Learn how to make a basic jacket for your next cosplay. This costume piece is made with mostly rectangles, making it easy to create without a pattern. I’ll also walk you through how to create that contrast band along neckline and at the ends of the sleeves. This is a great tutorial for advanced beginners…
Learn how to make the most basic type of shirt using just rectangles. This is meant to be a basic cosplay building block that you can customize according to your character’s needs. I’ll show you how to make the pattern and then show you how to sew it together. Supplies Needed: Step 1 Measure your…
This tutorial will show you how to make a wide pair of pants that you tie onto your waist. It’s a way to make pants without using a zipper or elastic. I plan on making a Hakama-style pants tutorial eventually, but if you use pleats instead of gathers at the waist of this one (and…
In my effort to try and make tutorials for those basic building pieces of cosplay costumes, I decided a pair of elastic waist flowy pants was a good idea. This tutorial is meant to be used with a lightweight material (so the pants will be good for summer conventions). The pattern was made for a…
This tutorial will walk you through how to make a basic bandeau to use for your next costume. You can also use this tutorial to create a basic swimsuit top if you’re going to a summer convention that has a pool. Just be sure to use swimsuit fabric for that (or fabric that can get…
This is a tutorial for a basic pair of elastic waist harem pants. It’s best to use a lightweight material for these (which also makes them great for summer conventions). If this is your first time making your own costume, this is a great sewing project since it’s pretty simple and works as a basic…
If your costume has a loose fitting top with a neckband, use this tutorial to help you understand how to create your cosplay design. This tutorial will walk you through the basics so you understand how the flowy circle shirt works, but feel free to change and edit your shirt based on the character design…
This tutorial will walk you through how to make basic baggy pants with an elastic waist and cuffs as a basic building block for your next costume. Feel free to change or adjust your design however you want to match your cosplay character. Supplies Needed: how to make your pattern You will need to make…