/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Aaaand i'll start.

Does anyone know what kind of pattern I could use for Iras top? I dont really know how to sew for guys.. I was hoping to put a well hidden separating zipper down the back.

Does anyone know where to buy Peregrine Falcon feathers? If it's even possible. I'm not really sure where to look for the answer.

So far my google searches have turned up photo websites and bird watching.

Any suggestions for a good base wig for her? I've accepted I'll probably have to cannibalize a couple of wigs, but I don't have any idea where I should start.

>>7354047
Not sure about the pattern, but would would you put the zipper in the back? There is no seam line back there, and putting one in will be very noticeable against all that white. I would but a hidden zipper inside the black star shape in the front.

>>7354047
I'd go with a regular well fitting jacket pattern but take in the waist a bit so it gets that shape, also put the zipper in the frontside. It'll just look awkward at the back and the uniforms are jackets anyway so just put a hidden zipper in front.

>>7354047
>not putting a separating zipper in the front

I would look for a slim fit jacket pattern and add a mandrin collar

What would be the best way to tackle the back of a wig for Nonon? Cut it short and make it smooth and the back with tufts at the bottom or to bring the hair upwards into a bun and make a smooth back?

So much KLK in this thread.

What would people suggest doing for the gray "ribbing" on the jacket? it's so over exagurated i have no idea how to not make it look ridiculous

>>7354688
You could either go realistic and just buy ribbing or you could add a layer of batting in between the fabric (assuming you'd be using sweatshirt like material) and quilting in the ribs for a more cartoony approach.

>>7354688
The show is ridiculous, why not?

Posted in the last thread, may as well go here too

I'm trying to cosplay Lucius (pic related, dude on the right), but I'm not sure where to begin with buying his clothes. What would that blue robe of his be called? Not only that, but what are the terms for that hip sash and cape?

If there's no specific item for the sashes, how might one utilize simple cloth to get those effects?

Bear in mind I can't into sewing and would prefer not to commission

>>7354790
hate to break it to you, but outside of sewing it yourself, or getting it made for you, it's not happening. That outfit does not exist off the rack, and even if you find something a little close, it will still be horribly inaccurate and will look like shit.

>>7354796
Alright, thanks for the input. Commissions it is, I guess

But what about the sash and cape? Surely those can be bought somewhere. Could I just get a bolt of cloth, size it, and tie it for the hip one? Maybe do the same for the cape somehow?

>>7354790
Sew it yourself. This costume is pretty straight forward and you can find a similar pattern to alter. If you have people do easy shit like this for you, you'll never progress as a cosplayer. I love old school Fire Emblem. So good luck.

>>7354805
Then you're gonna have threads EVERYWHERE

Either learn to sew or pony up for a commission

>>7354812
It's more nobody in my family has a sewing machine, I have a rather tight budget, and I have about 2 months to do this. Not confident that I can teach myself sewing in that time, let alone buy all the stuff.

>>7354817
Yeah, didn't think of that..

I suppose I'll be going commissions , then.

Thanks for the input, both of you. If anyone else has input, feel free to post but I'll 99% be going commissions now

>>7354790

It's a heavily modified version of a bishop's cassock (including the sash, the cape is just a cape with a cowl neckline). As >>7354796
said, this doesn't exist so it'll have to be made.

>>7354827
>2 months
>commission

Oh boy.

>>7354839
D-don't scare me, anon

Honestly though, is 2 months for something like that unreasonable to most commissioners? I've only ever commissioned a shirt with no deadline, idk

>>7354846
I just got a recent commission in 3 weeks from first contact date to completion. I think it really deends on the commissioner. If it is someone really well known it will surely take longer (not to mention be more expensive)
Your best bet is probably to find someone who is new to commissioning. They will naturally be less booked, tend to undercharge too. There are quite a few lesser-known or new commissioners who have been making costumes for themselves for quite some time.

>>7354896
Alright, I've been searching around on Cosplay, sending messages.

Do you have any recommendations, by chance?

>>7354846

They're not just sitting around waiting for you to commission them. You have to book in advance because a bunch of people have already booked commissions way ahead of you, not to mention the communication time to sort out what you want. Booking close to a con date is ridiculous, but if you can get a spot, you may be charged extra for your 'rush order'.

>>7354903
Ah, alright. I suppose I'm going through wishful thinking, having minimal sewing/commission experience.

Thanks again for everything. I'll search around for any potential commissioners, but it's probably best to bust out another costume at this point

Can anyone point me to an (international) bra size calculator?
I've got my measurements and I've tried a few Google has given me, but all of them have been inconsistent by a significant amount.

what would be the best material to make AC money bags out of?

>>7355186
for a ballpark estimate:
bust - underbust

underbust = band
difference = cup starting from A = 1"


so 36" (bust) -30" (under bust)=6"
would be 30F abouts. then you go try shit on. some brands, like Panache will run small in the cup

>>7355238
felt

>>7355238
I think a plain burlap and then painting or sewing the star on would be really cool, texturally

I'm having trouble with paper mache, my paper mache turned out really lumpy and has dents and such all around. Does anyone have any recommendations on how to get a smooth even surface?

Or perhaps how to get a flat surface on missile shaped objects?

I'm completely stumped here this is my first time trying to make something other than sewing.

>>7355536
You need to sand between layers.

>>7355541
So paper mache one layer, sand, and repeat?

I need to change the zippers on some shoes for a cosplay, how should I do it so I don't ruin the shoe?
Pic related, if I buy these I need to remove the current zippers and replace them with gold colored zippers.
Also if I want to change the heel color would that be possible? What could I do or what could I put over the heel part to make it brown?

>>7355795
For the zippers, buying regular gold colored zippers or even coloring/dying white zippers yourself would be alright, I'd assume. What I'd try first is to tear the seams that held the zipper together with the shoe apart and take it out. Then just sew them back on.

For the brown heel, you could always just spray paint them. Tape wherever you don't want to be brown, and spray paint the heel part so you only get brown on the area desired.

At least, these are things that I'd do if I were you.

>>7355838
Thank you!! I have done things for cosplays before but had never done anything with shoes so I didn't want to end up messing them up, especially because shoes in this style are hard to find.
Thanks a lot for the help.

>>7355795
Just get a gold paint marker and color the current ones very carefully. Mask off the boot leather with tape if you don't trust your hand. Might need a touch up after a few uses.

Found this jacket on craigslist, thinking about buying it for lolita, but dem pockets. Any idea if I could alter/remove them?

>>7355927
i'm sorry anon but even without pockets, that looks pretty hideous...

Where could i find a head/bust of some sorts? I kinda want to make hats and helmets, and already in the past i found it hard to measure stuff on my head and would want to have something cheap to put things on?

Any ideas where i could get something cheap i can modify?

>>7356129
You could easily made a cast of your own head, that way you will be sure of how well things will fit on you.

Will someone concrit my potential male madoka design? Sorry for the shitty drawing but it's a first draft.

boomp

What kind of fabric should I use if I'm trying to make really poofy bloomers?
I have some lightweight cotton but I`m not sure if that`s enough.
Do you guys think it`s ok or should I buy more fabric?

Does anyone know where to buy Peregrine Falcon feathers? If it's even possible. I'm not really sure where to look for the answer.

So far my google searches have turned up photo websites and bird watching.

