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>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 20 15:00:25 2013 No.7251136 File: 227 KB, 349x500, hinoto.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] I want to make a Hinoto cosplay, but this is my first time making "traditional" japanesse cloting. What kind of fabric I can use, in order to look acuratte?

Anonymous Fri Dec 20 16:15:11 2013 No.7251224

Does anyone have experience in paitning faux leather/pleather? I need to paint a pair of brown boots to a darker shade of brown
I was looking at this tutorial
http://www.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=220900
And was wondering if there was a better way, or anything I could do to reduce possible cracking/chipping using this method (like adding more of the medium or something)

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 20 16:55:10 2013 No.7251287 >>7251224 Just buy Angelus leather paint. If it's super shiny, you'll need to sand it lightly with a very fine grit first.

Anonymous Fri Dec 20 17:08:22 2013 No.7251303

i'm making a default lulu skin cosplay and need wig advice! i think everyone gets her wig wrong by wearing a really long straight wig. her hair is super long but it has tons of volume and it's kind of crazy at the ends.

does anyone know how i can achieve this? i was thinking a lolita wig base with some wefts might be the best option. do any of you have any go to lolita wig stores?

thanks!

Anonymous Fri Dec 20 17:55:52 2013 No.7251357

>>7251136
White crepe for the outer layer, polyester crepe is going to be better than silk because you can clean it after it's been dragged around the convention center.
Something with a plain weave, like a synthetic version of habotai, will probably look fine for the red juban. If you use something stiffer or brocaded the crepe might ride weirdly over it. Stencil the gold on.
Dupioni looks nice for obi, it's stiff and it's got an appropriately contrasting texture.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 20 18:01:52 2013 No.7251361 >>7251357 Forgot to add: please do the cords right. Please. Yarn himo are sad-looking. Fabric Tales sells really nice Japanese ones, either fabric-covered or woven: http://www.fabrictales.com/cgi-bin/Store/store.cgi

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 20 20:03:00 2013 No.7251517 >>7251357 Thanks a lot for your help!

Anonymous Fri Dec 20 20:19:30 2013 No.7251543

>>7251303
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiQjclPPjMg
Here is a tutorial for magnificent drag-queen hair made of clip-in ponytails removed for their clips sewed together into a fabulous wig-monster.
I've tried making wigs more voluminous by adding wefts and this blows my efforts out of the water.

Squeakers !!zTEGo/wtjfv Fri Dec 20 23:04:13 2013 No.7251779
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Trying to figure out a way to go about these pants without making them. Dying may be an option and have been looking around for cargo pants for guys...but no luck. Help please.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 20 23:10:13 2013 No.7251784 >>7251779 Really? http://lmgtfy.com/?q=purple+cargo+pants

>>	Squeakers !!zTEGo/wtjfv Fri Dec 20 23:18:43 2013 No.7251791 >>7251784 My search generally comes up with cargo pants for women or if they are for men they are not baggy enough. OR the seller no longer carries what I'm looking for. Thanks though.

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 21 12:17:31 2013 No.7252502 >>7251779 I would dye them, then you can buy white cotton wristbands and dye those to match. Do you live in a country with Target? They sell some made by Wrangler that are 100% cotton, the khaki should bleach to white for dyeing.

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 21 23:58:07 2013 No.7253501 File: 39 KB, 589x960, 1387688317515.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Anyone know what this style of hat is called? I typed in 'boater hat' but I didn't find much.

>>	Velociraptor !!KB448Br2gIo Sun Dec 22 01:03:31 2013 No.7253557 >>7253501 looks like a pork pie hat to me

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 22 03:32:32 2013 No.7253680 File: 190 KB, 404x303, 1387701146936.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] How do I style a wig for a character with part of his hair pulled back? Can I do it without a lacefront wig?

Revengeance !nOhOmoYIrY Sun Dec 22 03:53:31 2013 No.7253695
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I'm looking for a preexisting pattern I can get (and alter if needed) to make Raiden's coat from MGS4. But I haven't been able to find a pattern for a men's single-breasted trench coat that's also got that flap in the back (or a pattern where that addition would be fairly doable.) Any help on where I can find such a pattern?

>>	Revengeance !nOhOmoYIrY Sun Dec 22 03:55:03 2013 No.7253697 >>7253680 http://malindachan.deviantart.com/art/Wig-Hairline-Tutorial-216211961 I'd part the hair and only apply this method on the relevant side

Anonymous Sun Dec 22 04:01:03 2013 No.7253702
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Trying to do a Samurai Flamenco cosplay. I found the exact helmet he uses, just need to find the headphones and sentai/kamen rider belt he uses.

Also need help on how to do the suit.

Anonymous Sun Dec 22 05:00:49 2013 No.7253747

>>7253501
Have you tried Taobao. I had a quick look but it looks like you might have to settle. Either rounding brim with round top, or straight brim with straight top.
Round brim w/ round top
http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=19666476763&ali_refid=a3_420435_1006:1104299847:6:%C0%F1%C3%B1%D7%D3:e92b1137e7d6d0513c751a090bac1b9e&ali_trackid=1_e92b1137e7d6d0513c751a090bac1b9e&spm=a230r.1.18.16.ylwhsh

Straight brim w/ straight top
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.89.Q4O6FR&id=12340368089

You might me be able to mold the brim into the right shape with this one.

Anonymous Sun Dec 22 15:35:51 2013 No.7254259

I found a pattern I needed for a cosplay but the pattern states to use jersey knit fabric. I am still a little clueless on what kind of fabric exactly to use to make the dress, but I at least know I do not want it in a stretchy form-fitting fabric like jersey knit.
Can I still use the pattern? I really only need it for the sleeves, neckline, and bodice, as I would be making a rectangle skirt not from the pattern.

Anonymous Sun Dec 22 22:14:48 2013 No.7254989

>>7254259
Might help if you tell us the pattern name/brand/number/post a picture. Some of it might just not work in non-stretchy fabrics. If you render a four-piece t-shirt pattern in a knit fabric, it fits your curves: if you do it in a woven fabric it looks like a sack. If there are darts/princess seams or a closure of some variety I think it'll be okay.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 22 22:21:34 2013 No.7255000 >>7253697 Not OP, but this tutorial is great. Thank you.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 22 23:15:34 2013 No.7255071 Any tips on cosplays with high heels? do gel insoles work well? are there any specific brands that work better than others?

Anonymous Sun Dec 22 23:24:04 2013 No.7255086
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>>7254989
It's McCalls M6801
I didn't want the ruched details either, but this was the best pattern I can find with the neckline and sleeve I wanted.
Would I be able to mod the pattern to something more for woven fabric?

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 23 01:13:29 2013 No.7255311 File: 159 KB, 512x512, mukuro.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] i was wondering if its possible to make her vest or if i could find it anywhere for a cheaper price.

Anonymous Mon Dec 23 01:31:59 2013 No.7255351

>>7255086
That pattern relies on stretch to make the bodice fit. If you use a woven material, it's going to squash your chest and hang around your waist. You can theoretically fix this with darts, but I think you'll have an easier time if you pick up another pattern made for wovens, like M6741. Mash the two together - use the bodice of the 2nd pattern, then use the sleeves and neckline from the one you have.

Anonymous Mon Dec 23 01:38:29 2013 No.7255363

>>7255311
A cheaper price than what? How exact do you need it to be? You might find a similar coat at goodwill and remove the sleeves, possibly even a vest. Otherwise, cargo vests are fairly easy to find. Sporting goods stores carry them, ebay tells me you can buy one for pretty cheap, but these won't be exact. The pockets and front closure are most noticeably different. Everything can be made, but whether it can be made by you depends on your experience. Have you any sewing experince? If not, all those details can be quite intimidating.

>>	nil Mon Dec 23 01:50:29 2013 No.7255396 >>7255311 That just looks like a generic tactical vest to me, which is usually 30-50 dollars. I'm not a expert on sewing myself, but I feel like it would probably be cheaper if you just bought one from a military surplus store.

Anonymous Mon Dec 23 02:41:20 2013 No.7255503

>>7255363
i need to find one around 40-50 because the only tactical vest i found that looked simmilar is like 80 dollars and i've made a few costume with lots of details before but i'm not sure where to start with this one.

>>7255396
i cant find one thats in the right colour or look the same in that price range though

Anonymous Mon Dec 23 11:23:32 2013 No.7255968
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So I'm thinking of cosplaying Sophie from Howl's Moving Castle, and I was wondering about her hair. Would it be better to buy a short, layered wig like the one on the left and just style the front, or to buy a longer wig like the one on the right and put the layers in myself? Her hair seems to have quite a lot of volume; would I need to put extra hair (wefts?) in? I have zero experience in styling either hair or wigs save for trimming the fringe so that it doesn't get in my eyes.

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 23 11:25:02 2013 No.7255977 >>7255968 The wig in the left is way too short for Sophie's hair

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 23 11:25:32 2013 No.7255974 >>7255968 It doesn't really have much volume at all, atleast not enough for wefts. A good upside down hair spraying and light backcombing will poof it up enough.

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 23 13:23:57 2013 No.7256174 >>7255351 Thanks, I'll do that!

Anonymous Mon Dec 23 23:48:00 2013 No.7257113

I'm looking to buy my first dress, but I'm super tentative--I'm a little bigger than the usual measurements, on top of the fact that I'm not sure how to avoid being an ita mess.

Is Fanplusfriend a good place? They seem okay, and they have some cheapish dresses that I'd like as a way to ease my way in. What does cgl think?

Anonymous Tue Dec 24 00:02:30 2013 No.7257135

>>7257113
imo f+f is tackier than bodyline.
If you're plus-sized look for stores with custom options for their clothes, or brands like Metamorphose with fully-shirred skirts.
As for avoid being an ita:
-Make sure your clothes fit you. Whether it's brand or offbrand, if you're squeezing into them it's not flattering.
-Style your hair
-Makeup
-Have a petticoat
-Shapewear helps

Anonymous Tue Dec 24 00:20:51 2013 No.7257157

>>7257135
I'm not plus-sized, but I'm 10-15 cm off of most of the dresses I like. Its disheartening, but I'm working on taking down the weight.

I glanced at f+f because it had some solid-ish prints, but I'll try another look around.

Thanks for the tips!

