Hello there! She’s an absolute classic, but also a doozy, considering her cartoon proportions. This is not a beginner project, so I’m going to assume you already have some dressmaking knowledge and don’t need the super basics like what type of pattern to use (find a strapless gown pattern, preferably with princess seams. You can hide the seams with careful cutting of the sequin material.) My first piece of advice: saw “screw accuracy” and don’t have the low back. It would be nearly impossible to have the amount of bust support you will need while also keeping the low back. My second piec ..read more

cosplaytutorial: Calne Ca(Calcium) Contaminated Eye Tutorial  by Living for the Sake of It View the full tutorial here: http://living-for-the-sake-of-it.blogspot.sg/2012/07/calne-cacalcium-contaminated-eye.html New link: Shi-e Karune [骸音シーエ] Contaminated Eye Tutorial ..read more

these-are-the-first-steps: Lmao ok this is so clever ..read more

wastelesscrafts: vinceaddams: wastelesscrafts: 12 basic BEAD EMBROIDERY stitches - Sew Guide Introduction to bead embroidery Beads are a really fun way to add some interest to boring clothes, or to cover up a stain. How to get started: Sew Guide’s introduction to bead embroidery shows twelve basic stitches to get you started. They also have an article with ten easy flower bead designs and nine beaded borders, and an article with nine different beading styles. The Spruce Crafts also has a guide to bead embroidery materials. Much like embroidery, beaded pieces need extra care when washed. Mak ..read more

cosplayinamerica: Melissa Feuer of the Dragon Con Quilt My husband and I went to Dragon Con. We live in Covington, Georgia…so it is a staycation near home.We gone to Dragon Con a few times and a few more virtually (four total, so I am new) I love it. We saw all the terrific costumes and people at Dragon Con and my husband said, ‘wouldn’t it be great to gather the scraps of the costumes and make and amazing Dragon quilt’. So he set up a PO Box and we decided to ask for six inch squares of fabric so it would not be too overwhelming for me to sew and quilt. Keep reading ..read more

Hello there! There’s several ways to go about this that I can see. I would recommend a leather or faux leather for the belt itself. You can get one with a metallic finish if that’s the look you are going for. For the studs, you can either buy studs meant for making belts, or, for a cheaper option, use googly eyes, half pearls, or small stud cabochons that you paint. I’d use a rhinestone glue to attach these. For the buckle, you have a couple of options. Cheapest would be something like craft/EVA foam or thin sheet plastic cut into shape. Luckily, the hand designs are fairly flat, so you can s ..read more

vincentbriggs: vincentbriggs: I have finished my button video! It is 35 minutes long and I do 4 different buttons. Here’s a link to the accompanying blog post with more photos & links. The thrilling sequel: I also do 4 examples in this one, but they’re pretty simple so it’s only about 12 minutes. This one also has an accompanying blog post with links ..read more

Hello there! This answer depends on a few things, such as what you are putting your wig on. Here’s a few solutions to troubleshoot what the issue is: If the wig holder itself is stable, but the wig head keeps falling off of it: You may need to either increase the size of the wig holder or decrease the size of the hole in the bottom of the wig head. A taller or thicker rod for the wig head to sit on would help. You should also check the bottom of the wig head to see the condition of the hole at the bottom: is the wig head old? Has the styrofoam worn away or smooshed down inside and around the e ..read more

Hello there! I have good news and bad news on this prop: The good news is that it is perfectly doable on a budget, but the bad news is that you may have to sacrifice on some of the features you want. Lighted props, larger props, and transparent plastic props (especially shapes like spheres) are notoriously difficult and expensive to make in terms of materials. In a case like this, you will have to get creative. One of the easier sacrifices to make will be the threaded part. This will open up your options widely in terms of base spheres you can use, each with pros and cons, but should still al ..read more

Hello there! This depends a lot on what you are painting onto the vinyl and how the vinyl is being used. If you are working with vinyl fabric and want a complete color change: you are probably out of luck, but you can experiment with dyes for synthetic fabrics. I know these will dye clear vinyl and some pleathers, so it might be worth a shot. If you are painting designs that need to be painted or are changing the color of shoes: Angelus leather paint is the go-to brand for this.  If you are painting shoes that don’t flex too much (so more shoes than boots): You might have luck with Design ..read more