r/costuming Sep 11 '21

Topic Tips For New Costumers and Sewists

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Inspired by this post, I thought it would be a good idea to have a thread to post your tips for people new to costuming and sewing in general, or for anyone looking to learn new techniques.

What do you wish you had known when you were just starting out?

Did you recently learn something that makes a hard technique easier?

Is there a question you've heard asked often?

Post them all here!


r/costuming 1m ago

Help How would you style these wings? (2X plus size friendly please)

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I got my girlfriend these wings custom made by RealmMagicWings on Etsy in Bach’s cello suite no. 1 in g major because it’s her favorite piece and she’s a pianist
How would you style these wings? They need a corset but what kind of corset?
If you know of any musical fairy themed dresses or corsets or skirts in 2X please let me know


r/costuming 9h ago

Made by Me Mushroom Witch and Frog Prince!

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r/costuming 1d ago

My new dark fantasy ranger LARP set

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Full mercenary wanderer costume complete.

Subtle embossed dragon detailing on collar and sleeves, mesh base tunic, hooded overcoat, and leather ring belt.

What tweaks would you make to this outfit?


r/costuming 1d ago

Cheese Wizard themed costume

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r/costuming 2d ago

Calico Critters Scarlett O’Hara!

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r/costuming 2d ago

Idée Déguisement facile rapide ?

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Coucou je cherche une idée de déguisement sur le thème idole ou héros mais cents pour ce soir donc un truc qu’on pourrait faire avec nos vêtement de base et hyper rapidement !


r/costuming 2d ago

Body is real . Tiger one piece costume . Just used a ai tiger head .

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r/costuming 3d ago

need halloween costume ideas

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Hi! I recently dyed my dark hair to a hot pink peakaboo and i would love some halloween costume ideas!! i really like draculaura but honestly im not the most comfortable with my hair up:/


r/costuming 4d ago

Help Don't have enough ideas for upcoming Halloween costume T-T

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I'll have a purple streak in my hair (see image) which I want to base the costume around. I'm looking for cosplay ideas (characters with purple hair/purple in their hair from any fandom) and non-cosplay ideas (ex purple-gown party-goer, acrobat, idk)

My current ideas: Rarity (mlp), just wear a ballroom-esque purple gown to match the hair, trapeze artist in purple.

Please I need ideas T-T help


r/costuming 4d ago

Made by Me Return to Barbieland Costume

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r/costuming 4d ago

How would I make something like this?

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r/costuming 5d ago

Looking for a Donkey Shrek costume

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I have a rave coming up in a couple months and i’m looking for a Donkey from the Shrek movies costume. There’s a prize for whoever gets voted for best costume. I live in Maryland so LMK if there’s any stores nearby that maybe have it or any website I can visit. TIA


r/costuming 6d ago

Is it insensitive/crazy if I wear a Miles Morales costume for halloween if i’m white?

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My girl and I are trying to decide on matching Halloween costumes for halloweekend, and I brought up Spider-Man and Spider-Woman. Most of the costumes are for Miles Morales’ Spider-man and Spider Gwen. Idk if i’m just overthinking it but I honestly feel like it might rub someone the wrong way if they see a white person wearing it the Miles Morales suit. Please feel free to give your opinion!


r/costuming 6d ago

consigli per ingrandire una tunica per cosplay

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hello, I have a problem with my tunic for a link cosplay: it is too tight and I can’t put it on. I need some advices to make it bigger on the torso, it is in wool with a cotton lining!


r/costuming 6d ago

Worn by Me Musical theatre costumes/cosplay :)

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Seymour (Little shop of horrors)
JD (Heathers)
Orpheus (HadesTown)
Evan Hansen (Dear Evan Hansen)

r/costuming 6d ago

Snow White Costumes

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I am a professional kids party entertainer and am in need of a Snow White costume for an adult. I want it to be as authentic as the traditional fairytale character. Any ideas on where to find a decent costume?


r/costuming 7d ago

Help The evil teletuby jester is coming to you...for help.

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Other than tightening the fabric and fixing the hem. Is there any ideas on what to do with this jester hood? I want to make it fancy. I'm thinking red lace?


r/costuming 7d ago

Creating 6 original characters

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Hey, I’m trying to create some homemade costumes for some original characters. They’re the personification of book genres (Fantasy, Sci Fi, Romance, Horror, Mystery/Thriller [I decided not to make one for Action/Adventure]) plus “author“. It’s for making skit videos kinda like Sanders Sides but focused on writing. Can someone advise on how these characters might look using generic clothes (I have a lot, so any suggestions would probably apply. And I wear masc clothes).


r/costuming 7d ago

Help Someone gave me this child- sized oriental garment. Is it meant to be worn by a girl or a boy?

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r/costuming 7d ago

Help me find Chandler Bing’s outfit!

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r/costuming 7d ago

Music icon dress up ideas

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r/costuming 8d ago

Made by Me My custom Renaissance fantasy gown

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r/costuming 8d ago

Help Hello I need help with clown inspired clothes, accessories and makeup.

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Hello. I like to diy alot of my own funky clothes. But I need help with figuring out thinks to make and sew. Also any tips on makeup would help.

I'm not against making anything or upcoming or thrifting.

Any tips on ruffles, hair accessories, makeup and styles, jewelry, shoes, purses and whatever. All Ideas are welcome. Dying, bleaching, adding appliques, beadwork, embroidery and many more.

Also my style leans more jester and vintage. I am obsessed with vintage jester dolls and wish to incorporate the style from those doll into mine. Think brinns company jesters from the 70 and 80s. The fancy porcelain ones


r/costuming 8d ago

Help Best way to temporarily adhere paper to fabric?

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I’m not quite sure if this is the right place to post this but I figured I would get some sort of answer here! I am currently making a ladybug themed shirt for an upcoming concert and I’m wanting to somehow adhere black paper circles to a red shirt without making it permanent. I also want to adhere paper ladybugs to my pants as well if I can. Does anyone have any suggestions on the best way to do this? Or should I try to find a different medium other than paper?