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 24 00:37:51 2013 No.7257170 anyone have tips on making the DSS choker from 3.33?

Anonymous Tue Dec 24 06:40:59 2013 No.7257444
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I have these pants and the zipper always shows so it sort of looks like the fly is gown at a glance. How do I fix this. I noticed when I press the fabric over the zipper into the right position it leaves a little spare in the waist, should I just put a stitch in it? I don't want it to look stupid.
Has anyone had this kid of problem before?

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 24 10:03:40 2013 No.7257525 File: 31 KB, 387x207, belt.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Any idea where I could buy a belt like this one? I know its an awfully simple thing, but that makes it more difficult to search for online and I'd like to be as accurate as possible.

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 24 10:09:15 2013 No.7257530 >>7257525 It's a pistol belt.

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 24 10:14:45 2013 No.7257536 >>7257530 Thank you!

>>	ValleLator !nCGvC6eOuQ Tue Dec 24 10:49:19 2013 No.7257566 >>7257530 >>7257525 Older style or likely something foreign if military. You can try Galls.com but I think they only have the modern plastic buckle ones now.

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 24 16:29:22 2013 No.7257938 >>7257444 It's called pull your pants up. They're probably sitting unevenly (the back's higher than the front, so it's stretching the weak point differently.

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 24 18:07:40 2013 No.7258099 >>7257525 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vietnam-War-US-Army-Ammo-Ammunition-Belt-/141144476017 Ta-dah! Basically that was a standard issue combat belt in the US army during the Vietnam war. Really easy to find.

Anonymous Tue Dec 24 19:38:08 2013 No.7258204
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not cosplay related but I'm sewing some beer can koozie things for my bf for x-mas and the last step to these directions are killing me. It says to just pin the bottom and fold over and sew but it won't fit over my sewing machine and in the pictures the bottom seam is hidden so I have no clue on how she did it. I could just hand sew it or slap some bias tape on and call it a day but I would rather not. Please help me ;_;
TL;DR: need help with last step
link to tutorial: http://www.flowergirldesignscollection.com/files/keep-it-cool-can-wrap.pdf

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 24 19:44:08 2013 No.7258208 >>7258204 It seems like she folded the raw edges inward, pinned them shit and top stitched close to the edge. If I were you, I would fold it inward, press it, and then use very small pins to hold the seam shut then hand sew it shut using a slip stitch.

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 24 19:45:08 2013 No.7258209 >>7258208 >pinned them shit pinned them SHUT. Awkward typos are the best.

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 24 19:56:07 2013 No.7258218 >>7258208 thanks for the quick reply. I feel like such a dummy for not thinking of that, I was thinking it would be much more complicated for some reason.

Anonymous Tue Dec 24 20:13:37 2013 No.7258232
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How much time/effort can I expect to put into a pair of large angel wings (pic related)? I've looked through a lot of tutorials/approaches and think I would do a wire frame + fabric overlay with feathers glued on for portability and ease (I don't have the space or tools to do the whole PVC thing). Trying to decide if it's worth it to get done for Katsucon...

Anonymous Tue Dec 24 21:22:59 2013 No.7258316

>>7258232
>I don't have the space or tools to do the whole PVC thing

You don't have pvc glue and a heat gun? $35 at Home Depot.

Anyway, the time is dependent on the type of feathers you use and their size, how big the rig needs to be for you, and how efficient you are and how few mistakes you make along the way. It is far too subjective to say it will take X amount of time. And the effort that goes into it is all up to you. If you want them to look nice, a lot of effort. if you don't give a fuck, then why are you doing this in the first place?

Anonymous Tue Dec 24 22:23:02 2013 No.7258395

>>7258316
I just don't really have the space to do the sort of sawing, drilling, etc. that seems to be involved in a PVC-based harness/frame. I'm also a little worried about how heavy they might be. Does this (http://jiajem.com/tutorials/wings/?edit_id=1)) look reasonable?

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 24 22:40:02 2013 No.7258415 I guess this would be the thread to ask, What do you lolitas use to bid on Y!japan Auctions? I mean, what shopping services?

>>	Anonymous Wed Dec 25 15:16:28 2013 No.7259615 Monster Hunter Rathalos Armour, how do?

>>	Anonymous Wed Dec 25 15:18:27 2013 No.7259621 >>7258415 fromjapan for small things i used japonica once for a big order but apparently theyve been doing some shady overcharges?

Anonymous Wed Dec 25 16:31:00 2013 No.7259717
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What would be the best way to go about making wings for Super Sailor Moon like pic related? I'm stumped on the harness mostly and keeping it all hidden, but I would also love some wing tutorials that are similar in shape/style.

>>	Anonymous Wed Dec 25 16:50:30 2013 No.7259743 >>7258415 Japanica screwed me over the last time I used them, so I (in a bit of a time crunch) decided to just use buyee a while back. It was pricey, but being able to bid on shit in real time was nice.

Anonymous Wed Dec 25 17:06:01 2013 No.7259769

>>7257938
They're like that all the time no matter how much I pull them up. I have another pair of the same brand that have the exact same problem, so I figured it was something about the way they're cut.
I took that pic after I had been wearing them all day, so they were pretty stretched out by that point.

Anonymous Wed Dec 25 17:11:30 2013 No.7259774

This may be a retarded question, but is there a way to stiffen boot material for cosplay? I'm not talking leather boots, just shitty $20 pleather boots. The material is obviously subpar and has a lot of slouch to it, though they're otherwise accurate for what I want to use them for.

>>	Anonymous Wed Dec 25 18:06:05 2013 No.7259873 >>7259774 interfacing.

>>	Anonymous Wed Dec 25 18:06:05 2013 No.7259874 >>7259774 line it with poster card

Anonymous Wed Dec 25 19:51:35 2013 No.7260033

>>7259774
Do as >>7259873 suggested and use interfacing. Also, they will stay up better once you add a zipper into them, assuming they are longer boots.

Do not use poster board as >>7259874 suggests, as that will crinkle, get wet, and and look like crap.

Anonymous Wed Dec 25 21:24:57 2013 No.7260123
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Hey guys, I got the heat gun I asked for for Xmas!!

Anyone have some good tutorials//ideas for first time armor? I'd like to do female armor, but male armor is fine too because my boyfriend is pretty excited to use it, too.

Pic related, it's the heat gun I got.

>>	Anonymous Wed Dec 25 22:49:02 2013 No.7260254 >>7260123 N7 armor, theres a ton of EVA foam patterns for it out there for male and female variants. Plus its a pretty easy first build.

Anonymous Thu Dec 26 01:38:58 2013 No.7260540
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>>7260254
That's a great one! Thank you so much! We both love that game and I had no idea there were patterns for it already.

One day I want to be good enough to make a Living Saint (pic related again) from Warhammer 40k, and my boyfriend could be a Space Marine, but we are faaaaar from experienced enough to make either of those.

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 26 01:45:29 2013 No.7260550 >>7260033 >>7259874 >>7259873 Thank you very much for your advice! This has been frustrating me for a while now.

Anonymous Thu Dec 26 02:22:01 2013 No.7260585
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I have a group cosplaying from the live action Regular Show music video. Everything is pretty straightforward except the wigs, which seem to made of feathers. (Sorry I don't have a better reference photo, it's a pretty grainy unclear video and not many pictures exist)

I've searched for feather wigs, but they always seem to have feathers going downwards instead of sticking up.

I have some experience styling and dying wigs but nothing too fancy. Any ideas here?

Anonymous Thu Dec 26 06:54:30 2013 No.7260817
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I'm trying to find a vest or a jacket that looks similar to Jack's vest in anarchy reigns.Minus the stripes because I have a way of applying them myself. Ebay has been giving me nothing though. I would make the whole thing myself if I wasn't so awful at sewing.
Anyone know of a jacket/vest that looks close to this?

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 26 09:35:40 2013 No.7260900 >>7260585 Honestly, I'm a big regular show fan and was considering doing Mordicai. I was planning to buy a short blue wig, spike it up a big and add feathers by hand instead of getting a straight up feather wig which looks too cheap IMO.

Anonymous Thu Dec 26 11:24:16 2013 No.7260968
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I feel like a total dork, but I need to make 4-5 leather pouches for a cosplay.

I have no idea how to go about this though, since pouches. Is it more or less make a pattern go from there? I have some nice faux leather that will work, but I am hesitant to start onit just yet.

Anonymous Thu Dec 26 16:36:31 2013 No.7261363

>>7260968
Yes, you can find patterns at any craft/fabric store. I don't have it on me, but I bought a pack that had patterns for things like bracers, belts, and pouches. Incredibly handy, especially because it gives you somewhere to carry things where most costumes won't! And the faux leather would work wonderfully. Good luck!

Anonymous Thu Dec 26 16:42:31 2013 No.7261375
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>>7260900
yeah I agree that feather wigs aren't the best looking things. I'd never even heard of them before this.

I have seen one other person do this cosplay and I don't think they used any feathers in the wig. Still looks good though, so maybe I'll do a combination of the two.

Thanks for the input!

Anonymous Thu Dec 26 17:08:21 2013 No.7261409
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I've got an idea to cosplay Monet from One Piece, but her legs are going to be tricky. I've been thinking some sort of tiny stilts, but I've never done anything like that before for a cosplay that requires that level of structural integrity, even if I am stupid skinny. I drew a picture of what I've brainstormed up. Do you think this would work? I imagine the support will all need to be in the back of the (costume's) calf and the back toe (as well as on my own toes). Anyone who's done this kinda thing before who could give me some advice? Like what materials I should do research on, or perhaps even, if I'm lucky, a tutorial for something similar? Thanks in advance!

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 26 18:01:21 2013 No.7261440 >>7261375 It looks like they did use feathers in their wigs, but they only did it with the black parts.

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 26 18:01:51 2013 No.7261441 >>7261409 If you don't know how to walk with stilts, you will fall. Practice a lot before you try doing it in a costume. that said, I would make something similar to what was done here http://youtu.be/KKyeAQNFLVk

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 26 18:09:21 2013 No.7261448 >>7261441 Oh yes, I'll be doing much much much practicing with that. And thanks for the video; I'll be looking into that sort of construction!

