/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Unanswered questions from previous thread:
>>8231225
>Does anyone have any [mask] patterns to make something similar?
>What material should I make it out of?
>>8232025
>Looking at Tony in-game, I always thought his armor was tan, but now that I'm actually comparing colors it looks closer to OD. What do you guys think?
>>8232188
>is there any sort of light one-way cloth that I can cover the opening with, without obscuring my vision too much?
>>8237863
>help with olimar helmet and the face
>>8238177
>coord help
>>8239966
>where I can get a decent quality dress for Belle?
>>8240230
>where can I find a variety of yellow shades [of shiny vinyl]?
>>8241777
>Atton cosplay but I'm stuck on how to do the jacket and shirt.
>>8242277
>any tutorials for Lolita scepters
>>8242401
>drafting my own patterns [for kuvira] tips
>>8242488
>suggestions on reputable not terribly expensive people who can style specific character wigs
>>8244766
>I need some sort of material to make a mask out of, something like a sock i wear around my head, covering everything.
>>8244936
>How can I make a good skeleton Cosplay
>>8248770
>I want to make the yukata in pic but not sure how to do the [print] pattern
(this one is mine so if anyone has feedback I'd appreciate it!)

and the rest:
>>8249929
>Tips or tutorials on how to make nice realistic ears?
>>8251072
>How would I go about making Rose Quartz's drill curls?
>>8251101
>how to make an accurate kimono
>>8251644
>Is poplin cotton suitable to line a short suede jacket?
>>8252362
>I'm cutting out my pattern and I just realized the sleeves are wrong (the hem is in the opposite direction).
>>8252575
>Anyone have tips for going to cons alone?
>>8253592
>At what cup size are breasts too big to bind for believable crossplay?
>>8254354
>Can I color plain white feathers with Copic (alcohol-based) markers?
>>8254684
>can recommend me a brand [for body paints]?
>>8255508
>female Loki pattern mash-up help
>>8255629
>cerberus cosplay help
>>8256372
>creamy mami arm ruffles help

I really like how the Galaxy seifukus have skirts with small spots of shirring on the side. It makes moving so much easier and makes it more possible to sell a costume when the waist has some wiggle room.

How can I recreate this when making my own seifuku? If I had peices of pre shirred fabric. I'd be worried itd cause ruffling?

I don't know where else to ask this, so here I go:
I'm want to sell a kigurumi I made for myself and wore for half a day at a con. I sell kigus to others but I have no idea how to price a used item I made. Materials cost around $70, and it's a fairly complex design. If it was a commission it would easily be over $200.
Not trying to advertise, just trying to ask for opinions!! So no I won't give out my info, comms are closed, ect.

What to do about this cape guys? Looks like I'd need to custom print double-sided fabric, which sounds really ridiculously expensive... any alternatives to that? I accept that I'll probably have to custom print the lense-flare-ey inside fabric. But how can I attach that inside fabric to the outside fabric without making it too bulky and interfering with the flow of the cape?

>>8232188
you can try black pantyhose, but you'll have to have some kind of a frame to keep it stretched out.

>>8256372
You could try putting elastic only around the bottom, and leaving the top with just a band? That way the bulky awkward looking part stays mostly hidden in your armpits.

Beyond that, pinning the ruffle to the bottom of the shirt and/or fashion tape maybe?

>>8252575
Tips on going on cons alone?
>Be aware
>Be friendly
>Hang out in places that you would like and panels
>Take pictures but remember to ask first
>Hang out in photoshoots
>Look around
>Don't be a weeb or an arsehole by glomping or doing any of that jazz
>Cosplay and have fun

Also remember to drink plenty of water and make sure you get enough rest.

>>8257871
No the cheapest bind I've seen was 35 without shipping that works just as well as Underworks. If you want I can sell you a Lesloveboat crop top one for 20 without shipping but it's a size L.

>>8252508
>Pay for the materials and I'll do it for free. I like building things, I don't give a shit about what happens to the results. I'd rather an attractive cosplayer use it in a set than hold on to some prop. Granted, depends on the date you want it by. Finals are coming up and I've gotta study. But beyond that, sure.

Weapon anon are you still here? I wanted to take up your offer. I need it by the middle of May.
>My own question
How would I put a logo like this onto a rubber army knife? I would just buy the prop but it's PVC and I want to put it in my mouth like Nagisa does in the anime/official artwork for poses.

>>8258255
Sell it for $100-150 because it's technically 'used.' If you never wore it you could sell it for $200+ easy but since it's been wore people are leery.

If you want to lowball sell it for $80

>>8258255
Depends on what the kigu is, anon. You can put it up for a slight discount ($180?) and see if anyone snatches it up, but a quick-sale price would be $100.

>>8258255
I don't think you should price it as your would for a commission since it won't be made for the person buying it or to their preference. Since you want to at least get your moneys worth I'd say more than $70 but less than $150? It also depends on what the kigu is of/how popular its source is.

I'm very new to cosplay, and I hope I'm asking this in the right format, but I don't know where to start, and I really want to cosplay Favarro Leone from Rage of Bahamut. I fit the build (mostly, I'm a bit too tall), but, my problem is I have no clue where to get the pieces for the cosplay, like at all.

>>8258255
The amount of money you put into it should not matter at all to the buyer. It's a used piece of clothing and possibly full of your dander, some people may not even want it for more than $20.
That said, sell it for an amount you're comfortable with. If $70 is the absolute minimum you're willing to part it with, don't lowball yourself and sell for less than that.

>>8259196
honestly, my hope is that I'll find a patient person who is willing to stick with me for the process.

>>8259044
>>8259047
>>8259052
>>8259208
Thanks guys! I had been consider $100, I may start out at $125! Or I could just say it's $125 including/free shipping. And the character was super popular a year ago when the movie came out, hopefully there are still fans!

>>8259256
If you don't mind me asking, what is the kigu of? I'm guessing a few of us seagulls might be interested!

>>8259268
Ahh you may have seen it before, it's Princess Unikitty, it usually gets posted in kigu threads

>>8259196
>>8259196
Bored at work so I'm going to try and break this down as much as I can. I have no knowledge of this character or series, so I'm just going off what I see in this picture.

Break it down into very simple pieces. First decide: how much time/money do you want to put into this? When is the con? Can you sew/build props? Do you have time to experiment and make mistakes? Is the con soon and will you have to commission pieces? Set a rough timeline and budget for yourself (its okay if this changes over time, it usually does.)

Once you've decided on a timeline/budget, look at the pieces that this cosplay is composed of. Starting from the top, I see an orange fro, facial scars, armor (shoulder), belts/harness, green necklace, long sleeve orange shirt, white long sleeve undershirt, some kind of bangle, bracer, chaps or leg armor, brown/grey pants, plus a metal belt with scabbard and sword.

Now is the time to decide what items are ESSENTIAL and what can you ditch. Are all the props necessary to know who the character is? Do some objects hold more significance than others? If there are things which aren't essential, save them for last. That way, if you run out of time, you'll still be recognizable.

Now start from simple and go to hard. You can probably find a suitable long sleeved orange and white shirt online (I found this: http://cheer.epicsports.com/prod/34006/baw-mens-long-sleeve-eco-cool-tek-polo-shirts.html?gclid=CMGawJC7_sQCFZGTfgodRKIATA without too much trouble, but obviously you can look to find exactly what you want). The pants look fairly non-descript, I’d probably try and find a nice fitting pair of khaki or grey jeans that look close. Don’t find anything you like? Time to pull out the sewing machine and start looking for patterns. (cntd)

>>8259476
>>8259196
Armor is a fairly common and fairly well documented cosplay prop. Take a look at some tutorials, and find one that you think you can handle. This isn’t your character, but it’s a fairly simple tutorial on how to do shoulder armor (http://roxyroo.deviantart.com/art/Shoulder-Armor-Tutorial-121481183 ). This one (https://cosplaybrain.wordpress.com/2013/09/13/adding-straps-to-worbla-armor-tutorial/)) looks like it will be helpful for the cross body harness. I’ve got no advice for the harness itself, but it seems like if you can find two or three belts of the same style and color, you can probably cannibalize them to make it. Here’s a tutorial on bracers (http://www.thefoamcave.com/tutorials/How-to-make-gauntlets-arm-guards).). If you don’t think you can handle it, there are people who you can commission armor from, but it gets pricey fast. I can’t recommend anyone because I’m not really into armor, but they exist.
Those circle belts are pretty common, I’d keep an eye out at thrift stores or online for one that looks right (I found this one a quick search: http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/131483284763?lpid=82&chn=ps).). The biggest thing with this belt is that it will have to keep the sword up, so you need it to be a little more substantial. If you can’t find the right belt, then you’ll have to make the sword very light. This picture doesn’t have a great view of the sword, so I’ll simply direct you to this (http://cosplaytutorial.com/list.php#PropsWeaponsSwordsandKnives).). You can explore different ways to make the sword that works for your character.
The necklace and bracer should be pretty easy to do yourself, you can find lots of jewelry making tutorials online. Again, if you can’t do it, find someone to commission, sooner rather than later.
I also have no idea what the chaps/leg armor is, so I’ll leave you to figure out what its supposed to be.
(cntd)

>>8259477
>>8259196
The facial scarring you can do one of several ways. You can grab a lip liner or brown eye liner and just draw the scar, which won’t give it much depth, but it will be cheap and easy. I’d recommend Mehron Rigid Collodion for a scar that looks real. Its pretty cheap, and with a little bit of make-up will look much better than just paint/make-up. It will dry and compress, leaving the skin kind of puckered looking, like a real scar.
I have no idea what to tell you about the wig. I don’t know of places that sell “good” fros, and definitely none in orange. You’ll have to figure that out yourself.
Take it slow, google what you don’t understand, and if you come back here, ask specific questions. People will respond better to “how to I sand worbla” than to “how do I do everything?” Look at the tutorial database linked in the sticky, its extremely helpful for many projects. Last but not least, don’t be afraid to google “Favarro Leone cosplay” and see what comes up. See what other people have done, message people you like, learn from those you don’t. Cosplayers love talking about themselves, so ask questions about how they did stuff.
Good luck.

