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Simple Beginners Sewing Kit
Obviously sewing is quite a large part of most cosplayerâs skill sets, so its always a good idea to start off somewhere. Now, you donât actually need a big box of random crap like a lot of cosplayers do. What you need to start out sewing is actually very simple and relatively inexpensive.
First things first, a sewing machine. You absolutely do NOT need a sewing machine as a beginner, but if youâre looking to get into serious sewing its worth investing in.
Next up is scissors and thread. I bought two cones of the most common thread colors (black and white) a couple months ago for 4 bucks each. It should last you a long time and is worth investing in. Scissors are also worth investing in. A good pair of shears will stick with you forever. I also recommend a smaller pair for use as thread snips as thread will dull your all important fabric shears.
Youâll be working with tons of small, sharp objects that have a tendency to hurt you. Pins and Needles. I highly recommend picking up quilting pins! The heads are glass so they wont melt if you iron over them and theyâre longer than normal pins (read: easier to work with). Your machine probably came with some needles, and hand sewing needles are cheap and donât require investing a lot of money into. Pick up a pin cushion while youâre at it so you donât stab yourself constantly reaching for pins.
We all make mistakes and we all need a seam ripper. A measuring tape will be your best friend whenever you decide to make any garments (I have about 5 since I keep buying them) and even outside of garment making.
And last but not least! Marking utensils. Chalk. Pens. Pencils. There are so many options for marking, and theyâre all pretty cheap! Pick up a darker color and a lighter color of whatever tool you want since some colors wont show up on certain fabrics.
Bonus sewing companion kitty
Shove everything you can into an old tin (put the rest in a cup for easy access) and bam! You can start your journey into the fun and awful world of sewing! Have fun ;)
Unfortunately coletterie.com does not have a tumblr, but this image is so helpful I had to share. So often people ask us what fabric they should use for a certain cosplay, and two things you should always ask yourself are: 1) how much does it need to flow, and 2) how heavy does it need to be. Sheen and texture are obviously important as well, but picking a weight and stiffness is the first thing you should tackle.
From The Coletterieâs awesome blog post:
When you choose a fabric for your sewing project, ask yourself these questions to decide on an appropriate weight:
Should my fabric be sheer or opaque?
Will a light fabric be difficult to sew for this project?
Will the fabric be sturdy enough to tolerate stress on the seams?
Will the heaviness of the fabric cause bulky seams?
And to decide on an appropriate amount of drape:
Will the fabric have enough drape to flow the way I want?
Will the fabric have enough stiffness to have the structure and crispness I want?
Hi!!! If youâre planning on doing a cosplay that involves body painting, these brand comparison photos from facepaint.com will probably be helpful! Iâll be uploading the warm color tests separately. This blog also does a by-brand review of some colors, and Iâve found it helpful in the past! I also found this album by JestPaint on facebook that has a lot of swatch comparisonsâfurther back in the album they show what some paints look like on a range of different skin colors.Â
Heat Transfer Vinyl
Okay dudes I wanna teach you some magic today. Â I get a LOT of questions about what I use for designs on my Zelda costume as well as on my Matt Miller jacket. Â You can buy it on eBay pretty easily. Â I get mine here.
This stuff looks amazing and itâs SO CLEAN when you apply it. Â It also isnât overly shiny, so it looks pretty great on most fabrics, which is why I prefer it to painting fabric. Â SO here is how the stuff works:
Heat transfer vinyl has two sidesâa glossy and a matte side. Â Youâre going to want to draw your design on the matte side, as thatâs where it has the adhesive.
Draw your design and cut it out.
Place it matte side down, glossy side up on the fabric youâre using.
Iron! Â I put my iron on the highest setting just to be sure it sticks but some times this can warp the vinyl if youâre not careful. Â Youâll want to go over it a few times.
Peel off the glossy side and bam! Youâre done and you have a kickass design on your fabric!

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Making Patterns your Bitch
Patterns! We all need them. We all use them. Even the best self-drafters will need to use a pattern once in a while (whether as a base to make something way better, or just to outright make what the pattern is for), but damn are they tricky to deal with.
I left my cats alone with a pattern for 10 minutes...
They rip, they tear. They arenât very reusable unless youâre the most careful person in the world. Once theyâre cut out, forget ever going up a size. And theyâre expensive! Lets face it, patterns suck sometimes.
Sales
Sales are a god-send for anything cosplay. Cosplaying is expensive as hell, you need that extra dollar off. No matter how small the sale, every penny counts. Always be on the look out for sales, especially pattern sales.