Anonymous Thu Dec 26 21:23:56 2013 No.7261736
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I don't know if I'm tired or stupid, but for the life of me I can't figure out what to make the things circled in red from. My first thought was craft foam, but the angles are so sharp that I don't know if craft foam would be able to achieve that? I'm working on this for ALA, so I don't know if ordering anything like worbla or wonderflex would get here in time.

Anonymous Thu Dec 26 21:32:35 2013 No.7261758

>>7261736
If it is meant to be armor like the shoulder spikes or bracers, then use whatever material you are making them out of.
If it is meant to just be part of the coat, then, whatever material you're using for the coat, but with some heavy interfacing, and guidewire.

Anonymous Thu Dec 26 21:42:35 2013 No.7261774

I'm doing a Yuno Gasai (of Mirai Niki) cosplay, but I've got a few major problems
>I'm completely new to cosplay
>I'm a guy living in a very tightly controlled, Christian house, and have to do this elsewhere
>I only have until Ohayacon
>On the upside, money isn't an issue

Anonymous Thu Dec 26 22:07:35 2013 No.7261809

>>7261758
It's part of the coats and also might be some kind of armor or metal piece. It's like it has properties of both.
>anime logic.
Regardless I think I'm going to see if I can't Frankenstein both those suggestions together, so thank you for your input anon.

>>	Chrysallis Thu Dec 26 22:15:35 2013 No.7261821 Maybe some heat on the foam will help it stay angled... depends on the type of foam. You could also make a tiny crevice on the opposite side that you want the public to see and then heat it so it forms more of a point?

Anonymous Thu Dec 26 22:36:09 2013 No.7261858

I had a tutorial bookmarked on my computer from a japanese site that showed you how to style a short wig with clip-in twintails to look more realistic by making little ponytails for underneath the clips. I accidentally deleted the bookmark thinking it was something else and can't find it. Does anyone know what I'm talking about? It was japanese and for a miku wig. Lots of good pictures.

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 26 22:41:09 2013 No.7261862 >>7261774 Sounds like you have bigger issues than cosplay help to sort through

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 26 22:43:39 2013 No.7261864 >>7261774 If you don't know how to sew, or have a place where you can work on it, then it's best just to commission it.

twerk it Thu Dec 26 22:54:39 2013 No.7261871
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>>7251136
>>7251357
fwiw you can make washable silk garments by just washing the silk before you sew with it. don't hang it and don't use an agitating cycle because wet silk loses strength; really it's best to just soak it and dry it flat on a towel.

i do this when i make silk garments.

>>7253695
19th century costuming will have capes like that, but the fitting might be different.

>>7255071
wearing heels is about two things: heels that aren't absolute garbage and your own walking form. if the shoe holds your foot in place properly, fits properly, and has good support through the whole footbed then insoles aren't necessary and insoles will only help to correct footbed support and minor fit issues; if the heels are just trash then nothing will help.

as for walking, you just need to have good form, you need to be able to keep your foot relaxed and your weight centered over the whole foot as you do when wearing flats, and you need to do all the work of lifting and moving your legs and feet from your stomach, butt, and hips and thighs. go watch runway models strut, seriously, their form is hyper-correct.

>>7255311
military surplus, i can't guess the price it will be because they can vary pretty wildly. you'll have more luck in person than online, because a lot of these people just don't have much of an online presence in my experience.

>>7257444
this is caused by either an improper fit or a fundamentally flawed pattern, either way the fix is so complicated/potentially impossible that it's better to just buy better trousers next time, i'm sorry to say.

>>7260817
look at motorcycle gear, including sleeved jackets because you can always tear them away.

>>7261736
looks like corded seaming/piping, basically you just sew a seam with a length of cord inside of it. it does require a special foot, one with half the foot removed so that you can feed the fabric with the cording inside of it.

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 26 22:55:39 2013 No.7261873 >>7261864 Alright, I can order one, but how would I go about doing that? I've got no clue what I'm doing. >>7261862 This whole thing is a middle-finger to my parent anyway.

Anonymous Fri Dec 27 01:30:47 2013 No.7262095
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I'm trying to make a Vash The Stampede jacket for one of my friends for a convention sometime next year and I could use some helpful hints. I want the jacket to look almost exactly like the one from the figure picture here, but I'm not sure what to do patterning-wise. I know I'll have to probably make it in three different parts (The collar, the actual jacket, and the long train of buttoned fabric in the front) and I have the measurements I need for the long buttoned part and a Matrix Jacket pattern as a base, but I'm not very good at making my own patterns from things, and the collar is going to have to be patterned from scratch most likely. I also don't really know how to weather or wear fabric and the closest thing I've done to it is bleaching a pair of overalls for fading...And I've never worked with leather or pleather extensively before so I have no idea how to like, work it.

I've tried looking up patterns for Vash jackets online and they just don't look the same or are crazy expensive. I know this is a long list of 'i don't know how to do these things' but I'm still learning how to make things come out not only looking nice but feeling nice, and I figured coming here and asking for some hints would probably help me more than anything I've done so far.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 27 02:08:37 2013 No.7262135 File: 204 KB, 585x780, 1380769843773.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] I want to go to A-kon this year as /pol/ in the pic Do cons in general allow nazi armbands if they're part of the costume? pic related >tfw not white

Anonymous Fri Dec 27 02:18:06 2013 No.7262145

>>7262135
You could always look on A-kon's website to see if they have a policy. Some cons warn against it and will ask you to leave if you wear things like that, but not all. I hope it's not allowed because you shouldn't wear it, but you obviously don't care, so oh well.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 27 02:20:36 2013 No.7262146 >>7262135 sounds like an awful idea for a costume

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 27 02:23:36 2013 No.7262150 >>7262145 > I hope it's not allowed because you shouldn't wear it Same. Just replace the swastika with a black version of the 4chan "clover" and you won't have a problem.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 27 02:26:07 2013 No.7262153 >>7262150 I should've said "I agree", not "same". Also brace for nobody recognizing this costume because you'll look like 40% of the non-cosplaying nerds there.

Anonymous Fri Dec 27 02:27:06 2013 No.7262155

>>7262146
I guess you never heard of Helsing. Honestly, I don't know why this is even a big deal anymore. Everyone involved directly or indirectly in ww2 and holocaust is dead. Its been over 70 years. At this point it's a meaningless uniform and people are playing the butthurt card. It's annoying . Enough of the triggering bullshit

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 27 02:28:06 2013 No.7262159 >>7261873 EBAY search Yuno Gasai cosplay You have less than a month til Ohayocon order costume and wig right now or it won't make it

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 27 02:29:06 2013 No.7262160 >>7262155 And I mean "symbol " not uniform. Argh.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 27 02:37:06 2013 No.7262179 >>7262153 I will (if I don't go instead as Bob Belcher from Bob's Burgers) have a large name tag as other board cosplayers tend to do

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 27 02:45:26 2013 No.7262186 File: 5 KB, 219x168, 1384016848744.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>7262155 >>7262160 >a girl that doesn't buy into the emotional "triggering" stuff

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 27 02:53:56 2013 No.7262200 >>7262186 I'll cosplay from Helsing next year and think of you, anon.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 27 02:55:27 2013 No.7262202 File: 23 KB, 369x368, 1383545081243.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>7262200

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 27 02:57:27 2013 No.7262204 >>7262155 The KKK still uses nazi symbols. The only people who want to wear swastikas are racist or 2edgy4u faggots.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 27 03:08:56 2013 No.7262215 >>7262204 >cosplay accuracy >edgy K

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 27 03:09:56 2013 No.7262218 File: 44 KB, 211x297, 1378504292544.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>7262204

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 27 03:21:26 2013 No.7262230 >>7262204 u serious m8?

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 27 18:37:48 2013 No.7263380 >>7262135 Are you that asian qt who posted on /new/ (the offsite one of another certain chan) a year or so ago? If so, godspeed.

Anonymous Fri Dec 27 18:56:16 2013 No.7263436
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I am having difficult figuring out how to make the suit. I wanted to make some type of modified leotard but the area around her chest looks like latex. Should I make the whole thing out of liquid latex or is there a material that would look good for the chest? I haven't done anything like this before so any suggestions would be helpful, my research isn't helping much.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 27 18:57:46 2013 No.7263443 File: 1.24 MB, 1280x720, refrence.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>7263436 Here is another picture closer up if it helps.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 27 20:34:41 2013 No.7263629 >>7263436 I find latex to be expensive and a pain in the ass to work with, and often will look cheap. I would go with wet-look spandex. It stretches better, and can give you that shiny look, while still being comfortable and easy to move in.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 27 21:36:43 2013 No.7263727 Are there any tutorials on how to make a staff? Preferrably in 7 days?

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 27 22:39:16 2013 No.7263811 >>7263436 The type of latex you use to make garments is called sheet latex.

Anonymous Fri Dec 27 23:15:46 2013 No.7263864
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Not sure if this is the right thread since i'm more so looking for color suggestions. I wanna cosplay Kousagi aka Parallel Sailor Moon from the short story but not sure what colors to use. I know her hair is pink, i'm assuming the same color as Chibi Usa but i'm stuck on fuku colors. I'm thinking pink and blue, a combo of Usagi and Chibi Usa?
Also suggestions for the wig?

Anonymous Fri Dec 27 23:41:46 2013 No.7263906

>>7263864
I've seen fanart of her using lilac that was pretty cute (for the fuku) as well as aqua x pink and pink x yellow. So far as I know, Naoko never create an official combo for her fuku. The only image in colour that she drew is a shot of Kousagi's head/bust as she hugs a bunny plush.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 27 23:46:46 2013 No.7263913 >>7263906 And found one other. From a seramyu program? Or something? But again, no fuku colours. Only pink hair and blue eyes.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 27 23:56:18 2013 No.7263924 >>7263727 What kind of staff exactly? Pictures?

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 28 00:03:16 2013 No.7263934 File: 9 KB, 190x266, images.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>7263906 Like this? I feel like it's too much pink though and I'd have to get the wig first to match pinks

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 28 00:06:16 2013 No.7263942 >>7263934 Yeah, like that. Lilac/Lavender or puple and red seems popular, too? I'd just do what you like, though. Not many people are going to know who she is, regardless of which colours you choose.

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 28 04:06:47 2013 No.7264311 File: 374 KB, 1215x717, Lulu_0.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>7263924

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 28 08:32:03 2013 No.7264503 >>7264311 Id say use a broom handle or something like that for the main shaft, the attatch blocks of pink insulation foam on and carve them down to those different shapes all over it.