>>7357178
You need something with a little more weight to it if you want a good poof. Try a stretch cotton sateen; I've used it for puff sleeves and it worked really well. If you want a really poofy poof, though, you'll probably need to stuff them with tulle or something similar.

>>7357209
Do you think I can just use the lightweight cotton I have and stuff that with tulle?

What kind of things should I be looking for in buying a sewing machine? I'm 99% new to sewing (had a class on it in 8th grade but don't remember shit)

If I plan on making wizard robe-like clothes, and maybe down the line JoJo's-tier clothing, what should I look for? Any recommended machines?

I plan on buying off of Amazon, also

I've got a pair of old military surplus wool pants that I need for a costume (the color matches a jacket for said costume).

The wool is itchy, so I'm curious if there is anything I can do about it. I wouldn't mind wearing another layer underneath to alleviate direct skin contact, but I'm not sure what kind of material to go with.

>>7357801
try washing it with some fabric softener, assuming you do not have any skin reactions to fabric softeners that is.

>>7357814
they said wool.

>>7357801
There is fabric specifically used to line clothes, called lining.
Usually it`s very soft and smooth to the touch.
Or you could get some slip from a thrift store, which prevents static (I believe) and also have a soft smooth feel.

>>7357832
Yeah, my jacket has one of those nice silk (or silk-like) linings in it, but it came like that. I'm not really good at the whole sewing thing, besides minor repairs. I would ask for my girlfriend's help, but she's got plenty on her plate as is.

What is slip? I'm afraid I'm not familiar with that.

>>7357849
It's just an undershirt/undergarment made of similar material to those "silk-like" lining, so you just wear it under your pants separately rather than attaching it to your fabric.

>>7357849
A slip is just a nightie girls sometimes wear under nice dresses to keep sweat off them. For you instead look into Underarmor or another sweat absorbing shirt. I have a tank top type nad long sleeve type I wear under costumes so they don't get nast.

>>7357853
>>7357857
Ohhh, I didn't realize that the term applied to things that weren't made for use under dresses.

Good to know that they make something like this but for pants... Hmm, sounds like I have found my solution. Lets just hope I can find one in my size. It sucks being a thin dude in a fat-man's world.
>yfw looking for pants in 30W/34L

>>7356337

nobodys being particularly helpful about this

>>7356337
>ruffle ballsack trouser
>my sides

I wouldn't go for the stripes on the sleeves.
Also put bows on the sides of the bodice.

>>7358277
A'ight. thanks. I wasnt sure on the stripes either, but I thought it'd be better to get a second opinion.

I need help in making Toushiro Hitsugaya's Bankai, the blue ice wings. What materials are suggested to use in it? Needs to be a durable and light. Thanks.

>>7358289
Try ice.

And stop watching Shonenshit.

>>7357231
Bump

>>7357231
Just google "sewing machine buying guide" or something.
Otherwise, just read lots and lots and lots of reviews, on different sites as well.

>>7358289
I really hope you aren't making wings to scale. You'll just take up more room than you'll look cool in (ice pun intended)

That being said, I don't think both light AND durable is an option. Light: Wire frame and layers of blue cellophane.

Durable, acrylic sheets.

>>7358685

Guys, can you give me some ideas please?

These boots I found would be perfect for the cosplay I'm working on, but I really don't like the material, it's WAY too shiny. Is there an easy enough way to take the shine out of that or should I just keep looking?

Or, if anyone knows somewhere to get boots like this, just better material, that would be great too.

I'm not sure how I would go about this.

All I need is what sort of things would need to go about the mask, not a how too.

(First cosplay, just trying to make sure I do things right.)

I'm working on a Sailor Senshi outfit, and I would really like a pretty skirt like Saraqael's with a lot of ripples or ruffles (? not sure how to say this if there is a term, not a native English speaker) at the bottom. So far, I have not gotten mine to hang like this. Could the problem maybe be that I did not use enough fabric for the skirt? Or maybe it is too heavy or stiff?

>>7358760

If it's plastic and not leather, you could probably just hit it with a matte or satin top-coat spray paint (get one designed for plastic).

>>7358766
Nice choice! I would guess that using something like warbla or wonderflex would get the job done. But it isn't cheap stuff.

However, if you really wanted to go all-out?
Vacuformed plastic. It would minimize any excess weight. But that's expensive as fuck for startup costs.

In all reality, starting with a plaster mold of your face might not hurt. It's the cheapest thing I can think of, and would probably take to the shaping and molding needed for smooth surfaces for the metallic appearance of Pedro's face.

Any idea what I could use as a stand-in for a shako pom pom? Like a specialized duster or something?

Pic related: expensive shako pom poms

>>7358828
Well she's mid-twirl but circle skirts are your friend. If you've got 3 circle skirts packed into a senshi skirt then you'll have plenty of ripple, even when spinning.

One way to achieve the permanently span look, or so I'm told, is horsehair braid in the hem. It acts like a stiffener without going down the outright wired route.

Alright, i need some guidance on my current cosplay plans. I plan to go as pic related at my next con, but all my previous cosplays have been military based which meant that there was little room for me to make much besides adding small details. With this project however i am a bit uncertain of how good it will look like in the end since i am only going to be sewing by hand. If i could get some tips on how to properly make the frizzly midsection, the "double sleeves", and get some general tips i would be more than delighted.

>>7358828
this might help you out
http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2012/065/8/2/tutorial_putting_in_horse_hair_braid_clamp_ruffles_by_animeangelcosplay-d4rz0zj.jpg


can't post the entire image cause it's too large
captcha: ItaOniz ashes

>>7358987
>>7358996
Oh my, this is beautiful! Thank you!

So I bought pic related to dye five pairs of 'tattoo' tights a little bit darker, because the contrast between how light they are and my tan skin defeats the purpose of them being tattoo tights, and I was wondering if anyone else has tried this before?
Does it work out pretty well? Will the dye totally mess up the pot I use to boil everything in?

I'm a little stuck on how I would do her bracelet thing? I want to avoid needing to pleat then attach to a band with a snap cause I feel like itll stick out too much. I tried using elastic but it ended up more like a scrunchie...

>>7359180
When I made them for another outfit of hers, I did a gathered circle with elastic in a channel on the side that fits over the wrist.

>>7359180
did you try interfacing? really stiff? Maybe wire the outer edge and use elastic on the inner

>>7359112
it won't ruin the pot, but rit won't work on pure nylon, or nylon/spandex pantyhose unfortunately. Sorry.

>>7359184
So you did a circle skirt pattern then gathered it?
>>7359185
yeah thats what im going to do. I tried it with a really light sew on but i might have to use my thicker one.

>>7359192
Yep, it's like making a gathered circle skirt, just way smaller.

>>7359187
I got the idea from here
http://www.mewbert.com/home/2013/07/05/how-to-dye-nylon-tights-to-match-your-skin-tone/
and it seems to have worked out okay.

What is the best suggestion for a dress form?
What brand is the best and worth the money?

Id like one that i can adjust my size to 33-24-34

>>7354086
When I was in marching band I put my hair in a ponytail directly on top of my head.
But I am not sure if that would translate well to a pink wig soz

How do I style a Yu Narukami wig?

It's a Gray Hansel from Arda.