Never buy patterns at retail price! I promise there will always be a sale somewhere just around the corner. Waiting a week may be the difference of 10 dollars to 99 cents, so itâs definitely worth it. That being said, always be on the look out for these sales, whether you need a specific pattern or not. Hoarding patterns is a-okay when said patterns are a dollar (just take a peek at the catalogs, youâll probably want to buy everything).Â
Tracing
As I mentioned, if youâre buying a pattern and just cutting out your size, youâre basically rendering that pattern unusable in the future. The best way to keep your patterns for longer is to skip cutting them out and instead op for tracing. To trace youâre going to need a good tracing paper. These can vary heavily in price and in usability.
Parchment Paper
I donât particularly like using parchment paper outside of baking as it only seems to come in 12âł wide rolls. While the perfect size for baking sheets, itâs horrible for large patterns (you can only tape together so many sheets before you get annoyed). However, parchment paper is rather cheap, ranging for $4 and up for longer rolls.
Conclusion: Only use parchment paper for absolute emergencies or on very small patterns.
Freezer Paper
Freezer paper comes in a slightly bigger size than parchment paper at 18âł wide (it comes in wider varieties, but Iâve found them to be more expensive as they come in larger rolls). Once again, freezer paper requires some piecing together due to itâs size. When ironed, the paper sticks to the surface itâs on, making it optimal for stencils and for using on fabric (look ma! no pins!). This does pose a problem though, you canât iron out any creases or wrinkles. Freezer paper is also very opaque, so itâs harder to trace the pattern. But for around $6 for a 33yd roll, itâs totally worth grabbing a tracing wheel and marking it out that way.
Conclusion: Itâs cheap and has more than one purpose (stenciling), definitely worth grabbing a roll, just not necessarily for pattern tracing.
Butchers Paper
Iâve never actually used butchers paper for tracing, so Iâm not sure of how it really holds up compared to other methods. The paper comes in bulk rolls, so youâre going to be dishing out a little more money for it, but due to the nature of bulk items, it comes in a lot of sizes (12âł, 18âł, 24âł, 30âł). If youâre looking into getting butchers paper, make sure youâre buying it in white since brown paper will definitely be less sheer. For a 30âłx700Ⲡroll itâs about $19 (so .08 per yard). Since other people do use it for pattern tracing, Iâm assuming that it does actually work. Worst comes to worse, youâll have to use a tracing wheel if the paper is too opaque.
Conclusion: Try it if you want, itâs pretty cost efficient and it seems okay to use. If you can, ask someone with access to butchers paper for a small snippet to see how it holds up.
Medical Exam Paper
There are so many people raving about medical exam paper. Itâs very cost efficient, though it seems they only come in bulk (but for $35+ for 12, Iâm not complaining). In addition to its wonderful price, when layered over a pattern, the pattern is still very visible. Unlike freezer paper, you can still iron out any wrinkles or creases (and youâll need to, if youâve been to the doctors you know how easily this paper gets wrinkled).Â
Conclusion: This is the best for your money, itâs wide enough that you donât need a lot of taping, and itâs cheap enough that you wont need to buy more for a long time.
Swedish Tracing Paper
Swedish paper is well loved for pattern tracing, but the price for being great is pretty dang high. At $10+ for a 29âłx30Ⲡroll, itâs not particularly cost efficient at all. It does have a lot of pros which outweigh the cons. For instance you can see the pattern clearly under it, which is great since if you make one mistake, itâs there forever (pencil doesnât erase at all!). Itâs not very prone to wrinkles, but if you do find yourself needing a good ironing go ahead, it wont melt!
Conclusion: Iâd say buy a roll and use it very sparingly. Because of its price and small amount, itâs best to only use it on a pattern you know youâll absolutely use again.
Storing Patterns
Get yourself a binder (get one as big as possible, patterns are rather thick), page protectors and of course, your patterns.
Put your page protectors in the binder and the patterns in the page protectors.
Now, I like to save the envelope tabs from the patterns and write the price I paid on them (it makes it easier to keep track of how much youâve spent on patterns). Paper clip them together and put them in the side pocket.
And thatâs it!
Other great ways to store patterns (because letâs face it, my way is totally the best not the best by any means)
- Some people collect comic books, these gals collect patterns - Nine Ideas in one link - Try an accordion folder - Cute box specifically for patterns
Even at a wonderful place such as a convention, there is always a risk of harm coming to you. Which is why you should bring along a first aid kit of sorts. Of course you could always buy a pre-made one at Target, but they donât offer the luxury of deciding what exactly you want to include. The best way to make your own is to buy a small makeup bag/pencil case (I got mine at the dollar store!) and load it up with whatever you see fit.