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 28 10:19:33 2013 No.7264594 What kind of material should I be using for a seifuku top and what material for the sailor collar?

Anonymous Sat Dec 28 12:21:04 2013 No.7264715
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I've seen a few Cosplay attempts at pic related, but I'm not sure if the cosplayers made their snake parts movable, or if they just stayed still, and the body was basically only good for photoshoots.

I would be interested in making a movable body, so I don't have to drag it around, and can walk relatively normall, but I want it to look somewhat convincing. How do I go about this?

Anonymous Sat Dec 28 15:11:54 2013 No.7265022

>>7264311
Instead of using insulation foam, I would use GreatStuff from homedepot. It's a spray on foam that is also carvable almost instantly. You would need to use some kind of wire though to make the shape first also for structural reasons. After you carve it, then you paper mache it (also super easy with household materials) and then paint

Anonymous Sat Dec 28 23:59:12 2013 No.7265833

>>7261409
Ive thought about building a similar leg thing for when I make a zealot cosplay, I highly recommend
using metal bars aluminium is strong and lightweight. Make the leg frame using the metal and then you can make the leg stable and comfy as fuck afterwards.

Anonymous Mon Dec 30 01:42:40 2013 No.7267776
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Does anyone know what was used for the shoulder armor? I'm asking because I want my armor to have "movable parts", something like rivets but still allows for movement. I can't think of what the item is called.

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 30 01:45:10 2013 No.7267781 >>7264715 http://vermine-venom.deviantart.com/gallery/ I'm not sure how this was done (she says in a comment that she commissioned it) but maybe you can get some inspiration.

Anonymous Mon Dec 30 01:58:40 2013 No.7267789
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The good fabric stores are over an hour away from my house so I need an online shop to get fabric from. What would be a good place to get some within the USA?

Does anyone have a good place to buy screen printing fabric and dyes for fabric? The screen printing will be on leggings.

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 30 02:06:40 2013 No.7267797 >>7261409 instructables, digitigrade werewolf legs. good tutorial.

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 30 02:10:13 2013 No.7267802 >>7267776 umm rivets would work perfectly here.

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 30 02:16:13 2013 No.7267809 >>7267776 >>7267802 Yeah, articulating armor pieces are literally riveted together, just make sure the rivet isn't super tight.

Anonymous Mon Dec 30 02:16:13 2013 No.7267810

>>7265022
'almost instantly' is kind of misleading.
great stuff is fantastic to carve, if you don't get too many big bubbles. but you wanna let that shit fully cure (2-8 hours, depending on how thick you dispense it) before touching it. whatever it touches while wet it forms a lifelong fucking bond, and trying to wipe it off makes it worse. also the foam itself will go flat if you touch it while it's wet.
WEAR GLOVES and wear old clothes while it's wet, and let it fully cure before handling/attempting to carve.

Gavrill !8aIL7Stars Mon Dec 30 02:38:43 2013 No.7267843

>>7267789
Copy + Paste from the old thread:

>http://www.syfabrics.com/
>http://www.moodfabrics.com/
>http://www.distinctivefabric.com/
>http://spandexworld.com/
>http://www.hancockfabrics.com/

All but Hancock do swatches, and someone else suggested
>http://www.lowpricefabric.com/
but I haven't personally tried them yet.

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 30 03:39:31 2013 No.7267944 >>7267802 >>7267809 Thanks so much.

Anonymous Mon Dec 30 05:53:37 2013 No.7268098
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heyo, I'm going as Accelerator for Katuscon, and I finally have enough money to start buying things I'm not making, so that brings me to picking out contacts.
They -have- to be prescription, so that kinda limits my choices, but these are what I've narrowed it down to. That, and also these (http://www.honeycolor.com/dolly-red.html)), but I'm not sure I want them due to their size (14.5 mm)

The reason I want a smaller diameter is because Accelerator's got a bit of a sharp, crazy thing going on, and big round doe eyes would look strange with him, I'd imagine.
Sorry second pic of myself is shit; it seems I rarely take pictures of myself without contacts in when the sun's out. They're just boring brown, anyway.

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 30 06:09:54 2013 No.7268113 >>7268098 An actual picture of the character would help. Or at least what series is he from.

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 30 06:12:54 2013 No.7268120 File: 124 KB, 580x555, jpeg.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>7268113 Oh, slipped my mind since most people are at least familiar with Raildex

Anonymous Mon Dec 30 13:15:31 2013 No.7268491

Hey, I'm making my first dress cosplay. It's not this exact one, but the dress base is extremely similar. How would I go about making a one piece dress with an A line skirt? I don't want a waist seam. Just some tips or advice please. I'd really, really appreciate it, cgl.

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 30 13:17:31 2013 No.7268493 File: 178 KB, 737x1084, image.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>7268491 Dropped my pic

Anonymous Mon Dec 30 13:53:01 2013 No.7268543
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>>7268491
There are a lot of good commercial patterns out there; I'd go with one of those if you don't feel comfortable drafting/if you've never made a dress before. For the sleeve, I'd take the existing sleeve pattern and modify it like in pic related, then sew the rest of the sleeve on to the end after you've gathered it down.

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 30 14:00:31 2013 No.7268550 >>7268493 gotta tell yah, it sure does look like it has a seam at the waist, especially with that much skirt

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 30 14:16:31 2013 No.7268567 File: 58 KB, 490x600, image.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>7268550 So I guess I have no choice but to make a seam at the waist? I already have sleeve patterns. Just was wondering if it was possible without a seam at the waist.

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 30 14:19:01 2013 No.7268575 >>7268567 There are lots of vintage A-line dress patterns that don't have waist seams, but they will have seams along the bust. Is that acceptable? I can find some examples for you if it is.

Anonymous Mon Dec 30 14:48:42 2013 No.7268616
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Hello. I have never really gotten into prop/weapon-building too much and I was wondering what are good recommended, light material for something of this size (about 180cm) and how to go about making this in the first place.
I've made smaller props of cardboards, but those are not very tough and especially something of this size, it'll most likely flail about.

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 30 14:53:41 2013 No.7268623 >>7268616 expanding foam. check out kamui cosplay, she has a ton of tutorials on it and it'd be a great method for that sword.

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 30 16:36:22 2013 No.7268795 >>7268575 Actually the person who I'm making this dress for me told they rather have a waist seam. So any patterns for that? I'm very sorry for the mix up

Anonymous Mon Dec 30 18:47:46 2013 No.7269051
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how would I go about making a dress like this?
its probably super simple and I think the corset and skirt are probably seperate, but the most tutorials I've seen have really thick waistbands and wouldnt fit under the corset comfortably.

What fabric would I use? I'd assume tulle? but tulle may be a little too stiff for the look I want? and would it be better if I got 1yrdx1.5yrd sheets or 6inx25yrd rolls?

sorry for ultra noob questions I've never sewn a thing in my life and I have around 5 months to do this.

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 30 22:46:22 2013 No.7269509 Bumping for >>7268098 >>7268120 Any opinions, guys?

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 30 22:55:52 2013 No.7269538 I need to cut out some clear plastic sheeting. Is there anything I can use other than a jigsaw to cut it out?

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 30 23:03:52 2013 No.7269559 >>7269538 A bandsaw

Anonymous Mon Dec 30 23:04:53 2013 No.7269563
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whoops. Missed this when I went through the catalog...so re-posting my request here...

cgl could you please direct me/teach me how to make this chest puff thing commonly seen on maid dresses?

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 30 23:06:23 2013 No.7269569 >>7268543 I always see these tutorials but never actually understand what your're supposed to do. Most specifically the middle one

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 30 23:23:03 2013 No.7269619 >>7269569 I don't even get this tutorial and that makes me feel dumb. Like what are the rectangular stuff? Gathering the fabric?

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 30 23:30:33 2013 No.7269639 >>7269569 >>7269619 From what I understand, left pic is a normal sleeve. Right pic is how a normal sleeve compares to the sleeve pictured in same row. You could thus take a regular sleeve that fits you and alter it into a puffy one.

Anonymous Mon Dec 30 23:31:33 2013 No.7269643

>>7269619
anon from >>7269569 i just googled puff sleeve tutorials and according to my findings, the first image for each sleeve is a basic sleeve shape, and where there's a dotted line, you cut. Once you have all those sections cut, you arrange them like the second part onto a new sheet of paper, and draw out that shape for your final pattern,, trace onto fabric, cut, then just gather at the tops/bottoms and you have a puff sleeve

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 30 23:31:33 2013 No.7269645 >>7269639 Alter it as in draft a new pattern, by the way.

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 30 23:33:34 2013 No.7269649 >>7268493 >>7268567 different anon, but what kind of fabric would be used for those kind of dresses?

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 30 23:37:03 2013 No.7269665 >>7269559 I need it to be cut in a curve though? I was thinking a dremel or a heat knife, but I don't want to completely fuck everything up.

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 30 23:39:03 2013 No.7269671 >>7269649 Honestly, you can use just about anything: any nice cotton, a sateen or a poplin, suiting material, or even velvet, corduroy or a velveteen.

Anonymous Mon Dec 30 23:39:33 2013 No.7269667

>>7269643
anon who posted the picture -- I literally just did this earlier today and yes, this is what you do. you take your sleeve pattern, cut it into evenly-spaced "slices," and add space between each slice at the top/bottom depending on where you want to add a puff. then, when you're making the sleeve, sew 2 rows of gathering stitches and gather it down to the size of the armhole before attaching the sleeve/sleeve band.

Anonymous Mon Dec 30 23:40:33 2013 No.7269676

>>7269665
That's why bandsaws are great; you can cut it however you need to
It's not a tablesaw

You can try a dremel as well, but I'd be wary about the heat knife. It strongly depends on the type of plastic you're cutting. I would recommend taking some of the plastic to your local hardware store and getting a professional's firsthand opinion.

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 31 00:02:03 2013 No.7269755 >>7269671 What about if the dress were in pink? Is there any specific fabric that would look good in pink?

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 31 00:22:29 2013 No.7269789 >>7269755 Not really. Maybe steer clear of cheap velvets, but that's about it. It's probably more important to match the shade of pink than it is to get a particular material, especially with a dress that generic.