>>8258814
ahhh they sound like good ideas! ty anon <3

>>8259040
>Weapon anon are you still here? I wanted to take up your offer. I need it by the middle of May.
Sure, for what? Momocon? Shoot me an email.

>How would I put a logo like this onto a rubber army knife? I would just buy the prop but it's PVC and I want to put it in my mouth like Nagisa does in the anime/official artwork for poses
Rubber? That's an issue, if it's plastic it's a lot easier.

You would use what's called a wet transfer decal for best results, but it'd be rather hard. You could also try a stencil, which is easier but also easier to mess up and get the detail in.

If you had any sort of access to a laser cutter, I'd suggest cutting a pattern out of cardstock or thin plastic and using that for a stencil. That's the best way to do it.

>>8240230
Buy acrylics and mix your own shades. Seriously, handpainting is much cheaper than spray.

>>8242277
Get an old table leg and glue keychains onto it.

>>8257432
I'd say get a dark blue skirt and bleach it. It'll simulate the dots. The darker parts you can stain afterwards.

>>8259670
Shit, forgot that the email field no longer works

>>8259676
and forgot to post it again, I'm retarded
ubiquitial@gmail.com

>>8259670
Well you can email me at shinmegamibunny@gmail.com if the email field doesn't work.

I actually need it by Acen but if that's too early let me know too.

>Rubber? That's an issue, if it's plastic it's a lot easier.
Man that sucks then. This is my first time making a prop so I'm trying to find something easy to do but also safe since I'm trying to do pose like related and I don't want something toxic in my mouth. I was going to just buy a rubber army knife as suggested by here a while back but I want to attempt to get the knife accurate like the show by having the Anti Octopus logo.

>>8259679
Hahaha never mind I shot you an email right now on my main email.

>>8259686
There's nothing wrong with plastic, it's not toxic, just be sure to topcoat the paint and you'll be fine.

Can anybody figure out the height on Sendai? Thanks.

>>8256845
Can anyone direct me to somewhere online where I can buy brown penny loafers similar to pic related? The less expensive the better.

I'm thinking of doing a pyro costume (not exactly TF2), but honest question, if I were to burn some diesel and scrap while wearing the coveralls I'll be wearing, would that be immersive or just excessive?
pic not totally related

What would be a wig that resembles the closest thing to this characters?

>>8259476
>>8259477
>>8259480
thanks a lot for giving me these tips. I'm glad you gave me a basis to work with, because I definitely was feeling a bit lost

>>8259233
from old thread
>How would I go about making the Kantai carriers' flight decks? I have insulation foam but I wanted to know if would be worth it to have something a bit more sturdy.

I'm making a costume that requires really beat up, tattered, worn out shirts with holes tears and shit. Whats the best way to get that effect of making clothes look beat to hell instead of someone just attacked it with scissors? I assume places wont sell purposefully shitty shirts/pants

thanks in advance

>>8259981
Put a sand bag in it, scure it somehow, and attach it to a vehicle. Drag it behind it for about 1/2 a mile, repeat step 4 for taste. Alternatively, sandbag again, and attack with a knife, go for more stabbing motions to leave more shirt behind. Alternatively again, if you want to /k/ it up, sandbag and then take to range as target.

>>8259233
>>8259958
Insulation foam would be fine, you dont have to worry about durability unless you're throwing that shit around. Insulation foam isnt that fragile. It'd be your best bet since it's nice and light, something like wood would be a bitch to haul around during a long con

How do I achieve that back layered skirt?
I was thinking a hoop skirt or something, but I'm stumped.

>>8260023
Here's a screencap from the actual episode. The character is Tsubaki Kureha from Yuri Kuma Arashi.

>>8257432
>>8259476
Pleaae be aware that black fabric bleaches orange/ brownish! I think it would be similar for dark blue.

>>8259919
Should mention I meant as a way to add 'smell' to it. Not enough that you can smell me coming from half a hall away, but maybe from within a foot or two.

>>8260061

I'd maybe advise against it, some people are very sensitive to smells like that, and you could cause a fire hazard or panic about a potential fire hazard. Not to mention it's a skin irritant.

>>8260061
nah son, there's enough smells happening in crowded spaces already it's going to get muddied up and just read as vague stench. Also seconding the scent sensitivity, though I don't know if it 100% applies (I'm sensitive to the chemicals in perfumes not Smells in general, personally) but best not risk it.

>>8260073
>>8260083

Understood, though, just to clarify, I meant burning shit on my own time pre-con. Not going to, either way, at least for that project.

>>8259784
162.15 meters

>>8259860
Someone asked the same thing. See
>>8256781

>>8260023
If it's light enough (I think it would be, looks like organza or chiffon might be a decent match for the fabric), you can try thin, cased wiring attached to a support belt/structure around your hips/waist. You don't need to put too much support into it; stopping at the second or even first tier might be enough since the rest will flow behind you when you walk. Maybe you can check and see what Princess of the Crystal cosplayers have done for their costume? It's a similar Ikuhara design.

My friend wants to cosplay Teddie in his normal bear form from Persona 4, but I can't sew for shit and neither can he, so I was hoping I could find someone to commission, or if you guys knew of anyone who can do that type of mascot-y stuff, I could use the help! Money isn't much of an issue for him right now.
And then I myself need to find someone to commission, but we'll ignore that for now.

I want to make a dress with a bodice kind of like this but that rests a little higher on my waist. I'm worried that because my fabric isn't very sturdy (chiffon and lining) that without a waistband the skirt won't stay put at my waist. I don't really want to add a waistband though... any ideas on how to fortify that seam a little? I'm using a circle pattern for the skirt, so the skirt will already be kind of wobbly...

>>8260505
Hidden waistband? Something stiff and thin on the inside under the lining. Also a hook and eyelet closure might help.

Anyone familar with bald caps have any starter kit recommdations? I'm way too much of a coward to shave my head so I've been looking around and found these.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002D88O7I/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?qid=1429370810&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=bald+caps&dpPl=1&dpID=51fUsfDQmEL&ref=plSrch

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000WR8E54/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?qid=1429370810&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=bald+caps&dpPl=1&dpID=41PLu2-ZqjL&ref=plSrch

Either if them any good? I understand t should give myself two hours and will have some friends to help out

>>8260023
if you make it with organza, the layers will make the poof happen on it's own.
You jut need to gather it where the layers begin, I'd recommend gathering each one alone and then sewing them together at the waist of the dress, so it will have even more poof.

>>8260530
Thanks! I'll give it a try.

>>8260115
>>8260548
Thank you so much! I will definitely look into that.

>>8260505
You could interface the whole top bodice. But i wouldnt recommend you using just chiffon for the bodice unless your making a simple sundress. Make the bodice with a thicker more durable fabric and then cover it with chiffon if you like.

>>8259734
>Topcoat
Topcoat it with what? Sorry if I sound like a newfag. I'm going to attempt what anon >>8259670 said and give it a shot.

Need some help with fabric choices for this dress. I'll probably go with faille for the black parts and silk chiffon for the grey ruffles but I'm not sure about the outer corset. Would a contrasting material like matte vinyl be good? Or should I use the same material as the dress?

>>8261391
dropped pic, whoops

>>8261391
Use a different material from the faille so that the contrast will make the costume stand out more. It's supposed to be a flashy stage outfit, after all.

Its been a while since I last sewed and now whenever I try to the thread is strangely loose and not good looking at all. I don't get what's causing it. The back is all tangly too. Pick related. What's causing this and how can I fix it?

>>8261516
Here's the back

>>8261516
>>8261518
Sorry for the potato quality images

Okay so I'm sill sort of new to cosplay in terms of making things myself. For Acen I'm going as Yukako Yamagishi from part 4 of Jojo. I'm not entirely sure if fabric paint would be the best option for the flower on the sleeve, so I wanted to see if anyone else had some ideas. She also has a pair of blue penny loafers, and I can't find a good blue pair, so would it be possible to paint some somehow? I have some brown ones currently that I'm not using for anything else.

>>8259934
I'd say the best bet for Luke would be to get a wig in a similar color that you can style.

>>8259981
I've also heard sandpaper works well for making clothes look worn.

I can't find anywhere online that you can get a single enamel lapel pin design custom made, without it being in bulk.

Is there a retailer online, or maybe someone who does these custom for people? it's a very simple flat design, and I don't want to have to resort to using one of those circular plastic sealed badge pins.

>>8261516
>>8261518

Top reasons:

1. Rethread everything. Possibly a fresh bobbin too.
2. Tension. Adjust yours.
3. Old thread. Use something newer.
4. Needle is snagging or not right for the fabric. Replace it

Try each one of those in turn.

>>8261594
Thank you!

>>8261594
Another question, but do you know how to change bobbin tension? The thread is really loose for it.

