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Cosplay recommendations thread: none atm
Crossplay/crossdressing thread: >>10907099
LARP thread: >>10873579
Sewing general: none atm
Makeup, hair, skincare general: none atm

Taobao thread: >>10903761
Stupid j-fashion questions thread: >>10915427

I'm making a dress that's going to be quite heavy on one side (pic related), I've made a hoop skirt but it still tilts to the lighter side when all 4 skirts +the leaf thing are on it. Any advice?

A cosplay of mine has a cape of sorts that's supposed to hang off the back just above the shoulders, but due to the weight of it, it sags down all the way yo about the elbows and ruins the look. Is there anything that can be used to support it's weight? I tried fabric gluing 5 snap buttons across the back two on the left and right and one in the middle, but the succumb to the weight and fall, I'm thinking next maybe a massive velcro strip, but even if the velcro itself supports the weight, the glue it uses may not

Anyone know where I'd look for tips on how to make decent-looking epaulettes?

>>10934805
You're going to need to hold the weight going forward over your shoulders. Can you rig a pair of suspenders under your shirt and attach the cape to that? The best bet would be just sewing the cape through the shirt into the suspenders.

How do I keep the cone of my hat from collapsing? One video recommended stuffing it with something. Will cutting foam to fit work or would something else be better?

Is it even possible to avoid the "foam armor" look? What alternate materials are out there?
Maybe it's all in the paint-job but I find it really unconvincing somehow.

>>10935033
A friend of mine suggested sewing in a line of hooks & eyes which sounds good too

>>10935041
Depends how elaborate you want to be and how heavy the material of the hat is. If you have decently thick foam around that should work or you could just roll up some card in a cone and stick it in there.

>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xRAjGG_fvs
Newbie thinking about getting into making homemade cosplays, is going with a guide as a first project a good idea? Or is it recommended to do everything you possibly can from scratch?

>>10934454
Rather than a hoop, you may need an asymmetrical petticoat.

>>10935214
Yes, follow a guide for your first few costumes. Then as you get familiar with the materials & techniques you'll be able to freestyle it.

>>10935214
Most important is doing something you want to do. If you're in it for the crafting and you aren't terribly limited by time and money, then using multiple tutorials for specific crafting methods to achieve something you want would be better than following a single tutorial for a character you don't want to do. Definitely don't try to reinvent the wheel though.

If you just want to wear stuff buy a cosplay and modify starting with excessories. You'll learn crafting and still get the satisfaction of looking good.

>>10935225
>If you just want to wear stuff buy a cosplay and modify starting with excessories. You'll learn crafting and still get the satisfaction of looking good.
Yeah that does sound like a better idea. I want to get into this and the gore magala template is something that I want to do but I'm not sure that it would come out looking good at the end or I wouldn't drop it after a month. Almost none of the cosplays I want to do can be bought for less than a grand so would piecing together pic related be my best bet as a beginner.

>>10935048

What are you trying to avoid specifically? You can 3d print, or cover your foam in worbla, vinyl or just use metal. Good luck getting into a con with metal though.

If aliens are real why haven’t they try to contact me yet?

>>10934811
My guess would be historical costuming or vogue sewing books.

>>10935048
This picture is probably a bad example since these monster hunter armor sets are meant to look like natural goods in their world like fur, hides, and dragon scales. They're pruposely textured this way.

If you want a smoother finish,the priming, paint, and finish is as equally important as the material. You can get a foam piece to look like metal with the right techniques. I agree with the other commenter that you need to be a little more specific about what you're looking for. Maybe a picture that's a positive example of what you'd like to do?

>>10935080
Instead of eyes, try a hook and bar. They can support more weight.

>>10935263
These?

>>10935220
My problem is the skirts are open at the front so any petti longer than the short skirt would be visible. For the hoopskirt, I can hide that in the lining of one of the skirts.

>>10935240
This wouldn't be too hard but making it look good comes down to understanding basics about mens dress. Matching colors and textures/materials for the vest, making sure the belt isn't too bright and matches the suspenders, well fitted collared shirt and vest etc will be critical for looking good.

>>10935265
Yes! You'll often see them used as trouser fly closures

>>10935441
Had another idea, what about sewn in magnets with parachute clips, would that work or should I stick to the hook and bar?

I can't figure out where to find a suit similar to Hinrigh's from HxH, forgive me for being dumb.

when in a skincare routine do you use a toner? do you use that with a cleanser or is that a swap with cleanser kind of thing

Making MGS2 Raiden from scratch, and while I have a base spandex suit chosen already, the suit has two tones, can spandex be painted or will I need to buy two suits and cut one up? The one's I'd use are at the bottom left

>>10935509
After cleanser, before serum/cream. In general layer according to thickness from thinnest to thickest product.

>>10935543
i don't think it would look very good if you just used a single spandex bodysuit

I need motivation for working out. What's a good cosplay for a short guy that shows off physique? Maybe not something as blatant as shirtless but opened shirt or exposed chest might be good.

>>10935634
So should I get the two? Can you elaborate a bit?

>>10935734
NTA, but I would use a leotard on top of a body suit.
It would allow for the color change, give volume, and you could layer attachments easier without compromising the body suit.

>>10935713
Master Roshi!

>>10935735
Thought about that, but obscuring it's "straps" may be more trouble than it's worth

>>10935737
True, I had thought the shoulder guards had extended closer to the collarbone.
That said, why not try both, and see what works? They do make leotards that offer full covering to the neck, after all, and if it doesn't work the way you want, you haven't lost any real ground.

>>10935742
That's true enough, there's no reason not to try it out, just gotta find one that fits the bill, haven't seen anything close on amazon so far

>>10935737
the elastic straps around the bottom will at least give you the support up front that the suit has in the source material. what generally doesn't look that great (imo) is when someone doesn't have that kind of support up front that needs it (think boner robin)

>>10935782
I refuse to be boner robin and was going to get a cup for that

>>10935786
i still think if you look at raiden's suit support in the front is a dramatically apparent feature and one i wouldn't ignore

>>10935794
Yep, precisely

>>10935447
The magnets might be overkill with the paracute clips, but they're also a fine choice. They're probably more visible unless you have a plan on how to hide them in your costume though. Some people will make a slit in the shoulders of their costume and slide the other half of the parachute clip into then attach it somewhere on an undergarment of a costume.

The benefit of a hook and eye or hook and bar is that by nature, they're covered by the piece of fabric that is being attached to them, but a parachute clip would be able to handle the most weight.

>>10935543
You can paint a bodysuit. You just need to make sure that you use paints that are flexible and stretch with the 4-way stretch of the material otherwise you'll experience cracking. Adding fabric medium to a quality, thin airbrush paint would probably be your best choice.

Nowadays cosplayers will design a print file with all of the details on his suit and have it sent off to a known sentai suit maker. They'll print the fabric on the same spandex kind of material and then the cosplayer will sew it up.

Most super hero movies use a combination of leotard and suit like the other anons recommended because it's easier to move in, get those sharp angles, and attach armor to.

So in short: I'd suggest researching your various options and really deconstructing the pieces of the costume to figure out which one might be the best choice.

>>10935814
>>10935815
Thanks for the feedback anons, it's extremely helpful

What are some good ways to fix a paint fuckup?
I accidentally touched an area with paint and it's bothering me.
I was thinking about sanding it down, but it'd need to be down to the foam layer which is black, and i'd need to reprime it.
Is it possible or will I get ugly bleed through?