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 31 15:19:46 2013 No.7270833 File: 403 KB, 418x900, Tharja_(FE13_Artwork).png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] How do I go about the neck thing? I can't have anything too stiff around my neck or else I'll feel like I'm suffocating .

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 31 20:43:58 2013 No.7271342 File: 773 KB, 500x333, 1371088090570.gif [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >7268098 rebump on this guys pls I just need outside opinions

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 31 21:09:53 2013 No.7271370 >>7270833 Just use good interfacing under fabric

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 31 21:11:53 2013 No.7271371 Can anyone find me a gf?

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 31 21:13:53 2013 No.7271376 >>7271371 >>>/r9k/

Anonymous Wed Jan 1 05:49:57 2014 No.7271884
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I was wondering if anyone had tips on makeup for crossplay (pic related).

I've looked up tutorials on YouTube and dA, and they all seem very heavy on the eye makeup with excessive eyeliner, fake lashes, etc. I understand that contouring is a must, and attention needs to be given to the eyes for them to look nice in photographs, but what would you say is the bare minimum eye makeup one should have for a good crossplay?

>>	Anonymous Wed Jan 1 06:25:27 2014 No.7271909 >>7271884 Male to female or female to male?

>>	Anonymous Wed Jan 1 06:33:27 2014 No.7271919 >>7271909 Female to male; Asian, double eyelids (I only mention this because half of the tutorials I've seen spent 1/4 of the time explaining how to create them).

Anonymous Wed Jan 1 07:04:27 2014 No.7271943
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>>7271884
I think of this as the "bare minimum" but I saw another tutorial that was a lot better because she pointed out better where to contour and to look a bit squinty and less big eyed when trying to make a guy's face along with sucking in her cheeks a little

Anonymous Wed Jan 1 15:06:13 2014 No.7272274
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>>7271884
ahh Pit! So glad to see people are interested in cosplaying him.

This is one of my favorite tutorials - I would recommend this for the most natural look. Gives a lot of helpful pointers!

Anonymous Wed Jan 1 16:17:32 2014 No.7272342

I've only recently come into lolita and I'm having trouble finding blouses because I have odd mesurements. My bust is 95 cm and my waist is 85cm. Plenty of blouses Ive found can fit my bust, but none of the sizes match up to my waist. For example one blouse I found has an up to 97 cm bust, but only a 76 cm waist. There's no was it would fit me. The one that would fit my waist has a 107 cm bust, and that would be too big.

Recommendations on what to do or good places to shop? Thanks.

Anonymous Wed Jan 1 16:26:32 2014 No.7272363
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I have a brown wig (think Epic Cosplay's Light Brown) that I need to dye a more reddish darker brown like Mari's hair. But I don't have experience with dying wigs natural colors, only unnatural colors.

Are there any tips or advice on how to dye, or what type of method I should use to get it a darker reddish brown color?

>>	Anonymous Wed Jan 1 16:42:02 2014 No.7272389 >>7272342 Other than recommending you to exercise and diet, look at taobao and indie shops to get a blouse customized to your measurements.

>>	Anonymous Wed Jan 1 16:54:32 2014 No.7272408 >>7272342 Shirring is your friend. Find dresses with the proper sized waist that have shirring.

>>	Anonymous Wed Jan 1 16:56:32 2014 No.7272415 >>7272274 One of my favorite manly make up tutorials

Anonymous Wed Jan 1 19:51:42 2014 No.7272715
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I want to cosplay Chihiro Fujisaki but am really terrible at sewing. I don't want to try to learn sewing for this cosplay yet, so could you guys help me out and direct me as to where I could buy a good Chihiro cosplay or even link to actual listings?

>>	Anonymous Wed Jan 1 22:31:24 2014 No.7273320 Hey /cgl/, how would one even go about cosplaying Raiden from Metal Gear Rising? I don't plan on doing it, but it is even possible without spending huge amounts of money? On the same note, how would one make a Solid Snake cosplay (the MGS1) version

Anonymous Thu Jan 2 11:48:52 2014 No.7274354

I need references for some alternate weapons for Warhammer's Adepta Sororitas (Sisters of Battle).

I need something relatively quick/easy to build. I know it's Warhammer, but there has to be sword/axe/mace I can build quickly. The guns and chainswords are too involved to make in the amount of time I have.

>>	Anonymous Thu Jan 2 13:47:56 2014 No.7274492 Okay, why won't my sailor collar lay flat in the back? It looks good from the front but is bunching up right at the mid-back line.

>>	Anonymous Thu Jan 2 14:07:26 2014 No.7274527 >>7273320 MGS1 Snake would be easy. Dark blue/black body suit, standard military vest, headband, details. A good Raiden would be fucking expensive, yes.

>>	Anonymous Thu Jan 2 14:44:46 2014 No.7274582 >>7274527 Yeah, MGS1-era Snake shouldn't be too hard. You'd just need a thick tactical vest, and to add a collar to it, everything else is easy.

>>	Anonymous Thu Jan 2 14:50:16 2014 No.7274593 >>7272715 >Chihiro Fujisaki cosplay google that.

Anonymous Thu Jan 2 14:50:47 2014 No.7274591
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So I got my Elsa wig in today, pic is me (Btw im holding it because it's a lace front and I just tried it on so im just covering the lace) and I still need to braid it and whatnot, but Im wondering if I should add more blonde tones to it? and if so how could I go about doing this without damage?

>>	Anonymous Thu Jan 2 15:43:06 2014 No.7274652 >>7274593 I'm not sure if I trust any of the ones listed. Ebay, for example....I've bought cosplay from there before and it ended up being bad

>>	Anonymous Thu Jan 2 15:45:07 2014 No.7274656 >>7274527 I would love to see a good Raiden who isn't Ema Gibson or whatever her name is.

>>	Anonymous Thu Jan 2 16:10:08 2014 No.7274699 File: 221 KB, 1200x648, t1212.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] What would you call the hat Hana wears? I've asked my friends, and they keep telling me it looks like a turban. No one can give me a name for it, and I know its not that.

Anonymous Thu Jan 2 17:19:24 2014 No.7274804

Quick question guys - I'm working with spandex for the first time and I was wondering what the best way to hem the neckline of a spandex/lycra bodysuit would be. Since it will be very noticeable I thought I'd ask first. I also don't have a serger and uh....my sewing machine doesn't do zigzag stitches. It's really old. Thanks!

Anonymous Thu Jan 2 17:35:24 2014 No.7274825

>>7274804
First off, the way to hem the neck line would all depend on the type of neck line you're doing. Post a picture of what you want to achieve, and then we can assist better.
Secondly, you really should not be sewing a spandex or lycra bodysuit on a machine that can't do a zig zag stitch. Using a basic straight stitch for fabrics with such a high degree of stretch is really bad, as the stitch will not hold up against the stretch and your seams will fail.

>>	Anonymous Thu Jan 2 17:37:54 2014 No.7274828 >>7274591 Looks pretty spot on to me colour-wise. Where did you get it?

>>	Anonymous Thu Jan 2 17:42:24 2014 No.7274838 >>7274828 Ebay actually it was pretty expensive though, it was a christmas present. it was 64$ I'm going to use it more then for elsa though being her hairstyle isn't much of a permanent change to the wig plus it's heat resistant so I can curl it again.

>>	Anonymous Thu Jan 2 17:49:54 2014 No.7274851 >>7267789 Also check out DharmaTrading.com they have fabric dyes for all types of fabric along with a lot of natural fabric that is ready to dye... I bought linen and cotton from them along with Procion(?) dyes

Anonymous Thu Jan 2 18:31:28 2014 No.7274954
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>>7274699
To be honest, Anon, I'm going to agree with your friends. It's not exactly a turban, but it's turban-inspired. A lot of vintage hats in the 50s were made in this style. Comparing to other pictures of Hana, it definitely has the typical V-shape at front like a turban in some pictures, even if other pictures just make it seems like a rolled brim hat. (Animation laziness? It happens sometimes.)

Look through a google image search of "red turban hat" and see if there's anything there that you think would work. There's a good handful of etsy sellers that have vintage hats or people that handmake hats. (Picture related-- a knit hat from etsy.)

If you can sew, there's this tutorial that I found that might work for you, with some editing.
http://ragstocouture.com/turban-hat-diy-printable-pattern/

I hope this helps!

Anonymous Thu Jan 2 18:53:28 2014 No.7275002
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>>7274825
Just a fairly basic scoop neck. If it's not possible to hem this bodysuit on my sewing machine it's not too big a deal - I could always use a friend's. I was just hoping I would be able to sew with my old clunker while I'm snowed in.

Anonymous Thu Jan 2 19:03:28 2014 No.7275027
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is this dress a-line or bell? at first i was thinking a-line, but now i'm leaning towards bell.
also, do you think it would look better with light blue socks and white shoes or white socks and white shoes?
sorry if it is obvious, i'm new to this (-:

>>	Anonymous Thu Jan 2 19:11:58 2014 No.7275044 >>7275027 looks bell to me.

>>	Anonymous Thu Jan 2 19:12:58 2014 No.7275045 >>7275027 >>7275044 also i'd vote light blue socks and white shoes in theory, but i think i'd have to see someone wearing it to really have an opinion, i have a shitty imagination.

>>	Anonymous Thu Jan 2 19:20:28 2014 No.7275058 >>7275044 >>7275045 thank you!! I think i'll just order both colors of the same kind of sock and see which looks nicest.

Anonymous Thu Jan 2 20:08:03 2014 No.7275131

I have come for quick help question. I am making the AOT gear. What do you recommend I use to make it. What is the material that is only available in Japan and what are the replacement material used here in the states. I am blanking on names and google terms sorry for the question.

>>	Anonymous Thu Jan 2 20:10:03 2014 No.7275135 >>7275027 it curves neatly in like a bell therefore bell

Anonymous Thu Jan 2 20:23:03 2014 No.7275159

How are bodyline costumes? I was looking at modifying their seifuku a bit to resemble Mako's from KLK. Would that be okay or would I be better off making my own/finding one somewhere else?
And how is shipping from bodyline, pricewise and timewise? I live in the states

Anonymous Thu Jan 2 20:32:34 2014 No.7275176

>>7275159
I was planning on doing the same thing actually! I've yet to order the seifuku but I've ordered other items from them in the past. Just make sure to give yourself plenty of time for it to arrive - it can take a while so don't order one if you need one asap.

