2. Costume-play
the practice of dressing up as a character from a film,
book, or video game.
No. of genres - Unlimited
What is Cosplay?
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3. From Age To Age
Humans 1 122
Who can cosplay?
Or if you end up living more than 122 years
4. Fun. (duh!)
Representing what you love
Representing your perspective of an artist’s
product
Networking
Why Cosplay?
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5. Comic-Con
Anime-Con
Video Game Fest
Cool Japan Festival
Dragon-Con
Pop-Culture Expos
Japan Habba
Halloween Parties
Or have a cosplay party of your own
Where can I cosplay?
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6. A character you resemble
A character you like
A popular character
A character you can
Anyone! Or Anything!
Who/What do I cosplay as?
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7. Photo-shoots
Locations
And a lot of
tailoring/adhesive
bonding/cutting and repair
work
Costume
Make Up
Props
Character Behavior/Body
Language
What comprises of Cosplay
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8. Before you make your costume:
Reference Pictures
Time
Skill-Level
Adjustments/Measurements
Costume
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9. The fabric of your costume is dependent on:
Weather
Comfort Level
Location
Wear & Tear
Stretch
Drape type
Sheen
Costume - Fabric
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10. Cotton –
Lightweight
Pleats
Best for
Shirts/T-Shirts
Dresses
Uniforms
Costume - Fabric
Cosplay: Makimachi Misao (Rurouni Kenshin)
Cosplayer: Tanya (Syrinx Cosplay & Supplies)
Photographer: Promit De (I, Saint Yuvee)
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11. Suitings–
Professional Look
Best for
Jackets
Uniforms
Sturdy pleats
Costume - Fabric
Cosplay: Kakashi (Naruto)
Cosplayer: Sunil (Sun Il)
Photographer: Sunil (Sun Il)
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12. Spandex
Lightweight
Stretchy
Best for
Bodysuits
Costume - Fabric
Cosplay: Domino(Deadpool)
Cosplayer: Niha (Niha Novacaine)
Photographer: Comic Con India
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13. Satin – Matte
Lightweight
Iron-able
Wrinkles easily
Best for
Gowns and Dresses
Capes
Costume - Fabric
Cosplay: Aurora (Child of Light)
Cosplayer: Garima (Mysty Cat)
Photographer: Promit De (I, Saint Yuvee)
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14. Rexine/Pu Leather/Pleather
Heavy
Badass
Best for
Full Body Jackets
Capes
Costume - Fabric
Cosplay: Squall Leonhart (Final Fantasy VIII)
Cosplayer: Vijay Sinha (Vijay Sinha Cosplay)
Photographer: Promit De (I, Saint Yuvee)
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17. Tips for getting an accurate measurement
Wear close fitting clothing or just undergarments
Wear the undergarments you’ll wear with the costume (especially bras
for the ladies; this can make a huge difference)
Grab a buddy to help!
The tape should be parallel to the floor, and snug, but loose enough to
fit comfortably
Bust and hips are the widest points of your body
Waist is the smallest point of your body (a lot of people get this wrong!
they think their waist is lower than it actually is)
Find your Measurements
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18. Layout all pattern pieces on fabric before cutting
anything
Remember your seam allowance.
Pin your pieces together before sewing, perpendicular to
the line you are sewing.
Remove pins as you sew – they could damage your
machine or your eyes!
Always finish your edges! Folding the edge of the fabric
under once is NOT a proper hem. Inside seams can be
finished with a zig zag stitch. Iron it.
Sewing
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19. Purchase matching thread, buttons, fasteners, zippers etc
at the same time as the fabric.
Use the right fabric. Don’t use a flimsy or stretchy fabric like
lycra or viscose for jackets and pants.
Stay away from crushed velvet, shiny polyester, PVC,
sequins
For poofy gowns, use hoop skirts/wired underskirts
Make adjustments to suit your body.
Use Fabric Paints, Not Acrylic or Poster Colors or Water
Colors
Costume - Tips
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21. May not arrive on time for con
High Risk (no control over result)
Price may be higher than reasonable
Possibly poor quality
Possibly inaccurate
May be hard to keep in contact with
seller (ex. not responding to emails)
May not always fit properly
Can find good prices
Great if you can't sew
Great for if you have no time to work on a
costume
Usually good quality
Can be found online (eBay,
commissioners) and offline (cons, anime
stores, costume shops)
Commissioners allow for you to request
variations
Less stress! (Making costume can be
stressful)
Less mess! (Making a costume can be
messy)
Costume – Buying Pros and Cons
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30. Don't touch a cosplayer's props. They go through a lot of trouble to make or buy
them to make the whole outfit work and it is disrespectful if you insist on holding the
props.
Don't touch their wigs.
Most Cosplayers are really nice and polite. But if you bother them with questions
about their personal life right there at the convention center, that is invasion of
privacy.
Respect all Cosplayers. They cosplay for their own reasons and do whatever they
can to look the same as the character they love. That takes guts and effort.
It doesn't matter who wins. Everyone is awesome and everyone is to be applauded
for their efforts.
Comic Con Etiquette
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31. After Parties
Social Media
Social Networking
Responding
You don’t know?
TL;DR - Don't be a despo. Don't be a jerk. Don't be a creep. Simple rules of life.
Post Comic Con Etiquette
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32. Cosplaying is about the love of getting in the shoes of a character YOU
like.
Don't worry about how good other people are at their cosplays. Rather
get inspired by them. Don't be jealous.
Don't worry about how many other people are going to do the same
cosplay as yours. You are all individuals. Individuals who love the same
thing. This should unite you. Not divide you.
Everybody has different priorities in life. Everybody has different talent,
different skills, different ways of putting in effort into their cosplays. As
cosplayers it should be our goal to ensure that everyone loves each
other's cosplay and encourages more people to cosplay.
Philosophy
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