Creative Cosplay
Selecting & Sewing Costumes Way Beyond Basic
Published on 22. March 2024
280 pages
978-1-61745-906-1 (ISBN)
Description
An inspirational guide to sewing cosplay Boldly enter the world of cosplay and gain the confidence to design the costume of your dreams! Award-winning cosplayer Amanda Haas helps you translate your ideas from fiction to reality as you research costumes, shop for fabrics, mash-up patterns, and present your cosplay at a competition. A gorgeous photo gallery will have you frantic to join the cosplay community, while the author's seasoned advice will give you the courage to take the first step. Bonus project: Sew a bum bag to carry your keys and other essentials to a con. Learn the art of making and wearing designer-quality costumes that will transform your persona. Turn fiction into fashion! A step-by-step guide to designing your own cosplay Dive into the fun world of cosplay with the author's trusted advice Step up your cosplay costumes with inspirational photos, techniques, and more
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09/2020
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By Amanda Haas
Content
- Front Cover
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- Contents
- Introduction
- What Is Coplay?
- The Psychology Of Cosplay
- Costuming And Cosplay Carrers
- Cosplay As An Art Form
- Choosing Your Cosplay Costume
- Research
- Budgeting
- Making Versus Buying
- Getting Started
- Sewing Tools
- Fabrics
- Patterns
- With Pattern In Hand
- Size And Closures
- Notions
- Creating Garments
- Sewing Stitches
- Sewing Terminology
- Pattern Prep
- Prepping And Cutting Fabric
- Sewing The Pieces
- Embellishing
- Types Of Embellishments
- Finishing Touches
- A Final Look And Ironing
- Packing And Storing
- Wigs And Shoes
- Wigs
- Shoes
- Convention Time
- Where And When
- What To Expect
- Cosplay Competitions
- What Is A Cosplay Competition?
- Cosplay Photography
- Expectations And Photo Shoots
- Making A Bum Bag For Cons
- Appendices
- Appendix A: Fabric Chart
- Appendix B: Costume Travel Insert
- Resources
- About The Author
- Legal Page
- Back Cover
