks?

>>7218860
you look like an asshole i knew once
but ur cute, so good job

>>7219673
they have a photo from l-email/glw and one from a cosplayer(?) (snow white and jasmine respectively) but i say go for it.

>>7220146
the front of where the hair is combed back at on wigs always looks shitty. use your real hair if you can. if not, please for the love of god make sure the front of the wig is flat, i dont want to see the black gap of the abyss

>>7220549

Hi Rose (sage).

Want to ask about heat transfer rhinestones. How secure they are? I wanted to do some embellishments on a cape but I'm afraid heat transfer will not be secure enough. The designs are quite complicated so sticking it one by one will be my last resort...

>>7220552
Yeah, that's why I was asking. My hair isn't the right colour for the character, so I'm not too sure using just a pony tail clip-on would work,

So this is more of a silly question, but I'd like a hand with Male Ms. Fortune's shoulders right here?

they look rather poofy, which is a bit of a poof, since I don't think I've done anything like it, but just making it into a belly shirt doesn't feel quite right.

This is a really stupid question but I've never sewn a sailor fuku before and none of the tutorials I've found have been helpful for this particular part of it. I know how to pattern the collar portion, but how do you attach the hanky/tie/knot to the collar? Are they just triangular pieces of fabric sewn to the underside of the front "points" of the collar?

>>7221088
Generally, the tie is a separate thing. It's a big square of fabric, folded diagonally to make a triangle and then tied under the collar. If you want to make an attached one, then yes, do two triangles.

>>7221088
The ribbon isn't attached to the collar, it's a separate piece.

>>7221088
I make mine as a loop and sew down the edges to the material of the shirt by hand. The loop should be under the start of your collar or else the handkerchief won't sit right.

I generally use the top right method for heavy fabrics and the bottom right method for lighter ones. Make some mock ups with muslin and find what you like best.

Pic is a quick drawing in paint. If you have a front opening with a zipper or buttons, you'll have to think around that.

>>7221100
>>7221104

That makes...a lot more sense, haha. Thanks guys!

>>7221074
I honestly think they're just really prominent deltoids. If yours aren't so muscly you could always use foam padding.

>>7218484

bump

>>7221111

I was somewhat afraid of that, sadly. I'm not bad, but I do have some time...

Any idea on the material? This is really just for the teal parts, since I don't know if it is Jersey fabric or maybe spandex. I think... jersey fabric now that I look though...

So this is going to be my first 100% from scratch cosplay and I'm stuck on a few parts

How should I go about making her hat? I was contemplating making it out of an actual bucket but I don't think I'd be able to find any that'd work.

I have no idea how to handle her collar/yoke. Anyone have any tips?

Any help/tips are appreciated!

>>7221310
For her hat, you could search for military shakos and paint it/put on the embellishments. As for the yoke/collar, do you think it would look bad as a separate piece? Otherwise, I'd make the front the yoke and have the light blue back come up to meet it there. Then the back collar part can come out of that seam. It won't look entirely accurate though because you'll have to add a seam for the mandarin collar.

>>7221316
**There meaning the shoulder seam.

I was typing too fast and got ahead of myself. Sorry.

>>7221316
I was thinking it could be a separate piece. I feel like that'd be a bit easier and it looks as though it is a sort of separate piece on her dress.
>pic related

>>7221325
Yeah it would probably look better as a separate piece. There would have to be a way to keep it relatively flush with the blue part of the dress. I'm not really sure how to do that. I hope this turns out well for you!

So I'm working on a Panne from fire emblem awakening, and I have no idea ho to make the top armor piece. How do I attach it together? How do I put it on or off? How can I make the boob parts?

I'm making this out of craftfoam and a bit of Worbla.

would this wig be good for an Amy Pond cosplay? I am pretty broke so i'm trying to spend less than $30 on a wig and i'm having a bit of trouble finding a decent wig.
If no, any suggestions?

>>7221484
Almost all the Amys I've seen use this color and it's wrong. Search for "red head" wigs and use keywords like "natural" instead.

>>7221337
I think it could probably snap or velcro down onto the front of the dress and be free in the back.

>>7221337
>>7221566
Yeah that's what I thought as well.
Thank you!

>>7221484
That's pretty copper, and you'd need something more like ginger.
Like the other Anon said, natural redhead instead of polished-dyed redhead.

>>7217520
Start by breaking the outfit out, for example Reimu has a skirt, a red over jacket, a black under shirt and kimono style arm warmers.

Start looking for commercial patterns you can modify for your purpose. You can look for Lolita skirt tutorials for the skirt, look for long jackets (the trinity matrix pattern is my favorite but I think it's out of print) or jackets with oversized collars.

If making these types of garments is new to you, make mock ups to ensure the fit is correct, I would especially urge you to mock up the jacket and the arm warmers.

As for fabrics, I would go with something with a nice weight or drape. You can look at matte satins, suiting's, cotton sateen, ect. I picture the designs of touhouvania being fairly fine, or rich with a lot of texture so you can look for fabrics that would portray that. I would also suggest using different types of fabrics for contrast. For example, if you use a matte suiting for the red try using a sateen or satin with a bit of shine to contrast.

>>7220727

arda's malinda wig has the wefts sewn in upside down, you may be able to tie it back and just make modifications for the back of her hair.

>>7218484

Bodyline or Taobao.

Is upholstery velvet acceptable when going for a fantasy/middle ages type gown that you want to drape well?