I was considering going as the Rabbit Hole Miku/Pure Pure to a convention.
Looking around, most costumes seem to assume that you want to go with fishnet tights, but I wanted something a bit closer to this design, which seem to be just regular tights. However, for the life of me, I'm struggling with figuring out what colour those are. Maybe I'm a bit colourblind?
In my eyes, they look to be some shade of purple but I'd honestly like a second opinion because the other colours are messing up my perception of them. Also, on a similar note, will regular tights end up looking tacky compared to fishnets?

>>10935928
stop calling it pure pure you zoomer retard.

>>10935928
you could go with a low denier black; it looks purpleish/reddish because of the combination of a warm skin tone underneath cool (desaturated) tone low denier tights

>>10935941
Sorry, I should have said 初音ミク. Thanks anon.

>>10935943
I'll try that out, thank you.

>>10935294
>Comes down to understanding basics about mens dress
I can resort to asking someone that knows more than me about that. Appreciate the advice and as a last question any good starting places for the mask. The design on the forehead is something else but I can't seem to find a balaclava that even fits the base with the little holes.

My girlfriend isn't into cosplay but I am. Is there a website or something where I can meet someone in Tokyo who wants to do a pair or group cosplay? Something like, "hey, I'm cosplaying as Zelda, is there a guy who wants to be Link?" or "I've got a Sailor Moon cosplay, is there a Tuxedo Mask who wants to hang out on this day?"

I especially want to do a pair costume for Halloween this year.

>>10935447
If you're just wearing it for a shoot then magnets are fine but even strong industral magnets are more trouble than they're worth if you're walking around a con all day.

I am a gigantic retard and need some maximal babysitting on how to use my sewing machine. I couldn't find any classes locally that weren't a month or two out. Help, I keep getting stuff like this happening.

>>10934222 (OP)
Is it worth it to volunteer at a con just fo make friends as an adult?

I'm in a bit of a rush and I could use some advice on how to do the texturing, more specifically the lines, on the berserker armor. The thing that almost everyone does from what i've seen is to use a wood burning tool and just carve them into the EVA. My problem is that I don't have such a tool and won't get it in time for this build. The other alternative i think is feasible would be to use a dremel and just do the texturing that way but from my tests, I can't get the texture to remain there after I heat seal the foam. Am I stuck with this or is there something i'm missing?

>>10936351
There's a couple of different avenues you can go down to learn how to sew. In person classes aren't mandatory to learn at all, but are a great resource. Most people learn to sew through the use of books and videos on Youtube.

Start by getting a sewing reference book. They're essentially all the same, so it doesn't matter which you buy but reader's digest complete guide to sewing is a good choice. Read through it as it will give you the overview of sewing basics, then move to youtube for specifics like threading your machine, troubleshooting, and etc.

On youtube, you'll mostly find videos that center around one skill, project, or method for troubleshooting. If you're looking for that guided learning then you could try exploring some of the channels to see if they have a playlist made or a dedicated website like Skillshare. For example, looks like you're having an issue with thread tension on your machine (aka the most common problem). Start by looking up a video on how to fix tension issues (as indicated by the thread nest you're seeing). Some good channels to check out are: Professor pincushion and Evelyn Wood.

From then on, learning to sew will be attempting a project, reaching a gap in your knowledge, and then researching a way to fix it. With each project, try to attempt one and only one new skill. For example, most people start off with a pillow case or drawstring pants/shorts. Then, they move on to t-shirts with have curved seams and bias binding. So on and so forth.

Lastly, start watching videos of makers attempting projects that interest you, even if you have no intention of making those items. You'll start to osmosis the sewing process and terms and you'll start building your excitement to increase your skills.

Tl;dr
1. Buy sewing resource book (ie. reader's digest complete guide to sewing)
2. Watch tutorials on Youtube
3. Attempt beginner level projects, learning one new skill with each one
4. Watch sewing projects on Youtube and osmosis

>>10936400
Perhaps your dremelling isn't deep enough for the texture to remain? I've seen people use blades to cut the lines like that then deepen them by going over them with the heat tool. If that doesn't work then perhaps a pencil with pressure could make those tunnels deeper? keep running tests.

>>10936373
Not really, I worked a booth at a con once and only one person stuck and as an associate at best

If I make a sword sheath out of eva foam, wouldn't it be squishy since it's hollow? How does it maintain it's shape?

>>10936671
You use a higher density foam so it's more stable

>>10936764
Any recommendations?

What kind of jacket and pants are these and where to cop

>>10936671
I used polystyrene for the sheath, cover it with a mesh such as cheap dark fabric and glue them together. Wouldn't want the bits to fly everywhere so the fabric is important.

What are sequins made of? I'm trying to recreate the jacket made out of sequins like this VS model but couldn't tell the right size for it to appear glam and not too tiny.

Anyone here met someone at a con in cosplay and planned a date then were disappointed with how they looked irl out of cosplay? I'm wondering if this sort of thing happens a lot.

>>10936776
TNTCosplay used to be popular, but there's Lumin's Workshop and nowadays you can find foam at places like Michael's and Joann's (there's some discussion about its quality though ofc). For more info about foam, I defer to the experts like KamuiCosplay, PunishedProps, KinpatsuCosplay, etc.

>>10936796
They're shiny plastic circles with a hole at the top for the needle to pass through. You can buy them in bulk

tips on contacts? I've never worn them before but I'll need some for this cosplay I wanna do. I'm pretty apprehensive since my eyes are pretty sensitive to things
best non-intrusive way to put them in? how long till you get used to them? does rubbing your face accidentally move them? if they move are they easy to put back in place?

>>10936906
You should be impressed by how good their makeup and presentation skills are.
There are no ugly people, just people who don't know how to apply makeup and dress to flatter their body.

I'm trying to print a pdf blueprint for a sword, but it's not acting right, when I go to hit print, it only shows the very end of the hilt with only 1 page to print, where is the rest?

Has anyone had any issues regarding uniqso’s free lens cases recently?
I bought 3 pairs and all the right ones only shriveled up so I’m assuming their lens cases are defective but I already complained to them that the wigs I received were low quality too so it’d feel weird to email their customer service about a second problem with the same order.

Gonna do joker 2019 face paint, I’ve had no experience with face paint before, what is a good non irritant brand that won’t get itchy and washes off easy?

I want to buy Narancia cosplay, but I'm fairly tall and am having trouble finding options that look good and fit me. Cosrea does custom fits, but the quality is pretty bad relative to the price. Miccostumes (picrel) looks better than most other options I've seen, but the size of the costume itself doesn't work for me. I fit the Large bust, waist, and hip dimensions, but the XL height is still way too short for me. I was thinking about getting the Large and buying the pants elsewhere, but I'm worried that the top might be too short (made for 5'6" to 5'8", I'm a little over 6"). Is there any way I can make this work, or is there a better spot to buy from?
>Height: 73.5” - 186.5 cm
>Shoulders: 45” - 114.3 cm
>Bust: 38” - 96.5 cm
>Waist: 30.5” - 77.5 cm
>Lower Waist: 34.5” - 87.5 cm
>Upper Thigh: 21.5” - 54.5 cm

I was thinking of doing Levi's S3 outfit. Is it recognizable enough? I don't want to do the overused attack on titan uniform.

I bought a 3d printer prop off etsy, and I don't know the best glue to use to assemble it. I live in Australia so am limited to what I can get from Bunnings

Will a corset help me as a guy to get the "wide shoulders narrow hips" proportions?
I find a lot of armor fits bulky and wide on short guys like me despite the fact that I'm skinny

>>10937231
If you also get his hair, I don't see why not

>>10937231
90% of Levi cosplay is nailing the hair. You could wear whatever you want if you do that.