What I carry in Mine
Various Medicines
You never know when illness or pain will strike and itâs up to you to be prepared. I always recommend carrying at least some type of painkiller, as cons can bring out the worst aches and pains in some people (cosplaying hurts, and con goers tend to arouse headaches). If youâre at risk of menstruating during a con, bring whatever soothes your pains. Believe me, periods and conventions do not mix well.
Tampons
Once again, periods and cons do not mix well. If you might be bleeding during a con, bring pads or tampons!
Neosporin
Bandaids
Just in case you get cut during the con, youâll want to minimize the risk of infection. Even if you wash it out thoroughly, walking around the con will surely produce sweat and bacteria. You want to make sure youâre as protected from infection as possible. Neosporin and band aids are the best combo for this.
Mini Flashlight
Have you heard hotel horror stories about blackouts? I have. And they really do happen. Youâll probably want to grab a mini flashlight before you head out (The dollar store is your friend here! I have a small collection of these flashlights and I must say, theyâre really great and heavy duty feeling. For a dollar, these are amazing!) just in case a blackout happens at your hotel. Trying to navigate a room in the dark is damn near impossible.
Other things to Carry
Just because they arenât included in my bag, doesnât mean you shouldnât carry these.Â
Lip Balm
Alcohol Wipes
Lens Wipes (for glasses wearers)
Prescription Medication
Tissues
Condoms
DIY Garment Bag
Garment bags are great for a variety of things. Transporting cosplays, keeping dust off your clothes, and keeping all your costume pieces together. The thing is, theyâre not always readily available and you canât get something dry cleaned every time you need one. The great thing is, theyâre easy to make yourself, and it only takes a minute!
You need scissors, coat hangers, a sharpie, and a plastic garbage bag.
Mark where you want the coat hanger to through at the closed end of the bag. Try to keep it in the center, or else your bag might not work right.
Slip the coat hanger in and label the bag with a sharpie.
And youâre done!!
Packing Wigs for Conventions
Wigs, as we all know, are a very important part of cosplaying. They can easily be messed up and ruined forever, so to counter this you need to pack them properly.
Method One: Unstyled Wig
Start off with your wig and the bag you will be putting the wig in
Flip the wig inside out and sort of âstuffâ the rest of the hair into the cap bit (be gentle, you want the least amount of tangles possible). If your wig is shorter, you wont need to do more than just flip it.
Put the wig into your bag and squeeze/suck out all the remaining air. Label said bad with the wigâs purpose and youâre done!
Method Two: Styled Wigs
You need your wig, a wig head, pins, and a box to put the wig in (I didnât have one, but the concept is easy to get). For really easy transportation and a sturdier option try a sewing machine case.
Put your styled wig (pretend mine is styled) on your wig head.
Pin your wig to the head to ensure it doesnât slip off and ruin your hard work.
Put your wig in the box you have and youâre golden, your wig will still be nice and styled and perfect for the con!
Parents and Conventions
So your child is a big nerd, huh? As a parent, the prospect of allowing your child you wander unsupervised with a bunch of randys in costume may worry you. Perfectly understandable, and while there is no guaranteed way to erase your fears completely, you can minimize them significantly. As much as it sucks to admit, when youâre at a con, youâre not as important as you are at home. Your role is still important, but itâs more played down in a con setting. So without further adieu, here are tips for being a convention parent.
Cellphones!
Phones are wonderful for ensuring your child is safe throughout the con. Itâs very likely that your child wouldnât protest to carrying their phone through the entirety of the con, so thereâs no problems there. If theyâre dressing up for the con, have them come up with a way to carry their phone with them. Backpacks, purses, or well hidden pockets sewn into the costume allow for easy carrying.
   Have them charge their phone 100% the night before the con so that you can always reach them. If theyâre going to be with a friend(s), get their number too, just in case your child doesnât answer your call. Call/ text them every few hours (or whenever you wish) to make sure theyâre doing okay. Before the con, establish consequences for ignoring you/not picking up. If youâre paying for everything, take some money out of their budget (ex: $250 becomes $230). If not, a good idea is to have them stay with you  a little longer before a con (ex: con starts at 8, have them leave at 8:30). Try not to be too harsh on them, they likely got carried away amidst all the excitement.
Check-Ins!
   Having your child check in with you throughout the day offers a lot of ease of mind. There are a lot of different ways to do check ins. Before the con, discuss with your child predetermined check-in times. Doing this allows for your child to attend whatever panels or signings they want without a check-in getting in the way. Make sure they set alarms on their phone so they know they should head off to wherever youâre meeting.
