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CosCosplayplayThe in and outs on
how to become a cosplayer
What is Cosplay?What is Cosplay?Costume + Play = Cosplay
Dressing up as anime, manga, or video game characters
Costumes can be bought or hand made.
More often then not, in American they are hand made
In Japan, cosplaying is a lot more popular and costumes can be more easily purchased
What character do I What character do I cosplay?cosplay?Choose a character that you like and
you think you would have fun portraying
Choose something that is within your means
Don’t be over ambitious
If it looks a lot of work then it is
If it looks hard then it is
Choose something that is appropriate.
Ok, How do I get Ok, How do I get started?started?Planning is key!
Make a budgetI can have spent upwards to $200 on making a costume, so know your limits
Make a list of what needs to be made
What needs to be sewn, what not?
Get a few good reference picsYou can use these to show store clerks to help you find what you need
Get images of your character from many angles to help you with details
Getting StartedGetting StartedIf you do not know how sew, try second hand stores
Look for stuff that can be used or altered. Think outside the box
don’t let a wrong color discourage you if the item looks right. There is always dye and paint!
Remember to be creative!If you know how to sew, look at patterns
Where do I get supplies?Millend Fabrics Joann’sMichael'sHome Depot
How to find the right How to find the right PatternPattern
Try to find a pattern or two that is as close to what you want to make as possible.
Altering patterns is A LOT more difficult then you think. Try adding patterns together before you alter.
I learned this the hard way a few times. >.<
Most pattern companies have patterns online
McCalls, Butterick, Vogue, Simplicity
Stay away from Vogue if still a novice sewer
Simplicity I have found to be the easiest and best patterns
Things other than Things other than SewingSewing
ShoesAgain, second hand stores are your friendShoes can be painted, stained, or coveredElectrique Boutique
Many characters have props or things that can not be made of cloth.
SculptyCraft FoamWood
Hair!Hair!Hair can make or break a great costume
WigsYou get what you pay for!!!!!
Katie Bair's Petting Zoo Wig Design
Cosplay.com
Using your own hairDyeing
Extensions Dr. Locks
Help!!!Help!!!Don’t be afraid to ask for help
I’m more then willing to help, [email protected]
Online resourcesCosplay.com
Cosplaylab.com
Consplayers.com
Use the forums at these sites, they are very helpful
ConsConsThis is where all the work seems worth itPhoto shoots with other from the same anime, manga, or game
A LOT of funMany cons have contests
Hallway contestsMasquradesOnly for hand made costumes though
Sites on previous pages have con schd.
Talk to me if you want to inquire about cons in
our area.
Questions?