I know the underlayer is a seifuku, but is the top layer supposed to be exaggerating any real style of clothing? I feel like I've seen jackets like it before on other characters, but I can't place the name.
>>10937390
Corsets only impact the waist unfortunately, it won't compress hip bones. You'll have to alter the armor to your proportions if you're making it.

>>10937073
I recommend not getting daily contacts so you can wear them around the house a few days before the con so you can get used to them.
>best non-intrusive way to put them in?
Lots of optometrists have made videos about this but this is how I do it as someone who had never worn contacts before wearing them for cosplay in my late teens.
>Before starting make sure you've soaked the lenses in contact lens solution (NOT the saline they come in) for a good few hours and clean your hands and fully dry them off before starting
>Put the contact on your finger and check that it's the right way around (2 ways to tell, the colour is usually lighter/faded on the inside and when it's the wrong way around it forms more of a V shape instead of the usual C shape)
>With your other hand fully open up your eye you really need to make sure you're pulling up/down on the edge of your eyelid, a good test is try and close your eye, if you can't you're holding it right
> Put the lens in, I find it useful to look away because I can't get myself to do it if I can see it and you probably shouldn't be touching the important part of your eye anyway (the lens automatically goes over your pupil so your initial placement isn't important)
Your eyes might water a bit at first, if this lasts longer than ~30 mins try taking the offending one out, rinse it with solution and put it back in again.
>how long till you get used to them?
It probably varies but I forget I have them in pretty quickly
>does rubbing your face accidentally move them?
yes
>if they move are they easy to put back in place?
They go back on their own, I guess it's something to do with the curve of your eyes but by the time you've fully opened your eye after rubbing it they've snapped back into place.
I'd also recommend putting them in first before doing your make-up so you don't smudge it if your eyes run

Best bra options for a low back cosplay? If it's relevant, the front neckline is sweetheart and the sleeves are dethatched.
>inb4 go braless
I need a push-up or at least something I can pad to get proportions close to the character

>>10937587
very thorough explanation, thanks a ton anon!

I'm thinking of going as tomoko kuroki for my cities con next month and I bought a long black wig that I think I can style into tomoko. any tips?

>>10937552
Jacket is similar to a cropped jacket but fantasy. Real-life clothing generally won't have this much structure/thickness/stiffness. It basically needs you to use a non-textile material to make it, or sandwich heavy but lightweight support in-between the fabric layers to give it that much shape, and it WILL break down quickly in high-stress areas (e.g. elbows, armpits, across the back, where your arms rub against the bodice)

Doing my first ever cosplay, bought one from dokidoki.
I'm hesitant to wear it because I dont know what to do if it gets dirty. How do you guys clean your costumes? Im worried soaking or machine wash will cause color transfer to the white bits, and I don't know if I should trust a dry cleaning service

>>10937611
If it's cheaply made enough that you can't hand wash it safely without it running then it's not worth dry cleaning.

>>10937612
That's good advice thanks. I can't tell how cheaply made it is out of inexperience, but it feels sturdier than I expected. Zipper & button jacket with a liner
I'll do a spot test and go from there

>>10937604
I was thinking of using a heavyweight interfacing between some twill for the collar area and maybe some lighter interfacing for the body section, but that all makes sense. Was hoping there was maybe a name for the specific collar with that jacket that I can look up for patterning... Regardless, thank you anon!!
>>10937588
Have you considered a sticky bra? They have push up ones.
>>10937611
Hand washing with lingerie or spraying it with an alcohol spray on very delicate stuff near sweat spots is how I usually go about it, but I agree with the other anon about dry cleaning.
Good luck on your spot cleaning!

>>10937161
mehron

unironically think this video is a pretty good introduction to doing "white face with contrasting pattern" makeup if you've never done that sort of thing before https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1cC15UrKi4

Is there anywhere to buy sclera-lenses made to look like jumbo circle-lenses?

Any good AK47 props worth recommending?
I had my eyes on the UKARMS brand spring AK47 toy because it has a sling swivel and it functions like one a bit. Which would make it a little sketchy for some cons however I haven't had a poor gun turned away yet. I brought an airsoft gun stripped down to CTCon and got it in alright. I also like the swivels for a sling so I don't have to carry it. I would strip it down to disable it to bring it into cons.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/325953215069?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=XxyojgZKR4e&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=sB4tr1yyQzC&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Otherwise I had my eye on those foreign gel blaster models although they are a bit more premium.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/365138579177?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=xqmbttu2tqq&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=sB4tr1yyQzC&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
I figure a non firing static prop replica is the next move but I guess I do like being able to remove the mag and cock it as well as the swivels. Its for cosplays like Nathan drake, CSGO, etc...

>>10934222 (OP)
So I'm going to my first con in Cosplay soon-ish, I only have one cosplay.
Should I cosplay only for one day, or reusing the same cosplay for two days is good too?
Also, as a man, is it good to use a little of foundation makeup to hide scars or physical imperfection? Is there a good tutorial for this?
Should I put the makeup before going to the con or when I'm on site?

I cosplay a character with a mask. It turns out my glasses are too big to fit them, contact isn't an option.
Should I just cosplay my character while half blind?

>>10935713
wolverine, dragon ball has a lot like vegeta and frieza, dozu, seijuro akashi, Soujiro Seta, yugi moto, Finn Deimne, Aurther from ghosts and goblins or viewtiful joe if you want a deformed look

does anyone know what brush/tool/app some cosplayers use to hide the background like picrel

>>10937726
If you have an old pair of glasses you don't use anymore. Mutilate them into something that will fit under your mask. You can even 3d print some thin frames if you have a printer

>>10937723
>Should I cosplay only for one day, or reusing the same cosplay for two days is good too?
There is literally nothing wrong with wearing a cosplay on multiple days. If anyone even notices they'll think "hey, it's that guy again! neat" rather than "an outfit repeater? what a LOSER"
>Should I put the makeup before going to the con or when I'm on site?
Before

>>10937737
it's just some kind of blur/mosaic effect, any camera app like facetune or snow or beautycam will have some kind of blur tool

I'm going to attach some led lights on the inside of a zentai suit. Any tips while I do this unusual task?

Has anyone else had luck with making boot covers? I've tried the wrapping saran wrap around my leg thing a few times with no luck. I'm just trying to make some basic medieval knight looking fantasy boot covers.

I really want to go as Dr. Robotnik for Halloween. I'm very tall and premade costumes do not fit me.
>How hard would it be to make this red vest? I have 0 experience with sewing or costume making
>I don't need a fat suit underneath. I would want it to fit me regularly
If I could just get the red vest down, the rest of the costume is a cinch even for me

>>10937957
Also, given the tight deadline and my lack of experience, I was thinking the most sensible thing to do is
>find a red Mao suit that fits me
>use that as a base, alter it as needed
But I'm just guessing as I have 0 experience

>>10937899
What was the issue when you made the clingfilm pattern? If it was too small make sure you either add seam allowance or use a stretch fabric, also make the pattern while you have the boots on. If you had an issue with them falling down, consider the fabric you're using, if you're using something flimsy consider backing it in a more sturdy fabric or adding bones into it to hold it up.

>>10937723
Since other anon answered everything else I'll take this
>Also, as a man, is it good to use a little of foundation makeup to hide scars or physical imperfection? Is there a good tutorial for this?
Foundation probably isn't what you want here, foundation is basically a base that you put on your whole face and looks a little weird if you're not going back in with contour/blush/eye shadow etc to redefine your features, unless you specifically look for something that is very pigmented, it's not good to cover up blemishes. What you want is concealer which is for covering up small areas. But even then, especially for guys, make-up is optional, unless you get a break out the day before the con or are particularly self conscious about a blemish then just do what you're comfortable with and have fun.