>>7359872
get a pair of styling scissors, some Got2B hairspray and gel, and a few hair clips.
section it off, cut, brush and spray it to the desired look. There are no crazy spikes or anything complicated at all, so it's just a matter of getting it the right length, brushing it correctly, and spraying/gluing it in to place.
A note about cutting though: DO NOT CUT HORIZONTALLY. Always cut vertically into the wig.

>>7359797
Amazon has Singer adjustable dressforms for about $90. They come in three size ranges, so just pick the one that will work for you.
I've had mine for two years and I love it.

>>7360297
Damn, that price and free shipping, then try UK and they are like £120 + shipping. Ouch.

>>7359330
I hope it works! I haven't had any luck with Rit and synthetics in general: usually it looks like it's dyed the fabric but it ends up rubbing off on everything. Let me know who it works for you!

hello i am making haur's ball gown from the cats return and even though i been sewing for about 2 years and am havingsome help with this project, i still make really stupid mistakes while choosing fabrics, so i was wondering if you could give me some ideas to what fabrics i should and shouldn't use i done some research now and i have an idea of what i want. but i need a second opinion, anything would help

>>7360473
no satin(unless really high quality with lower sheen) no thin cottons or poly blends.

The hangy bits with the sleeves and the overskirt should be something like a nice chiffon.

>>7360480
thank you so much, you have been a big help

>>7360342
Aw man. I'm sorry, Anon. :c
Best of luck.

>>7359797
I bought this one from Amazon, I think it might be a little bit bigger than you are though. I quite like it though.
>http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B006GAOW8O/ref=oh_details_o03_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

>>7359797
>>7361134
Gonna jump in on this, but does anyone know where to get a MALE dress form that is adjustable?

>>7360230
I'm so bad with this shit...I feel like I would ruin the wig.

>>7361154
Just go slowly. Cut little bits at a time and check the fit often. Also keep in mind that wig heads are generally much smaller and their "eyeline" is never going to be the same as yours is. Most igs I do that have bangs just above my eyes usually cover the head head "eyes" completely.

>>7361203
Well, I don't have styling scissors, or gel, or any of that...

what do

Hi I'd really like to do Nah from FE:A but I'm sort of stumped on where to begin with her dress. I'm thinking I'll need a tiny petticoat of some sort to give her skirt that poof but it looks like a circle skirt. Should I try to make the dress in "one piece" or should I try to make the skirt and top seperate then sew it together?

>>7361305
Go to a drug store and buy them. They are not expensive. but do not get standard hair gel. Got2B works great, as to several hair waxes, but not gels. gels work with natural hair, but will not work with wigs.

>>7361345
Make the dress as one piece, as it clearly is not a separate skirt and top.

>>7361349
what about makeup

>>7361139
http://www.pgmdressform.com/dress-form-men-dress-forms-c1_31/

just look up "male dress form on google" too but that is the nicest one ive seen

>>7359797
All the ones ive seen from singer or similar brands start at 25 inches around the waist....I need one that isnt expensive that starts at least at 24inches

i may end up spending way more then i need to

I'm trying to make a blade out of foam board -- I removed the paper coating and sanded/sculpted to the shape I wanted, and then (thought I) sealed with 3 layers of PVA glue followed by 3-4 layers of gesso. I then catalyzed polyester resin and spread it over the top of the blade -- over the past 4-5 hours the gesso layer bubbled up, and now the entire thing is floppy/looks sort of sunken. The resin takes about 24 hours to fully cure, so it's still tacky to the touch. Did I not seal the foam well enough? Does this technique not work with foam board? If it doesn't, is there any other way to strengthen foam board?

I'm planning a Hitomi cosplay from DoA and it's pretty much an easy job. I just want some advice about her gloves. The screenshots I can find/took are all pretty shoddy and don't show the whole glove, but from what I see, they look like black gloves with that red material on top. I'm wondering if I should just buy mma/boxing gloves that are similar enough, but not perfect or try making hers. If it's best to make hers, what should I use for that protective part?

How do I sew a zipper onto a curved seam? I'm asking about a back seam, which is curved in at the waist and out at the hip because I have large hips in comparison with my waist size. I wanted to put a zipper in the back but I don't know how I'd sew it on a curved seam. If I can't, I can always change the pattern!

What is this kind of belt called and how the heck does it work?

>>7362306

You put it in like any other zipper, the seam doesn't change anything. Just make sure you maintain the same seam allowance for the whole back seam.

>>7361345
Make two pieces, a dress and an underskirt but don't sew them together.

So, I'm cosplaying for the first time at Katsu this weeked (woo), and for my first cosplay I picked a character who's kind of creepy. I know some people like it when cosplayers are in-character, but if I'm cosplaying someone who's soulless and has a serious case of crazy-eye, should I just forgo that and act like a decent human being? I don't want to freak people out, but acting in-character sounds fun.

>>7363912
Do not act in character. It is annoying and stupid. You are cosplaying, not acting. And even if you were acting, you wouldn't act that way all the time. the only time to ever act in character is during a masquerade/skit entry, or posing for a photoshoot, or if someone asks you to act in character for a con video or interview or something similar. But do not roam the halls acting like a fucking anime character.

>>7363951
Ahh, okay, sorry. I seem to have struck a nerve, huh? I've heard people on this board say that they love it when people act in-character, but if it's gonna garner negative reactions of the same strength, I'll stay away from that. I wasn't gonna go around threatening people or kicking shit or whatever, I just figured maybe if someone asked me for a photo I could put on the act.
I'd probably feel a little too awkward doing it, anyway.

>>7363999
>I've heard people on this board say that they love it when people act in-character
No you haven't.
You may have heard people say practice poses, or know how your character stands, which is different from acting in character. Acting in character would be back when those Naruto cospalyers would run down the halls screaming "dattebayo" at the top of their lungs. The only one people have ever seemed to like, was the Deadpool, and that wasn't even in character, that was just acting like a goof, and he only did that when cameras were rolling.

Anyone have a tutorial for making masks/helmets?

Planning my first cosplay. Pretty sure it's going to be above my skill level for now. I think I will just get the rubber mask I have found sold a few different places and focus on the rest of the costume, work on the mask over time.

Pic is the character.

>>7364010

Pic related is the rubber mask. It's kinda lame, but I think I can live with that on my first try. If I make a nice cape and do the rest of the costume nice.

>>7364010
http://cosplaytutorial.com/list.php#furhead

>>7364008
You don't have to be an ass about it. I already said I wouldn't do it.

>>7364015
Repaint the eye white and maybe add some fake fur fluff to the jaw and it should be fine.

>>7364022
>thinks previous anon was being an ass
Wow, you're in for a rough time here if you think she was being an ass. Welcome to the internet, you're gonna need a thicker skin.

>>7364030
>Someone tells me I'm wrong
>Say that they're right
>Person continues to berate me
>Totally appropriate
I'm not saying I'm offended, but that's completely unnecessary. Just because you're on 4chan doesn't mean it makes you less annoying when you rant at people after the discussion should be over.

>>7364022
Wow, seriously, if you're getting buttpained over that, then cosplay may not be for you. This is a bitchy board, and cosplayers get a lot more shit than that.

Does anyone know where I can get dye that is the same color of her sweatshirt? Thanks.

What kind of mask is this? I've tried disposable respirator, half-face respirator, clear plastic dust mask, plastic half mask, etc, etc, nothing comes close.
The best I got is half-face paintball mask, which is just mesh that I'd have to paint the outside orange and the inside white to get an effect that's barely close to a clear plastic like the mask actually is. What's it called? Where to buy?