>>7220146
lacefront wig, follow tutorials for high ponytails. You will probably also either want a clip in or to add extra wefts for fullness.

How would I go about adding straps to pumps?

>>7221870
Dropped pic

>>7221877
there was some super simple tutorial for usagi's shoes for her school uniform.

I want to say it's as easy as buying the pump and then just making a flat elastic loop to just criss cross over your socks, and no one can even tell it's not connected to the shoe

>>7221877
Tie them around your feet. The arch of your foot will be hidden by the shoe and that way you don't have to modify or ruin your shoe.

How many/ what size sheets of sintra are usually required to do a Full body set of armor?

>>7221877
i know what this is from and i approve

>>7221877
Another Bad Girl cosplayer?
Aw yeah.

I have blue green eyes, and I'm going to be cosplaying Bartz. I am looking for reccomendations on light brown circle lenses. I'm worried that if I buy too light of a brown that my natural blue green color will show through. Any suggestions?

Hey there! Sorry if this is a bit OT, but I was wondering if someone could give be some decoden advice? Basically, I'd like to know what kind of "deco sauce" is best for use directly on plastic cases (like doing a drizzle/drippy effect around the edges and whatnot). I've been potentially considering getting coloured hot glue sticks, but I've had experience in the past with regular hot glue peeling off of plastic very easily and I'm wondering if the coloured ones are somehow different.

>>7221722
i dont know how to use taobao. i was considering bodyline but it has a weird zipper in the front and a bow instead of a hanky.

>>7219921
lmao why would you that

Is there a tutorial out there for editing bodysuits (as in trimming/resewing/etc) or making them from scratch so they fit? I don't think I've ever seen a pattern.

I'd like to cosplay Eva from Wakfu, second season.

>>7222943
See >>7217076

Need some help on how to make the head/helmet part of pic related cosplay.
I was thinking of wiring a base, covering in paper mache, then adding similar cloth to my robe to have it all come together, but I wondering if there's easier ways of actually making said head/helmet?

Also I have no idea how to make a nice shiny looking rupee

>>7222990
For the hat part, you could probably use a plastic bowl as the base, use a saw/blade to cut out the lip part, then cover that in the fabric.

For the rupee, you could either make one out of resin with a mold, or because of the straight edges. By some green plastic sheets/plexi. Cut out the shapes, and glue them together.

>>7222990
I'm fairly certain it's supposed to be a hood from how it looks in the end scenes of the game.

Not sure if this goes here, and I have a feeling it's been asked before.

But where to cop this letterman jacket? Don't need the symbols, but I rather do like the stripe on the side. Also, handy if I ever want to casual cosplay.

>>7223024
Defiantly a hood. It will look weird if you do it any other way. Make sure you wig is right underneath the hood too

>>7223104
There's a bunch on Ebay. Just search for varsity jackets.You're just going to have to add the sleeve stripe and mess with the collar, but that takes almost no effort.

>>7223024
>>7223105
I sadly haven't bought/finished the game so I was unaware! I'll have to make adjustments now but thank you! Wanna be as accurate as I can, it's gonna be much harder now getting it to be the shape I want as a hood...

>>7223204
If you want to be accurate, you may want to read spoilers to get some details right (mainly the hair). Also, please please play/finish the game before you debut the costume so that you know about the game. No one likes someone cosplaying something they know nothing about

>>7223258
Unfortunately dont have the money to buy it atm, but I do watch walkthroughs! I don't cosplay characters I know almost nothing about, so I have spoiled it for myself already and know who he is, and what he looks like so I'll definitely get around to finishing/watching the game before even starting on my cosplay, thanks again for the tips!

>>7221624
Wow, thanks for the help! I've actually already made mockups of the arm warmers, and I'll definitely do the jacket also. Reimu's jacket is just way too big to just make once and expect it to be right. Also, Trinity's jacket looks like it'll be pretty easy to modify for Reimu's jacket and I found it on Ebay, so I'll probably buy it and try that out. Your fabric recommendations helped a lot so thank you for that! This seems a bit easier now, and I think I can finally really get started.

>>7223271
It's a fun game, though unfortunately the difficult level is kinda low. When you do get it you should be able to get through it relatively quickly.

Anyone have any suggestions for a somewhat challenging, over the top cosplay?
I want something to rival the WCS competitors at Katsucon.
Nothing heavy on the armor, just something that, even if you have no idea what the character is, you stop and go "wow, that's cool"

>>7223615
Are you male or female? This may be something worth making a new thread for, we have elaborate costumes threads sometimes.

>>7223626
Female. I think I might go ahead and make a thread

I've seen a number of Morning Rescue cosplays before, and am attempting it myself for the Madoka premiere. I have the jumpsuit and hat ready, now for the hard part. One guy told me he used Heat N Bond for the decals. What kind of fabric, though, would make the decals? Also, is there some kind of useful font face to get the letters to look as desired and about the right size? And lastly, how would I go about the white part around the collar, should I sew it in or use Heat N Bond- and is it the same fabric as the decals? It's my first time really trying to put together a cosplay, it'd be much appreciated if I could get advice on how to finish this outfit at the last minute.

I know these are mostly for making cosplays, but I don't think this deserves its own thread (maybe it does? I'm not a seagull)

I showed to my brother was TTGL some odd years ago, and it was an amazing bonding experience, and the series means so much to us. For years, he's always wanted to have a Core Drill Necklace, and this will probably be my last Christmas with my family, and subsequently him.

tl;dr Suggestions for core drill? Good quality please.