>>10938014
I wasn't able to translate the clingfilm to a flat 2d pattern - I wasn't sure where to make the fold cuts.

>>10938029
While the tape is still on your leg draw on where you want the seams to go (usually down the front/back of your leg) then cut down these lines to free yourself from the tape/cling film when you lay the pattern out it should lie flat

Need to do this hair. Can anyone share a side ponytail tutorial? Can't find any on youtube.

>>10934222 (OP)
I'm unsure if this is the right place to ask this question, but I will ask anyway. I have this pink shirt that I want to draw some kind of edgy design but in the form of a joke. I was thinking about going for a Smiley face and it has the words Prozak written on top of it but as one of those heavy metal band logos but I'm not sure. Any suggestions?

I'm looking for a cosplay outfit on eBay, and I'm seeing a few sellers with duplicate outfits and identical photos for their items. Is there any way to know if some of these are just selling inferior items using photos of better sellers' stuff, and which ones are more legitimate?

>>10938181
If you're buying off ebay just stick to resellers selling things second hand, if you want something brand new you should get it directly from a reputable seller's website.

hi /cgl/, I I want to do a cosplay from the movie HEAT (1995) and I want to do the opening scene where the crew knocks an armored car. However I'm an idiot when it comes to clothing names, what are the heisters wearing in terms of shirts/pants? is this just a simple grey suit with a patch on the side? is this something paramedics wear? or is this like a military long sleeve and pants?
I have the mask, the patch and the plate carrier but I don't know what the long sleeve jacket and pants combo is called. Any help would be appreciated.

Here's some pictures i put together and the scene in question. Thanks!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=409IGgu-Utw

>>10938246
another pic I found online. This is what i'm trying to emulate kinda. I might play around loosely but anything close to this would be appreciated.

>>10938246
They're a single garment rather than separate jacket and pants; "coveralls", "jumpsuit", "speedsuit", and "boiler suit" are all used interchangeably to describe this article of clothing.

Notably, McCauley and Shiherlis are wearing matching jumpsuits while the rest of the crew all have different ones, judging by your second post I assume you're going for that one by your comment about the patches.
A few details on those suits stand out to me:
double zippers and velcro-fastening collars. Both of these are very uncommon - your typical jumpsuit (think Ghostbusters, Top Gun, Michael Myers) has only a single zipper and a shirt collar that doesn't fasten. I don't know that they're specifically EMT coveralls as those typically have reflective material on them for safety; seems more likely they (the characters and/or the production) just nabbed something reasonably close from military surplus.

But this is where you decide how much you're willing to compromise. Is it going to bother you if the chest pockets are wrong when they're going to be covered by the vest? Is it okay if the collar doesn't fasten since the characters keep it open? etc. I would place more value on matching the shade of gray and overall fit rather than fine details of cuffs, pocket shapes, and so on. Picrel is an example of a random jumpsuit I found googling that doesn't have the right collar or zipper but is "close enough" in the secondary details.

What mm eva foam is good for a katana sheath, and the katana itself?

While looking for clear can badge covers I accidentally bought a set that has a little graphic on them like picrel.
I don't want to waste them, so is there any way to remove the graphic? I was thinking alcohol, but would that ruin the pvc?

Re: Pattern drafting
How deep on average should I make an armscye, relative to chest width?

>>10934222 (OP)
So I randomly got my hands some some sorta katana. Halloween is just around the corner and I wanna dress up as the guy from Sword of the Stranger. The thing is I have no clue where to even get started. Do I just look for clothes that look like what he's wearing? What even is he wearing? I'm pretty lazy and retarded so I'm honestly not looking to cosplay him 1:1, I don't even have long enough hair. I guess my question is how can I go about capturing his aesthetic?

>>10938042
This is not true for feet for some reason.
Also currently making boots with few seamlines, it's ass.

Does anyone know where to find a decent quality bunny suit? And tips on sizing/measuring appropriately for one for a guy?

>>10938888
Best bet is looking up the specific Japanese clothes online & seeing if you can find the right colors to get started.

yo im not a cosplayer. but i got hit with a bug to perhaps get into something related to fabric making? or making shirts? i don't know yet. I'm kinda old and should quit dreaming. But i got a good part time job with excellent benefits and plenty of time to dick around on a project. What the hell should i do?

>>10939550
Blackface black panther

Whats the consensus on meme cosplays like guys in maid outfit or bunny suits? Do girls like it?

>>10939562
Tired of seeing men in low effort maid or bunny suits where they just throw on the cheapest one, unironed or untailored/doesn't fit, and just expect pussy. Treat it like you would any costume or outfit: make sure it fits, that it's good quality, and that it's something you actually want to do for yourself without the expectation of getting laid. Maybe think about adding in wigs/accessories/makeup, just put some thought into it, please!

>>10939602
I plan to do it with a character wig and related accessories but is it a thing that girls like seeing?I've seen other people do it with a lot of funny reactions but I've also seen some people react with disgust thinking it's some sort of fetish thing.

>>10939628
>disgust thinking it's some sort of fetish thing.
It is though.
If you want to dress as a girl it 100% is a fetish/programming thing.

How do you guys buy fabric online?
I went to a Joann's once and was simultaneously confused and disappointed at the selection.

I'm making an ENA cosplay for Halloween, and I want to make the low polygonal arm out of EVA foam. I've made armour parts before, but due to the shape of the arm, I'm a bit stuck on how to go about it. Mainly, how to make it in such a way that it will stay on my arm, and how to make the joint section look good. The glove section as well I'm unfamiliar with. Any advice is appreciated!

>>10939711
the blue one?
I'm sure you've seen enough 3D models to know the elbow corner is huge trouble. My personal recommendation is to make one or more edges out of an elastic fabric. a good choice might be the lighter color poly in the picture

>glove
lazy moneybags way would be to 3d print a hollow shell. effortful way would be to sculpt and carve, a hollow glove shape and then wrap it in foam. then glue a handle inside of it. that way you can take it off when you're eating.

>>10939628
Well there's a thread for this sorta thing, and a wig would definitely help. But speaking for myself, I honestly roll my eyes at generic maid outfits by this point
>>10907099

I didn't prepare any cosplay for this anime "rave". Should I just straight up go with a hawaiin shirt or a polo shirt? Or wear some dinky halloween costume?

>>10934222 (OP)
Can anyone recommend a device that plays sound that I can have hidden in my mask activated by maybe a glove?

>>10939562
No it's cringey and if by 'do girls like it' you mean in a way that will get you laid, most certainly not.

>>10939265
>This is not true for feet for some reason.
It is, I've made boot covers for myself multiple times with this method. If you can't make it work with only the seams in your reference then it needs more seams. If going off reference like that would bother you, you can always weather the one that's supposed to be there to make just those ones more noticeable.

>>10939939
Yeah no stores local that I can find that have any cosplay that I actually want. I'm not gonna cope out for a Demon Slayer robe.

I was considering just doing a facepaint of Roswaal but no point without the costume. Got no long boots or that magnificent robe.

>>10939983
>robe
cloak*

I was considering buying this to make my Tokimitsu cosplay, should I just buy a fabric maker to draw in the number or is there a better way. Also I'm a complete novice

>>10939939
>>10939983
>>10939984
Nevermind, I found a last minute scuffed agent loid costume.

I need suspenders-like detective shoulder holsters, and FAST!

Where do I order some? I also want a prob Smith and Wesson revolver

>>10940124
ask >>>/k/?