>>8261584
fabric paint is doable for the rose, but if you're new to cosplay i'd suggest using iron-on paper to do it, so there is less chance of "oops mess up".
as for the shoes, getting them in blue would be a hassle, so you can paint them. this tutorial has worked well for me in the past.
http://www.teamblasecosplay.com/tutorials/painting-synthetic-leather-footwear

>>8261643
Depends on your machine. With mine, I need to manually screw it tighter/looser.

>>8261683
Okay. I've used the method of a wax paper pattern before, but I might try some iron-on paper. I also need to see what kind of acrylics I have. Thanks!

>>8261354
Anything, just a nontoxic sealant. I suggest future floor polish mixed with water.

Granted, you shouldn't be chewing on it, but holding it between your teeth would be fine.

I'm making juuzou's quinque. I plan to use PVC pipe for the handle itself, and sandwiching a rigid core of some sort with sintra for the blade. My question is what should I use for the inner core of the blade part? My thoughts were either MDF (may be too heavy) or balsa wood (may be too flimsy)

>>8261753
>all this tokyo ghoul stuff
I don't get it. Why is it so popular?

Anyways, depending on the size, even sintra might be too heavy, and you might have to go with cardboard, foamboard, or maybe even aluminum.

As for the center pieces, I suggest creating a vague sort of framework with balsa (Which is actually pretty strong for the weight) but making the visible filler out of paper to save weight.

Even then, I can't imagine this being terribly light in any case, and you'll probably need some metal parts to support all that weight. I'd reconsider the cosplay - this is extremely ambitious and hard to pull off.

If you're rich, use styrene instead of sintra.

>>8261769
It's a fun concept and the characters are generally interesting. The anime is disappointing but the manga is entertaining.

You don't think balsa will snap if gets hit the wrong way? I guess I could just do one layer of something and just do the details in worbla.

>>8261783
>You don't think balsa will snap if gets hit the wrong way? I guess I could just do one layer of something and just do the details in worbla.
If this thing get hit, no matter what you use, it will break. Simple as that. Just use a few bolts here and there to tie everything together.

>>8261769
it's popular because people die. just look at trends.

puella magi madoka magica
attack on titan
tokyo ghoul

now obviously people dying is not the only qualifier but it helps

I need others' opinion about how to do the trim on the bottom of Hanayo's skirt.

I thought of making my life "straight lines that seem to go on forever on a small surface" hell by getting the ribbon, yellow bias time and blue bias tape and sewing those all together and then sewing that on the skirt but I wanted to see if there was a more efficient way/another method? ;;

>>8261976
I don't see ribbon or blue bias tape on her skirt hem. It looks like two stripes of golden yellow bias tape and a red & pink flower pattern lace trim between them. I'd mark where they go on the green base skirt and tediously sew them on, with the bottommost trim first and working upwards.

I think this is the place id ask this. What could I cosplay as? Im a dude, 5'7"-8" area, dirty blonde hair, blue eyes, fit (not much tone though). I can post a picture but im awful at taking pictures of myself and they all turn out weird looking.

Newfag here, cosplaying as trick and treat Rin. A few questions:

1: What materials should I make the skirt or coat from?

2: Suggestions on how to make the sleeves? It boggles my mind

3:Can anyone direct me to a good tutorial for the ears/tail

>>8262182
We have a suggestion thread for that >>8254779
Just be sure to give suggestions to others if you want suggestions for yourself.

>>8262324
My bad, thanks.

Hi.
I'm trying to create a sword with one area open with thin acrylic panelling, and then use some sort of LEDs in the middle of the acryllic and maybe a paper sheet to difffuse light..

I've heard, however, El wire doesn't really create a good "glow" effect.

I don't know shit about circuitry/electronics, and I've tried to solder before and have burned a hole in my leg so I have a phobia.

Is there any place I can get an LED strip with a power supply attatched? Or good, really bright lights attatched to some sort of portable power supply that I don't have to solder anything?

>>8261976
look up jacquard ribbon

>>8262311
>Skirt
Looks like chiffon, but if you're new to sewing, that'll be out of your league. I guess you can make it from the same material as the coat.
>Coat
A strong cotton would be fine. Remember: keep away from satin and broadcloth.
>A tip: A bright purple is fine, but don't look for that saturated "accurate" shade. It'll look terrible IRL.
>Sleeves:
It's called a bishop sleeve. You can Google patterns. Combining the part at the top with the part at the bottom might look terrible (unless you use sleeve garters).
Personally, I'd focus on getting the 'bishop' aspect more than the shoulder puff.
>Ears/Tail
(you can barely see them, sorry) but this is the sort of look you should go for: http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs51/f/2009/332/e/6/Wt_Neko_Cosplay_Cat_Ear_Clips_by_calgarycosplay.jpg
It's essentially a cone cut in half and covered in fur. There's a lot of tutorials on deviantart but they're usually small or crap.
For the tail, wire covered in fur with a bit of stuffing.

>>8261688
I fixed it. Thank you for your help

>>8261976
Do you use taobao? I made Honokas Snowy Mountain outfit, and found a perfect flower ribbon for it, do you want me to give you a link to it?

Pic is the ribbon

>>8262369
Sorry to break it to you, but if you want a glowing sword, you're gonna need to solder some shit.

NYC anons, where is the best place in the city to find small gold lace like that pictured? It's 1/4 inch wide.

I've started working on Vienna from Knights in the Nightmare, and I'm pretty confused about how to get her clothes to have that conical shape that.

Someone suggested a petticoat a while ago, so I first planned on making a light brown dress, with a skirt and one or more petticoats underneath. But since the flaring starts way higher than at her waist, I'm starting to doubt my plan. There's also the fact that her sleeves look way darker than the brown of the first dress.
Would it be possible to build a kind of crinoline that starts at chest level rather than at waist level (maybe with shoulder straps to keep it in place) and transform the brown dress into a sleeveless one, and the skirt into a dress (solving the matter of the too-dark sleeves) ? And what kind of yardage would I need for these ? I bought 2 3-meter pieces of a fabric (they were on sale so I figured I could use it for something else if this project fell through) whose two sides are perfect for each color, so what isn't used for one dress can be used for the other, would that be enough or do I need to look for more ?

>>8262888
try M+J or daytona trimmings. You can also just go up and down between 36th and 39th st between 7th and 8th ave

>>8262677
Not that anon, but thanks! I just bought some.

Hello friends! I'm doing fight club Mako next month, but I'm completely stumped on what to do with makeup. Are there any tutorials or styles you'd recommend for her? I don't want to overdo it or anything. ;-;

>pic related

>>8259670
Thanks for the help, but I was actually asking how to put shirred or elastic sides into a pleated skirt without ruining the pleats

>>8263021
The makeup should be kept simple, Mako has simple features so theres no need to do anything over the top, so do liner on the top lid, foundation, eyebrows, blush (keep it at a minimal) curl your lashes, mascara, the works. The only thing maybe to go for, are a nice pair of brown circle lenses.
Good luck!

Can anyone help me find a good pattern for rins top?? This is my first time sewing a shirt that isn't a tank top aaaahh

For a beginner at cosplay/sewing/crafting in general, what's doable in seven weeks?

Obviously anything with fancy armour or super elaborate patterns (e.g. Sakizou, Trinity Blood, etc.) is out of the question; I'd just like to know what I should realistically expect to get done in seven weeks at my skill level.

>>8262073
>>8262609

Thank you so much for your advice. I'll keep it as reference.

>>8262677
I'm so happy to hear from you! I saw your WIP for your cosplay about two LL threads ago and it was coming out beautifully. I can't wait to see it when it's all put together.

That ribbon is absolutely perfect. I've been having such a hard time finding something in my local fabric stores and it's so convenient because I was just making a Taobao order. No worries about the link, I did eventually find it: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1-c.w4004-2482819563.16.2ddh59&id=16781106172

Thank you very much.

Is there a way to make a gathered circle skirt from stretchy material without sacrificing the stretch? I still need to be able to get it over my hips or shoulders but the gathered part is part of the design.
>disclaimer: I always fuck up sewing elastic into waistbands and I can't find stretchy thread

>>8263125
You'll have to seam rip out the stitches, remove a part of the waistband, make shirred panels (from other fabric, not what you remove), sew them to the waistband, and sew everything back up. Check lolita tutorials for how to do shirred waistbands.

>>8263236
Go check Simplicity/Butterick/McCall/some pattern company for a basic turtleneck shirt pattern. Make the neck a mock neck and add width to the bottom of the sleeves so that they become puffed at the cuffs. Add rounded points to the front and back of the shirt pattern. By reference art, the shirt looks like it should be made of stretch/knit material, but if that is beyond your skills, a non-stretchy woven fabric will work as well. Just remember to add an invisible zipper to the back in that case.

>>8263267
You can use your zigzag stitch and ball-point needles if your machine doesn't have stretch stitches built in.
tillyandthebuttons.com/2014/02/sewing-knit-fabric-on-regular-sewing.html

>>8263267
>THE SPICE MUST FLOW

First time posting so I apologize if this is the wrong thread.
I recently bought my first petticoat (classical puppets) and I was wondering how to go about storing it properly? How do you guys store yours?

