by theladyfriend1 | Jul 29, 2024 | Sewing and Fabric
I was able to create a Bombshell Catwoman cosplay to wear for a day at C2E2 2024. It was so awesome to bring to life and also get to meet the creator of the artwork, AntLucia, in the costume as well. I wanted to share the whole process though of how to cosplay...
by theladyfriend1 | Jul 8, 2024 | Foamsmithing
Cracks, gaps and seams can cause EVA foam cosplays to have an undesirable look. Whether while sanding or assembling these gaps have popped up, they can thankfully be fixed with ease. So strap in while we answer the question of how do you fill cracks in EVA foam. Foam...
by theladyfriend1 | Jul 1, 2024 | Foamsmithing, Sewing and Fabric
Leather can be a great material for cosplays. However it can be a bit expensive, requires separate techniques to craft with and there is the ethical questions behind it. So if you’re not comfortable crafting with it, you need an alternative. If you’re...
by theladyfriend1 | Jun 24, 2024 | Conventions, Cosplay Crafting
Damages can happen when you’re on the road for photoshoots and conventions or just over time due to general wear and tear. If you’re trying to put together tools to make fixes, then you need to know what do you put in a cosplay repair kit. Whether...
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 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...