>>7364033
>>Welcome to the internet.

>>7364066
You're going to have to make one yourself, or commission it.

>>7364066
Kind of looks like a oxygen mask but bigger? I really have no idea. I think you would be able to make it out of resin.

>>7364061
Have you even tried looking yet? Seriously, you keep asking about this fucking sweater. Links were given to the exact sweater, but you didn't care for them. Now you want dye? Okay, then go to a fucking fabric store and look at their dye selection.

>>7364066
>>7364088
That's not a good resin item. Vacuform makes more sense. Problem is not a lot of plastics for a vacuformer come colored.

>>7364092
No need to get so mad?? This is the first time I'm asking? And I have. Nothing.

>>7364092
no need to get your knickers in such a knot anon.

>>7364119
Sorry that anon got so pissy, but anyway...
Maybe try buying a grey sweatshirt and dying it pink? I feel like the colour has a sort of grey tint to it.

>>7364119
not this person, but I'm pretty sure I answered this.
it's not a sweater. it's a sweatshirt with a V insert.

>>7364166
>>7364150

Ah thank you so much that's really helpful. Do you think if I bought one without it I could insert it myself?? If so how?

>>7358978
maybe a styrofoam ball and put some sort of fluffy polyester fabric and stretch it over, sew the bottom and stick wire of your choice in.

>>7364193
forgot this.

What sort of clothing should I wear under the armor of a Kamen Rider?

I feel morphsuit would be too thin to use, but can't think of what else.

Really thick pants and a jacket? I feel like I'd die.

>>7364221
Try looking at matte latex morphsuits/zentais.

>>7364020

Lots of information on this site. Thanks!

How would one go about making the Scissor Blade actually work, as in make it extendable.

Hello seagulls. I'm going to be cosplaying Bartz Klauser for an upcoming con. I'm looking into getting a pair of circle lenses, and it is to my understanding that circle lenses tend to do better on darker color eyes. My eyes are light blue green, pic related (excuse potato quality and crappy bathroom lighting, it's all I got). The pair of lenses I found are on pinky paradise, https://www.pinkyparadise.com/EOS-Adult-Brown-p/f2-e203-br.htm . I an basically ready to purchase them based on the real life photos that they have provided as the color sends just about right, but all of the models have naturally dark eyes it seems, so I'm a tad hesitant to buy them right away. Could anyone else with light eyes help out here in regards to a light brown lens on a light colored eye?

>>7364936

Pardon the URL formatting error! Posting from my phone, this one should work appropriately.

https://www.pinkyparadise.com/mobile/product.aspx?ProductCode=f2%2De203%2Dbr

I've decided to make a cosplay of bridget from guilty gear, but I need a bit of help. I am decent at sewing, but I am not very good without some kind of base pattern to start from. Dose anyone know of a good pattern I can use as a starting point to make this cosplay?

Cosplay just arrived. It's way too large. Like the actual way it fits on the character is similar to a slim fit, but what I was sent was like, casual droopy wear.

What do?

>>7365531
Take it in.

How can I get this to stay on my head? I thought it would fit better then it does. It seems like I have to put a shit ton of clips in my hair to make it stay. Is there a better way?

>>7365589
You could try attaching a couple of loops of horsehair braid to the inside to give you something to bobby pin to? I don't know how you would attach them, but it might be worth experimenting with?

>>7365581
how?

So I bought 4 yards of this pink fabric only to find some fabric im a more accurate color a week later.

Can anyone give me ideas on some costumes I can use this fabric for?

>>7366205
*in. Also I'm sorry that the picture is a digital watermelon, I was posting from mobile.

>>7364675
You could try some sort of swiss army knife like mechanism; have it fold in but sharpen the edge where the fold is so it will look like a blade folded or not.
Sorry if that doesn't make sense, but that's all I can think of.

I'm not sure how to attach Homura's wings to my cosplay without making it look bad. The dress is backless also which makes it much harder..

>>7364936
I just got a pair of circle lenses in red, and I have blue-grey eyes. When my pupils are contracted, you can definitely see the blue around my pupil where the lens is clear. It's not the worst thing in the world, though -- at least, it's better than using my natural eye colour for the cosplay. But then again, my character has very distinctive eyes, and it looks like yours doesn't (seeing as they're brown).
Also, it's good to note that most cons are in places like hotels where lighting is fairly dim and your pupils won't be that contracted, so it probably won't be as noticeable as when you're standing in front of your mirror with light shining directly on you.
Also, if you're concerned about whether your green will bleed into the brown, I'm not sure. Your lenses look like they're clear in parts of the iris, and mine didn't look that way on the website. You might want to find a pair that looks opaque over the entire iris.
Hope that helps!

>>7366205
The only characters I can think of are Princess Peach and Princess Bubblegum.

>>7366205
What type of fabric is it?

>>7366251
Kona cotton

>>7366252
Thank you!

Anyone have any good wig sites/info on wigs?

I have no wigs, and am curious as to what to do.

I have no fucking clue how to manage my own hair, so I figure a wig would be best. (It's all broken, and frayed)

>>7366269
Check the sticky. There's a list, if I remember right.

I personally use epic cosplay, sometimes moemall (I don't recommend them for long wigs), and arda wigs.

>>7366284
A lot of those shops are gone though.

>>7366284
Not that anon, but does anyone know how to order from classewig? Do you need an SS it's on the sticky list and the only place with the green I need.

>>7366286
Well, where in the world do you live in? What type of wigs are you looking for: cosplay or everyday wear? What is your budget?

>>7366298
Not the person you're referring to, but Texas, Mostly victorian esque, just everyday, curly ringlets, Hell, a loli wig would work.

>>7366214
It makes sense, actually thought about making somewhat like that, it really does seem like the only way to do it.
Thanks a lot.

>>7366269
I'd recommend Match Wigs. It's cheap, good quality, and relatively quick shipping. I just got a wig from them recently, and it's really thick and nice. My friend also owns one from them that's good.

I have a friend from out of state who's interested in buying cosplay because she doesn't think she's good enough to make anything on her own yet, which is fair.

Are there any place you seagulls would recommend? I've told her to stay away from Milanoo and it's affiliates, but if there are any reliable sellers, I'd like to know them.

>>7364066
what a boring costume choice
>costume doesnt stand out
>character doesnt even stand out at all

why do people do this all the fucking time with shitty characters

>>7364936
Ugh I love him, can I see your wig??

>>7364936
awesome, which outft! I'm making the Freelancer outfit for a friend soon.

I really want to make a Jotaro cosplay, but I have no idea how to acquire that jacket. I was originally just gonna buy an olden style Japanese middle school jacket and mod it, but found out they don't make them like that anymore.

Without any sewing skills, what's my best bet /cgl/? Thinking about trying to commission one.

>>7366258
Please don't use that fabric, it wrinkles like hell and just isn't good in so many ways.

>>7367056
how were you going to mod it if you have no sewing skills??

>>7367055

His P1 Dissidia design, so I guess that's the Yoshitaka Amano interpretation.

>>7366246

Thanks, this is exactly the type of response I was hoping for!

>>7367043

I would gladly show you my wig, but I haven't picked one out yet. Mom's a hair stylist, so I wanna get her input on wig choices first.