>>7223856
are you dying

>>7223866
Moving to Korea and he's going off to College. It's going to be the last time that we'll both be in our original home with our whole family. Just the last of the same, I guess.

I'm looking for some suggestions/ideas regarding the making of the skirt for a Lillymon cosplay. My friends and I have brainstormed it a bit and have come up with everything from making the dress/skirt out of fleece (and stuffing the "petals" to make them poofy) to making the skirt out of craft foam. I've also considered making it similar to a Madoka skirt (I've seen this done in the past), but I'm still not sure about that method because the petticoat underneath would show through.

Mostly I'm just looking for something that looks 3D, but I can also comfortably sit down in without destroying.

I'm thinking that something like Kyary's skirt from Candy Candy would be perfect, but I have no idea how to replicate that...

Does anyone have any ideas or input? Thanks in advance!

>>7223856
http://www.amazon.com/Gurren-Lagann-Core-Drill-Necklace/dp/B0027BOD94

This one is your easiest and cheapest way to go. Maybe get it a nicer cord though.

>>7223856
>>7223931
I picked one of these up the last con I was at, they're pretty nice, and it's small enough that it's convenient to wear on a daily basis without being way obvious. If I didn't work in an environment hostile to jewelry I'd probably wear it on any given day without a second thought.

tl;dr I'd second that suggestion.

>>7223922
For the skirt I'd say using maybe wire, trying a frame and making the petals a little heavy. For the skirt in general you could try dying it, I could dig up some really good fabric dying tutorials if you'd like.

>>7223922
I have an old costume where I had to make something similar.

I used a medium weight fabric, and basically used wiring, and some heat and bond along the bottom to help allow me to shape the bottom to create a more petal like effect. I dyed the fabric using a gradient method.

For Lillymon, you could use a similar(though obviously more improved) method since I made this costume years ago with less sewing experience.

Picture related, obviously not a great costume or anything, but hopefully give you an idea of what I'm talking about.

>>7223784
I would use dark T-shirt transfers and not Heat-n-Bond for the decals. I don't think a fabric applique will be the look you want, plus the edges will start to come up if you don't stitch them down. As for the white part, I would put on the jumpsuit and then pin your pre-cut fabric to it before sewing it down (only where the seams are), otherwise it's going to bunch and look weird. Please hem or otherwise finish your edges before attaching the white fabric if you don't plan on actually paneling it in to the jumpsuit.

(I've already posted this in another thread, but that one seems to be dead so re-posting it here, in hopes anyone might be able to help me)

Okay so I'm planing to make a gyaru inspired outfit for an event that's coming up.

However I'm super bad at planing and deciding, so, please tell me if I'm at least on the right track here and what can be better, or if it just looks like a bad idea all in all.

I'm like 95ish lbs, 5'4 feet, so super skinny, in case my body size matters.

I know the wig won't come in the exact same colour, but might be a bit darker.

Also trying to find shoes.

>>7224106
That doesn't look Gyaru at all apart from the fact that you picked a blonde wig

>>7224107
Not even on the right track? :/

I'm thinking of going kogal, but idk where to find some cheap oversized socks. And which kind of shoes do you recommend? I like to be comfy and not OTT, and I've seen some wearing converse. I'm not fond of those but is sporty shoes allowed in this style? I read abit about it but can't seem to find a legit site to read about gal/kogal. Can anyone recommend me a site/blog/magazine?
thank you in advance!

>>7224098
Hey, thank you so much. The advice is awesome, and I'll be sure to do it this way.

Unfortunately, though, since the jumpsuit just got here, I discovered it was too wide for me and legs were too long. Used to wear larges, but guess I wear more mediums these days- and me hoping I'd still fit a large and not being accustomed to sizes for overalls kind of did me in. I could have totally gone down a size. Well, lesson learned. Start cosplays well in advance, I guess I was kind of nuts for starting it so late. I'll be using a Morning Rescue costume for cons in advance, so this advice hasn't all gone to waste.

Anyone knows a good site with lots of info about gal?

>>7224626
be more specific.

>>7224664
Details about the different sub styles of gal. And which magazin appeals to which style. Maybe blogs that's inspired of specific styles

>>7222061
>>7222119
Yay! Hopefully I will be done for ALA.

So, what materials would one use to make this hat?
I was thinking maybe Worbla would be a good material, but I've never really worked with it before.
Any suggestions?
(Also, I want it to look really nice when finished!)

>>7225391
Hats are traditionally made from felt but for that beauty you'll need some kind of internal structure. Worbla may be okay for that but you could probably use something cheaper considering it wouldn't be seen.

>>7225391
Worbla? It's a sunhat with ears. Buy buckram, interfacing and whatever material you're making the dress part out of.

i was wondering what type of blond wig would match my skin tone? i have no idea what so ever. if it helps my foundation is 235 medium light covergirl

Does anyone have any pictures of the heychicadee pusheen tights worn? Im trying to figure out if theyre worth $35, they'd go cute with some casual fairy kei if theyre not actually cheaply made and thin

>>7225450
w-wrong picture ._. that was yaya han's facebook post, my bad.

>>7225452
Oh god, I need these!

$35, though, really?? Damn.