>>8257432
you can either make your own shirring in a waistband you made a little longer than needed(its pretty easy just wind your bobbin with elastic thread) or sew the shirred fabric in the waistband at choice places.
>>8258793
see about painting or airbushing one layer very lightly and then sewing it into the outside layer that will hopefully also be a light material
>>8261516
ahhh thread bard. def do everything other anon said but also try hanging on to your top and bottom threads for the first few stitches. That helps even tension
>>8261584
you can try print out iron on transfer or a felt patch I suppose. Also theres a brand called Angeluis or something that makes great shoe paint
>>8261643
rewind the bobbin while keeping an eye on the winding tension and also make sure youre doing it right

>>8263475
THANKYOU soo much. this is so helpful. I think I'd rather make it out of non stretch. I know you said a woven material but is there a specific type by name I could look for online or at joanns? I'm trying to learn a lot about fabric but I'm still not a great judge of what I should use until its finished and I realize it looks awful or it sits wonderfully.

anyone have a link for a pattern similar to Marth's main clothing and/or cape?

>>8263476
B-but how do I make it gathered, since gathering is accomplished by basted stitching and then tightening the thread?

>>8263498
I hang it upside down.

I need to make a Shy Guy mask. I want the surface of it to be porcelain smooth and I plan on using a black fabric for the eye/mouth holes so that I can see out but will appear plain black to others. I have never made a prop before. Suggestions for a newbie-friendly material for me to make the mask out of?

I got a dress that's about 108 cm long, can my petticoat be around 60cm? I was thinking of getting the Classical Puppet A Line Long petticoat.

>>8263779
Try looking for a medium to bottom weight fabric with at least a bit of spandex or stretch. The shirt looks quite form-fitting on Rin, which is impossible to achieve with a non-stretch fabric unless you sew darts into it and it doesn't look like her shirt has any.

>>8263498
I don't use mine a lot, so it's usually in storage mode, where I fold the waistband part down toward the rest of the petticoat, then roll it up and pack it into one of those drawstring tote bags.

My new cosplay needs airsoft pads, similar to pic related.

Except they need to be bright white. What would be the easiest way to paint them? Would basic rattlecans work?

>>8264002

Worbla would work. Get something to mold it around, cut the holes, and wet-sand it down to the smooth finish.

I am unsure whether I should do a zentai suit, arm socks/stockings, or do full body paint when it comes to Soraka. I was told it would look weird if I didn't do full body paint but it gets hot and humid here.

Anyone know a good way to replicate something dusted in soot/singed without relying on actual fire? I'm afraid spray paint will just make me look like a shitty painter

Does anybody know what this type of buckle is called and where I can buy one for cheap if possible?

I'm sorry if this has been asked many times and I am aware that the fad is pretty much over but can anybody recommend me a site where I can order these keyhole turtlenecks in a size longer than 56cm/22 inches? I am a rather tall girl with a big cup size and I can only find short ones that would barely cover my belly.

I really want to make a skirt with this, but it's apparently tablecloth fabric. Would it still look okay depending on how thick it is, or should I give up on it?

Anyone have any tips or tutorials for how I could go about making the hand head? Much appreciated.

So after years of using Worbla, people said I should try EVA foam. Thing is that I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT I'M DOING. I've been practicing shaping pieces on my arms but I'm mediocre at template making. I tried using the measurements off my forearm to make a template on poster board but I keep on messing it up. I've read a lot about how to seal it for painting (though I am going the stretch spandex with contact concrete route) and how to heat and shape. I know what it should look like it's just that I'm having trouble executing it. Should I just keep on practicing on the scrap parts?

>>8265390
It's either called a "2 piece", "tongue and wreath", or a "spoon and plate" buckle

That specific belt buckle is available here
http://www.scout-and-guide-shop.co.uk/acatalog/World-Scout-Belt-Buckle-Set-104031.html

Or you can find cheap secondhand ones on etsy and ebay.

I'm curious anon, what's it for?

>>8264205
Measure from the dress waistline to the hem, subtract a couple centimetres and that should be your ideal petticoat length

I need help finding a wig in this color. The few that I find are sold out, and the other grey colors are often too dark or "silver" which is normally just white for some reason. I would love shoulder length, but hey, I'm not going to be picky.

>>8266118
It depends on the cut of the skirt, truthfully. It'll be stiff, so it won't look too good it you want it to flow. You'd want to wear a slip under it, too.

So I'm putting together a TF2 Soldier costume and there were a few things I was hopping you guys could help me find, or at least figure out what I'm looking for.

Things I'm struggling with include.
>Pieces to put together a buff banner, eg; screaming eagles patch (one that actually matches), and the skull patch that I can't quite make out.
>That belt thing, like with the pattern and all.

If you know where to find other things that I didn't list, feel free to name them. Just because I don't list them doesn't mean I have them. Please help me anon overlords.
>Inb4 google it
I did.

>>8266729
shit wrong pic again.

Hi /cgl/, does anyone have any tutorials for attaching worbal/wonderflex pieces to a fabric or in general to yourself? I'm making a breastplate type of thing. Would e6000 attach a thermoplastic to a fabric, or would it be better to use velcro, buckles, or snaps? What are your favorite materials to attach with? Do you use eyelets and ties, buckles secured by worbla pieces??

I'm pretty confident in making the actual piece itself with worbla and foam, and I'm familiar with the whole prime/sand/paint/etc process, but I've never had to connect armor to somewhere where it wouldn't naturally stay up before.

>>8266550

Thanks.

>>8266118
Assuming you're going for lolita, making a box pleated skirt would help it still look nice.

>>8266662
>>8267094
Thank you for the advice. I was thinking more along the lines of otome, but if I wear a petticoat under it would someone automatically assume it to be lolita? With that skirt cut, would it look better to have one on under?

Working on pic related and about to start applying Bondo and fiberglass. However, I dont like how big the neck hole is, especially since I'm gonna do a clamshell. Whats the best way to add a neck appropriate to my neck size (which is 20" btw)

>>8267110
neck seal rather

What is the best way to do Slim Bob's track suit? Should I just get it commissioned if possible?

Thought I'd try. Aunt gave me her old bridesmaid dress. We both agree this thing is ugly. I think it's made of grey satin.

Does anybody have any interesting ideas for it? I was thinking of just using it as a lining fabric otherwise.

>>8267117
Looks like a regular track suit with raglan sleeves, and then appliqued designs with a satin stitch edge (and some of the lettering plus the badge design probably embroidered with satin stitch). Not really beginner level, but not really hard either. If you've ever worked with sports fabric before you ought to be ok.

Hey guys, I don't have any experience making prosthetic mustaches and my boyfriend wants to cosplay this character from Toriko.

Is there a good looking method of doing this that will hold up mildly well that doesn't involve ventilating wefts into lace? It's for Fanime and I don't have the time to spend doing that.

would it be better to spray paint the yellow pieces on or use a thicker sheet foam on the shoulder pads/chest pieces? I also have already plasti-dipped my shoulder pads so if I did use foam sheets what glue would I need to attach it to the surface of the armor?

I'm trying to pattern the front of this jacket top and I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around translating a 3D object into a flat 2D pattern.

Would this pattern work? I want to give the jacket a bit of a dart through the rounded side panel. Red = new cut line, added pattern areas, blue = eliminated pattern areas. The pattern pieces do NOT include the seam allowances.

My main concern is that the side slope might be too severe in the proposed piece.

I've been searching a pattern for Asuka's yellow dress but haven't found any. I'm not good at modifying patterns so a pattern with as little modifying as possible would be great!

>>8267869
Your best best is probably going to be making your own, I'm doing the same anon.
If you'd like I can doodle up a draft of what the shapes should look like for you.

>>8267869
Are you fucking kidding me? Have you even opened a pattern book? Googled "sun dress pattern" or done any fucking work at all? Holy shit.
here, this took me less than 5 fucking minutes:

http://sewingpatterns.com/sub_item.php?item_num=2969ISE

Don't like that one? Simplicity 3745, 3532
Or just look for yourself you fucking lazy cunt!

>>8268046
Holy shit, anon. You're salty as fuck, that's nothing like what they're looking for. That's empire waisted, no flare, and too long. Literally the only things they have in common are the sweetheart neckline and that they're both sundresses.

>>8267869

What about this one?

http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v9100-products-49838.php?page_id=856

>>8261584
well since it's jjba you could go for any colour sceme you want, personally I like her orange sceme, and I'm not having too many issues finding orange loafers

How would I go about attaching a single pauldron? I have an idea of how to attach ones that are on both shoulders but I'm lost with this one.

Does anyone know how I could achieve the spear-through-the-chest effect without making the spear itself quite flimsy?

My current plan is to build the shaft of the spear from lightweight perspex rods and attach those to the chest piece with screws. I'm aware that I'll need to make the chestpiece from much thicker foam than I would normally, but do you think the spear itself would hold up for the whole convention this way? I'm especially worried that someone might bump into it or pull on it and it would bend or snap in half. Is there a better material I could use? Is there some way to strengthen it?

>>8268145
You could build it straight onto the shoulderplates at a comfortable angle, or you might be able to attach elastic (the same way you would a bracer) and have it stay on that way.

>>8268163
>>8268145
Could attach it straight to the chestplate, if mobility isn't an issue.

>>8268159
>cosplaying an OP bitch
What con is this for? Never seen a Kalista cosplay before.

The key isn't the material, but how it's attached. You need to design stiff spots on the armor to attach the spears to.

I got a ponytail wig with a lacey structure (which is not like pic related) and where it says D here in my wig is not elastic, the whole weft is rigid so it's a hassle to put on.
Any ideas? anyone has hints to put it on?

I want to start on my Darth Revan cosplay but I've never done any sort of armor making. For a beginner what method do you guys recommend?

>>8265193
I would do the full body paint. If you seal it it wont come off because of sweat and it looks way more natural. It'll be hot but worth how it looks!

