by theladyfriend1 | Sep 4, 2023 | Foamsmithing, Sewing and Fabric
Combining materials is a great way to accomplish the exact look you desire in cosplay. When it comes to fabric and foam you can always use adhesive to put them together. There is the question though of can you sew into EVA foam? The short answer is yes. But there are...
by theladyfriend1 | Aug 28, 2023 | Conventions
I went to Fan Expo Chicago this year to debut two new cosplays and host my first solo cosplay panel. I hadn’t been to this convention since it was called Wizard World though. Thus, I have a lot of feelings and thoughts I wanted to share. Especially since...
by theladyfriend1 | Aug 21, 2023 | Cosplay Crafting, Cosplay Patterns, Foamsmithing, Gijinka, Sewing and Fabric, Wig Styling
I had been working on this cosplay since 2022 and was so pleased to finally finish and debut it at Fan Expo Chicago. Now that it’s all done, debuted and my videos are published, I’m excited to tell you about how to make a Daisy Mae cosplay so you too can...
by theladyfriend1 | Aug 14, 2023 | Cosplay Contests
Cosplay contests have different categories to compete in for skill level and types of cosplays. It’s important to be aware of these before choosing to participate so you can best understand where your costume fits in. If you’ve been wondering what are the...
by theladyfriend1 | Aug 7, 2023 | Cosplay
Some of you may have been cosplaying for a while now and are wondering what next steps there are. If you want to stay more hobbyist that’s perfectly fine. For those looking to go the more professional cosplayer route, you’re probably wondering how to...