How would one go about making these valves? I can't find any big enough for the red ones that aren't ridiculously expensive. I was thinking a cardboard + foil base and then foam clay around it but I'm worried they won't look uniform enough.

What is the little bandage on the eye here? Where can I get one that's similar

>>10940695
Isn't it just gauze?

>>10940698
does gauze stick itself?

>>10940704
stick to skin*

Idk if this is the right place but I want to make a kimono and all the shit that goes with it
How hard is it to make a traditional kimono as a beginner?
My mum used to make dresses and I can borrow her sewing machine

>>10940725
they're squares

Would I be a fag to show up to a con wearing my Halloween outfit? I've never been to one so I don't really know if people only dress up as video game and anime characters and I would be out of place

>>10941065
the only things that are really out of place at an anime con are furries
one year at AX I remember there being a really convincing Jack Sparrow method actor

>>10940725
Having made several yukata-style garments, a kimono is one of the easiest garments to sew.

is there a good brand for daily wigs? it's not for cosplay but i figured this might be a good place to ask. I'm getting a lot of hair loss and need a decent wig until it grows back. medium length and reddish brown

What box store would be a good place to buy temporary hair dye/color? I tried Walmart without success.

I'm trying to make this top and I'm having a hard time getting it to be fitted while staying faithful to the original. Because it's 3 different parts that each have different fabrics, I'm hesitant to add more seams than there is in the reference because lining all of that up sounds like it wont end well, advice would be appreciated.

>>10941065
If anything people will just assume you're cosplaying monty python or something.

>>10941187
Sallys or similar beauty supply stores, but you're better off getting it professionally done or buying a wig. temporary colour almost always looks awful.

Where do you go to design or print out con badge ribbons?

Is there a really easy way to do Rin's bun

>>10941148
Black women are the experts on this, I'd look up some wig laying tutorials on youtube and then see where they buy their's from. They'll be much more expensive than cosplay wigs though, and for good reason

I'm looking for a 3 or 4 inch diameter cat bell I can wear. Preferably one that actually jingles, at least a little bit.

>>10941599
Christmas decorations often jingle and will have the attachment piece.

What fabric will give me the shiny latexy look of picrel while still being able to be sewn using a regular sewing machine? Are there any alternatives that are 4-way stretch? If not what is my next best option?

>>10941673
The fabric of the skirt and sleeves to clarify

Anybody know a Taobao store that i can order custom school style sweater from?

>>10941673
Wetlook PVC or vinyl.

I am going to cosplay Lycion from Dungeon Meshi. I finally get fit but I just realized it might be a bit strange to just wear skirt. Should I wear silicone muscle suit or just go bare chest? Is it hard to clean and stuff? Also how do you get rid of scars and spot on your legs? Just use makeup?

hey lads, I fucked up by grabbing a Small for this since I did Aether Small and it fit really well. Yes its store bought but im making his big ass transforming weapon myself so cut me some slack. The pants are too tight for my waist, n can't zip them at all/they barely can get there.
Id just try to up them but I'm trying to go to a con on the 12th Dec so not sure if the next would make it in time after refunding this one. Should I get an alteration at a local store or is that going to be much worse than if the size up could arrive on time? 1000 thanks for any advice sorta worried

I've never done cosplay before and I've been going to cons for about a decade, I really want to get into it and do certain characters but I also don't want to "buy" a cosplay I'd like to make it from scratch if possible. That being said, how hard would it be to make a Higgs cosplay? I may have to buy the mask if anything but I want it to be fully functional, baby lighting up and all that if anyone knows about it... I know it may seem a bit unrealistic for a starter but it's kinda the only one I want to do.

>>10941873
just use sheer tights or hose

Gf and I (25) are going to an anime con soon. She wants to do a slutty cosplay character, looking for ideas on what to make her wear/do. She's 5'2/petite/white. Also reach out if you're going to a con soon :)
disc: ternary_05680

I cosplayed persona 5's joker and the mask I used comes with an elastic band, it kinda sticks out in pics which slighly ruins to look imo, is there anything I can use that'll allow me to cut off the band like maybe some kind of tape on the inside of it?

>>10941935
Can you not put the mask on below your wig? if not, prosaide (prosthetic glue) or medical tape could work

>>10941876
How close can it get? Could you remove the zipper and nudge it over a little bit?

Can anyone recommend tape/bandages for a mummy wrap that won't suffocate me if it goes over the nose and mouth?

>>10942168
Isn't it just gauze/medical tape? you shouldn't be wrapping it around your nose/mouth so tightly you're suffocating yourself

Anyone have some resources regarding making armor plating?
The FAQ talks about the foams but less on actual practices.

I commited to do a cosplay in less a month and half, but I'm finding little to no time to work on it outside weekends. Current issue is that I'm not good at doing the pattern for the costume, even as one simple as this. I can see it's just two piecece, one that is worn like a pig poncho and a hood for the head and the weird hump: any suggestion/resource that can help me figure this out?

One more thing: what foam thickness would you suggest for the arms and legs armour? Ordered some 5mm hard and it's too much, but 2mm medium from the same maker is toot hin either

>>10942332
Another pic, not official art but made by the og artist so...

>>10941065
It's ok

>>10939550
Southern state plantation owner

>>10938107
What exactly are you having trouble with? A side ponytail is done in the same way as a normal ponytail wig, just placing it on the side instead. The only difference is you might have to relayer your wefts a bit differently.

What kind of tie and or knot is this?

What would be the best way to achieve the hanging off the shoulders anime cloak/cape thing snaps some clear straps around the shoulders? I have minimal sewing experience so whatever is the easiest works. I've tried some velcro but my current cosplay is too heavy for it

>>10941599
It only goes to 2", but Tandy Leather sells some bells that might work.

Relevant question: am I only able to get that "combed-back" look right on lace-front wigs, or can I style a regular one hard enough to work? (Picrel.) I just don't have the confidence/budget to go lace right now.
Also, is Arda still *the* big spot for wigs, or do we have other decent fronts now?

>>10943218
Pic fell, sorry.

>>10941643
>>10943218
I've been looking everywhere that sells Christmas ornaments and none of them are quite right. The sizes get pretty close to what I like, but except for the very small ones the hole is never just one barbell-lookin slit, but four similar holes and often star or snowflake-shaped holes on the other side. And a lot of them are flattened on the bottom or aren't really spherical.

Thinking of what to use for a base for Solid Snake's vest. Either some thin upholstery foam or 3mm EVA foam. Any suggestions which would be better or not too bulky.

>>10941501
Get a foam ball, some blue wig wefts, cover it in that wig. Though epic cosplay wigs has some prestyled ones, not sure if they'd be to the right size for her though.
https://www.epiccosplay.com/search?q=wig+bun&type=product#

>>10934222 (OP)
I promised my cousin to gift her a miku cosplay, so where can I get a GOOD miku cosplay, temu or amazon? How do you actually know which one is good?

>>10943880
Depends how soon you need it. I'd say Amazon might have better stuff but there's plenty of premade cosplay or used cosplay sites out there.
Always look for review pictures or any pictures of the actual outfit.

dnxaI'm trying to figure out the best way to go about Starlo's face in a yellow morphsuit without it looking awkward. Do I go with A and go with glasses over and cut a straight line for the mouth like at the end of his Pacifist route, do I go with B and just draw over the face with one expression, or do I go with C and just rip off the face and color mine yellow?

Can spray paint work on polyester? Trying to change to color of a bomber jacket

>>10943217
Would also like an answer to this

Any cosplay magic tips to "fake" height for fully armored, humanoid, ~8' characters?
I've seen people do eyeholes on the neck/clavicles, some people do stilts too.