>>8263783
I would get some sort of tunic pattern for the clothing and cut a slit in the middle up to the waist. I can't tell from the picture if it's cut down the back as well.

I've got most of this figured out except the "clouds." I was thinking of ball halves around tubes of plastic canvas then white spandex or knit stretched over them and down into the crevices to become a solid cloud shape. Not sure what the best method is though. Sewing around ever ball would take forever especially while trying to keep the fabric tight. Not sure what glue would hold well as an alternative not not show through.

>>8268867
Craft foam:
>http://entropyhouse.com/penwiper/costumes/helmsdeep.html
and a little bit of
>http://vintage-aerith.tumblr.com/post/27571429610/
but mostly the EntropyHouse tutorial.

>>8267162
Yeah, I'd default to using it as a lining fabric or hacking off pieces of the fabric for use as you need them.

>>8267451
I don't have experience, but I've seen this done before and it looked fairly convincing, with care -
>get spare wefts or scrap hair, and a piece of felt that matches the colour
>cut felt into moustache shape
>glue on hair over the felt
>attach with spirit gum
There are probably tutorials that give a better explanation.

>>8266152
Search "chicken wire paper mache cosplay" and you'll get a few links on building a skeleton out of chicken wire and covering it with paper mache.

>>8266729
I'm guessing you don't have a lot of sewing experience.
>buff banner patches
You'll need to paint those yourself or make them out of carefully-cut-and-layered pieces of fabric (felt would work). If you're willing to spend money for a more legit-looking product, ask around for people who will do custom embroidered patch commissions. Be prepared to spend >$20 for each patch, though, since the person might making a design from scratch.
>belt
To pattern, take your waist measurement and add a few inches for the length. For the width, maybe 3-4 inches. Trace the rectangle onto newspaper, hold it around you, and see if it works.
To build - craft foam with pleather or canvas glued onto it, and a velcro attachment (you could hide the velcro under one of the hip pouches). The hip pouches you could probably find on eBay or at a military surplus store.

>>8265308
Look up Ben Nye Charcoal Powder or Ash Dust.

>>8265156
Those pads looks squishy, and I don't know if standard spray paint would flex with the squishiness. If you already have some on hand, try on a little bit and smush the pad around. If it cracks, fabric paint could work.

Anyone has an idea how to start with this headpiece ?

>>8265193
You could get away with arm socks+tights if you match your face+neck paint very carefully to the rest. With armsocks+tights, you can paint the designs on beforehand and not worry about getting them exact every time. There are also a few tutorials on attaching fake nails to armsocks so they look more realistic (usually from the Homestuck fandom, if it helps the search).

>>8263257
Throw some ideas up and we'll tell you if they'll work. You already seem to have a good idea of the upper limits.

>>8269013
>but why not polyfill
Make a sleeve out of stretchy material, glue clumps of polyfill to the sleeves and sew them down at points to make the contours and crevices. Seal with hairspray so they stay fluffy-ish but lose their tendency to detach in bits.
Mind, I am completely bullshitting this so I don't know if it would work.

>>8262978
I've actually done a character with a similar shape before, and I pulled two petticoats up to my underboob or even to over my bust, depending on how I was feeling. The petticoats had elastic waistbands, though, which made it easier. Your idea with the crinoline and strap suspension would work.
Sleeves look the same colour as the rest of the main dress; I think it's just shading. 6 meters of fabric is good for the dress, the chest overlay, and sleeves. I'm a little iffy on if it would cover the cape, too, since the sleeves already look drapey and voluminous and the cape is drapey and voluminous in its own right. Build the dress pieces first, see if you have enough left for the cloak.

how do I make my hair look less shit

it's always messy and spreads out and even when clean it likes to dry out and stick to my head

>>8268464
>my bf will couple cosplay as Teemo
>op champs 5eva

I see, so I need to anchor the rods really well? The spear design from the in-game model has these grip-looking features, so I could probably attach those to the chestplate to create the effect that they're stuck in me without them being... y'know, stuck in me.

Either that or I have really tiny boobs, so I could just make the chestplate thicker than it's supposed to be.

It's not for any con at the moment, it's still in the planning stages. I'm in the UK though.

>>8269123
What hair type do you have? Did you dye/bleach/straighten it a lot before this started happening?

It could be that your hair is in bad condition, so you should use a conditioning treatment. They come in boxes of five little tubes, and you use them every week for a month. They've always helped me out if my hair gets nasty from dying.

If the issue is that it's not 'bouncy' enough (like it lies flat on your head) you could try teasing it or putting in hair bumps to make it seem more voluminous than it is.

>>8269198
>I see, so I need to anchor the rods really well? The spear design from the in-game model has these grip-looking features, so I could probably attach those to the chestplate to create the effect that they're stuck in me without them being... y'know, stuck in me.
That's essentially it. But you need some sort of rigid anchoring mechanism, so a hardened breastplate or something of the sort.

>It's not for any con at the moment, it's still in the planning stages. I'm in the UK though.
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>>8269091
Really need more pictures, because the angle is bad. I'm guessing it's a quarter-sphere shape, like a watermelon wedge, with a little thing on top and a big mane over it. Try Worbla, probably.

>>8269087
>>8266152
Ugh. Chicken wire?
No offense but the results usually look like literal turds.

Here's my suggestion. Sculpt it out of expanding foam, and then paper mache that.

>>8265308
Rub some charcoal on it. Also, drybrush it and weather the edges with a rasp.

>>8269013
Easy way? Just use cotton. Otherwise, nylon stuffed with balls and cotton.

>>8267465
>plastidip
WHY
WHY DOES EVERYONE USE THAT SHIT

Layer the bitch.

>>8267518
m u s l i n

>>8269121
(Crinoline anon here) Thanks a lot for your advice ! Regarding the cape, I already have the fabric for it, so I won't need to worry about having enough left. I kinda fucked up though, because I bought velvet for the dresses, so the nap will complicate things.
Maybe should exclusively use it for the lighter dress (Since what you said about shading sounds right, I guess I could turn the darker one into a kind of hanbok skirt like in my pic ) and go look for some nice twill or velvet, either a darker brown or black for the other one, it might be less of a hassle.

At least now I can start calculating how much boning and fabric I'll need for the crinoline.

What is Tharja's eye color??
I can't decide whether to get purple or brown contacts.

>>8269415
Figure reference pic

>>8269415
Dull purple will work better with the flow of the costume coloring.

(A muted purple is essentially a warm brown)

>>8269087
>Be prepared to spend >$20
well that's a bit of sad news, but again you said it wasn't the only way. I'll look into those techniques.
I'm assuming that I can grab craft foam and other stuff at a local craft store.
I have a little below average sowing skills in the sowing comunity(meaning not counting those who know nothing about sowing.) It's looking more and more like I'm gonna have to make my own overcoat pattern, but no matter. btw, what fabric would you suspect is ideal for his jacket?I have something already, but it might not be starchy enough. (starchy? hmm...)

>>8259860
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.88.qE5fCK&id=26853880205&ns=1&abbucket=7#detail

>>8259860
>>8269507
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=2013.1.20141001.1.bafh3Y&id=44795923328&scm=1007.10115.4482.i26853880205&pvid=9f5d87e0-8a31-4fec-8dac-98b9e522897d

>>8267518
Damn, is that some Yuki Yuna?
Holy shit, never seen a cosplay of that. What's the con?

>>8269327
I plasti-dipped to seal the EVA foam I used for my shoulder pads.I did this with the thought of painting the yellow designs on the should pads,but now looking at pic ref I noticed its slightly raised and wondering if foam is a better solution for getting the look right or if it is just better to paint

Planning on cosplaying Doll from Kuroshitsuji, I really want to do white eyelashes for it but I'm worried that won't translate well to real life. Should I just not bother with it and do black? I'm pretty pale anyway.

>>8269853
Do it, anon. It's supposed to be a "theatrical/stage" outfit anyway! I can confirm that Ben Nye's white mascara works really well on dark lashes, but I'm sure you can find another brand that'll work if you've got lighter colored lashes.

>>8269948
I've got dark lashes, so I'll definitely get Ben Nye mascara, thanks!

>>8256845
Hey, I want to do a maid Koneko-Chan costume. Any suggestions on where to find some maid dresses that could work (other than Bodyline)?

>>8269853
You can get false white lashes on top of the white mascara as well.

I'm trying to make an Okabe cosplay. After a failed attempt from cosplayfu which fucked up my order and refuse a refund, I decided to modify a lab coat instead. I'm thinking of buying this:
http://www.justlabcoats.com/ProductShopping.aspx?scode=LA-3138T
which has a side access slit which I can potentially make some more pockets. However the problem is that large pockets in the front. How can I remove these and remove any evidence of them being there?

What's a good shop to buy a chihiro cosplay? I don't want to make something for my first cosplay, I assume buying something first is a good way to gauge my cosplay interest.

Also yes I'm new to /cgl/, I figured asking here is better than making a thread.

Tips on altering sleeves?

>>8270175
You need something called a seam ripper, its a little bladed hook that you carefully cut through the stitching on the pockets.
I'm doing a Kurisu myself, but no lab coat for me so I can't offer any expertise there. What con are you going to? I hope to find a S;G meet up.

>>8270361
Luckily a local store has one of these. But how do I get rid of the holes that are left? I think it should be easy to add pockets at the slits since all I need to do is sew the pouch at the mouth and I've also been thinking of adding inside breast pockets. However it seems difficult due to lab coats being only one layer. Any idea on how to add the pockets without the sew marks visible from the outside?
I'm planning on going to Anime North which is this May 28. I was hoping on only working on the divergence meter but looks like I'll have to work on the coat as well this time. Hopefully I can at least get the coat on time.