>>	Anonymous Thu Jan 2 22:01:23 2014 No.7275329 >>7275002 You could try a simple rolled hem.

Anonymous Thu Jan 2 22:07:53 2014 No.7275343

>>7275131
I doubt there is any one specific material used only in Japan for prop building.
As for 3D Maneuver Gear, most use foam or coardboard base for the box shape and then sheets of styrene for depth, details, etc. Another common approach is using bike handle brakes as part of the trigger thing.
if you want to go crazy with it though, Volpin did a complete build blog when he was making it last year.
Part one is here http://vorpal-props.tumblr.com/post/52483651945/attack-on-titan-3d-manuever-gear-project-part-1

>>	Anonymous Thu Jan 2 22:21:23 2014 No.7275374 A friend gave me some extra fabrics she had the other day; the only one there's enough of to really made a full thing is a red gingham. Any costumes that could use this?

>>	Anonymous Thu Jan 2 22:28:53 2014 No.7275400 samefagging from the BST thread how/where would I buy Rouge Aerie's nightmare rising in black or navy? the only place I can find doesn't carry size 6

>>	Anonymous Thu Jan 2 22:33:53 2014 No.7275414 I need help getting some fuck with some sluts. I heard this is the place for sluts.

>>	Anonymous Thu Jan 2 23:10:29 2014 No.7275520 >>7275343 When I say specific material it is a brand of board or something that people can't find outside us. Lion something I think but not positive.

>>	Anonymous Fri Jan 3 05:53:50 2014 No.7276253 I want to buy a Japanese school uniform (sailor uniform) with high quality and I'm afraid to buy a low quality costume from a scam site. Where can I buy that online, any recommendations? The site's must ship to Europe though.

Anonymous Fri Jan 3 07:53:56 2014 No.7276332

>>7274954
That helps immensely! Searching something like
>woman's 50's turban
worked
Found a decent Etsy item, display color matches Hana's hat perfectly as well.
I sew a little bit, though. And this seems like something I could tackle if I wanted to.
Thank you.

>>	Anonymous Fri Jan 3 10:16:19 2014 No.7276409 >>7262135 It will probably look at a euphoric redditor. Either one would probably get a giggle out of most folks. haha.

Anonymous Fri Jan 3 17:28:10 2014 No.7277023
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This is probably a dumb question, but what kind of style is this coat where it puffs out at the waist and how do I make/achieve that look? Would a normal thigh length coat work and I just force a petti under it or..?

And her sleeves, I assume just make it the way you would for Miku Hatsune's arm sleeves?

Anonymous Fri Jan 3 17:32:40 2014 No.7277029

>>7277023
With an average coat, I'm afraid that a petti might not be able to go under it (seeing as the puffiness would require more fabric). Perhaps you could try finding lolita coat patterns, I think I saw some posted on /cgl/ so you could check the archive.

For the arm sleeves/warmers, yes it would be the same as Miku. It looks like it would be a deal heavier though, so you might have more problems with it sliding ...

>>	Anonymous Fri Jan 3 17:33:40 2014 No.7277032 >>7277023 "Flared" maybe? Straight coats can't really accommodate a petticoat and would look awful.

Anonymous Fri Jan 3 17:35:42 2014 No.7277040

>>7277023

Get a Lolita-suitable coat (make sure it is the right cupcake-shape) from taobao, mbok or secondhand. and a proper petti (a strong one, or it will not be able to withstand the heavy coat mterial).

If you can sew: There might be some patterns for coats and petticoats around, browse the net or make a cgl thread.

Anonymous Fri Jan 3 18:53:44 2014 No.7277168

This is a general set of questions about the board.

- How fast/slow is the board?
- Any "unwanted" things one should avoid? (Kinda like how posting Anita Sarkeesian on /v/ causes a shitstorm)
- Is this board purely for Anime/Manga/Vidya cosplay or is it about costume-creation et all? I love cobbling together costumes and props but I'm not even into anime that much so don't want to shitpost here
- How friendly are the board denizens and how is photo etiquette? Photos of costumes fine but no posing in them cause that might be too /soc/ ?

Thank you all

>>	Anonymous Fri Jan 3 18:58:14 2014 No.7277176 >>7277168 >no posing in them cause that might be too /soc/ Son this is /soc/ junior. All we have here are attention starved girls trying to fish for internet fame.

Anonymous Fri Jan 3 19:07:14 2014 No.7277192

>>7277168
Oh jesus.

- How fast/slow is the board?
>Not horribly slow, but don't bump within an hour.
- Any "unwanted" things one should avoid?
>You sound like you're from /v/, so you'll be fine.
- Is this board purely for Anime/Manga/Vidya cosplay or is it about costume-creation et all?
>We focus on anime, but any sort of cosplay is relevant to the board.
- How friendly are the board denizens and how is photo etiquette? Photos of costumes fine but no posing in them cause that might be too /soc/ ?
>We're feisty catty bitches, honestly. We'll rip apart your costume construction and body type before we even touch on pose. We actually don't care much for poses, as long as you look good. Bonus points for being in-character.

Anonymous Fri Jan 3 19:10:16 2014 No.7277199

>>7277168
- Slow board. Pretty dang slow. Not the slowest, but some threads hang about for over a month.
- We'll fight about anything, really.
- All cosplay allowed! Mainly anime etc. appears because... well, it's 4chan, but it's refreshing to see other stuff.
- Selfposting acceptance is entirely contextual. Asking for advice or posting your cosplay in a specific themed thread is okay, but it's 4chan, so there will probably be comments with any photo of yourself. There's a lot of friendly and helpful people here and a lot of drama-mongering jerks, and it's generally the same people.

Generally speaking, just lurk about a while and you'll get the hang of it.

Anonymous Fri Jan 3 19:12:16 2014 No.7277205

>>7277192
I'm not actually from /v/, i'm a fa/tg/uy mostly.

Sounds like a nice board but I'm not so comfortable with the rip apart thing. Not that I ain't a good-looking lumberjack motherfucker, but I wish to avoid /soc/-like behaviour as the focus is costume, not whether or not I'm bangable or not by the local denizens. Get me?

Thank you for helping.

>>	Anonymous Fri Jan 3 19:15:46 2014 No.7277213 >>7277199 Thank you, sounds good. I'll lurk for a few before I involve myself. Local carnival in 2 months and I got some costume ideas already, just need to finalize some shit.

>>	Anonymous Fri Jan 3 20:06:04 2014 No.7277300 Has anyone here ever bought lolita stuff/cosplays from wig-supplier (l-email)? I've bought wigs from them before but I've never ordered any of their clothes.

Anonymous Fri Jan 3 22:33:42 2014 No.7277505

>>7277205
As long as you don't post a mediocre costume and proclaim yourself to be the best X ever then you'll be fine. Take advice given to you, even if it is sometimes given to you in a hostile manner. the only reason we sometimes give advice in said hostile manner is we often see the same fucking questions every day, or have people come in asking us how to make a full gundam suit in a day. We get tired of repeating ourselves, especially when most things can be answered with a quick google search. We can and will help, but don't expect hand holding.

Anonymous Fri Jan 3 22:58:01 2014 No.7277563

>>7277505
/cgl/ doesn't react well to people self-posting in general, but accepts it when it's related to thread... just don't make a thread for yourself though. /cgl/ is also better at replying to more specific question (general google-able questions are annoying because seagulls don't like to baby people) related to costume creation, but isn't very good at replying to more wood-work kind of questions (we will usually link to /diy/ for that).

>>	Anonymous Fri Jan 3 23:12:31 2014 No.7277593 File: 32 KB, 599x496, fluffyadorablebags.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Please tell me what fabric this is and where to get it. I need it in my life, I'll be making so many things with it once I get my hands on it.

Anonymous Sat Jan 4 01:30:56 2014 No.7277984
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Would anyone know of a way to make 8-10" illuminated eyes for a monster head? It has very complex pupils that I will probably have to paint myself but I am stuck on how to make them domed, illuminated and actually accurate to the character.

Anyone have any ideas or tutorial links? I have a rough idea of how to go about it but I'm wondering if there's a better method.

>>	Anonymous Sat Jan 4 01:50:58 2014 No.7278015 >>7277984 Should probably add to that that I don't need to be able to see out of them, I mostly just want to get them as accurate as possible.

>>	Anonymous Sat Jan 4 02:22:13 2014 No.7278060 >>7277984 You could probably cut a clear plastic Christmas ornament in half and stick LEDs inside.

>>	Anonymous Sat Jan 4 02:27:43 2014 No.7278066 >>7277593 Some type of faux sherpa?

>>	Anonymous Sat Jan 4 02:27:43 2014 No.7278068 >>7278060 Would I just paint the colored part on the inside I guess? Was sorta what I was thinking about trying except I hadn't thought about using the christmas ornament, that'll be so much cheaper that what I was considering.

>>	Anonymous Sat Jan 4 02:35:44 2014 No.7278076 >>7278068 Yeah, and you should probably use spray paint so there are no brush marks.

>>	Anonymous Sat Jan 4 02:42:43 2014 No.7278081 >>7278076 Would the light still come through well enough? (sorry for all the questions, I've never had to make anything like this before)

>>	Anonymous Sat Jan 4 02:45:44 2014 No.7278089 >>7278081 In my personal experience, with just one coat it should still be able to have light show through.

>>	Anonymous Sat Jan 4 02:47:13 2014 No.7278097 File: 133 KB, 375x517, thankful cat.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>7278089 Ahh thank you so much, I appreciate it; will give this a try as soon as I can locate some christmas ornaments to use.

>>	Anonymous Sat Jan 4 02:50:43 2014 No.7278105 >>7269563 bumping for an answer

Anonymous Sat Jan 4 02:54:43 2014 No.7278112

>>7278105
It's not a chest puff, it's a combination of a gathered blouse and something that cinches it in like the black waist piece. If you're not planning on making a layered outfit but still want the puff you can make the puffed out boob area a separate piece with a gathered elastic top and bottom and then have the underboob down area be fitted regularly.

>>	Anonymous Sat Jan 4 02:59:44 2014 No.7278118 >>7278112 Well it's not necessarily for a maid dress, and it will be for crossplay/crossdressing so there won't need to be that much puff for boobs. Thanks a lot though, anon!