>>7225461
agreed. basically im curious if the denier is going to be opaque enough, or if its going to be thin and see through and break like the $5 ebay tights...
sauce: http://www.heychickadee.com/products/pusheen-the-cat-tights

and while im at it, anyone reviewed the pusheen plastic products yet?

>>7225541
Fuck, I want to hate pusheen stuff, but it's so cute...
>I'm just jelly I didn't think of this idea first tbh

>>7223271

>don't have the money to buy game
>working on costume from game

>>7225541
I've been looking at custom printed tights and it ain't cheap. Try look for what denier the fabric is, if that makes sense. The lower the denier, the higher the risk is of ripping them due to the delicate stitching.

>>7225541
I have a phone strap. It's adorable, but after a year of use on my wallet-strap, some of the plastic is beginning to very slightly become lose at the edges. I imagine that rings get much less banged-up, so it's probably not an issue, but I guess it depends on how long you want it to last for.

>>7225668
I'm glad I am not the only one to think that. Personally I think playing is much different then just watching a walkthrough (which I don't get why someone would do that, watch a game online rather then play it). Better not try and tell everyone how you ~played~ the game.

Unless you were referring to him/her spending the $40 on a costume rather the the game itself, in which case I am still mad.

Does anyone know a way of making good looking soul gems (specifically the gem part) that's cheaper/easier than resin casting or should I just suck it up and learn how to resin cast?

>>7225810
Resin casting is not particularly expensive, nor is it difficult by any means. The only easier alternative would be getting fake gems from a craft store, but those will never look accurate.

>>7221310
The techinique that I have found works best for weird hats is to get needle point sheets and make the basic shape out of sewing those together. Then cover those with fabric. They stand up well enough by themselves so that you could cut the front out for that little skull she's got there. This tutorial is a pretty good starting place but i wouldnt use duct tape. try to stitch them together with yarn if you can.

>>7218484
sailor uniforms are literally the best thing for beginner sewers. There are so many tutorials out there. A good strategy for beginners is to find a heavy T shirt and make the sailor collar and the tie by themselves and just pin them to the shirt. Pleated skirts are really just all depending on your ability to use a ruler so it's not even hard. You should be fine with 1.5-2" pleats for mako

>>7225850

for attaching unsealed pieces of insulation foam, what type of glue should i use? or would it be better to just seal everything before attaching

>>7225850
thanks, i will use those tutorials and i think i'm going to make the shirt myself but im not sure what type of fabric?

>>7217977
If you ever do it more realistic do the proper sutures and like you said add more detail. For a little piece I think what you made isn't bad; from the thumbnail I thought it had the sutures and I was really impressed. Sadly the shitty mass produced Chinese stuff wins out cost wise, I know I've found that. I basically can't even give my costumes away, idiots would rather pay $100 for some shitty uniform than $30 for an accurate one I made and want to sell secondhand. Fuck me? Fuck me. Maybe my measurements are just weird enough it is rare someone actually fits them.

I googled around for tips about this but I couldn't find much.

The character I'm planning on doing is a guy in a suit but I'm a 5'4" girl. I was thinking I could buy a size 14 boy's suit and get it tailored? Would a tailor be able to fit a boy's suit to me without making it feminine if I specified I needed a masculine shape? I'm not curvy at all so it seems do-able, I've just never had to deal with a tailor or a suit before so I'm a little lost.

>>7225813
Seconding this. Resin is the best for your case.

I need to make a tail. I bought a bundle of loose horse hair and now I need to figure out what the best adhesive is to stick it all together. I need it to be strong enough to retain the hair even if I pull on it / brush out snags and knots. Suggestions?

>>7225810
Different anon but gonna hijack this and ask what molds to use. As in, if anyone has made soul gems before, what mold did they buy/make/whatever.

Could anyone recommend me some good shapewear to help flatten stomachs? I'm a total noob at this and have no idea where I should look first. Are there any good brands I could find at a store, or am I better off ordering online?

>>7226817
Uh. Spanx

>>7223271
>Unfortunately dont have the money to buy it atm
>SOMEHOW have money to make this cosplay

Also
>Watching walkthroughs

What the fuck is wrong with you?

>>7226006
I like wood glue, personally.

Would anyone have suggestions for short petticoats? Or, I guess, have any ideas on making the skirt flare out like this?

I'm also not quite sure about how to make the monkey skull for her hat. If I just molded it out of clay, I'm worried that it would be too heavy and make the hat tip over.

>>7227215
Sculpt it out of model magic or air dry clay. Specifically the "light" air dry clays like pic related.

>>7226817
If you're looking for just the stomach and something a little bit cheaper, I recommend Rago tubes as well. I've used it under catsuits and bodycon dresses and they work just fine. Depends on how much you want done though, Rago is often the younger wannabe sister to the superior Spanx. So as >>7226835 says, Spanx will be a better bet if you're looking for something stronger.

>>7227215
For the skull, use paperclay with a base of tinfoil. Sculpt the tinfoil how you want the skull, and keep the clay thin. It'll be really lightweight.

I want to dye this wig so it has just a light tint of turquoise, I'd like to use the sharpie method but I don't know how strong or how weak the result will be. I was thinking maybe I should just dilute the solution with more alcohol to sharpie ink or just let it settle in a vat of solution for a short period of time? Unless there's another method to tint a wig?

>>7227246

Just add a cutting of the sponge inside the sharpie to more alcohol than usual. Start off with a small piece and test that on your wig. You can always go back and add more if it is not dark enough to your taste.

