Carbon Costume

…Acrylic paint (gold, blue, black, white) Dishwasher-safe Mod Podge Paint brushes (assorted) Directions: This project was completed during the Coronavirus pandemic, and my ability to obtain crafting supplies was significantly diminished. As such, I made do with the materials I already had around at the time, such as an off-white teacup with a floral design and a thin gold rim around the opening and base. I gently brushed two layers of white acryli…

…oman Torchwick’s hat lives on as his accomplice, Neo Politan’s, accessory. Today, I’m going to show you how to re-create this iconic antagonist’s hat with a few simple steps. Combine this with our Roman Torchwick costume guide to get the complete look. Materials Needed: Black bowler or derby hat (this could be anything from a plastic party hat to a high-quality, longterm-wear item) Red ribbon or fabric Large feather (buy some online, or if wild tu…

…In Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp) is a powerful and infamous dark wizard who causes mass chaos and terror around the world, seeking a new Wizarding World Order based on his belief in wizarding superiority. After Grindelwald escapes a prison transfer, Newt Scamander and Tina Goldstein join forces with Albus Dumbledore to bring him in….

…heir cosplay! See all Lord of the Rings costumes… This La’zel cosplayer is ready for battle! Photo credit: @hoovycosplays. See all Baldur’s Gate 3 costumes… What a delightful surprise to run into Carbon Costume’s resident Diomira Keane! She wrote a full length tutorial about how you too can make your own Alfira cosplay just like hers! Cosplay Programming Cosplay programming at Zenkaikon included cosplay meetups ran by attendees across a variety of…

…ay Red Carpet. Regarding anime, Demon Slayer took the cake. Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village is currently premiering on CrunchyRoll, plus Zach Aguilar – the voice actor for protagonist Tanjiro – was in attendance with his very own panel. Cosplay Alley Fan Expo carved out its very own space for featured cosplay guests, fittingly called Cosplay Alley. Each guest had their own table and signage, and some even brought along costumes and props to displ…

…ssic comic book heroes got some rep too. Love this Power Girl cosplay! (@harumscarumcosplay) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Some of the coolest cosplays involve a twist on an iconic character. Check out this 18th century inspired Beetlejuice! See all Beetlejuice costume guides… Time to duel! Check out this Yugi and impressive Exodia build! (@bigfella_cos & @gamerprops) See…

…ooth part of the snap, and a total of 8 snap tops. Follow the packages instructions to attach them, one snap for each end of each strap.   Step 12: Now to finish the skirt, all we need is to attach the waistband. When sewing on the waistband, remember to leave a small opening so you can insert the elastic. To cut a piece of elastic that is the right size, wrap the elastic around your waist and cut off about an inch or two shorter. Using a safety p…

…ummer people wanted to get outside and stop staring at their computers. I knew that full scale events wouldn’t be happening again soon so I wondered how I could express myself, interact with people and bring some much needed joy to all these little munchkins! It was then that my “Socially Distanced Stoop/Steps Visits” was born! What has the reception been from the families you’ve visited? It has been overwhelmingly positive! I first posted it in t…

…rting flannel 2 medium sew-in snaps 1 spool of 1” grosgrain ribbon White thread Brown thread 4 and ¼ yards of bleached muslin Fray Check Disappearing ink pen Embroidery floss Embroidery needle 2 belts Kilt socks ½ yard faux leather Step One: The white undershirt is the easiest garment to construct, so we’ll start with that. The directions included in the Simplicity 3519 pattern are direct and easy to follow, and in fact both Pattern D and Pattern…

…hout a pattern. This will help you visualize the process instead of simply reading the instructions and trying to interpret them. Like I said, boot covers can be difficult, but once you get the hang of it, it gets much easier very quickly.) Step Four: Sew your pattern pieces for View E of the McCall’s 7397 Pattern (the bracers) by following the instructions. Hem each opening of both bracers, and put them aside with your boot covers. Step Five: Beg…