I'm attempting to do a marine cosplay, but I'm having trouble finding their shirt with the buttons on their right. What kind of shirts are those?
Also what other things would be good for my cosplay?

>>8270444
You can try gently massaging the areas where the holes are and maybe even a gentle handwash, then iron the areas. It will encourage the undamaged fabric fibers to try and fill in the holes.

>>8270506
They kind of remind me of chefs' jackets. I'm sure there's a name for it, but I can't think of it off the top of my head.

>>8270343
Good on you for coming to the help thread anon.

Haven't personally purchased from this shop before but I've heard lots of great things about it (but I've also heard they take a while to get the cosplays ready): http://fm-anime.com/shop/danganronpa-trigger-happy-havoc-chihiro-fujisaki-uniform-cosplay-costume.html

There's also this but it doesn't look as good (it's cheaper though): http://www.miccostumes.com/dangan_ronpa_fujisaki_chihiro_cosplay_costume_51312p.html

I have bought cosplays and boots from this shop before and the quality was pretty good

sage for OT but I just got a warning for asking for a before and after shoop thread, apparently because of the picture I used? But it was Jnig so... what happened?

Thinking of making Tsukiyama's kagune (that purple spiral), got the basics of how I'll make it worked out. Just wondering about the finishing, if I wanted it to be flexible (mostly just to make packing and storing it easier) is my only option to use fabric to cover it?

>>8271185
It depends on how flexible you need it to be. If you just need a little flex to it, then there are paints that will have some give to them to allow for that.
How much flex do you need this to have?

>>8269327
Cleopatra thingy here, thats like the only pic there is of this costume

>>8271209
It isn't necessary, but if it could be flexible enough to compact down into itself, so it's like just one big circular spiral, it'd make packing it much easier.
If I were to have it just a little flexible and use those paints what prep could I do beforehand? Would a couple layers of papier mache over foam still have a bit of sway to it?

>>8271282
Paper mache isn't going to hold well. If you need this thing to flex any painted will be a bad idea. You'd be better making a frame out of wire then stretching purple material over it. Wire alone might not do it. Personally I'd get plastic canvas and put wire along the edges with packing tape then cover it.If the canvas texture shows through then cove the whole thing in sheets of craft foam first.

Can someone help me find small sized circle glasses frames like this? I've ordered a couple pairs but the lenses were too big on all of them.

>>8270895
Could be because Jessica lurks /cgl/. She whiteknights herself and reports threads that talk about her.

>>8260191
Anyone?

>>8271435
Your best bet is probably finding a vintage pair. My old apartment used to be rented by a woman that had a vintage eyeglasses store and she left a lot of stock behind (we knew each other so she could get it if she needed it.) Most lenses were about that size, with wire stems, some were hexagonal as well. They were all tiny though so if you have a wide face or a big head it becomes harder to wear them. Not sure how much a set goes for. We had drawers full of them.

>>8271614
To clarify, search for 1920's vintage eyeglasses. Etsy is turning up results that look like they could work, depending on how much space is between your eyes.

>>8271629
Thanks a lot, this is bringing up a ton of results!

I'm trying to either find Araragi's jacket or a gakuran I can just hem with red.

Unfortunately I can't find anything good that doesn't arrive in 5000 days from China. Does anyone know where I can get a nice gakuran or a US-based cosplay store that would have the jacket?

>>8267112
>>8267110
Help?

>>8271415
Ooh never thought of using plastic canvas, sweet thank you for your help!

>>8271718
I'm starting to think there's a market for Japanese school uniforms (male & female). Maybe I should run a very small business making basic gakuran since cheapo girls' sailor uniforms are already dime a dozen?

>>8272030
You should, it's pissing me off that I can't find a non-chinese seller gakuran. I think I might just settle for buying a HSotD costume and hem it/replace the buttons with clasps. Do you guys think it would be a decent base?


http://cosplaysky.com/highschool-of-the-dead-hotd-takashi-komuro-cosplay-costume.html?gclid=CI2BoNjoisUCFQuFaQod4IgA3w

I need help with a shipping question.
I'm selling an item that weights 893 grams and the buyer lives in Kelowna, BC Canada. I live in PA, USA.
I'm having trouble trying to calculate the shipping cost, especially since first class seems to be the cheapest but.. I know nothing of really how to ship internationally and what boxes to buy or anything..

>>8272149
Just ask in your local post office, they can probably give you an accurate quote.

>>8271457

>>8272221
I really like the macaron one. (top left) Piano is cute, too.

>>8272149
Is 893g the total weight of the item itself + all packaging material? In that case, 893g is counted as 32oz, which should still qualify for USPS First-Class International Package. Go to usps.com and follow their instructions on making a label online, then pay directly. Print it out and attach it securely to your package. There's a 10% discount if you make labels this way instead of hand-writing on the package, waiting forever in the post office line, and having them weigh & charge you there.

In my experience of shipping stuff to Canada, USPS First-Class has never gotten lost for me. That said, what shipping option did the buyer pick and pay for?

>>8272149
OK, it looks like you are looking at the USPS site. The flat rate boxes follow the motto "if it fits, it ships". Choose a box size that your item will fit into - at 893g, I'm guessing a small or medium size box will work, but check the dims and make sure. You can pick up a priority mail flat rate box right at the post office. If there are none in the carousels, just go to the counter and ask them for one. These boxes are free, and in fact you can order them online and they will deliver them to your door for free. The blue boxes are First Class Priority Mail (ship faster, offer more insurance, and ships internationally) whereas the red boxes are just regular Priority mail (domestic only). Since flat rate box prices are not based off weight, you can print your postage at home and get the online price.

For int'l packages, you will need to fill out a customs form. I'm assuming your item costs less than $2,500US so it will be very easy to fill out. Put in shipper's info (yours) and the recipient's info. Towards the bottom, they will ask for description of package contents: you can put something very general (clothes, documents, etc), how many pieces, and cost. If there's anything about billing details, mark it "prepaid". Put your item in the box and seal it. Take the box and form to the counter, along with your postage and customs form. They will give you a plastic "bag" that sticks to the box. Put both the postage and customs form into the bag then hand the PO worker your package.

Since your package is less than 1kg, postage is likely cheaper if you ship via normal first class. In this case the price will be based off weight. The disadvantage is that you have to go buy your own box which sometimes offsets the amount you'd save shipping this way. IMO it's just easier to ship flat rate, especially if you're just selling an item every now and then.

If you start to get flustered, don't be afraid to ask a PO worker for help. Hope that helps!

>>8256845
Best place for Nylon thread online?
Maybe in person, I live in Chateauguay, near Montreal and I go to the city daily. Online is fine too!

Anyone know where I can find plain black with gray stripes fabric like this? Preferably cotton.

Is there a way to paint over a patent leather finish? I have a purple patent leather belt (both the belt and the buckle) that I'd like to make black with a grey buckle.

The belt will be worn against white clothes, so hopefully a paint that won't rub off, and preferably something that would be available at JoAnn or a home improvement store, since I don't have time to order online. My last ditch is making a fabric sheath. Thanks in advance!

>>8272281
>>8272298
Thank you both for being very helpful!
To the anon about the printing label, it gave me a general idea of the shipping cost(I figured I'll just use a box I have around the house) which would be $28.47 to ship it.
The buyer didn't specify, other than sending her an invoice of the cost for the shipping and item.

>>8272414
Sand off the finish, then repaint with leather paint.

>>8272399
https://www.fabric.com/apparel-fashion-fabric-stripe-fabric.aspx?rfn1=ColorFamily&rfon1=Black+and+Grey&rfov1=Black+and+Grey&rfc=1

I'm looking for any help with making/drafting your own patterns for cosplay. I'm a totally new to this so any advice is much appreciated.

I want to cosplay a Transformers character- mainly G1 Soundwave. Unfortunately, I've only done one cosplay (Red from Pokemon). Should I just do some kind of gijinka(?) and do a whole armor/mascot style setup when I'm more confident in my skills? Are gijinkas frowned upon in general, or only if they're really lazy or cliched?

>>8272636
They're frowned upon when Lazy and cliche, if they're unique and well down, you shouldn't have a problem.

>>8272653
Thank you. I'm currently looking at examples online and I kinda want to do something like this:
>red gurren lagaan-looking glasses
>cardboard-based chestplate- covers front half of chest- door on chest can open
>either a scarf, one of those face masks people use when they're sick, or some sort of cardboard based mouthplate

not sure what exactly to use for the rest, but I'm trying not to overdo it with armor and stuff. If anything the only "armor" I want to use is the chestplate so I can have a chest-door. (shitty) reference in pic related.

>>8272537
Google for general sewing advice on how to draft your own patterns. It wouldn't hurt to search for slightly more specific but basic patterns, like a jacket or pants. Cosplay-specific patterns will come easier to you once you have the basic down.

Someone in my comm told me that I could wear an underskirt underneath a dress to make it not look so short (I'm a tall lolita)? I've never heard of that before. Is that considered ita?

>>8273082
Underskirts are a thing, yeah. They don't work with all dress/skirts so you have to be careful with that to avoid looking ita.

>>8273082
No.

Are cosplay merchants on Aliexpress usually reliable?

>>8273082
Not if you get a nice one.