If you have an emegency and have to take some of the dye off the wig cause you went too dark put some of the unused clear alcohol in an old bin or container you don't mind messing up and dip the wig in it and slosh it about. Should remove the worst of the mistake.

>>7225447
What actually matters is your undertone.

But honestly, I'd buy something like Arda's color ring, or at least the blondes, and compare them to your skin to see exactly what shades flatter you.

I emailed antaina about a pair of shoes and they asked to provide foot measurements with length and girth. For the girth, is that just measuring the distance of your foot width-wize or is that the circumference of the foot all around?

>>7227246
Also be aware that, depending on the amount of dye used, it may still rub off onto things even after thorough rinsing.

That said, is there a way to make sharpie dye set more permanently? I want to treat a dyed wig with a gentle fabric softener rinse, but the test I did on some spare dyed wefts washed out a lot of dye.

I used cold water through the whole dying process and rinsing, but the wig IS heat safe.

>>7227373
Is buying one of their electric blue wigs and combining it with my average to light skin with red undertones a disaster waiting to happen? I have Arda's color ring, but there's nothing screaming "danger" to me when I hold electric blue against my arm.

>>7227397
And by all around the foot, I meant the same place where you take the width like normal.

>cannot reading comprehension

>>7227397
Circumference.

>>7227629
Thank you. I figured it was that after a while but needed to make sure.

>>7227373
my veins appear blue in some spots then green in another. i think im neutral?

How do people make shoulder armor they can lift their arms up in? Like the kind that has a piece on the shoulder, the round shoulder part, and then the stuff along the arm?

I guess a better way to word it would be to ask how I can put pieces of shoulder armor together without losing my range of motion.

Has anyone ever made a wreath or a crown out of holly?

I have a Christmas event with my historic group, and a friend of mine and I are doing 15thC accurate Father Christmas Black Pieter (the devil, not the black-face one that pops up in the 19thC)

I have a big ol' holly shrub in the front yard, but I really don't know how to go about making a crown out of it.

Help?

http://taeliac.deviantart.com/art/Tutorial-Draft-a-Kimono-Patten-63652749

How legit is this tutorial?
Also, if its not any good, are there any accurate furisode tutorials/patterns available?

>>7228156
Decorative holly wreaths usually involve florist foam or wire bases, which wouldn't work too well for a crown. Look for a tutorial for a fresh flower crown and use holly instead of flowers. The trick is to make sure each leaf has a long enough stem to wrap securely in floral tape.

Holly is really prickly though, so I hope you're wearing a wig or something underneath.

>>7228180
I know how to do flower wreaths, but I am unsure how to properly bind and braid the much stiffer wooden lengths, and my last attempt was... Sad...

No need for wigs. Holy doesn't bother me, and I have worn them before. Sadly, the member of our group who used to make them for unfortunately passed away.

Anyone know for a better term for that stiff elizabethan collar that isn't a ruff? I keep drawing a blank and I'd like to look up different style or historically accurate construction tips.

This, or ruffs, is all I get. And as much as I love pugs, it isn't that helpful.

>>7228227
17th isn't my strongest period, but if you can sketch a picture, I can cross reference in in my garb books.

Hey guys,
I was planing on using this tutorial to make a Sailor fuku:
http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2013/078/4/1/sailor_fuku_cosplay_tutorial_by_sparklepipsi-d5hef24.pdf

I want to make the skirt fuller. How do I do this?
Can I add more pleats or add an underskirt to make it fuller? I'm not really that experienced...

>>7228285
You'll need to have a longer piece of fabric, first of all. You can make the pleats deeper (more fabric in each fold) or you can add more pleats. Just be sure to do the math so you cut enough fabric before you start

>>7226662
Any suggestions? Any at all?

>>7228235
sure, gave it a shot

does painting on a zentai suit with fabric paint work? i cant seem to find any tutorials on that

>>7228362
You need to wear it while you paint it + it dries, but it does work.

>>7227418
If it doesn't look like it's clashing with your skin then it'll be fine.

>>7228011
Sounds like you are.

>>7228328
I assume you forgot to attach the picture.

>>7228380
ah ok great! thats what I had planned, thanks

This is a little specific, but does anyone have a picture of two Luthiens from Arda Wigs wefted together to make it super thick? Not just extra wefts, but almost the entire wigs wefted together.

A before and after wig would be fantastic! Or just some general guidelines on how good it would look to do that.

So I need to paint my face green for a cosplay that im doing, but i need to know the best way to seal it.
Im going ben nye for this one, and was wondering if I should use the spray or powder sealer for it? Or both?
Ive never painted my face for this before so im not sure.

>>7229070
I like the spray.

>>7229096
have you ever used the powder?

>>7229207
I have it, but it doesn't seem to make much difference combined with the spray.

>>7226006
how many layers or gesso should i do before i paint?

I'm trying to do a Creator Viktor cosplay...Would anyone care to explain how I'd make the coat (aside from all the machinery on it)

>>7229302
Forgot pic

>>7229070
Read my makeup guide in >>7208125, and don't use both, it will actually negate the seal. Use a combination barrier/sealant spray.

>>7228235
Here's a picture of the cosplay. My friend says it's a "whisk" and that's returning results I was looking for, but I'd love to know if there are other names as well
>>7228328
You...you are an odd troll

>>7228301
Thank you! I will try that.