>>7367063
Poorly :>

>>7367056
You can definitely buy an old style gakuran still. You'd just have to get it from a cosplay store. Cosmates has some.

>>7367073
I love that design but he refuses to let me dress him in that. I bet it's gonna look awesome, best of luck!

>>7367090

Too wienie for the man skirt? He just doesn't understand the pure unadulterated freedom of a skirt and tights.

I bought the perfect jacket, fits me in the arms and armpits, but the shoulders are a bit too long for my taste. Anyone that could tell me how to fix them?

>>7367252
If it has shoulder pads in it, try removing them first.

I've got a large frame and I'm trying to portray a smaller framed character, I know it's largely impossible to change frame size but is there any specific thing I can do to appear smaller?

>>7367382
Stand next to even bigger people.
Other than that, nope.

>>7367382
make sure the fit is good. If it's baggy it will make you look bigger, and if the buttons are straining it has the same effect, but a well tailored garment will make you look slimmer.
Also look around for flattering poses and practice them in the mirror. It's hard to hide your frame in person but there are always ways to cheat the camera if you are careful.

Should I get contacts for a Yu Narukami cosplay? I have very clear and blue eyes. I'd have to purchase them at the con.

>>7363253
Does anyone have any idea..? ;_;

What does /cgl/ do for undies under skin-tight costumes? Especially to hide all bra straps, panty lines, etc. but to keep everything not drooping and shit.

I work a strapless bra for Celty and you could still see the back of it, for example.

>>7367753
His eyes are grey, aren't they?
If you're wearing the tinted glasses I'd say don't bother, but otherwise yes. Contacts make a ton of difference.

>>7367803
>>7367753
Contacts are a nice addition, but not a requirement. No one will fault you for not wearing them, and most won't even notice or care. In most pictures from the con, you'll barely even notice them unless you get an actual photoshoot done.

>>7367827
What this guy said. In my post I accidentally made them sound more necessary than I meant. But they do make a difference if you have the extra time and expense.

If you've never worn contacts before either, I wouldn't recommend the first time being at a con.

>>7367836
Well,
-I've never worn contacts
-I've never cosplayed
-I've never styled a wig
-I've never done makeup

Yet I'm doing it all. Because I want it to look nice. So I guess I gotta learn somehow...

Where is a good place to order spike studs and fabric flowers in bulk? I'm in the uk and i need enough to go around an a4 size oval (pic related - yes I know it's tumblr tier shit but I've been planning this for three years now) and I'm poor.

I've been planning to do a Samurai Flamenco cosplay but I have literally no experience.

It does seem achievable however. Just a few questions

>Suit
I'd assume to just get a red lycra body suit, then sew on the black/orange parts (and emblem). What would be the best way to sew it though?
Also, best ways to hide bulge?
>Helmet
The googles/ear things should be easy enough, can't for the life of me find a similar helmet though
>Shoes
White boots, haven't really looked for them. Also white gloves are easy enough
>Scarf/mask
Really easy, already have a red and white scarf.
>belt
Friend suggested getting one of those kid's wrestling belts, taking off the shiny gold bit, and spraying it. Unless you can think of anything better, I feel fine with that.

Thanks in advance, I mainly want to know about sewing for the suit and the helmet.

Guys how do I make ball-joints? I've seen the tights but the actual product's pattern usually isn't placed perfectly.
I'll need arms, fingers and legs. Any ideas? Make up tutorials that would make it look like it's actually cut?

any suggestions on how to go about lining a dress that has already been made without taking it apart?

So I was looking for cosplays and I think I have a problem. At least when it comes to guys cosplaying female characters. The "bust" size seems to be a requirement in the size chart. If I could just get the jacket made to fit my chest, that would be perfect. Would there be any way to hem it to fit me? I like that it has the gloves and the jacket. I could probably substitute the pants with some black jeans if I had to. Any input would be great though. Thanks.

And here's one I was considering: http://www.ebay.com/itm/FLCL-Haruhara-Haruko-Cosplay-Costume-Halloween-Clothing-XS-XXL-/221082174402?pt=US_Costumes&var=&hash=item33798643c2

Is it shit? Can I do better?

>>7368266
For real 3d depth, you'd want to sculpt the edges with liquid latex like for a fake scar and then contour it with makeup.

>>7368266
You could try stencils, airbrush and a whoooole lotta patience.

I want to do an NCR trooper cosplay but I have no idea how to make their cuirass thing and I am also having a bit of trouble locating BDUs to match the color well enough and fit the look. I don't mind doing a bit of sewing either.

>>7367373
No shoulder pads, the top part of the shoulder just kinda droops too low.

Hello Seagulls, I'm trying to cosplay the London Alice version from Alice Madness Returns. It will be my first cosplay!
Although I'm doing ok with the outfit, I can't find a suitable wig... Anyone have any suggestions? Preferentialy from a EU store.

Any general makeup tips or tutorials for a guy who has never used makeup before? Like, I hear that even just a little bit will help, plus I have some scars on my face that I'm wondering how to cover up.

Also never worn contacts before, but I really want to. Any advice?

I've never bought a full cosplay outfit online before. Has anyone here done so and was satisfied with their order?

>>7370155
This is all dependent on where you are buying from. Check customer reviews, see if their work is actually theirs and not stolen pics from other sites, and ask questions.
General rule of thumb though: You get what you pay for.

>>7369165
The male to female generals on /lgbt/ usually have text at the top with a list of makeup tutorials. Those may be particularly useful since they're tailored to biological males.

For contacts, you're going to want to get fitted by your optometrist. Don't just order contacts online without being measured first - you risk scratching your cornea and going blind. Your optometrist should show you how to put them in.

>>7370155
Like >>7370162 said, it depends on where it's from. I've had good luck with Taobao. The spreadsheet has a lot of nice costume shops. A lot of people were impressed with the quality of my costume despite it being bought. As a tip, I'd avoid buying costumes from western stores. Odds are, they're really overpriced resellers.

Another option is commissioning. I've never commissioned someone, but you'll get a much more personal experience.

Whichever you choose, do your research first!

>>7370201
>makeup
Alright, I'll go check it out.

>contacts
Even if I don't wear glasses? I would assume that since my vision is fine without glasses I'd just order non prescription contacts or something.

>>7370215
It's not about your vision, it's about the base curve of your eye and getting an appropriate fit. If the contacts you order are not very close to your base curve, you risk injuring your eyes.

I really want to cosplay Saint Young Men with a friend of mine. I'd like to be Buddha but
a) I don't know where to start on the wig
b) And his earlobes

I figured for his earlobes I could make something and attach with with spirit gum, but the problem is I'm pretty new (hence choosing such a basic cosplay), and I'm not about to fuck around with prosthetics.

Help?

How would I go about making these boots? Could I use a white base and cover the heel/toe with plastic or foam?

Any advice on how to make clothes look old/dirty/used? I'm cosplaying Ellie from the Last of Us and it won't look as good if the clothes look like they were brand new.

>>7370226
Pom pom balls or individually making balls out of wig fibers is the only way I can think

earlobes just use that prosthetic gummy stuff. It would be best to actually make a mold and then the prosthetic

Any advice on how to make a trident? It doesn't need to be full length, something about this long. I've never made a prop before and don't know where to start.

