Carbon Costume

…t can be a bit tough for the sewing machine to sew through, so take it really slowly. Once your done sewing, flip the pieces right sides out and then use a needle and thread to sew the opening shut. Finally, top stitch over all the edges. Now you want to take the measuring tape and measure from your mid back, over your shoulders, under the arms, and back up your back to just below the mid back. For my cosplay, this measurement was about 32″ long….

…in your Velcro accordingly, such that the straps open and close appropriately. Lastly, cut a strip of muslin that measures a few inches thick, with a length that matches the measurement of your waist, plus a few inches extra. Attach Velcro to either end of this strip, which will serve as your belt. Step Thirteen: Now the fun part! To distress your apron and make it look rotted and bloody, fill your spray bottle with a few cups of water. Pour in a…

…preferred the look of my bodysuit without them, but you may feel differently. Try the bodysuit on and carefully pin (or hold) the bottom pieces shut to see if you like the way the edge of the leg openings fit. If you choose to add elastic, do so before closing off the ends, that way it’s easier to feed the elastic through and stitch the loop closed. Pro Tip: This pattern calls for you to cut 2 pieces of the FRONT view piece and sew them together….

…zipper. Step 6: As an optional step, you may choose to cut your overlay a bit shorter. I chose to do this to more closely resemble Zelda’s overlay. To do this, map out your new length with your disappearing ink pen. Pin your edges down so that they don’t slide around while you’re cutting. Once you’ve cut your overlay, hem it and finish the bottom edge off with another strip of your purple bias tape. Step 7: Sew your rose bud trim along the bottom…

…en. But we’ll see, I’m not sure. If my friends are doing something and it’s a group thing, I might dress up as something. And you’ll see it on my IG. And the last question was, which role of yours did you enjoy wardrobe the most for. It probably would have to be The Umbrella Academy. I actually also did a movie recently that I can’t wait to tell you guys about, where I just loved my wardrobe in that as well. But probably, right now, at number one,…

…t, it’s a really awesome tool for cosplayers to show their friends and family what cosplay really is at its core. In the final scene of the movie, a parent and child watch the movie together. That’s sort of the instructions of the film. To let cosplayers use this film as a tool to explain to those who don’t get why the heck they have this need and love for this culture. So it’s kind of a way for those who don’t get it to finally get it. Because se…

…t recommend two pieces per ear for better stability. I found one ear was a bit floppy, which could be resolved with this advice! Step 5 Apply hot glue down the length of the inside one of the pieces of fabric and place your jewelry wire down. Again, I would recommend two pieces for each ear as opposed to one. The jewelry wire adds structure and allows you to pose your ears in different positions! Repeat for the other piece of fabric that is identi…

…STEP 7 To strengthen your wings and keep them from floppin’ around all willy nilly, cut a length of your 12 gauge wire that is longer than the length of your biggest leaf by about an inch and a half. Bend this wire to fit the curve of the uppermost part of your leaf and glue it along the edge using E6000 glue. Wrap it around your copper base ONCE and tuck the extra inch or so THROUGH the first gold fastener, where it is wrapped around the copper…

…ys Darby) and Blackbeard (Taika Waititi) from Our Flag Means Death. Currently the most highly streamed series on HBO Max, the show follows Stede’s ragtag band of pirates, who aren’t really cut out for the lifestyle. When the notorious Blackbeard takes an interest in the Gentleman Pirate, the two form an unlikely bond. From extravagant ball gowns to more casual renditions, cosplayers have gotten creative with bringing this pair of pirates to life,…

…product developer recommended a “patch test,” which she demonstrated as applying a bit of makeup to the back of your arm and on your neck. After an hour, wash the makeup off, and examine your skin. “If the patch is red, your skin doesn’t like it,” she explained. When asked for his best tips, Nix encouraged cosplayers think outside the box. For example, you can customize a color to your costume by mixing colors to achieve the right shade: “Finding…