>>7229017
Or even any wig wefted together, as long as its long and there's two wigs worth in there.

>>7229432
AH! There is your problem.

That isn't Elizabethan. That is Victorian at its earliest. The reason you are finding no hits is that you're about 200 years off.

With all that known, I know who to talk to about a pattern, but in general, it is heavily starched cotton and silk lace.

>>7230148
Obviously, it is very similar to to an Elizabethan standing collar, but the Elizabethan collars tend to be much more substantial, less dainty and even have boning like a folding hand-fan.

>>7230150
Sorry to spam, I keep finding goodies to share.

Now, like I said, the daintier Victorian standing collar would be best just heavily starched, as it is really just two or three layers of lace, but if you need to go heavier, the Elizabethan standing collar's boning can be built like a latticework as shown, or like the bones of a fan/peacock's tail.

Hope this helps!

>>7219921
>>7222929
Different anon but w/an astigmatism as well. Is it possible to wear/find circle lenses for blind ol' me? I really want some white mesh lenses too....

>>7224118
Check out Sock Dreams for slouchy kogal style socks. They actually have authentic japanese ones but they're not cheap. They have similar ones for less though.

Also I would say no to converse. If you're going for the traditional kogal look stick to some leather slip ons. No heel but if there is one it's low & square/chunky.

Hope that helps. I may have a really old idea of what kogals are. Haha.

>>7224118
You should be wearing shoes that go with uniforms then, which are usually loafers, you can buy them on amazon or ebay or elsewhere on the internet. For the socks, and also probably shoes and uniforms in general you should try cosmates, they have a lot of both real and costume uniforms and socks and shoes that would work great with kogal.

Basically a kogal was a term for a girl in school who likes the gal style but couldn't dress up in gal day to day, so they wore hiked up skirts, and bunched their socks down low to show more skin, many tanned if they could and tried to wear makeup(many ended up delinquents)
More recently, kogal has evolved into just a style of gyaru that incorporates school uniforms and the iconic bunched socks still with tan and makeup and dolled up hair, but worn outside of school and regardless of age.

Like I probably said, the important things are similar to that of any gyaru style, hair makeup, tan to some extent and proper clothing choices(in this case a school uniform with a short skirt) that's pretty much all you need to achieve the look.

Hope that helped somewhat!

Does anyone have any idea what the front design on Prince Demande's spats are supposed to be? Is it ribbing? A huge, poorly drawn zipper? Just squares?

>>7230256
Looks like it may be lacing to me. I know that seems silly but that's all I'm seeing.

>>7230256
I'd have to guess too, but it does look like some ribbing.

>>7230256
I'm taking a guess that it's how his shoes are tied.

>>7230262
Holyshit, I only thought there was one way to tie shoes. Lol

>>7230262
That bottom leftmost what a mess daaaaaaaaaamn!

Sorry I'm so new and stupid but I need help getting white with gold printed tights.
I only know one store that sells printed tights and I really want more elegant or cutesy tights.

I have no idea where to buy them. I've googled printed tights and similar words but nothing nice shows up. Someone save me from my ignorance. ;A;

>>7230366
White and gold together or one pair of white and one pair gold?
Cab you post a photo for reference?

>>7214446
I remember seeing a tutorial on deviant 4 or 5 years ago, I think keywords were "steampunk, glove, tutorial" but I can't find it anymore.

Basically they took barbecue handles and attached them together with hinges on the inner joints so they could bend inwards like fingers, then connected the outer joints with springs so they'd naturally be straight.

Then they attached the fingers to a glove and attached string to their fingers (three for each section, 15 in all) to each section of the puppet hand so they'd bend with the fingers.

I'm probably explaining this really shittily but for the life of me I can't find that tutorial anymore

>>7230382
woops fuck

1. found it: http://aternox.deviantart.com/art/Steampunk-Hand-in-Walkthrough-110401534

2. Sorry, probably won't make a tight fist, my bad for having shit reading comprehension

>>7214988
try this
>>7218521

Need wig/hair help... I want to cosplay Tannis from Borderlands but my hair is kinda thick and goes down to the back of my waist. Would it be ideal to trim my hair shorter/thinner before wearing the wig or cutting my hair to her length and try to not look shitty?

>>7218469
bumping this
>>7219676

i was thinking of doing a journey cosplay with my brother but im unsure how to make a mask. i saw some people use ones from the craft store but its shape is like a human face, would that work?

im planning on cosplaying boa hancock and im barely gonna start. i wanted to go out of the box with it a bit, and thought i should make the green snake pattern on her skirt with beads, would that look really terrible and tacky? should i stick to printing the image and ironing it?

>>7230155
Not anon, but you rock mr. the clown.

>>7230996
I'll save you time and money: Find a fencing club or college with a team, and ask for an old fencing mask that no longer passes the punch-test for safety.

A long time ago, another anon wanted to do a Final Fantasy black mage, and I gave him my old one, and he rigged up LED's that he glued in the face, and would "blink" every so often.

Pic is me in said mask (im in the green) before I gave it to him.

>>7231006
D'awwww. Thanks.

>>7230788
it's always best to stick to a wig so you dont have to cut your hair every time you cosplay her, trimming hair might be helpful but not really necessary

>>7231011
that's a good idea. im thinking of doing a journey costume sometime next year too, though how many fencing clubs would be willing to just give up an old mask? even if it doesn't work, those things are pretty expensive, aren't they?