>>8271185
>Eva foam strip
>Wire inside for shape
>Cover with purple pleather
>Acrylic for blood stains

You're welcome

Can someone help me identify this type of shirt? On first sight it looks like some sort of Hawaiian shirt, but it looks silky and seems to have a sash of some sort?

Is it better to sew stripes on or paint them on? It's just something small, a skirt with horizontal stripes.

>>8273405
It depends on how many stripes you need. An alternative would be to get striped fabric too. I find that painting it on will never look as nice as sewing it/buying striped fabric ever will

So I made his little backpack thing, but I'm having trouble on how to attach it to the bag. I was thinking Velcro at first, but I'd imagine it would Fuck up the spandex.
Should I just straight up glue it on?

Can anybody help me with a cable x force arm? Was thinking about using paper mâché but the elbow is really fuckin. Difficult. I'd be willing to by what I need but but its for Dallas comi con and that's about 1 month away.

>>8273405
>single or two stripes near a hem
Bias tape, sewn-on (or iron-on for the lazy)
>striped pattern
Buy fabric with the pattern or Spoonflower it
>Random small stripes that sewing may cause shifting of
Applique, iron-on adhesive backing
>Irregular stripes in multiple colors, does not repeat everywhere on fabric
This is the only case in which I would consider fabric paint. Last resort. Paint usually makes the fabric crunchier and very obviously painted-on the moment it starts to get thick.

any ideas on how to attach the spine piece to my back?
i was thinking maybe making it out of a stretchy fabric and then using an adhesive to have it stay in place. i'm kind of stumped :/

>>8273808
double sided body tape. it's used for things like keeping a toupee in place but you should be able to easily use it for your needs.

>>8272040
They custom make so it'll still take some time

>>8273817
thank you!

What is the best material to make replica swords from? Would I be best off carving some kind of foam and painting it if I want convenience?

Hey, what is a good search term or keyword to use for this type of clothing? I've tried searching for salopette, romper, etc but they give me all sorts of unrelated clothes. I'm looking for shorts with an overall top, basically. What's the right word?

>>8273429
You could probably still velcro it on, if you attached the suit velcro while you were wearing it (so you might need someone else to do some basting stitches for you). Clothing snaps could also work

>>8273468
Reference?

>>8274220
>straight swords
I've made some alright noob-level swords with posterboard (that stuff with foam in the middle and paper glued to both sides), an exacto knife, and E6000. They look pretty nice after spackling and sanding.
>curvy weird swords
Yeah, you're better off building a cardboard (or other sturdy material) base, spraying on expanding foam, and carving it down. Wear a mask when you're carving.

>>8274471
I'm planning on making a flimsy Japanese sword so the second option is probably best. Thanks!

>>8274471
>>8274482
Also, do you have any recommendations for a good kind of foam?

Pic related is essentially what I'm trying to make.

>>8256845
I've never had to sew a shirt together, or make one from scratch, and I would buy it but the people who are selling it are asking upwards of $275. I don't even know where to begin, and my boyfriend really wanted for this to be his first cosplay. Any advice at all would be great.

>>8274273

I also need something like this but don't know what the correct term is.

>>8273393
Looks more like a silk house robe/kimono type garment.

Do you hem or sew seams first? Does your work flow change if you're using a serger and a sewing machine? I ask because I was about to sew something together and I usually do seams then hems, but I'm serging the seams and sewing the hems, and I'm not sure if I should still do seams then hems. I'm thinking it'll probably be the same and I can just iron the seams to lay flat while I sew over them like I would do with sewn seams.

Am I just overthinking everything? What are your workflows usually like in regards to seams and hems?

>>8274471
This arm, I don't have anything close to that muscle definition. I was thing just shaping foam but I've never done that defore. Maybe get a bandage and wrap my arm up to shape it then have the actual compression shirt air brushed.

>>8274918
This is the version of cable I'm going for.

>>8274482
>>8274565
For a sword that long and thin, you might want to try carving it out of wood (balsa wood is sandable and apparently pretty easy to work with, and I've heard birch wood is a preferred alternative for some people). Otherwise, I'd actually use posterboard on that to get the smoothness and straightness down.
>weird curvy swords
was geared more towards fantasy anime swords and swords that double as modern art sort of shit.

But if you're looking for expanding foam, I went down to a hardware store and grabbed a bottle of crack filler. It's a spray foam that expands as it dries.

>>8274900
Seams and then hems, but I've never used a serger (though I imagine it should still be the same?). I think the goal should be to assemble the garment first, and then go over all the hems and make a nice finish. I messed up once, did hems before seams, and had a misaligned hem - I had to rip out a few inches of the hem on either side of the seam and re-sew it.

>>8272520
And I kept forgetting to reply to this but thank you!

>>8274925
I don't know if I'd even be able to get my hands on balsa wood the size I need. The thing is about 1.5 meters long and curves.

I'm going to try making it out of foam first but if it's too flimsy I'll see if I can get some soft wood.

>>8274918
>comic artists and their unrealistic ideas about materials and bodies
You're not going to be able to make that elbow and keep it in a metal-looking plating if you want to still be able to bend and move it. Look up "vriska serket arm tutorial" or "winter soldier arm tutorial."

At a glance,
>black close-fitting sleeve
>pattern the armour pieces with newspaper taped to your arm
>trace the newspaper onto craft foam or worbla
>paint, seal, weather
>glue the armour pieces to the sleeve

Another alternative is to sew a sleeve out of silver vinyl and sew/draw the lines onto it (where there are breaks between the plates).

>OT; captcha asks me to find the cats
>best captcha

>>8274938
What are your thoughts on having the sleve airbrushed and using foam/ newspaper to shape the arm to look muscular?

How should I be attaching on bias tap to sailor collars? I've always sewn over the top but I know there's got to be a cleaner looking way.

>>8274273
>>8274821
In the western sense, they're just overalls. Some companies might call them shortalls.

>>8274900
I don't own a serger, so I use an overcast stitch on raw hems first if the garment isn't going to be lined, then sew the seams.

>>8274918
>no muscle definition
Then lift more

>>8274925
>>8274933
>>8274565
>>8274482
Okay, this is my specialty.
One, don't use balsa. It's expensive and flimsy.
Two, don't use foam. It looks like ass.

First thing you gotta remember is that Japanese swords are thicker than they look. Very thick for swords, actually.

What I'd suggest is actually getting Poplar or pine and making it out of wood. Here's a good guide
http://chioky.deviantart.com/art/The-Swordmaking-Tutorial-Pt-1-75236042

>>8274979
Top-stitching is what professional companies do for stripes on sailor uniform collars, actually, and it looks great as long as alignment doesn't shift and you press it afterwards.
You can also use iron-on adhesive tape (like Heat n' Bond tape) to do away with top stitching, but the trade-offs are that the bonded surface will be stiffer and may peel/curl at corners. There's also the risk that if you mess up and the adhesive shifts from where you want it, the bonded stuff does not come out of the fabric and you may have to start over entirely.

>>8274884
Maybe? Traditionally, robes are much longer though, like down to the knees. After some research, it might be more akin to a smoking jacket (ala Hugh Hefner) but that still doesn't seem right. In any case, I realize it was more of a /fa/ question, but it was worth a shot.

>>8273393
I'm thinking this is one of those "oriental-inspired" women's blouses from the early to mid 1970s. i can't tell but it looks like it probably has a mandarin collar, probably no buttons. I'd bet it's a fake silk.

This guy was known for wearing women's garments (a lot of rock guys did in this era). I don't know the exact term for this type of blouse but I'm betting it's a blouse

>>8275109
also it's too short to be a robe or kimono, if it was closed it would hit him at about hip level

>>8275109
>Robert Plant
>wearing women's style clothing
>Asian styled clothing at that
sounds about right

Anyway, after some digging, it seems to be a kimono jacket, or cropped kimino, though kimono blouse turns up a lot of similar things too. Thanks though, at least I have a semi-solid direction to search in at least.

is there a way to do an ahoge without it looking like shit

>>8275220
Show us what you want it to look like or what you don't want it to look like. I've done it two ways, a long one using glue/gel/hairdryer and a shorter one where I just used hairspray and tied the ahoge with some of the wig's fibers.

>>8275227
something short, probably a little bit shorter than this guy's

>>8275234
I'll rather classify that as long, since it probably won't hold without a wire running through it. You'll probably want to do something more like right of pic related. Obviously, you're going to layer the wefts flatter. Here's the link to a tutoriel you might find pertinent: http://theonenameda.deviantart.com/art/Hetalia-Ahoge-Tutorial-170989821

You could test doing it like left of pic related, which is just hair tied up using hair, but that technique doesn't hold big cowlicks very well.

What is the name of the best fabric choice for this jacket for Sonico (after the party version)

Can anyone find the original illustration? Maybe shots of the back of the jacket?

>>8274979
>bias tap
Dont use bias tape it not really meant to lie flat and straight and most of the kind you buy in a store is really cheap and thin. You need twill tape.

>>8274565
Never use foam for a thin sword like a katana. Wood will always be a better option. Foam only works for big chunky swords. Even with a core like a dowel foam will chip if hit wrong at that thickness. Look up Chioky's bleach zanpakuto tutorials for basics.

OR an easier way is to go to eBay/amazon and look up a prop wooden katana meant for a bleach cosplay in the length you want. Your's is pretty long so "Ichigo bankai wood" should find you one. These things are great because they're so mass produced the usually only cost $25-40 and are kind of crappy so they are easy to disassemble. Sand the finish off and repaint it silver or just paint the silver right on if it's one of those glossy black finishes.