Would appreciate any resources on stuff like that

I'm not sure what's the best way to phrase this question, but how can I attach foam armor thats bigger than me to my body
I've got a pretty solid idea for how I can make the "Outer shell" of a space marine cosplay with EVA foam and 3d printed parts, but how would I get that to actually attach to me when it's significantly bigger than my body?

>>10943934
I think I'd go with B

technically not cosplay but:

- does anyone know where to buy genuine japanese school uniforms (of the seifuku variety)? the ones I found seemed pretty expensive but maybe there's no way around that?

- are costumes such as this https://www.ebay.com/itm/155815363081?_trksid=p2332490.c101196.m2219 similar to real school uniforms with the material they're made out of, the way they fit on your body and the overall quality?

- a more practical question: I want to buy this outfit:
>https://www.ebay.com/itm/404536010630?_trksid=p2332490.c101875.m1851 (picrel)
do you guys know how to remove the star of David and the text that are on it? I'm not remotely jewish so I don't know what kind of statement it'd look like I'd be making if I walked around wearing a japanese school uniform that has a star of David and says "STAR OF DAVID" lol

>>10934454
Probably a stupid suggestion, but you could sew in weights on the lighter half. Depending on how lopsided it is, you might need too much extra mass to make it feasible.

Does anyone know if the dress in pic related is a real type of dress that I could find somewhere? Does it have a particular name, or are there good search terms for it?
It's both collared and sleeveless, which is a weird combination that I can't seem to find. I'm not expecting an exact 1:1, but it would save me a lot of effort if I could source the basic dress somewhere and simply adjust it to match the final design.

What's the best way to do a temporary tattoo? I wanted to do a Vortex cosplay but my drawing skills are kind of ass. Should I just do something like cut out the pattern from a photo and use makeup and hairspray?

>>10944241
looking up "collared sleeveless military dress" gives me similar dresses

>>10944241
mah fukken god

>>10944241
military lolita, probably has similar branch cultures in diff jfash fashens

>>10944241
hear my boner out, sweet military fairy kei

>>10944266
nothing about her dress is even remotely lolita

>>10944267
this sounds terrible. you are stupid

>>10944268
it's similar u dumb retard

>>10944269
you have no idea what you are talking about. stop posting retarded shit and lurk more.

>>10944280
kys

>>10944281
Yawn. Go jack off somewhere else instead of giving bad advice on the least popular board on this site.

>>10944188
I think arCONOMi sells all the necessary parts of the seifuku https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/products?q=arCONOMi

any recommendations for cosplay costumes/wigs that send to Europe?

I recently ordered a 3d printed helmet online for my costume but it was too small for my head. It fits well, but it doesn't cover my jaw. I was able to get the 3d model file from the seller but my 3d printer base is too small for the entire helmet, and I don't feel confident enough to chop it into 9 pieces and try to hot glue it all together without it looking weird. The seller let me keep the helmet after a refund so should I just stick with the helmet I have and wear a balaclava to cover the rest of my head, or is there some website for me to rent a 3d printer so I can 3d print the helmet but bigger to fit my head? Or should I just stick with my 9 piece idea?

I want to make a fur "neck area" on a jacket, the fur I got comes in strips though, what's the best way to give it some volume? Direct stitching will have a very flat look. I'm looking for something like pic related, I was thinking of glueing the strips around a pool noodle, then attaching *that* to the jacket, what do y'all think?

>Wanna cosplay Joshua from FFXVI
>Got a good enough wig, face is good enough too with makeup
>... never made a custom cosplay before
>don't know a shit about sewing

Most of the cosplay would be fine with part bought online but his scarf feels like the kind of shit that can only be done as custom.
There's some cosplays online, but I don't wanna look like a joke compared to others... SHould I still buy one, or try an easier cosplay?

How do I make ekko's z drive?
Can it be assembled somehow in a diy way or do I just dump momey into 3d printing it?

>>10943217
Probably a hook on the inside of the jacket that hooks to the suit with some sort of hanger keeping it broad

>>10945221
if you 3d print or carve foam for the gold parts, you can probably make the rest out of old bottles

>Want to cosplay pic related
>Get premade cosplay since I'm an absolute newfag
>Predictably turns out to be chinese dogshit
>While looking at the individual pieces, something clicked with me
>Basic outfit is just a high waisted skirt with OTK socks, a blouse and a bolero
>Tons of accessories spread across that are not hugely complex broken down individually (hairband, hair bow, bow on chest, pins on jacket, leather belts, garters)
>Can use just random cutesy lolita shoes I already have
>Bag could be just a plush with a chain, maybe the only thing I might commission to someone experienced

The only thing that might worry me are body proportions. Her shoulders, just like her upper body in general, are almost comically small on the reference sheet while mine are proportionally a little wider but not extremely. While wearing the premade pieces, I noticed the bolero was made visually pretty much as big as the skirt (if you just look from shoulder line to skirt hem), although I was able to improve it a little bit by stuffing a small petti unterneath and skew it to 60/40. So my head tells me to both even out shoulders and get proportions closer to the original, I need to make sure the bolero turns out a little smaller, the skirt becomes longer and fuller (pretty sure they simply used a pleated skirt pattern on the premade cos) and adjust the hairstyle to a little more fullness which also narrows shoulders a bit more.

Is this actually a feasible project for someone with no prior knowledge? Or am I making it out as much easier than it actually is and asking for failure?

Working on Byleth wig and likely messed up with trying to use spike glue for flared ends. For this wig in general, what do I need to fix?

problems I've noticed:
Didn’t have curling iron, used spiking gel to try to made bottom layer flair out
Spikes started splitting in half, so I applied (too much) glue further up spike, now its just a long spindly mass
Both spray and glue residue visible on wig
Frizzy crimp texture throughout cuz I didn’t layer an extra weft on them

>>10946019
>just like her upper body in general, are almost comically small on the reference sheet
that's how all vtumors model their cope avatars. I bet you have normal human shoulders and no one will care that you have normal human shoulders

>>10945165
Joshua doesn't look too bad, he doesn't wear a cape though
The mantle around his neck is a coarse cloth, closer to a jute bag, and it's layered with black and red on the shoulders.
IMO as long as you get the reds to match the mantle shouldn't be an issue.

The rest is pretty generic things thay can be bought. A black ruffled shirt, gloves, boots, etc.

Very awkward question but what’s the best makeup to hide acne/acne scars ? I know many girls use this. I still have a little bit and I don’t want to tarnish the character I might cosplay… + it makes me look better.

>>10944968
No one?! Really?! Goddamn man

>>10944968
im no seamstress but i was thinking maybe a big tube of fabric stuffed with pillow stuffing and THEN you can attach your fur to that around your neck to imply extra fur volume. good luck anon!

>>10946268
I was thinking cotton balls, but pillow stuffing is probably easier, that's a good idea anon

Any tips for making a good fireball? The premade ones sell for $100+ (which is wild) and any tutorials I've seen on youtube have a really bad end result. I'm confident on figuring out the electronics portion on my own, I'm just wondering if there's a tutorial I may have overlooked that would help me with the general shaping to make it look as good as the ones being sold.

I want to cosplay Andrei Ulmeyda from Killer7 but my friends recommend against it since I'm a white guy. Do you think I'd get complaints from con goers and staff if I were to cosplay him? not even like blackface or anything just jeans, the shirt, and an afro.