>>7231011
That is the most amazing idea for a black Mage I ever heard in my life. Holy shit

>>7231110
Not particularly. Most schools buy cheap for practice, and they run about $30 for a practice mask.

Besides, once they fail the punch test, they are useless. Its like a cracked bike helmet. You can't fix it, and it would be dangerous to use.

>>7231111

And don't forget, you can paint them as you wish. Its glorious. You could easy just spray paint two spots for eyes if you wish.

Hi. Does anybody have a simple pattern, or even just some advice, for a garter belt? (Emphasis on simple; I haven't got a sewing machine.)

>>7231188
Like this?

so im going to a con soon but im flying there. whats the best way to bring my props if they are fairly big (swords, shields, etc)?

>>7231324
figure out what is cheaper- baggage fees or mail. Also ask around if anybody is driving to the con and see if anyone would take your stuff for you
>>7231232
should have mentioned that since you say you don't have a machine you will probably want a material that doesn't fray so you don't have to hem it.
And if you really don't want to sew up the sides I suppose you could punch some grommets in the side and lace it up. That would be cute

>>7231324
Any decent hotel will accept mail for you. (Call them to be sure.) You can either mail it, or if its small enough to fit in your luggage, PAD IT WELL and take it that way.

Junkers cosplay posted a photo of how he transported his weapon from Socal to atlanta, i thought it was pretty clever, pic related. He took it on the plane but sometimes shipping to the hotel is cheaper than paying for an extra bag. Check with your post office for a quote, and check with your airline to see how expensive adding an extra bag is

if theyre small enough to fit in your luggage, wrap them in clothes. Thats always my method, and i havent had anything break.. yet.

>>7231188
if youre concerned about the pattern itself, you can always buy one from somewhere (vic secret, macys, etc), trace it carefully on to paper, and return it.

Ok so I'm altering slip on shoes that look like mary janes. My problem is that they are too loose around the top part and won't stay on my foot.... suggestions? I don't want to add a strap because then they won't look accurate. Id like to find some way to take in the top but have no idea how... the material is pretty stiff.
Any help appreciated!

>>7231686
Add a clear strap or cover a strap in material the same color as your socks.

>>7230373
like this but white with gold. :< Sorry I'm so derp.

How can I make a collar stand up? I tried medium-weight interfacing + starch, and it still flopped. I tried wire and that kept poking into my neck.

Should I try heavy-weight interfacing? Thing is, I don't want to use cardboard/foam because I can't really wash those...

>>7231731
There is this stuff that I can only really describe as "stiff felt" which is usually nest to the regular felt in the store. I have always used that for my crazy standing collars.
What I like to do for the folded collars is to use the stiff felt on only the attached side and just iron the fold really well so it stays up.
In the bottom picture, I had all but the front panel sandwiching stiff felt which made it lean out a little bit since that front panel wasn't as supported.

So me and my friend are going to do this this may and we are having trouble finding where to get the jackets. Does anyone know of a place that sells these, or someone who can commission them?

>>7231825
forgot pic

>>7218469
Stickers, but dont get actual apple stickers: try and screenprint or make your own translucent stickers

>>7231825
You guys are basically looking for leather jackets.
>a lime green leather/pleather jacket in that size
I assume whoever's Wonder Green is gonna be a big dude. You will have a TOUGH time getting that outside of making/commissioning it.

>>7230148
Interesting, when I look up victorian I get drastically different results, but not quite what I'm looking for. I never pinned that look to be victorian, but I'm not an expert on historical garb (obviously)
>>7230150
That was definitely issue I was having, although putting "standing collar" has definitely eliminated a lot of the pugs and other adorable animals from my search. Not sure why I didn't think of it before.
Thanks so much for the reference pics, too, though.

>>7230221
Like most contacts for astigmatism, they're going to be more expensive. I've never had issues, nor have I known anyone slicing their cornea open with regular circle lenses like the rumor, but I still wouldn't recommend wearing non-astigmatism lenses for more than a little while anyway.
Heck yeah white mesh lenses though. I'm trying to find some good ones too.

>>7231825
>>7231827
Oh wow! Where are you planning to wear this?!

>>7231971
We are shooting for momocon, we have a whole group doing red, blue, green, yellow, white, and black.

I'm doing a pair of wings for a G1 Starscream cosplay - I'm planning to do the wings out of foamboard and then add the details in craft foam, but I don't know where to start on the the big red things on top of them. Most wings don't include them, but imo they feel incomplete without them. any ideas?

i'm looking into cosplaying mirai kuriyama and as dumb as it sounds i'm kinda stumped on where i could get a good cardigan sweater that would look just like hers. would it honestly be better just to make it myself? what kind of fabric would i even use?

>>7232514
it would definatly be a knitted sweater

We're doing these two costumes and are a bit unsure of the best way to do the harlequin pattern for the tights and gilet lining. Custom printed fabric would be easiest but I haven't seen any places that do a metallic print. Does anyone have other suggestions? I'm worried I won't be able to get clean enough lines with handpainting, especially on the tights.

>>7232514
This one here looks pretty good >>7212201 but the OP is still waiting on her order.

I'm thinking about doing a cosplay of this fabulous motherfucker, but I'm lost on how to do the top.

How would I even begin to do that? Materials, methods, anything. Is working with fishnet so intricately like that an actual thing, if so what? I'm particularly lost on the part near the top/collarbone area of it.

