(Image from ginnydi.com) Centaur of Attention by Hannah Alexander and Ginny Di originally began as a Kickstarter project. From the initial pitch- a collaboration combining cosplay and gorgeous artwork?!- I was sold. My excitement was not displaced, I am thoroughly glad I decided to back it. (Image from kickstarter) The book is cleanly divided into two sections. First, Hannah introduces the centaurs and explains her design process. Each original character is beautifully illustrated next to a description that provides material and construction suggestions for any readers wishing to recreate th ..read more

Black Friday is this week, and with it comes some of the best deals of the year on cosplay supplies. Below are some useful links to prepare for the 2020 convention season. I will be adding to this list as I find more! Anime Stuff Store (carries Purple Plum Wigs): 10% off with code BLKF2019 Arda Wigs: holiday sales into December Chaos Costumes: 20% off discount code FROSTYHOOVES19 on orders of $150+ Cosplay Realm Magazine: discounts on 2019 issues Cut/Sew Patterns: launching their Kawaii Cult collection on Nov. 29th, also discount patterns Dangerous Ladies: discount textiles Epic Cosplay Wigs ..read more

(Photos by Webyugioh) Naruto was one of the original series that got me interested in anime, I can't believe it's taken me this long to make a video from it! Here's how I made my Shippuden Hinata costume as well as a resource list of the purchased components if you want make your own Hinata cosplay! Hinata Jacket Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MN7eyySGVKI Ninja Pants Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLnHM3Gbar8 Resource Links (Please note that below links are Amazon Affiliate links): Mesh Shirt: [The shirt was a little cheaply made, but worked for this costume] ,https://am ..read more

(Photo by Webyugioh) Shugo Chara was an easy choice for the 20 Years of Anime Project. Amu's entire design is so iconic early-2000's shoujo manga fashion (complete with leg warmers!) that she had to be a part of this throwback series. Here's how to make your own Amu cosplay and a list of resources I used in the creation of this costume. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23FfiB1zyqMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xGaf9vbblUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLkhgkv8KkE Bonus Video: Humpty Lock Review! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZRRSXvZuQw RESOURCES: Base Wig: http://www.thefivewitswigs.com/s ..read more

(Photos by Webyugioh) Recently I completed a Lucy cosplay as part of the 20 Years of Anime series. Here's how to make your own costume from the iconic horror series Elfen Lied. This comfy costume is great for a chill day at a convention or even for Halloween! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dsqJy6HdZwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZAyOCggu2Ahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbP-ttyBU7A ..read more

(Photos by Webyugioh) Zombieland Saga follows seven girls on a journey to become pop idols who all share the same secret- they're actually zombies! This tutorial focuses on the performance outfits worn early in the series. While I am specifically making Sakura, these tutorials can be easily adapted for the rest of the cast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd5BRoOf5tEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbPCV6lQqA4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUzyE6VfhJk Bonus Wig Link! https://amzn.to/2Xnsmap [Amazon Affiliate Link] Note: While the wig does come styled with the little antennae, the bangs are lo ..read more

(Photos by Webyugioh) Since Tsuyu's super power is being, well, a frog, I was thrilled that we had a chance to shoot at the outdoor fountains at MagFest without everything being frozen. The stony features made a perfect backdrop for her fantasy costume. Beautiful and comfortable, this outfit ended up becoming my favorite costume I crafted in 2018. Here's how to make your own Fantasy Froppy cosplay from Boku No Hero Academia! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZ4L2NhV55Uhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxX3K_x6b0Qhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaBfXrM-hKU Bonus Wig Review! https://www.youtube.co ..read more

(Photo by Webyugioh) For years I'd been wanting to cosplay Kairi and kept putting it off for various reasons. When her new design was teased in the trailer for Kingdom Hearts 3 I decided I'd waited long enough and it was finally time to become a Princess of Heart. Here is the step-by-step process I used to make her dress, undershirt, and accessories if you are interested in making a Kairi costume of your own! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeuiOFKFtachttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cw_XLaEdTAYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYe7amoLA1c ..read more

(photo by Clouds Cosplay Photography) In this cosplay tutorial I show you how to make an Aqua cosplay from Kingdom Hearts 3! This video has a slightly different format from my usual content because this costume was a huge creative challenge for me and involved armor and other new techniques. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63HI960s5_0 Here are some of the resources I used while making this costume: Malindachan Aqua write up: https://www.deviantart.com/malindachan/art/Birth-by-Sleep-Aqua-203504168 Cielduargent's page: https://www.deviantart.com/cielduargent/gallery/ Kwik Sew Pattern: https://a ..read more

(Photo by Webyugioh) This winter I finally made my first ever Christmas-themed cosplay- Isabelle from Animal Crossing! Inspired by her Amiibo card dress, I added a holiday plaid and poinsettia for a festive touch, though these tutorials could be used to make her original outfit as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjzGi1LmxGUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbJsFxMSivs ..read more