Does anyone know if I put nail polish in a silicone mold if it will harden and come out okay if I don't involve resin at all

What kind of belt-holster-thing is this? I'm plotting an XDefiant cosplay; my operator of choice has this thing on her hips, and I'm not sure what to search for to get one short of cannibalizing a weight-lifting belt or something. The flap on her leg goes down (and might attach to) a thigh holster, if that's of any help.

I'm planning a costume that requires a muscle suit. I'm confident in being able to sew chunks in between two tshirts, like the picture here. My concern is that I'm going to end up wearing what is essentially a body-shaped blanket, in the summer, in a crowded area. It's going to be hot as balls. Is there any stuffing material that is minimally insulated and breathable?

Having some issues finding bigger wigs my head isn’t massive but with all my hair even tied down it’s about 23 in /58 cm circumference most wigs especially from AliExpress cut off at 60cm I’m just not sure what to do

If anyone can recommend sites or something I can to to stretch em out I’m pretty new to all this

>>10947262
>most wigs especially from AliExpress cut off at 60cm I’m just not sure what to do
Also they are rather thin and low volume as well which doesn't help big head anons either

I need a cosplay that will help me get a gf, should I do love and deep space cosplay?

I face paint my face white. What can I apply so it doesn't crack or go away easily with sweat?

How can I accessorize a small mink hide with a very tight leather black costume? I'm building my ren faire outfit and I just don't know where to put it. Costume is fully black leather with a shoulder cape so putting it on my neck would be too much. I've been searching on Google for some ideas but everything is women with them on their necks or around the shoulder larger ones. It has the clip so I can pretty much have it clipped anywhere, just don't know where it would look good since the costume has a pretty tight around the body silhouette.

Advice for cosplaying when going to a con by myself? It's my first time trying to cosplay, and none of my friends are going this year.

>>10947262
I get my wigs from kasou, their typical wigs go up to a 62cm circumference. They carry character wigs for popular series but also a pretty big range of just standard stock wigs in a shit ton of colors

I'm trying to match these ears to my skin and the foundation keeps coming off. I tried putting loose powder so it would stick better but whenever I pat it with the beauty blender it just ends up like this. Please help!

Hoping to cosplay a character who floats around on an orb rather than walking (picrel) and can't fogure out how i would do the orb.
I was hoping to actually stand on an orb at a convention and have it roll me around, but i can't think of anything i could actually use for this that would be small enough and could still handle a person's weight.
Anyone have any ideas?

this is more of a fabric care question: I bought this wool beret at a discount recently and I love the inside color but the outside color is messed up, I want to know how can I fix the color?

>inb4 ask /fa/
I don't think /fa/gs know the difference between Polyester and cotton and I mean that in the meanest way possible

Decent site to get red contacts from? Just for aesthetics, but I'd like something a littlw more reliable if I'm sticking it into my eye.

I'm not gonna find an exact trenchcoat like this, anyone have a good suggestion on a base coat I can modify?

>>10948239
May as well ask for leads on similar looking boots too while I'm at it

>>10948239
looks more like a peacoat than a trenchcoat to me. might be able to find something close, and then modify the sleeves (cut half of them off and cuff what's left)

>>10948241
But peacoat's don't usually have a belt

>>10948242
women's peacoats do

>>10948244
Interesting, womens sizes on men can be tricky, or I can just add belt loops to a regular peacoat

>>10948245
I mean you can just add a belt loop but all you need to do if ur shopping second hand is measure the pit to pit of a coat and the waist, example if the pit to pit is 17 then the chest size is 34, if the waist lying flat is 15 then the waist is 30

Give me suggestions of simple and easy female cosplay to sew.

I need to create 3-5 sets and would choose the ones i like (akko, utena, card captors sakura, yuuko from holic) but i dont have the skill. So im looking for simple designs. Any recommendation? Doesnt need to be an easily recognizable character, as long as is a girl or woman.


For example, see railgun. It is just a simple skirt and a simple shirt, way easier.

Where can I find a cow skull to buy and wear or how would I go on making one?

I've usually bought wigs but I want to start making my own/styling my own. The only issue is I've got a big head, 60cm, and basic wigs from the usual cosplay sites/aliexpress tend to be too small. Is there a common way of making them bigger or are there sites that sell bigger sizes?

>>10946067
Dude, you deep fried it. You weren't supposed to crimp the topmost layer. You can try washing it and starting over but it looks cooked.
>>10948153
Pinkyparadise.
>>10948445
Arda and Epic Cosplay sell wigs with larger head sizes than Aliexpress wigs since they're intended to be unisex. You can widen wigs by cutting through the cap and adding more wefts but it's a pain in the ass.

how hard of a first sewing project is a waistcoat? I can't find what I'm looking for online that's not either the most chinese garbage you can find, or 300 dollars

Anyone know where to get cheap platform shoes for men? It's going under the armored boots for the Space marine cosplay, but i keep seeing shit for about $200 with all these bells and whistles i don't need. Is there a theater prop place with them or somthing?? I need 4+ inches to match

For crocodiles coat would the simplest way to make it just be attaching some fur to a trench coat or is there like a specific name for his coat

>>10949579
Isn't too tricky, but if it's your first time, have practice on some scrap fabric, sewing straight and pressing the edges.
You can find some free a4 printable patterns ctrl + f 'vest' here https://dr-cos.info/ or you can also just google.

Do these work as generic school loafers (male and female)?

How are burgers coping with craft supplies and costumes doubling in price overnight?

do people still wear masks in american conventions?

What're the biggest cons to go to in the US if I were to visit the US just for these cons?

Also for someone who's a dude that doesn't want to do sewing, what's the best place to purchase cosplay? Is it super expensive typically?

>>10949939
seconding this question. i know dokidoki is popular but i've never actually seen any of it in person so i don't know the quality, or if it's just dropshipped garbage

>>10949945
i have many cosplays from dokidoki, especially the SR quality and i very recommend them! although the shipping is pricey, i recommend first searching dokidoki brand costumes on vinted or depop! they a lot of better than aliexpress ones. uwowo is also a great choice

>>10949945
I find it hilarious that dokidoki doesn't have an option to filter for men and women cosplays.

I don't think anywhere is selling cosplay for
>About the Movement of the Earth
Damn, I was hoping to go as Nowak but I'm too busy and lazy to make my own cosplay.

Why does most cosplay look like cheap polyester and never cotton?

>>10949947 yeah, unfortunely you can only sort and filter by game

>>10949951
because it genuinely never is cotton

>>10949953
Is polyester preferred? Or would something like cotton, silk, or whatever else be preferred instead by cosplayers?

>>10949951
Most cosplayers buy their costumes online, which is usually the cheapest fabric the chinese sweatshops can come out with.

>>10949938
San Diego Comic Con, New York Comic Con, Anime Expo, Otakon, Magfest, MegaCon, Dragon Con.

>>10949841
Only faggot liberals.

>>10949960
I know somebody who could possibly make cosplay with higher quality cloth which is why I'm wondering if it's high in demand in the cosplay community to find things that aren't polyester.

Is sharing hotel room a good way to try to hook up?

If anyone could help with the mask, I’d greatly appreciate it. I have a plan to make one, but if I could just be pointed towards where I could buy a decent looking piece that resembles it, that would be better. Thanks.

>>10950027
Im going to go with a hard no. Imagine making a move and it dosnt work out, awkward as shit the rest of the time. Also pic related, making someone feel like they owe you in any way shape of form sounds like you'll end up on some con-creep pages.

As for the thread: best way to apply modge podge/pva glue with no brush strokes? Want to make the first seal on the armor as flawless as I can. Is there a special type to use, or is it a special tool?