I've tried so many times to make good katana blades from scratch and it's a frustrating shape. with these suckers no only do you get a good shape for the blade but a sheathe as well. I've got a small stock of wood bleach swords meant for characters no one likes that sold for about $10.

Hello, could help me identify this model
the brand is Eos 15mm

THANKS!!

>>8275360
dang thanks, I didn't think of buying premade wooden katanas

I found a pretty decent one on amazon for like $10 that has no tsuba or hilt so I'll probably just grab that and file the handle down

>>8275372
Are you sure it's geo? Looks a lot like the ICK garnet Pink. The EOS Dolly Eye pink looks pretty similar but doesn't have that greyish part.

>>8275372
idk? super nudy?

>>8269121
Seven weeks noob anon here, pic related is what I'm going for.

The only thing I'm really worried about is the hat (probably gonna ditch the shield for some other in-game item) since it looks like I'll have to make some kind of wire structure to support what is essentially a stuffed bird head at the very tip. I'm not really sure if my crafting skills are up to par, but I've got time and some money to spare so it might work.

>>8269121
>>8276292
(Sorry for the double post, on mobile so can't really edit the images together)

The other option is this, and I know there's a pretty comprehensive Journey cosplay tutorial out there but I'd have to modify it because I don't really like how that pattern makes the face/mask area come out.

After a bit of advice. I'm part of a cosplay group with some friends from Europe who are visiting and I want to make gifts for them all relating to their characters in the group but I'm not sure what to make...

Something along the lines of bookmarks/pouch bags/accessories mostly, something I can knock out easily and customise without much work but that would be useful and nice to keep. Anything in particular you'd like to receive, gulls?

How would you attach big hair buns on a wig without them falling off? I made some huge buns for Mei and now I don't really now how to keep them on the wig, as bobby pins and small hair pins are way too weak.

>>8276513
Have you tried toupee clips?

>>8276519
No I haven't, I just looked them up and they seem quite suitable. Are they strong?

>>8276534
Well, that would probably depends on how big/heavy is your buns but they definitely a much better option than bobby pins.

This will be my first time working with worbla, I think it would be the best material, but I'm not sure how much I will need...

What size sheet should I buy for making the headpiece, shoulder pads, armbands, shoes and belt?

Thanks

>>8276292
These are both great ideas! I'm personally inclined towards WW Link for a starter cosplay. It's mostly simple pieces with one or two complex pieces that will keep you a good blend of interested/boggled and will help you improve at crafting!
>noob tip, if you're looking for cheap wire, don't want to invest in a huge spool, and don't know shit about gauges, floral/wreath wire is a good place to start - I found a few yards at the dollar store for respectable money

Journey is also doable but unless you're a stickler for precision and careful detail, the pattern at the bottom hem will get frustrating. It's something that I find daunting - the design is beautiful and simple and geometric, but proportions have to be carefully matched and everything needs to be clean. Don't let that dissuade you, though; it's certainly possible to pull off a good beginner's Journey cosplay with carefulness and taking your time!
>tfw semi-lusting over the idea of making a Journey cosplay yourself

So I'm doing a Space Dandy cosplay for a con in the summer and just received my wig in the mail.
Now, I'm new to cosplay and wigs and all that kinda stuff, but I was wondering, what can I do to make it look better?

The jacket's due to come next month.

Also thanks to the anon that pointed me in this direction.

>>8276627
MOAR POMP

>>8276804
This made me kek more than it should have

I need some advice on fading a material to give it a sort of older or dustier look. It's felt (synthetic felt, I guess? I can post a closeup picture or hunt down the exact material info). It's a maroon sort of color, but I want to kind of fade it out a bit and make it less saturated. Maybe a bit of bleach added to a bucket of water? Perhaps tea-dying would work? Any other ideas?

So I'm going to a con in August, gonna be cosplaying as Tombo from Kiki's Delivery Service.

And you're all faggots

>>8276627
damn son you have the perfect face for dandy

try trimming the back/sideburns to see if you can get them to style better

>>8275333
If that's anything like regular letterman jackets it's black faux leather with white wool lettering

>>8277249
most letterman jackets are made from cotton or denim

Would it be highly frowned upon if I were to take a black chef's shirt, and highly modified it to look like his coat? I figure the material it's made out of would fit well, and it perfectly matches the two rows of 5 buttons on the front of his jacket. I would sew on all the green fabric areas, and that wouldn't cause me much difficulty.

Is there something I should do differently instead of the chef's shirt?

>>8277266
The lining, sleeves, wrists, collar and waistline will be made of cotton but every letterman I've seen has had a leather shell for the torso
:^)
you're wrong

>>8277270
as long as it looks right nobody will care how you made it

>>8277285
:3 thanks! I know what I'll do then.

Hey folks,not entirely sure if this is the right section, but..

I'm planning on making an Inumuta Houka (Kill la Kill) costume that has EL-wires in them. Does anyone in here have experience with them? Think this will work (pic)?

(I'm worried about how fast those batteries will drain)

>>8277625

Try posting this on /diy/, they could help out pretty good.

>>8277666
Will do, thanks!

>>8277625
I don't see why it wouldn't work but I'm not very experienced with the subject. Maybe use some sort of rechargeable power source?

>>8277748
I'm worried about the battery life because of those 1/4" plugs. I'm not sure how much the extra resistance matters compared to the wire itself.

Any tips on what paint to use for cell shading wigs? I tried using the archive but it wasnt of much help

any idea on the entire cat-hanging-off thing and how in the hell the "sleeves" are supposed to stay on? (bonus points how im supposed to get that belt to even cooperate)

>>8276902
I've ben using tea dying a few times to either dull or darken thread or fabric, it worked pretty well for me but I've never tried it on felt.

Anyone have any idea where Dragonsong Forge and SwordsAxe gets their props from? I assume they don't make their products themselves for the most part.

>>8268159
>without making the spear itself quite flimsy?
Wouldn't most conventions not allow something this pointy and rigid, or is this for private photo shoots? Are there exceptions for contests? I wonder if there would be any way to recast the blades with a rigid core blended with soft points. I wonder if you could properly illuminate that thing. Frosted surface? I bet light wouldn't travel down the whole surface without some fancy fiber optics, or someone recently mentioned UV-reactive material and special lighting which might be much easier though would still require powerful lighting, but hopefully easily set up for photo shoots or contest presentation.

It won't matter much of the spears are rigid but they're not rigidly fastened. I think ideally you want an entirely rigid chest piece so that they can't wiggle in relation to each other. Imperfectly would be with a front and back plate, which will break the illusion if you breathe with your rib cage. Ideally you'd at least have each pair connected to each other by a rigid band, though the back view only shows two sticking out the front, and the front view only seems to show one for some reason, I mean protruding, not just showing a glowing wound.

I don't know if there's any point in asking, but is it possible for a depressed NEET guy past his prime to get into cosplay? I don't know. I really just want to play pretend, and learn some practical skills. My main goal is something so obscure I don't think anyone would ever know what it is, but I guess maybe beyond that some generic WoW might be alright.
Is there ever any apprenticing?

>>8279123
if nobody is stopping you do you even need to ask?

as long as you're not morbidly obese you can cosplay fine

Can anyone recommend a pattern for this skirt? I'm a novice at sewing so I don't think I am ready to draft my own pattern. Thank you in advance!

requesting pic related to be redrawn as more of a body-suit without the armor. I have someone that can make the suit pattern but i need a better idea of how i'd like the suit to look as a normal suit. Though, i kind of want it to keep a mechanical look and might look in to make the limbs some time in the future

I hope this is the right thread for this.

I'm searching for a basic pair of brown flats that won't fall apart after 2 wears. I just need a nice brown like pic related. I wear flats a lot so I don't really want to spend more than $40 unless they are built to last.

P.S. I'm in the US

>>8279132
Ah, sorry. I guess I'm just being retarded asking people if it's worth doing, since it's such an individual issue.
I wish I'd gotten into girly things ages ago. Now my youth is so far gone. I've got old man hands. Well, if I make any progress maybe I can stave off this recent trend of putting on weight for the first time in like 2 decades before I overshoot the healthy average.

>>8276605
For the hood, is pic related even physically possible?
I tried making a mockup of it once, and it ended up being one piece for the back, one for each side, and then a connecting bit in the front, but I was wondering if there's a better way to do it since I don't know much about pattern-making.

I'm a complete sewing novice but I'd like to attempt at creating Mariah's red jacket. I'm mostly concerned about the two layers of her jacket however. Much thanks to any help!

>>8279220
A picture where the pleats are more visible.

I've found skirts with too many pleats and skirts with none but none with just the few and the yoke

I have a really general question. What brand makes the best lolita blouses for their price? I know it depends on fabric quality, but for example- a blouse from Infanta vs. blouse from Chess Story? I know Bodyline is inexpensive, but a lot of their blouses tend to look very boxy (I know the photos are bad on their site, but sometimes stock images is all I can go by.)

tl;dr - Is there any brand or style that is well known for good blouses, but preferably under $75 a blouse?

>>8276902
>>8278800
Tea is not going to work on felt unless it's wool or made of an organic fiber. Rule of thumb is that organic dyes will dye organic fibers and synthetic fibers take synthetic-specific dyes like iDye Poly.

I'm having a pretty hard time finding the right color and style wig for Mamimi. I found this wig and I don't mind cutting it to the correct length. I'm way more concerned about the color though...
What do you guys think about the color?
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=220494607785&alt=web