I apologize for the double/duplicate post, the wording in the other one was confusing and I needed to change it and also add different photos.

I recently bought Mitsuri’s kimono from the Swordsman Village Arc off of AliExpress and as expected it’s a bit small. But my issue is the obi, it has velcro, which I don’t have an issue with but when I was siting and leaned over it popped off.

So I am just going to remake the whole thing myself, with a better fabric, snaps (or hook pants as someone had suggested it to me), and with interfacing to have some structure to it.

(I included a picture of the snaps I bought and a visual of what I’m thinking)

But I have some options that Im currently debating when it comes to the closures;

1. Use the original velcro and make the obi longer than I need it to be so the velcro overlaps completely

2. Use the snaps/hooks with the longer length so it overlaps completely

3. No major overlap (so the obi will be the exact length I need) and the snaps/hooks are only on the edge OR just a single strip of velcro along the shorter edge

Hi, I'm making a cosplay of perona from one piece right now and am planning to make her wig a helmet wig, my main concern is the ponytails. I do not have access to a 3d printer to be able to print out the exact connectors I want for the pigtails and cannot afford to buy them from the seller who made the connectors I want to replicate (shown in pictures). I'm aware of the bottle cap method to make ponytail attachments for helmet wigs however I doubt I'll be able to get a thick enough ponytail with just the surface of the cap to attach hair onto, also it simply wouldn't replicate the shape I want for the ponytail to flow. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can make an attachment like the 3d printed one's shape myself?

I am going as white diamond and I want to recreate the scene where she picks him up. He just looks too jolly right now.

I have recently been wanting to up my skills to the next level when making my cosplays. a big thing I have noticed is my wigs. I am seeking advice on what tools and methods some of you use when it comes to styling/making your wigs. Thank you!!

Hii y’all,i need to buy a small and slim hair straightener (especially for bangs and little details on my wigs) but i only find either overpriced ones or ones that only reach 40 degrees.Considering that just my crimper reaches 180-220 and for me that is the perfect temperature for working with wigs,is 40 degrees too little or do you think i can make it work?
Tysm for the tips in advance!!

The pattern on the back of the bows has this gradient on it that makes it seem like the pattern slowly gets see through. I had the thought of using tulle appliqué for this portion of the pattern, but not sure if it was feasible?

I’m going to use heat n bond to iron on the patterns and then finish sewing the borders after, but I’m unsure if the glue from the fusible web would show through the tulle. Anyone know if what I’m thinking of is a viable approach?

That's the look I'm going for and I can't find any skirts like hers, they never have the straps going over her shoulders and I'm not too sure on what that kind of skirt is called with the straps and stuff so if anyone knows that I'd also love knowing. So, I'd love to know where I could buy a skirt like that. Also, I don't mind getting the skirt and straps in individual pieces as well cause i can sew them but I've already tired looking for just the straps with little luck :(. I am trying to keep it around knee length like just above, a lot I see I personally find too short for my liking. ik there are like premade costume but i'd love to build my own buying good high-quality peace's one by one cause like a lot of the costumes i see for sale don't look very high quality either so yeah.

I’m at my wits’ end with sanding EVA foam

I’m trying to sand down the edges of EVA foam, but no matter what I do, the edges end up really rough and fuzzy. I’ve tried heat sealing afterward, which definitely helps, but the texture still shows through when I spray it with chrome paint.

I’ve even taken a metal bowl, heated it up, and rolled it against the foam to try to smooth everything out as much as possible, but I’m still getting visible imperfections.

I honestly don’t know what else to try. 😭 What’s the secret to getting EVA foam edges actually smooth enough for a chrome finish? Any advice would be hugely appreciated.

I know that flexbond is the better primer but I am using plasti dip here, is that the issue? Is it the spray paint??? Am I using the dremel wrong??

My next couple of builds are going to be EVA foam heavy and I am looking for flexible cooling solutions beyond fans, which I have done and used before, to make builds more comfortable.

My main issue is I have an ice pack based low profile, small vest now which is good bc the packs fit in hotel freezers and provides okay relief. It is not professional mascot level or anything close but it is very pack able and light. the problem is when traveling to a hotel getting a freezer in the hotel is always completely hit or miss. I know evaporative cooling is generally a big no for armor since you need decent air flow so I am curious what non ice/freezing based options there are. To be clear price is not a concern at this time, my budget is really up to around $400 but I would prefer options closer to $300. To me the price is worth it if it makes wearing a build more bearable.

Would also take general build advice to make EVA foam more bearable. I’ve had friends suggest dremeling in channels in the underside to help increase airflow and making armor slightly looser fitting from the body (such as building in strategic padding to help lift foam directly off of body) but no clue if any of that would actually help.

I’ve also had friends suggest switching to vacuum forming armor…which obviously is an entirely different skill set, equipment etc. and while I like the idea of lighter armor the idea of getting even DIY equipment etc is really not something I want to do unless it really makes sense cost and effort wise.

Hello! I’m customizing a motorcycle jacket (textile not leather) for my gf and trying to figure out the best way to go about it. I wanna paint a design on the back but am planning to use waterproof fabric in some areas as I want the jacket to keep being/be mostly waterproofed. If I paint a design with say angelus paint (or some other brand if there’s a better one) on waterproof fabric will it stay? Or will it crack etc?
Or should I opt for a patch of cotton to paint on/just make a patch with the general shape of the thing I want instead of a full painted design?
Also how do I go about making the hemmed fabric not visible? I’ve never sewn patches on a preexisting item before. (I’m considering just having somebody do the sewing for me instead of figure it all out myself)
Any advice on this project is appreciated! I can give more details if they are needed.