Anonymous Sat Jan 4 06:41:26 2014 No.7278332
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I'd really like to do the space suit version of Bee, been researching ways to get the helmet visor exactly right and so on..
But I'm your average petite rectangle girl. I'm working out to get some curve and a butt, but I will never have nice hips. I'm super afraid I'll look like pic related (no offence) in a bodysuit.
Are there any materials that could possibly benefit my shapelessness? Are butt boosters/waist slimmers and whatnot worth a try and how much like a pillow would they look under a bodysuit?

>>	Anonymous Sat Jan 4 09:18:02 2014 No.7278417 Quick question: I had to paint stripes on a pair of pants, and I was wondering if I can wash them? It was just typical fabric paint.

>>	Anonymous Sat Jan 4 09:23:01 2014 No.7278419 >>7278417 Broad answer: If you followed the directions, yes. Some require heat setting before they're safe to wash, whereas others don't.

Anonymous Sat Jan 4 09:49:06 2014 No.7278443
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>>7278066
It does look like that. Faux sherpa doesn't come in a lot of colors though and this kind of stuff comes in a lot of colors. I have a feeling it might be something different. Thank you though!

>>	Anonymous Sat Jan 4 09:57:36 2014 No.7278456 >>7277593 Joann's has a fabric like that called Soft and Fluffy

Anonymous Sat Jan 4 10:20:06 2014 No.7278496
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>>7278456
I actually have some of that. It's really similar but Joann doesn't sell it in any shape except for in diamonds for whatever reason. If it were just constant fluffiness with no diamond shapes that'd be great.
Pic related, it'd be wonderful if all of it didn't have that diamond pattern.

>>	Anonymous Sat Jan 4 10:27:06 2014 No.7278504 >>7278496 If you rub through it with your hand a few times, the diamonds become pretty unnoticeable.

>>	Anonymous Sat Jan 4 10:28:36 2014 No.7278505 >>7278504 I'll have to try that! Thank you.

>>	Anonymous Sat Jan 4 10:35:06 2014 No.7278513 Last question, what would I use to replicate the look of the eyes in >>7277593

Anonymous Sat Jan 4 11:11:56 2014 No.7278555

>>7277593
It's not fabric, it's a type of yarn. There's a tutorial here that shoes you how to make stars: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4AokchM2Kg

Example of yarn:
http://www.joann.com/bernat-baby-blanket-yarn-white-35-oz/zprd_10220556a.html#prefn1=isProject&start=26&sz=18&prefv1=false

Anonymous Sat Jan 4 11:23:26 2014 No.7278569

>>7278555
Th-thank you!! I had been wondering how to do that too for a while now. I have shit tons of fluffy yarn for making things and I never learned to actually use it well.
She used a star cross stitch pattern to do that though. How would I do it without one?

>>	Anonymous Sat Jan 4 11:35:56 2014 No.7278578 >>7278569 Wait at the end she just wraps the yarn around the star a bunch of times after she braids it... I wouldn't be able to do that either. I guess I'll have to stitch the braids together.

Anonymous Sat Jan 4 13:48:17 2014 No.7278705
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I'm having a really difficult time finding a damn wig for this cosplay. Its such a simple style, but its proven impossible to find. I've even thought of just getting a damn Marylin Monroe wigh and trying to relax the curls a bit.
Does anyone have any suggestions?

>>	help with finding a fabric Anonymous Sat Jan 4 13:54:48 2014 No.7278716 File: 145 KB, 673x960, 1388861662683.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] I need help finding fabric that's NOT velvet for costume project. Obviously I can't get the original fabric as seen here. Any ideas?

Anonymous Sat Jan 4 14:03:51 2014 No.7278720
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Does anyone have any tips for making ryukos wrist cuff/bracelet? I was planning to make it out of craft foam covered in fabric but I have no idea how to get it on/off, since it wont stretch and my wrist is obviously smaller than my hand.

>>	Anonymous Sat Jan 4 14:05:51 2014 No.7278721 File: 37 KB, 118x166, 1388862326901.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>7278720 god damn it i hate when 4chan gets confused and posts some random ass image

Anonymous Sat Jan 4 16:50:45 2014 No.7278948
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Anyone know how to do the fancy detailing and gold leafing on this pistol? I have a metal replica revolver that ive repainted, i just have no idea how to do these fine details. I think the replica is made out of some kind of inexpensive steel if that helps at all.

Anonymous Sat Jan 4 17:23:04 2014 No.7278992
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A question where I could need some ASAP info.. How do you do fully closed gauntlets? I have worbla for it, but I don't know how to do make these so that they fit and stay closed but don't leave gaps :/

Pic related

>>	Anonymous Sat Jan 4 17:23:04 2014 No.7278995 >>7278716 Have you tried searching for terms like brocade and jacquard?

Anonymous Sat Jan 4 17:36:04 2014 No.7279015

>>7278721
I would use the green foam you can get at JoAnns, it is stretchy and you can make it sit properly on your wrist by adding a strip on the inside so that it has extra padding over the thinnest part of your arm/wrist. You may have to use fabric over the foam and cover that in your final fabric, or cover the exterior edges in craft foam to keep them rigid.

Anonymous Sat Jan 4 17:40:02 2014 No.7279019

>>7278948
Revolvers like that are almost always hand engraved. An alternative would be to look into etching. You can make the pattern using wax, an old sponge, some salt water, and a battery. There are a couple of tutorials on youtube. If the handle is made out of wood you can carve it out with a knife and paint it gold with acrylic paint.

>>	Anonymous Sat Jan 4 21:30:00 2014 No.7279413 >>7278992 stay closed with no gaps. on gauntlets. what exactly do you mean when u say fit and stay closed? ( costume armourer for film here. )

>>	Anonymous Sat Jan 4 21:32:30 2014 No.7279417 >>7278948 >>7279019 draw pattern with sharpie. use dremal to engrave and then paint the gold into the engraving?

>>	Anonymous Sat Jan 4 23:07:22 2014 No.7279625 >>7278716 I did. I found two fabrics I liked. One ended up being tossed out because the print would be hard to match up, but I think I finally found something suitable.

Anonymous Sun Jan 5 01:10:43 2014 No.7279877

>>7279417
Well i was originally planning on building this thing out of wood, and that was how i was going to do it. But then i got a hold of a replica and its way more detailed and sturdy then i would have ever been able to do myself. Unfortunately, that kind of threw the dremeling plan out the window. Ive tried using my dremel on it, but all it really seems to do is scratch rhe metal, so i think im going to give the acid etching thing a try, it seems like just what i need for this project.

Anonymous Sun Jan 5 13:52:16 2014 No.7280005

>>7279413
How should I explain it.. Most cosplayers do fully-closed gauntlets with a seam on them so they can fit their hand through it, but IMO it looks ugly... so:

>if made in be in two pieces
>how to attach the pieces without getting any clear seams to show where the attachments are
or which I would prefer
>making out of one piece
>how can I fit my hand through it without making it too big or too small but still in one piece

I hope you kinda understand

>>	Anonymous Sun Jan 5 14:43:37 2014 No.7280108 This isn't really a costume question, but more of an advice question. I want to nail my first costume. I always see bad cosplay being posted and all that jazz, so I was wondering if people had advice as to what not to do.

Anonymous Sun Jan 5 14:50:08 2014 No.7280127
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>>7278948
Acid etching possibly won't give you the look you desire. I would try getting a small hand engraving tool and looking up engraving techniques in books. Finding a teacher would also help a lot.

Anonymous Sun Jan 5 15:28:57 2014 No.7280218
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Good fabrics for a cape? I'm starting a Fire Emblem: Awakening cosplay but I'm at a loss for what kind of fabric I should make the cape out of. What drapes well, and it (preferably) not too expensive?

>>	Anonymous Sun Jan 5 15:47:30 2014 No.7280240 >>7280108 sarcasm-hime.net/cosplaycrimes.html

Anonymous Sun Jan 5 16:24:17 2014 No.7280295
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This wouldn't post in this thread for some reason before so re-posting here I feel like an idiot but does anyone have any idea on how to actually make this a one piece dress instead of adding just a pleated skirt to a shirt? Not to sounds stupid or anything I was just wondering if it's possible if I could make it a one piece and how? Help is greatly appreciated if you can thanks!

Anonymous Sun Jan 5 17:09:49 2014 No.7280384
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So.. gotta make a furisode and uchikake, but silk is horrifyingly expensive. What are the alternatives, given it has to be paintable (has to be as close as it gets to the real thing) ? Also, what paints?

Anonymous Sun Jan 5 17:47:23 2014 No.7280485

>>7280295
There was a discussion about this a while ago and really the only feasible option would be to make a gored skirt (i.e. cut slits in the skirt and sew triangle-shaped pieces of fabric in, then pleat). But I'm just adding a waist seam -- with proper seam finishing/ironing, it shouldn't be that noticeable, especially because of the armor.

>>	Anonymous Sun Jan 5 18:08:23 2014 No.7280559 Where's/who's the best seller for a Sailor Moon wig?

>>	Anonymous Sun Jan 5 18:27:53 2014 No.7280622 File: 111 KB, 1080x1242, 1883470-yu.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Is that black line a pocket?

>>	Anonymous Sun Jan 5 21:19:05 2014 No.7281049 File: 2.13 MB, 420x170, marilyn.gif [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] What would be a good fabric to use for pic related?

>>	Anonymous Sun Jan 5 21:24:05 2014 No.7281063 >>7280622 Yes. >>7281049 Which part? The black? For the black I think a cotton sateen might be nice, it seems to have a mild amount of shine to it and the drape should be about right.

Anonymous Sun Jan 5 22:30:08 2014 No.7281261
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Would I be able to find fabric for the pattern on this skirt, or should I just use stamps on a black fabric?

Also, what do you seagulls do for your boobs when your top is completely open in the front? The internet tells me to just use tape, but would it be possible to make like... a sort of backwards bra that doesn't show in the front?

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 6 02:22:53 2014 No.7281845 File: 152 KB, 1064x1204, p3p_art12.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] I'm trying to find a jacket similar to his here. I just don't want to go out and buy a pre made one. I can do some minor alterations and stuff.

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 6 02:57:25 2014 No.7281917 i'm looking for a sailor scout pattern online but i can only find one so far? does anybody know of any good ones?

