by theladyfriend1 | Oct 13, 2025 | Sewing and Fabric
There’s a lot of different machines out there that cosplayers use to craft costumes. If you’re a seamstress, there’s a few specific pieces of equipment you may already have put on your wishlist. If you aren’t familiar with it though, you could...
by theladyfriend1 | Jul 21, 2025 | Sewing and Fabric
Table of ContentsSewing Scissors Sharpening SandpaperAluminum FoilSharpening StoneSharpenerFabric Shears Sharpening TipsHow Often Should You Sharpen Sewing Scissors?How to Tell if Scissors Need Sharpening? If you’re the type to yell at someone for even looking...
by theladyfriend1 | Sep 16, 2024 | 3D Printing, Cosplay Buying Guides, Foamsmithing, Sewing and Fabric, Worbla and Thermoplastics
Table of ContentsWhat Set Up Do I Need to Start AirbrushingWhat Are The Tools Needed for Airbrush PaintingNecessary SuppliesOptional SupplesAirbrush Cleaning & Maintenance SuppliesAirbrush PPE Painting and weathering your costumes can be done efficiently with an...
by theladyfriend1 | Aug 12, 2024 | Sewing and Fabric
Table of ContentsSewing Options How to Stop Fabric from Fraying Without Sewing Nothing is worse than frayed fabric. Unfortunately without finishing the edges of your cosplays after sewing the pieces together, it’s bound to happen. This poses an issue because...
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 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...