And also, is there a name for the way the bottoms of his pants are split?

>>7228087
I could possibly help, but do you have a picture of the specific costume you're working on? It's likely me going full retarded visualizing it, but I just can't seem to do it.

>>7232546
Handpainting might be the easiest way to get it done, but if you're willing to do something more tedious for the sake of appearance, taping off the pattern or making a stencil would help with the lines. Also, you could get the same look as the watercolor that way because you could do something like sponge the paint on.

>>7232546
>>7232608
Also, I found this after suggesting. Could be helpful.
http://www.globalsugarart.com/harlequin-large-side-stencil-by-designer-stencils-p-26672.html

>>7231949
So do you know a reliable place to commision this? I haven't really had to get custom clothes for costumes before.

Hay /cgl/, does anyone have any suggestions for Oichi's back flap curl things? In my head I've gone through interfacing and wire, and maybe some kind of brace around the hips under the armour to keep the height, but it all seems like it would look messy.

>>7233657
How about styrene or plastic sheeting heat-shaped and then covered in fabric?

>>7232546
Hand painting would probably be the easiest, although if you are really concerned about clean line, you could always make your own using a 4-way stretch and a modified tutorial of pic related. It would involve a bit of patience.

>>7233674
What do you use for the heating? I'd be wary of our stove since it's rented and any mishaps resulting in plastic on that would be a nightmare. I am investing soon in a small heat gun if that would do the trick?

Plastic sheeting for like shed roofing and things?

Thanks so much for your suggestion anon.

>>7233710
I don't know much about specific plastic materials, but anything that's relatively thin should probably be okay. I'd definitely use a heat gun since these pieces are big and you have more even heating and better control. A blowdryer would probably work in a pinch, too.

>>7230221
please dont buy normal contacts, dont do it. honeycolor and pinkyparadise have toric lenses but they are around 40 dollars if youre willing to spend that much. you could always photoshop your eyes, as i plan to do.

>>7231966
there are mesh lenses on honey color. depends on where you live. they usually come in two weeks or so where i live.

Is it possible to make a boot cover without sewing? I.e, is there a reliable fabric glue or some sort to hold fabric together?

>>7233838
It's not going to look good. Just handsew it or borrow a friend's machine. It takes a minute to sew together some boot covers.

>>7233838
No. That's not going to work. You have to sew it, even if its by hand.

Speaking of boot covers, I bought some matte milliskin spandex for Satsuki's thigh-length boots. Should I appliqué the blue stripes or panel them in (I'd make a mock-up in white then draw the lines, cut out the pieces and add seam allowances)? Or reverse appliqué?

>>7233886
I'd say applique them. You're probably not going to panel in the blue stripes on her collar and sleeve, right? Consistency would be good.

>>7233845
>>7233853

Damn, I can't sew at all. Guess I'll have to learn.

>>7233915
Nah, those are gonna be bias tape. Makes sense to be consistent. Thanks!

any suggestions on how to do the spikes on the shield/head piece? I've tried air dry clay but it's too lumpy and I'm currently trying to make them out of paper and then gesso them but idk how well it'll go

Does anyone know where I can get a good lilac ponytail wig? Everything I'm seeing is too long, should I just get a long ponytail and trim it?
Pic related, it's who I'm planning on cosplaying.

>>7234175
Triming it wouldn't take much of your time, better than buying a wig and having it be too short!

>>7234175
It looks like you'd need a short wig and clip on for this anyways, the sides need a bit of styling and wouldn't look accurate enough in a ponytail.

>>7234091
Carve a few different sized spikes out of pink foam, make em nice and even, then mold them. Id suggest casting with a mix of mostly bondo with a bit of fiberglass resin, you can paint it onto the walls of the mold and keep the spikes hollow, plus its really cheap and can take a good beating. Another option would be just making them all out of styrene sheet, youd have to cut out a shitton of triangles, but itd get the job done.

>>7233684
>>7232634
>>7232631

Thanks for the tips! That stencil looks nifty. Sewing my own diamonds would be tough on such a small scale, but I could always test it out.

>>7231966
I'll post pics as soon as my victorian fashion maven friend gets back into town, to show you what I mean.

Sadly, web searches doesn't show the BEST results, just the most.

Hi, I'm looking to cosplay Quote from Cave Story. The design's probably not going to be exactly like this, (his other design doesn't have the pockets on his pants/the strap around his thigh), and I was wondering on how to go about making the hat and the antennae? I was just going to buy a trucker hat on ebay that was the right color coordination, but all the ones I found are mesh in the back (which I don't want). For the antennae, I thought maybe I could try painting some broken headphones, but I have no idea how I'd affix the antennae to them and then keep them on my head.

>>7235470
Also, I'm going to be repainting a nerf gun to be a Polar Star (the blue gun in the picture). Is there any specific kind of paint I need for it?

>>7234947
thanks for the advice! I'll probably go for the styrene sheets because casting scares the shit out of me. Any suggestions for that? I've never made a prop out of styrene before, should I coat it in plastidip or gesso or something?

>>7235929
No, styrene is thin plastic sheet, so you dont need to coat it in anything before painting. Id suggest PVC glue or superglue to put the pieces together, then if there are creases or edges that need smoothing out, use a little bit of bondo or spot putty (the air-drying version of bondo that comes in little tubes).