>>7370226
So the thing with Buddha is that he has tight snail-like curls going in a counter-clockwise direction. I don't know if you could get a shortish wig and curl each one to achieve this look or if you'd be better off doing what >>7370347 said and just using some non-hair material to cartoony effect.

Shoot me for asking something so dumb but, I need help finding a skirt that won't cost more then ten dollars. Just a red pleated one that goes a bit above the knee's.

>>7370252
Craft foam and stretch vinyl.

>>7370344
Schmutz and/or Schmere
http://www.wardrobesupplies.com/categories/distressing/crayons/schmere

>>7370435
PVC pipes. Purchase the proper connectors and pvc glue/cement. Use it in a well ventilated area.

>>7370466
eBay, Thrift Store, Goodwill, any second hand or consignment shop, or make it yourself.

First time legitimately cosplaying and would love some advice on what I have so far (pic related). I'm going as Elusive (Male Rarity) and don't know where else to go from here. Any advice is helpful.

>>7370899
Get a haircut and shave. From my understanding, Rarity is the classy one and you do not fit that description.
Also drop the old lady librarian glasses, the fucking fedora needs to go and be burnt, and you need a lot more white in that outfit. As it is now, I would think lame hipster instead of lame brony fag

>>7370899

At least get a white vest..matching white pants would be ideal. I like the thought behind the glasses, but not sure if it completely works.

Like other anon says, I'd highly recommend shaving.

Honestly it'd just be disappointing if you didn't go for a wig; short purple wigs shouldn't be hard to find and it'd tie in a heck of a lot better than your own hair, darling <3

I need to somehow make a (2inx1in)/(3inx1.5in) red plastic gem and/or buy one(preferred) by tomorrow. I heard shrinkie dinks is a possible idea, but I have no experience. Halp

>>7371030
Umm okay, why not buy a resin kit and make a red gem yourself? It's not difficult.

>>7371048
I've heard it's expensive to buy them. How much are they?
How long does it take for resin to dry?

>>7371060
((sorry, new to cosplaying))

>>7371060
Easycast resin kits are $10 at the art store near my apartment, you can also buy them at hobby lobby. Takes about 48 hours to dry, very easy to mix and pour. The resin molds are around 3-5 dollars.

>>7371075
Ah. I wish I came on here last week to ask. I need it in like 16 hours

Where do you guys buy foam sheets? I live in Canada and I'm not sure where's the best place to get them.

I was wondering if anyone could direct to a pattern for a cloak? I've never really done my own clothing before but I would like to start. Overall goal is to make a decent White Mage cloak/outfit for my first con.

need some help with alter saber's skirt. I want something that will hold its shape but still be flexible. i'm basing my costume off of the figurines. i'm thinking about adding a petticoat underneath the black layer for flexible poof, but at the same time I want to avoid that awkward "drop" where the overdress is no longer supported by the petticoat. any ideas around it?

How to make the pink parts on the shoes removable without leaving velcro/glue marks, so I can reuse them?

>>7371126
Some dollar stores might have some, but Michael's is the best bet.

>>7371139
Go to any fabric store. Open nearly any pattern book to the costumes page. Every single one of them has a generic robe pattern.

>>7371150
Try some heavy interfacing. Buckram should work well.

>>7371155
You could make a shoe cover that covers the entire thing and have it snap or zip closed around the shoe, held in place mostly be tension instead of actually attached to the shoe.
However, because they are on the bottom of the shoe, they will see a lot of abuse and will likely rip and tear before the day is out.

How do I attach two large, flat pieces of foam board to a wooden dowel? I feel like an adhesive would work BUT the contact area between the foam board and dowel is so small that it could come apart with any amount of jostling.

Thank you /cgl/!

Thinking fo cosplaying as Gamagoori. I've never made a costume before and this one seems fun and not too hard for the first time. That being said, I was hoping to get some recommendations on how to do the spiked parts, such as at the shoulders and the arm gauntlets and shoes? Also, does anyone know any cheap tricks to be taller, like a lining that can fit the bottom of one's shoes to boost you an inch or so? I'm six feet tall, but I feel like this guy should be huge as possible.

>>7371655
Cut a groove in the foam and have the dowel rest inside it.

>>7371665
Post a pic of what you want. Can't help you if we don't know what Gamagoori looks like or how these spikes are supposed to be.

>>7371686
Whoops sorry I thought I had posted a picture. In any case, it's the exact same one as>>7354047

>>7371698
Two ways to go about the spikes. Cheapest would be foam. You can actually buy floral foam already in cone shape at craft stores. Be sure to seal it before painting though. A few layers of gesso, sanding in between will work.
If you want the more costly method, thermoplastics such as wonderflex or worbla would also work, and be far sturdier. Either that or insulation foam will also work for the gloves boot armor.

As for the height, there isn't a lot of space to hide lifts, but you can get some higher soled shoes as a base, and some lift insoles. Also, be sure to put some big shoulder pads inside your jacket to give you that extra big nd squared frame.

I asked this in the last help thread and don't know if I got an answer. What do cosplayers in skin-tight costumes to do prevent panty/bra lines or to otherwise keep everything up and rounded?

also, what the fuck captcha?

>>7370899

I'm not digging the fedora. Agreed with other anon to get something white in the outfit like the vest and get a purple wig.

>>7371704
You'll want something between your skin and costume anyway, to prevent sweat marks etc. I recommend under armor.

>>7371708
How visible would that be beneath spandex, say for a superhero-type costume?

>>7371701
I've got a muscle suit I used for a costume a few years back. I'm already a big guy so the addition of the muscle suit should make my upper body huge. That being said, I'll try out the shoulder pads too to give that unique frame he has. Thanks for the tips! Can those thermoplastics also be found at crafts stores? I've got a Michaels extremely close to me.

>>7371711
Not very. The problem area would most likely be the waist area where the pants and top separate, bit that is a non issue if you have a belt. What costume are you planning on?

>>7371713
>Can those thermoplastics also be found at crafts stores?

Sadly no. There may be some specialty stores that carry them, but I am not aware of any. Best bet is to order online. If you want to save some money, get a bunch of friends who also plan on purchasing some, and get a bulk order.

>>7371717
I'd like to do a couple superhero costumes in the future. I did a Celty without anything underneath it in the past and have learned from my mistakes. Right now I'm trying to put together Evangelyne from Wakfu.

I have to make a bow too and have no idea where to start with that.

>>7371721
For something with exposed skin, try a nude or flesh toned dance unitard.

>>7371720
Ah I see. Any idea what this guy used? I don't like the color, but for the most part it turned out quite nice I think.

>>7371723
I'll do that. Thanks!

May I please have the wig washing tutorial? I'm not satisfied with the styling on this wig I have and I want to change it, and I hear washing a wig helps with that.

>>7371607
I'm looking for something thicker. Perhaps foamboard might have been a better word for it.

>>7371842
There is thicker craft foam available as well, though it's generally just A4 sized sheets. The thing about craft foam though, is it bonds very well to itself, if you need it to be thicker.
Foamboard comes in various thickness as well, but it is not flexible like craft foam is. Do you need something sturdy and rigid, or is this for something that curves?

>>7371875
Something that curves, although you can go ahead and tell me where to get rigid ones too since that'll probably be useful in the future.