Anonymous Mon Jan 6 03:06:55 2014 No.7281920
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>>7281917
Search ice skating leotard sewing pattern.

The best one I've found in stores for making sailor scout leotards with is Kwik Sew 3836. Especially since it actually has the underbust seam unlike some other patterns. It even has the v-shaped you would attach the hip roll and skirt too.

Anonymous Mon Jan 6 03:11:25 2014 No.7281929
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I plan to cosplay sailor Pluto for a con in May. I feel more than confident enough in my sewing abilities to make the fuku and bows and gloves but I have very little prop/accessory experience.

Anyone have any good tutorials on how to make gems/brooches for the tiaras and the chest bow?

Also, Pluto has that handy little Time rod. I feel it shouldn't be too difficult to figure out but in case anyone has ran into any process guides on how to make one that would be pretty helpful!

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 6 03:18:25 2014 No.7281932 so, I've decided to wear something sexy to a con before I get old and ugly. but I don't want to be that faggot that shows up in a halloween costume. whats something sexy and con-friendly that I can wear, that I can buy under $70?

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 6 03:23:55 2014 No.7281942 >>7281932 find something you are a fan of and then come talk to us. Cosplaying just for the sake of being sexy isn't viewed favorably here.

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 6 03:25:55 2014 No.7281945 >>7281942 I'm a fan of a lot of things. but since my price range is well.. unreasonable for buying cosplay, I took it here.

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 6 03:27:55 2014 No.7281947 >>7281945 Where a cardboard box and paint your favorite sexy character on it.

Anonymous Mon Jan 6 03:32:25 2014 No.7281957

>>7281920
Thanks a bunch! I also found good patterns and a tutorial on DA.http://kellaxproductions.deviantart.com/gallery/46689434
>>7281929
I think resin casting would be your best bet, just gotta make your own mold out of something but I'm not sure what kind of stuff to use to make molds.. You could always use model magic or polymer clay though.

Anonymous Mon Jan 6 03:40:55 2014 No.7281972

>>7281945
A lot of people look down on others buying cosplay, it can be more expensive than making too! And this
>>7281942
As you put a lot of effort into your wig, makeup and poses I'm sure it'll be fine. Bodyline has some okay stuff in their cosplay section.
And for wigs, Ardawigs!
I'd love to hear back from you when you have decided what to do.

Anonymous Mon Jan 6 03:45:55 2014 No.7281975

>>7281972
I hate sewing due to some traumatic experiences with it. and I know sexy cosplay is looked down on, but I really don't care, I'll be having fun at the con.
I want to do something sexy/cute but I'm not sure what. bodyline's cosplays haven't interested me.

generic maid girl? maybe
sailor outfit? dunno
bikini cosplay? I'm not that desperate.

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 6 03:48:56 2014 No.7281977 >>7281975 Did you accidentally sew through your finger? Did a needle snap and hit/almost hit you? I had a hard time bringing myself to tune my cello in middle school after one time I was tuning it and the C string snapped and whipped me.

Anonymous Mon Jan 6 03:57:30 2014 No.7281992

Okay this isn't about cosplay and probably sounds really fucking stupid, but I've been wanting to get into wearing lolita for a while now, but still have one question. I'm kind of a generally messy person, and I stress about wearing lolita and not getting it super dirty. I was wondering if anyone had anything on keeping dresses clean, especially while sitting in potentially dirty areas, like cons or outside meetups. Thank you!

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 6 04:16:59 2014 No.7282019 >>7281992 Place a hankerchief in your lap or tuck it in the front of whatever your wearing, I would put it normally where you spill. Place a small blanket before sitting in a dirty spot. And keep a stain remover with you.

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 6 04:37:29 2014 No.7282047 >>7281977 no, I was in child labor.

Anonymous Mon Jan 6 05:14:34 2014 No.7282071
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>>7259717
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTAqSAqZjY4&list=FL7UeIivpn1uMfiLzEdbRKtQ maybe this could help inspire you?

I'm doing a Luffy cosplay in the Marineford ver. with my bf as Crocodile. Any suggestions for fabric? I'm new to sewing.
Also I was thinking of making the pants roll-ups at the bottom instead of fur like a lot of people use, would that be a good idea?

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 6 05:22:34 2014 No.7282076 >>7281261 as far as I've seen in the picture, you could use a strapless bra for this cosplay. Sorry if I misunderstood your question.

Anonymous Mon Jan 6 05:42:21 2014 No.7282085
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>>7282076
Pretty sure anon means something like pic related, where the front is open.
They want some sort of bra that holds both their boobs without connecting in the front.

Anonymous Mon Jan 6 05:44:21 2014 No.7282086
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I need help, Metal Gear RAY... I've seen Volpins big daddy tutorial where he uses cardboard and insulation foam with fabric but the part that kills my budget is the fiberglass

I'm wondering if there's and alternate material/coating to do this- I was considering polyurethane and heat gunning parts into the correct shapes over a PVC frame as well as cardboard base with EVA foam and mod podge to seal (this has worked well for my armor type cosplays/accessories in the past)

There was another big daddy who said he used Bondo but that hardens to really hard material and is heavy over large areas...

Thinking of making digigrade stilts too...

I want to also make this able to break into sheets/pieces since my car can only fit so much

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 6 07:08:40 2014 No.7282181 >>7282086 Trouble is with projects like that you can't have a tight budget. You need to spend the money or it will look like shit, you don't want to spend all that time on it only for the materials to let you down.

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 6 07:15:40 2014 No.7282187 >>7281261 You either use those silicone inserts or you build support into the costume.

Anonymous Mon Jan 6 07:44:10 2014 No.7282205

>>7281972
>A lot of people look down on others buying cosplay
No, that is not what is looked down on. What people look down on is when those who buy their costumes come here asking for critique or comments or looking for accolades on their costume. it's fine to buy a costume and have fun with it, but realize that you are wearing someone else's work and are a different category of cosplayer.

Anonymous Mon Jan 6 08:30:45 2014 No.7282222
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I'm just really stuck on how to make the bodice
I want to use stretch so I can use the exact same fabric as the boot covers and the gloves but I just don't know how to make a pattern for the bodice without making it look weird on the crotch area

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 6 11:20:22 2014 No.7282354 >>7282222 Make a bodice/bunny suit out of a non-stretch material and then make a cover for it out of your stretch material. You're not going to get the look you want with stretch.

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 6 12:41:42 2014 No.7282424 >>7278992 split the gauntlets into two parts, have a hinge on one side and a lock/strap on the other.

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 6 14:56:51 2014 No.7282602 What fabrics are good to make suits out of? I tried gabardine but it just didn't have the look I wanted.

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 6 16:23:10 2014 No.7282732 >>7282602 Maybe look into Twill Suiting Fabric?

Anonymous Mon Jan 6 21:21:43 2014 No.7283248
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Hey /cg/ First time poster here

I'm not into cosplaying and stuff but, I really REALLY like Edward Kenways suit, so I really want to make it, I need some help on figuring out what fabric is each part.

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 6 21:27:45 2014 No.7283270 >>7283248 Looks like a mix of suede, leather, tweed or twill, cotton and maybe some silk.

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 6 21:28:45 2014 No.7283274 File: 261 KB, 250x138, tumblr_lnj31bbqUj1qm00hqo1_250.gif [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>7283248

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 6 21:39:47 2014 No.7283300 >>7283270 Looks like the blue part is denim or something, but besides that I have no idea.

Anonymous Mon Jan 6 22:59:37 2014 No.7283439

>>7283248
I do not like to discourage other cosplayers, but this is not a good idea for a first time outfit. It is very complex and even people who have been making costumes for years would find this a daunting and challenging costume to make. I do not recommend doing it if you are that inexperienced. It will not turn out well, and will cost you far more than most are willing to put into a costume of this nature.

>>7283300
>denim
No.

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 6 23:01:38 2014 No.7283447 >>7283439 I want to do this because I want to do one and just one So, would you reccomend another costume? Videogame-ish or something?

>>	Anonymous Tue Jan 7 01:08:02 2014 No.7283719 >>7282085 Yes exactly! Thank you!

Anonymous Tue Jan 7 06:16:38 2014 No.7284070

>>7283447
If you're really set on cosplaying him and have the money to do so, just hire a commissioner to take this on. Like the other anon said, this is not a beginners project and you'll most likely get discouraged and frustrated at your results.

As for another costume, take a look at games you've played. Find a character you like with clothes you can easily find and work with or a simpler pattern without much modification needed. You'll find cosplay much more enjoyable if it's a character/series you know plus you won't look like an idiot in front of other fans.

Anonymous Tue Jan 7 06:36:43 2014 No.7284079

>>7282071
I never liked the look of rolled up bottoms for Luffy's pants. Maybe it's cause I've never seen it done well but it seems like the cosplayer just threw on jeans from their closet and rolled them up/were too lazy to put in some effort. Unless you're going for a more casual, realistic look, using fur or fleece really adds to the cartoon-y, unrealistic style OP has.

Anonymous Tue Jan 7 06:40:43 2014 No.7284081
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So I want to cosplay Bong-Cha/Bobby from Olympus Overdrive but I'm not sure what to do about her wig. I just don't know what would look better, shaping out her pigtails exactly like they are in her design, or going about a more natural look.
I'm thinking making two large pigtails might look more accurate, but a lot of characters have overly poofy hair that doesn't tend to transfer over to cosplay well/easily (examp. SeeU)
Any ideas? Thanks.

Gavrill !8aIL7Stars Tue Jan 7 07:16:57 2014 No.7284109

>>7284081
Depending on how much volume you want, I'd suggest either buying a set of clip ons and teasing the underlayers out, or frankensteining two clips together and teasing for each pigtail.

Either way, I'm really excited that others are also planning OO cosplays!

>>	Anonymous Tue Jan 7 16:44:48 2014 No.7284951 File: 250 KB, 732x1092, mega_gardevoir.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Recommendations for fabrics to use? Also, to give the dress more poof would I use a petti? To be honest, I'm stuck on making the skirt as a whole.

>>	Anonymous Wed Jan 8 21:08:08 2014 No.7287893 File: 391 KB, 1734x1200, Lumiere-1900x1200.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Looking to dress up as Lumiere for a party. Anyone got any ideas for where I might be able to acquire the required clothing for this costume? I'm based in the UK.

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