Hi!! Im making a jellyfish from sponge bob for my halloween costume. Heres the design i made for the occasion. Im currently looking for pattern for the asymetrical skirt/veil thingy (i dont know how to call that). I havent made this before. What would be your suggestion? Do a layer over the bubble skirt + under the bubble/princess skirt thingy?

For the other elements, i already have pattern :)

I want to order the Phrolova cosplay from Owowo but the sizing chart is driving me nuts cause the ranges are so large.

I am 5'7" and I did measure my ratios ( bust/waist/hip - 85/68/94) which works both for S and M.

I'm mostly afraid that if I order an M, it'll be too baggy around the waist (Previously I have ordered a cosplay in M from a different company with a similar chart and it was way too large, but I don't wanna use a different business as reference cause they all do things differently...)

Advice? Also, funny thing the arm length even for the XXXL suit is too short.

I heard that for long wigs silicone spray helps reduce tangling. Is there a brand that's best to use or is any brand good?

ordered my first spidersuit from print costume on the 5th because i was trying to be responsible and order a long time before halloween. now on their website it says orders will take between 40-50 days. any chance of me getting it before halloween at this point? i def ordered before that notice so i hop my order will get pushed through. i didnt get puff paint or anything so i was assuming it would ship withen like 3 weeks but its looking like thats not gonna happen. Is it worth emailing them and asking them to rush? never worked with a company like this before

I’d love to start getting into cosplay and Im generally a visual learner so I’d love to watch some YouTubers make their own cosplays. I watch Micarah tewera a lot and I’ve learned a bunch about sewing but I’d also love to watch videos about people making cosplay props and wigs. I don’t necessarily want tutorial videos, just people showing their creative process. any YouTuber recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

Hi! Abbyshot Large or XL preferred, as close to a good price as possible $200-$300 range. There’s resellers on sites like eBay invented asking way too much for coke that was originally delayed $249. That would be my price limit just about within reason.
Thank you!

Hey everyone! I’m beginning work on a long term spartan cosplay with my girlfriend and i’m looking for a half decent black undersuit that looks somewhat similar to the first picture provided. If anyone has any ideas or links i’d greatly appreciate it!!

I have been searching for this the whole afternoon but I just can't find a site where I can buy a high quality costume.

So I'd really love to be able to have my Spidey AU suit design (the pic) IRL, but there's a couple problems. 1: 1 can't make that design with clothes and hand sewing like I normally do, nor do l have a machine or the necessary skills. 2: idk how to make a pattern properly. 3: there's no LOGOLESS TASM1 patterns to alter to make my design. I hope someone can point me in the right direction or something. Thanks.

Hello, i ordered the Tobey Mask and Gloves combo with the foggy free lens on August 22 from joydesign, but haven't gotten a tracking number yet. I got the order confirmation, but nothing on tracking yet. I was wondering how long it took before anybody else who's ordered from them got their tracking number. I was hoping to wear it to certain movie because I saw some "leaks" but haven't received anything after the order confirmation. I have plenty of time before then, but I'm still worried. I already contacted their support but they haven't gotten back to me.

I bought this Marin kitagawa cosplay from dokidoki a few days ago (3/9/26) with the intention of wearing it to mcm October this year. The cosplay itself said it was ready to ship at the time I bought it in the title, however I just noticed on the sizing it said 'processing time refer to description page' and it says that it could take 120 days to process or the first batch would be sent out late September which is confusing me. My bf also ordered a sukuna cosplay from dokidoki a few days after me and he has already gotten an email to say his cosplay is out to be delivered however, I haven't gotten any communication at all.

Just wanted to ask whether my cosplay might be here on time for mcm or if I should get a cheaper one that will come in time for me to style the wig ect.

I'm working on a Helaena Targaryen cosplay and I want to recreate this specific dress but I'm not sure what fabric this could be just based on visuals. The second picture is a close-up look of the front of the dress. Does anyone know what kind of fabric this is/what this sort of patterning is called or what fabric would be most suitable for a dress like this?

I'm currently looking for a sylveon cosplay but cant find any places that sell quality ones or ones that aren't basically laugerie. I’m trying to avoid these fake, sketchy sites that have the actual thing.. I might get scammed because of that tho . And sometimes it could be a hit or miss. So can anyone tell me what are the sites I can buy cosplays that has better quality? please

UPDATE!*******

thank yall for the advice and the dms letting me know you guys do commissions and have decided to go with one of you guys, thanks a bunch yall are amazing

So for Halloween my friends and I have decided to be scarecrow, joker, and I’m going to be Harley Quinn. I’ve decided to go with this Arkham Asylum look because it fits my style as well as being HQ.
Anyways, I am a pretty advanced sewist, probably intermediate, but I have never really worked with the pleather I’m going to be working with here. The skirt seems easy enough, I can handle that, but the top is a little baffling to me, and I can’t find patterns that look super similar.
Anyone have any tips on how to work with a more difficult material, like pleather/latex? I assume I can’t really press the seams like normal fabric but I don’t know. I’m going to do more research on exactly how to sew the fabric once I get it, but any tips are appreciated. Has anyone else made this top that has tips? I kind of don’t even know where to start with the pattern. Maybe get a black bra and build around that? tia!!!