by theladyfriend1 | Feb 5, 2024 | Sewing and Fabric
Whether you just prefer doing things by hand or you’re a new seamstress and don’t own a machine, you might be wondering, is it possible to hand sew cosplays. The simple answer is yes, you can absolutely sew a cosplay by hand. There is of course pros and...
by theladyfriend1 | Oct 23, 2023 | Cosplay Crafting, Sewing and Fabric
You may think of puffy paint and remember arts n’ crafts from school days or decorating t shirts at camp. When I look at this painting medium though, I see something completely different. If you’re a fellow crafter of costumes, then you need to know the...
by theladyfriend1 | Oct 2, 2023 | Cosplay Buying Guides, Sewing and Fabric
If you’re new to the world of making costumes, you might be nervous about where to start. It’s important to make sure you have all the supplies you need before getting started so you can avoid multiple trips to the store. What supplies do you need though...
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 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 | Jul 24, 2023 | Sewing and Fabric
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...
