by theladyfriend1 | Jun 17, 2024 | Renaissance Faire, Sewing and Fabric
Bodices are an easy addition to any Renaissance faire costume. They work well with everything from dresses, to tops and skirts. There’s a wide variety of options in terms of styles you can create. That’s why I wanted to show you how to make a Renaissance...
by theladyfriend1 | Jun 10, 2024 | Cosplay Buying Guides
If you’re new to making cosplay and are shopping around for the tools you need, you might be struggling to decide which is right for you. Everything from efficiency, results and cost matters when you’re starting up with cosplay and you have to buy all...
by theladyfriend1 | Jun 3, 2024 | Foamsmithing
When using EVA foam to create cosplays, we don’t always want it to be smooth or plain. We want raised detailing, engraving or to recreate battle damage and wood grains. This is 100% doable and we’re lucky to have so many tools to choose from. If...
by theladyfriend1 | May 27, 2024 | Cosplay Patterns
Cosplay and sewing patterns can sometimes get folded and crumpled up when being stored. This can make them slightly difficult to work with. Don’t throw that pattern out just yet though. Today we’re answering how do you flatten pattern paper so you can keep...
by theladyfriend1 | May 20, 2024 | Cosplay
If you’re new to cosplay and uncertain how far the hobby can go, you might be wondering, do cosplayers get paid? The answer to this isn’t easy though. Some cosplayers do indeed get paid but there are others who don’t. It really depends on what you do...