Carbon Costume

…s from pattern onto fabric with chalk or fabric pencil. SEWING: Follow instructions on pattern to assemble the body of your suit. Attach collar to pattern instructions. Sew your rectangle foot shape to bottom of pant front. Sew other side to pant back. Sew pant front pieces to pant back pieces in corresponding colors. This will leave you with a hole in the back of your pants allowing for the heel of your shoe to stick out when worn. Zigzag stitch…

…e it feel even more authentic to the character it’s based on, as @_leelikebruce demonstrates. Cosplayers went new and old school during the con. This Lucy cosplayer leaned hard into the zeitgeist by choosing a character from a brand-new Netflix release. In the same vein, artist Logan Mara from Norfolk, VA offered up this stunning Rebecca tattoo from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.This piece by @sadknivestattoo wraps around the leg, making it difficult to…

…ually unattractive ogre Shrek finds himself temporarily transformed into a handsome human. In his new form, he must thwart Fairy Godmother’s plan to have Fiona fall in love with Prince Charming. Because his body changes size when he transforms, Shrek must steal new clothes when he becomes a human. His new look includes dark green leggings, a tunic, and a red and green vest. You may not be able to find an exact match for his vest, so choose one wit…

…from the 1964 novel Charlie and The Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. This new story follows a younger Wonka before he becomes who we know today from the two film adaptations where he is played by Gene Wilder and then Johnny Depp. In this new whimsical film we follow his journey into becoming a chocolatier. The Oompa Loompa in this film is based on the ones we know from other films. In this version we see him with his classic green hair and orange…

…Mean Girls, that we all know starring Lindsay Lohan and Rachel McAdams. Gretchen is a part of ‘the plastics’ which are the group of popular girls in school. She is known as the one that is insecure and loves gossip. Gretchen’s costume, like the others in this new take on the story follow current trends. One look you could recreate is the look that features a brown patterned sweater vest worn over a white tee, and a matching brown scrunchie in her…

…w 2024 musical movie Mean Girls, and is played by Avantika Vandanapu. This new film is based on the Mean Girls musical, a live broadway show that follows the story of the 2004 film Mean Girls, that we all know starring Lindsay Lohan and Rachel McAdams. Karen is a part of ‘the plastics’ which are the group of popular girls in school. She is known as the hilariously ditsy character. Karen’s costume, like the others in this new take on the story foll…

…new 2024 musical movie Mean Girls, and is played by Auli’i Cravalho. This new film is based on the Mean Girls musical, a live broadway show that follows the story of the 2004 film Mean Girls, that we all know starring Lindsay Lohan and Rachel McAdams. Janis is friends with Cady and Damian. She’s known for her alternative and edgy style. Janis’ costume, like the others in this new take on the story follow current trends. The way to recreate her lo…

…y Joey King. Poppy is a new character introduced in this movie, and is the new neighbor of Gru and his family. She has dreams of being a supervillain. To dress like Poppy in her regular clothing, wear a pink jacket and a pink and white skirt, paired with white socks with pink stripes. For her ‘supervillain’ costume, wear a black and pink jacket, a black and pink skirt, white socks with pink stripes, pink sneakers, white fingerless long gloves, a b…

…rs from the new film Twisters, and is played by Glen Powell. Twisters is a new film in the Twister series with a brand new cast and storyline. It follows the story of Kate who is convinced to start storm chasing again by her friend, Javi. She meets Tyler, a storm chaser who is famous on social media. To dress like Tyler, wear a maroon shirt or flannel, blue denim jeans, a belt with a buckle, cream cowboy hat, and sunglasses. To take the look even…

…, but with a much darker twist to it, and the worry of not knowing who to trust. Her guide throughout the world is this story’s iteration of the Cheshire Cat. Alice has mid-toned brown eyes, and her hair is the same color, reaching down to the middle of her back with short bangs. She wears a red dress with puffed sleeves, a black collar with a matching ribbon, and black lace trim layered around the hems. A white lace-trimmed apron is worn over top…