About the Author

Hello! My name is Emily, and I am fascinated by cosplay! (who could have guessed ^^;)

My mission is to help all of you who are new to cosplay figure out how to get started. Iā€™m by no means an expert, but I remember how intimidating the whole idea of cosplay was when I first started out. With a little more help to start, I could have improved much quicker without making all those beginner mistakes.

I have been cosplaying at conventions since 2008. I started with absolutely no idea how to sew or make props, or anything like that. I was so overwhelmed by the idea that I didnā€™t start actually making my own costumes until several years later. And even though those first costumes were not very good, I was suddenly hooked. 

Crafting, from sewing to making props, was actually a lot of fun. I continue to learn new materials and techniques all the time, and Iā€™m excited to be teaching you how to just get started and have fun with the process.

But cosplay is so much more than just making costumes. In fact, you donā€™t ever need to make your own if you donā€™t want to. You can enjoy the experience at conventions while you roleplay your favorite character and work with photographers to get incredible pictures. Cosplay is also a great way to meet other people with similar interests and make a lot of friends along the way.

Whether youā€™re here to design your own costume from scratch, to take away the first-con anxiety, or to learn a few tips to level up your next cosplay, I hope you have fun and learn a lot!