Cheap Aliexpress costume. Synth fabric, label doesnt say exactly what.
Anyone know how to remove these folds? Im ironing at low temp but they dont go away, only reduce a little.
Do I wet it first or something?

>>10950130
steaming/ironing and pulling it flat helps a bit. i use a steamer and sort of brush down on and tug the fabric so its straight and it usually gets rid of them.

>>10950136
Well, thanks a lot. My mom's clothes iron has a steam function and it fixed everything.
I was worried the heat might damage it.

I'm planning on doing Rin Kokonoe at this year's AX. What's a good, reasonably priced wig in her hair color that's long enough for a 6' man? I saw a Taiga wig recommended, but it isn't in stock. I haven't worked with wigs before, so I don't want to drop a lot of money on something like picrel only to find it doesn't straighten out and I can't style the bangs. I'm reading through the FAQ and researching patterns for other stuff at the moment.

On that note: How would I do a genderbent Suiseiseki? Figuring out the layout of these cosplay in general is a bit difficult. I don't have the artistic prowess to draw what I want right now, so I was trying to find different pieces of male clothing that both fit the era and look nice. And no I don't want to do a green boku

>>10950323
I answered most of my own questions, but I would like to know which wig would be easiest to style into the character's. The first one is 120cm long and the second 150cm. Both are pretty damn expensive, so if you have reccs for other wigmaker I'd be glad to hear it

I need this wallet chain for my cosplay, but I have no idea what this kind of bolt snap/clasp/snap hook is called. Does anybody know what this is and where I could get one?

Are there any good sources for cheap colored perscription contacts? I need one of each color

>>10950563
update to this for future reference: I got a Butterscotch Blonde persephone from epiccosplay with two 15 inch extensions. It should work

where do I get cheap uwabaki? I need size 13 ones but no one has them

What's a good way to just have the pink sole part of this, I just want to make something I can slap on a comfy pair of sneakers for some added effect.

What is the name of the tiara or crown on her head?
Are there regional variations in the design of the tiara or crown? I prefer the one that they actually wear in shinto temples.

>>10951414
forgot the pic

What's a good makeup routine for a guy? Something that makes a big impact on your looks, is easy and doesn't take any skill to use, and also looks natural and minimalistic like you are not trying too hard.

What is the underwear part called and where can I find a generic pattern for making it out of foam? Unless you guys have something alternative i can use for this part? Made a premade leather or cloth piece?

>>10951564
it would be called a codpiece, jock, or simply the groin/modesty guard if it was a separate piece but based on this concept art, I think it's a one piece tunic except it's made from leather with some normal (brown) and burned (darker brown) pattern and was hold by a belt on the waist and hanged above from the shoulder (hidden under the shoulder pad)

>>10951566
I guess even the new BOTW called it an "underwear", I think the nu-artist are too retarded to see the intention of the original design in OOT.

So there you have it. You can make it either an underwear or a full piece of hardened cloth/leather that are worn under the belt.

>>10951568
I rather make it underwear

>>10951568
and here's the final piece.
>>10951570
that's too bad :/

>>10951571
Okay so assume I would make it as one piece. Whats the pattern for it?

>>10951572
what do you mean by the "pattern"? is it the motif on the piece or the template for the overall article?

>>10951573
I meant the foam pattern cause I'll be making it out of foam -- unless its better to use some cloth instead.

>>10951574
you meant the material where you'll draw the pattern on?
since it's a piece of cloth (based on the concept art) and not an armor (like the obvious shoulder pad and the knee pad), I'd say fabric enforced with a 0.5 mm PVC plastic sheet would suffice. if you're going for the BOTW look >>10951568, the EVA foam would be perfect, but you'll have a harder time to sit down since it's one piece (unless it's modified by splitting it off on the waist circumference from my suggested template here >>10951571)

Now you see why I wanted it to be separate

>>10951576
a thinner foam would works instead of the reinforced fabric

>>10951577
here you go

>>10951583
wow that was fast.

uh, do you have patterns for the shoulder and neck guard too?

>>10951584
you need to print and cut it to test and trim at the edges and cornes wherever it's necessary before printing it to lifesize. :DD

yeah I'll give it a try with some paper

>>10951596
huh, I never noticed that his boots are really tall, and the black piece around his calves are just armor that's attached after the fact.

>>10951564
>>10951566
>>10951568
as someone who has worn a few bodysuits with armor in his day, let me give you a tip.
If you make it "accurate" to the OG ganon design, you'll have mobility problems, and problems when you have to use the restroom.

I suggest you make the leather armor that's around his crotch be stitched directly onto the pants (don't make a full bodysuit) and make the horizontal waist seam between the pants and torso (which I also suggest stitching the "leather" material directly onto the dark brown shirt) have a zipper to connect them.
Put snaps or velcro on the backside of the belt so it always covers up the zipper.

That way, when you have to use the restroom you just take off your belt, unzip (horizontally) and drop trow.

Also, there's tons of body suit patterns out there, but you'll *REALLY* need to buy some scrap fabric and try it out yourself, as bodies are all so unique that every store bought bodysuit pattern will need to be adjusted.

>>10943875
You might be better off using quilting batting, and sewing it into little muscle-shaped pillows and using them.
That's basically how they do shoulder pad inserts.

>>10951602
I think anon knows what he wanted to do. :DD
Btw I'm just a costume designer, specifically headdresses. Never wore anything myself as it's all done on my mannequin :DD

How do you stop feeling that embarrassment in the back of your head about being a cosplayer when posting it on your Instagram?
I'm still gonna cosplay and I'm still gonna go to cons, I don't really care if people don't like it but I can't shake off the feeling deep down that it is a bit embarrassing to be almost 30 walking around dressed as a character.
If I could get rid of that feeling I'd be set

>>10951720
cosplay with your kid.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mPK01pWvss

>>10951732
Wholesome

>>10951583
whats the bottom pattern used for?

>>10951746
alternative seam

>>10950933
>>10951068
updating these as well: Pinkyparadise is doing a tarrif sale for 16/pair for perscription lenses and I'm making my own chink shoes from white Lugz

Does anyone have a good guide to hiding 5 o'clock with makeup? When I shave down to skin I still have visible hairs around my chin and lip, no matter. Completely smooth skin and the hair is just underneath the surface.

>>10951841
you can't get rid of it completely without waxing. Otherwise, use very good makeup coverage with powder but Im sure the trannies in here will give you some good tips, too.

>>10951843
I thought you couldn't wax facial hair because it's too thick and the skin is too thin.

Apparently my old astolfo wig I bought on Amazon (lin fairy) had it's back crimped? Before I knew what crimping was, I always questioned it's wavy texture and resistance to knots. No mention of it on the product page.

Anyone else have a similar experience? Was it likely used or do some makers sellers just quietly crimp their wigs?

I bought a "white" trenchcoat to modify for a cosplay, thing is the damn thing is more of a cream than white, are there any white dyes I can use on it?

>>10952313
Vanish powder and soak it in indigo dye

Cosplay season is here, faggots

>>10952737
Indigo? Why?

Do people think the intention with the mantle is that it's scales or feathers? I'm leaning towards feathers but they're very uniform in size so im unsure.

>https://www.wetrose.com/?spm=..product_93e9ab59-9a87-4b65-9cd4-5d94e5fd2b53.header_1.1
anyone know how reliable wetrose is? particularly shipping wise, how long does it take? hoping to get a wig in time for ANYC

I’m struggling to find white combat boots in a men’s 11 for a Punisher costume I’m conceptualizing. Anyone have any thoughts on how I could make a non-white pair of combat boots white? Could Liquitex paint potentially work?