>>7370887
Thanks, but I don't think pvc pipes will have the look I'm going for. I was thinking about carving the trident prongs out of craft foam, hot glueing it to a wooden dowel, and spray painting the whole thing. Would that work?

>>7372353
Spray paint melts foam. And is there anything supporting the prongs or are they just going to flop around?

>>7372390
>Spray paint melts foam.
Fucking thank you for telling me that. I can only imagine how devastated I would have been.

>And is there anything supporting the prongs or are they just going to flop around?
I hadn't thought that I would need anything supporting the prongs. Like I said, never made a prop before. I wouldn't have thought the prongs would big enough for that to be an issue. I'm going for the size of a wand. Do you think I'll still need extra support? Thank you for your help.
>>7370435

How do I remove a vinyl transfer from a shirt?

>>7354048
>>7357184
A lot of bird feathers are actually illegal to collect, and certainly won't be sold in bulk at all. Your best bet is to buy big turkey flats (good quality ones!) and hand cut/colour/dye them to the right shape and pattern.

>>7354051
Personally I'd go Arda wigs, because they're ridiculously thick and easy to style. Maybe the Jareth or the Nicki (if you don't want to have to do as much styling to get the volume)

>>7354086
It would look a lot neater if you used a short wig with the fibres going downwards, unless you're a wig wizard and can get it very smooth whilst styling the fibres to go in the wrong direction.

>>7355547
I would sand down your paper mache until it is mostly smooth, and then gesso a few layers and sand, and then gesso a few more and sand again until you have a nice even surface. A good tip is to water down later layers of gesso to minimise texture from brushstrokes. Also work through your sandpaper grits from coarse to fine.

>>7356129
Measure your head and then look on ebay a wig block of the same circumference as your head.

>>7357231
Buy the best machine you can afford - you'll thank yourself for it later. Electronic ones are amazing. Automatic buttonholing is a godsend, and ones with a heap of stitch patterns are always good too.

>>7357801
You could always just wear a pair of tights underneath.

>>7358289
You'll want to look at heat forming some acrylic sheeting for the main structure, and use a more lightweight material for the darker blue in between. Also research some really really good harness techniques because they're gonna be heavy as fuck no matter what you do.

>>7358766
For that I would probably use worbla. You can make a solid 'block' for the mask shape out of wood or clay or both, just get the shape right and then heat form the worbla over it to conform to the same shape.

My friend is going to a con later this year and he insists I come with him dressed up. I owe him a favour so I said yes, but I have no idea where to start. I can't sew or craft anything myself really. I also don't really want to put together a painstakingly creative outfit because I don't have a lot of spare time for this.

Any ideas where to start? I'm a guy, somewhat above average body type I guess. The con is sometime in the next 3 months, friend is going as Pride from Fullmetal. I could do something more body than kit related like Armstrong, but don't want to look like a twat.

>>7372543
homestuck
horns + paint
babby's first cosplay

>>7358990
Looks like you'll just want to be fraying the fuck out of your fabric, plus carefully bleaching to lighten certain areas slash dyeing to darken others.

>>7359112
Always test your dye on something you're not attached to. Also check out dyes specifically for synthetic fabrics.

>>7359180
If you used really stiff tulle it would stick out like that of its own accord (think tutus)

>>7360473
Have a look at elizabethan dress construction, because that looks very similar. Personally I would go for a nice heavy delustered satin, or even a brocade if you don't want to be 100% accurate to the flat colours. I would mix a few fabrics up - say maybe a nice velvet (NOT crushed velvet) for the bodice, and a chiffon for the sleeves. You want a bit of a sheen in all your fabrics because it's a ballgown. No linen, cotton, etc etc. Just stay away from party satin.

>>7361345
The dress should be in one piece, the skirt isn't nearly as voluminous as a circle skirt. you should wear a second layer underneath, but only a single layer of fabric, not a big puffy tulle petticoat or anything.

>>7363253
It's just three strips of leather riveted to a metal ring. for the purposes of getting it on and off, you'll probably want to exchange a few of the rivets for buttons.

>>7364015
Repaint this so that there's more detail and more care taken (or find someone to do it for you) and it'll be fine.

>>7364221
>>7364227
You don't want to wear latex under anything or you'll die. Personally I'd go a morphsuit.

>>7365365
Go look through the pattern books at your local sewing store for something similar, or else draft one yourself.

>>7365531
Honestly if you don't sew then the best thing to do is to sent it back and demand a better one with proper fit. Unless you bought an off the rack premade costume in which case you're screwed.

>>7365589
You're best to try and attach a few loops inside that can easily be pinned, or perhaps attach a few clips straight to the wreath?

>>7372550

just googled it

looks kinda gay tbh. I game and watch a couple mainstream animes like FMA and Bebop so I could pursue that tack

>>7372553
you could always do someone from one piece, their outfits are generally pretty simple

maybe ace or luffy or something

>>7372564

that's an idea. Thanks. I stopped paying attention to the series when he broke out of that jail thing, guess I grew out of it

>>7367001
If she can afford it, commissioning something from an established cosplayer is the best way to get nice quality stuff.

>>7367782
I use those stick on bra cups and seamless gstrings. If the costume is tight enough (and it should be) then it'll hopefully hold all your jiggles in to an extent.

>>7367907
Ebay? I've found a lot of notions in bulk for cheap on ebay. Just play around with a lot of different searches and keywords

>>7367939
Please don't get a lycra body suit. It's too loose and too thick a fabric for lycra. Look for a nice thick matte fabric instead.

>>7368266
I've seen rubber bands used to great effect with ball joint effects. Combine that with careful makeup?

>>7368272
If you want a seamless/perfect lining you'll have to take the dress apart.

>>7368302
You could probably make it easily out of leather, although I don't think it'd look too accurate. Honestly I'd have a look for real military equivalents.

>>7370344
Coffee and tea stains, distressing with sandpaper and files, a little bit of bleaching. Just go crazy!

>>7371139
Look at LOTR costuming resources online, they have drafted patterns for almost any type of cloak you could even imagine! Try alleycatscratch I think is the main one?

>>7371150
You just want a nice thick fabric that will hold its shape even when the petticoat isn't there to support it. For the underskirt maybe a thick drill? It looks like the upper layer has a bit more sheen so possibly a cotton spandex blend?

>>7372408
You probably want to look at a thicker foam like EVA foam, it's more dense and easier to shape. Use a dremel to carve it into the right shape. I've never had any problems with EVA and spray paint, but you'll want to seal the surface to get a good finish on it anyway, try modge podge or gesso?

>>7372543
Sounds like you don't really care and should just buy a naruto costume off ebay.


I think I got all the questions that hadn't really got an answer yet. Feel free to ask for clarification.

>>7372567
homestuck really is the easiest but there are a lot of full cosplays out there for sale for bleach characters and akatsuki members
you can't really fuck up those ones

I'm trying to cosplay Morgana from League of Legends. I have some ideas about the skirt but I've no idea how to start on her top/bra thing - I looked for some bases online of strapless purple bras and couldn't find anything.

Help please? Should I just look into getting a white strapless bra and then dying and altering that? Are there other ways to make supportive tops like hers? Seriously feeling lost.

I am making this costume and I was wondering how I would make the bottom of the jacket stick out like this. Any ideas?

>>7372587
Maybe horse hair braid? There's a ruffle tutorial with it, you could probably adapt it.

