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Can You Sew into EVA foam?

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...

Fan Expo Chicago Recap

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 I'm going to...

What are the Divisions in 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 divisions in...

What Can Cosplayers Sell to Make Money?

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 generate revenue...

Creating Cosplay Props from Wooden Cubes

I recently did a series on Youtube for how I went about creating cosplay props from wooden cubes. I focused on props from the video game Minecraft since I figured it'd be the most fitting. The pixels are best represented by each cube and thus it was the perfect medium...

How to Make Cosplay Gloves

Gloves are a common clothing piece in many cosplays. They're also pretty easy to craft and create a sewing pattern for. For those of you who maybe haven't made them before, I'm here to show you how to make cosplay gloves. It requires minimal supplies and won't take us...