>>7372571
Yes you can. Most people cosplaying bleach shinigami just wear what they get from ebay and never research how ot wear these clothes properly. Black robe with white trim, not even bothering to try and make it look like a separate black robe and white robe. Wearing the top without tucking it into the pants. Putting on a white sash when the white sash is actually the ties to the pants.

People fuck up Bleach cosplay ALL THE TIME.

>>7372587
Maybe. Right now I am using a petticoat and am going to attach strips of netting to make it poofier in the back. That might work, but I'll keep the horsehair braid in mind.

I don't care if I don't get the shape exactly. As long as it's mostly accurate, I'm good.

>>7371724
bump

what would be the best way to attach flatback rhinestones (like these) to fabric?

>>7373119
If it's just a few I find that E6000 works fine.

>>7372475
Still need help with this

>>7372575
It looks kind of like armour though? You may want to consider that route.

If you're making it out of fabric, you'll have to buy on of those dreamshapers bras and add fabric on top of it to build the color/shape. If you want more support you could add clear straps.

I wouldn't recommend dying or buying a regular bra as the color will be off, it will be matte, the back strap will be wrong, and it'll look cheap.

>>7370887
Can you buy schmutz/schmere at a store like walmart or michaels? I can't buy anything online. Any tips besides using that?

>>7373375
>>7372572
Oops, didn't see this response. Thanks!!

Ok so I'm just starting to get into cosplay, I've been sewing for a while and now I want to try something new. I decided I want to make armor. So I have a few questions

How difficult will this be for a beginner? I have an unlimited budget and deadline, so that's not a problem. But would this be totally impossible?

Another, which material would work best? I was thinking of using only craft foam, but I think with all the curves, wonderflex might be better.

Does anyone know if a 4 way stretch vinyl thats kinda see-through exists? or even a 2 way?

>>7372333
Bump for reliable places I can get foamboards from.

>>7371704
SOMETIMES i'll wear a section super tight suit under, but a lot of the time I go commando (assuming youre female) I dont think i've ever had a problem with a bra showing through.

If youre suit is constructed properly you shouldnt have to worry about camel toe.

>>7371704
best captcha ever

>>7372575
damn people cosplay her? I need to see

>>7370435
You can make it out of literally anything. I suggest sintra and wood.

>>7371701
>>7371724
For the spikes and armguard? Use foam. That's about it, not too tough. Thermoplastics is overkill for something rigid like this.

>>7361403
OMFG STOP DEAR GOD

>>7361426
Have you tried searching for "petite" dress forms?

>>7373761
There was a really nice Rose Thorn Morg posted here a little while ago.

What kind of fabric would cgl suggest for Ryukos tracksuit? (I also plan on making nonons)

I buy all my fabric online and I have no idea what im looking for. I usually stick to spandex/stretchy fabrics.

i'm hoping to cosplay clemont, and i was hoping for some feedback.
i'm planning on getting pre-existing jumpsuit/coveralls that are like white or something and dying them/modifying them to suit my needs.
do any of you have any recommendations on what dye to use as far as coloring them to that shade of blue?

>>7374100
If you're buying them, why not just buy blue ones?

>>7374144
i've yet to find ones in a blue as light as his :v

Planning a Kate cosplay from Sekai Seifuku
Any fabric suggestions?
I'm thinking maybe a bit heavy fabric because of the way her cape sways and drapes (if that makes sense?)

Also for the mask, I don't know if I should make an actual mask or do some facepaint shit. I just feel like the mask would look awkward but I don't know?

>>7374161
1. buy white cotton jumpsuit
2. get dylon dye
3. stick in the washer/sink
4. ???????
5. MAGICAL LIGHT BLUE JUMPSUIT

Thinking of attempting Stahlrim heavy armor, does anyone have any advice/tutorials on how to make the rocky/icy texture?

For my Skyrim cosplay I'm going to need a pair of knee high brown boots for the iron boots (if possible, leather-like or fur-like) but the problem is, I haven't found a single pair of tall boots for men in my city ,and having in mind I have a 44 EU shoe size (10 UK) the search becomes more difficult both IRL and online.So here is my question:

Should I buy some rubber riding boots (and in case I only find them in black, paint them) or continue searching?
In the latter case, any suggestions of where I should look?

>>7374516
Oh cool, someone else watching Sekai Seifuku! I don't know about the cape, but I think an actual mask would work better than facepaint. It always looked like a Zorro-type mask to me.

>>7374827
Yeah I think I'm gonna go with a mask too since the facepaint probably would rub off on the wig or something. But thanks!

I really need help finding layering pieces!
It's for a mori outfit but idc, any advice on petticoats or bloomers?

>>7374516
I think a mask would definitely be better, especially considering what the "actual" costume is.
I also have another reference picture that has her back if you'd like

ive got a week and i decided that im gonna wear LeBlanc again at con-g. any suggestions on some things i can fix up?

>>7373666
Just looking at the base, not the armor, that looks very difficult for a beginner. I suppose it isn't impossible but there would be a lot of screw-ups, frustration and re-do's. I wouldn't recommend it.

>>7374844
also holy i just remembered how shitty the wig is. anyone know a wig store that can ship in under 5 days?

>>7374842
yes please that would be awesome!! Thank you in advance !

>>7374868
Here you go, and good luck! I really want to cosplay her also sometime.

>>7373734
In my research I haven't been able to find any.

Transparent Orange latex isn't an uncommon find, if you're comfy learning how to glue latex (I've been workin my way up to a latex plugsuit)

Looking for a good fabric to use for the Puella school uniform skirt, any suggestions? Regular plaid isn't accurate, and using fabric paint would be my very last resort.

>>7375079
You might have to get it custom printed. Shouldn't be too pricey though since you'd just be adding the white

>>7375079
last time I was at joann's they had some flannelish stuff in black with cream tartan. It looked perfect for madoka skirts, even if it wasn't 100% accurate

>>7373734
Have you thought about using clear vinyl with an orange mesh leotard underneath?

>>7354045
I was spacing out while fixing a new wig that curls like pic related, I ended up BRUSHING OUT THE CURLS LIKE AN IDIOT. Ugh. I don't know what to do since I've never had a curly wig before.

>>7374848

I figured as much.
While that will most definitely be something a future costume, I decided on a bit easier one for my very first time doing armor. Though it is very detailed, there's a lot less armor pieces to make, so I can focus more attention to all those details.
I'm determined to cosplay an elin in armor !

I get how to do most of this, but the yellow on the jacket is what is bugging me
I have no real idea what to do to get it yellow with out making the whole damn thing yellow

You think my prototype here's collar is correct for Irresponsible Captain Tylor? Some of the shots in the anime look like the non-folded side has a more traditional, steep cut off on it, while most of the shots look like it has a gradual curve down like I have on my prototype. I could just use some second opinions on this, thanks!

How should I go about adding/replacing hair in this part of the wig? I tried looking for tutorials but I can only find them for lace wigs and I wouldn't want to just go at it and accidentally destroy it

>>7375885
It looks like it's a gradual curve

>>7374844
wrist guard on your left wrist

>>7374682
Buy uggs, then cover that shit up with /iron/ or your iron like material

>>7375429
If you're still here, just get it wet and they'll come back. I regularly brush my wigs, even the curly ones, and the most I've ever had to do is put one in curlers while it dried.