   There are two general check-in types, meeting in the hotel, and meeting outside the hotel. With Meeting in the hotel, you cans see how theyâre doing without having to go anywhere. It allows for you to be able to relax all day (hotel pools, anyone?) without having to go anywhere. When you plan to meet outside of the hotel there are a lot more locations open to you. The easiest places to meet up are outside the con and at a restaurant. Doing this is more convenient for your child due to them not having to stray too far from the action.
   What you do during check-ins is up to you. How long they are, how short they are, etc. I find that the best way to do it is to spend twenty minutes making sure your child is faring well. Have them eat a little and drink some water, just generally take a break. If the check is in the hotel, and your childâs costume is heavy/uncomfortable/generally hard to wear, you should have them relax and take it off. Do the same if theyâre wearing a binder or a wig. If youâre meeting up at a restaurant, itâs easier to make sure theyâre doing okay. Sit down and eat with them, make sure they drink a lot of water (as opposed to soda), and hear theyâre exciting con stories theyâve already accumulated. If youâre just meeting outside the con, send them off with a bottle of water and a snack and have them sit down with you for a few minutes.
a timeline for checking in
Packing!
   Packing is probably the most important thing when if comes to con going, and having everything you need is the best thing to keep your mind at ease. You know that if anything goes wrong, you can fix it (or at least help in some way). And really, thatâs all you need to do as a con parent. Because conventions are different than say, going on vacation, there is a LOT more to bring. Much more can go wrong, and thereâs way more to bring. Instead of a bathing suit and some shirts, you have an entire costume (maybe more) on top of your normal clothing.
Knowing that you have absolutely everything you could ever need with you is a real help. Your child is likely thinking more about how to pack their costume than packing other essentials. Before the con be sure to make a list of everything you and your child need to bring. Here is a great packing guide. Of course, you can add or subtract whatever youâd like, and create your own âparental arsenalâ. Donât forget to pack for yourself, and if your child needs any help, try to be happy to oblige.
Going to the con yourself!
   Now, most of this is written like youâre not at the con, but that doesnât have to be the case. Conventions can be fun for parents also! Your child probably wonât want you following them around, so you should make sure youâre interested in the con before hand. Attend panels! Get things signed! Cosplay! Do whatever you want to do, and be sure to have fun.
   If you and your child are into the same thing, cosplay together. Itâs super cute, and your child probably wonât. Thereâs nothing more heartwarming than parent child cosplaying. If youâre not into what they are, but you still want to cosplay, go ahead!
Support your child!
   The best thing you can do is support your child. If bringing them to a convention doesnât convince them of your love, before cons help them with their costume. Go shopping for fabric with them. Help them sew when they need it. Surprise them with materials that they need. Do what you have to do to show that you care about them and their hobbies. Try to understand what theyâre doing. Whether you have to watch anime, or Google a video game they like, understanding what theyâre talking about will really instill the fact that you care.
Be a parent!
   Make sure they sleep well at the con. Have them shower at least once a day. help them into their costume. Make them eat food. Make them drink water. Ask them how their day was (they probably will have a lot to say). Do the same things you do at home.
All in all, you just have to remember that you can trust your child. Conventions are great places with great people, its very likely that absolutely nothing will go wrong. Keep positive about everything, and donât forget to have fun!

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Convention Packing
Clothing
Shirts/Dresses
Pants/Shorts/Skirts
Underwear
Socks
Jacket/Sweater/Cardigan
Pajamas
Shoes
   I always recommend bringing along comfortable clothing to conventions. If youâre going to be walking around in plainclothes, comfortable and easily maneuverable clothing is a must. Even if youâre going to be in costume, always pack something to change into. Thereâs nothing like getting out of a hot, sweaty costume and putting on a t-shirt.
Even if youâre going to wear a costume with special shoes, bring a comfortable pair too. Those killer heels might be great for photo-ops, but after a while theyâll feel like glass. Having backup shoes will keep you from seriously damaging your feet- bonus if your shoes work with your cosplay! And of course *mom voice* bring a jacket! Or just something warm, you never know when the cold will strike. Of course, if a jacket is too heavy for you, bring a cardigan. Theyâre lighter but still serve the same purpose.
Costume
Adhesive
   I canât tell you what to bring since it varies from cosplay to cosplay, but I can recommend a few. Did I say a few? I meant a lot. Glue is important, it could save your cosplayâs life. The con floor is full of danger and delicate props/costumes get broken a lot. Bring a hot glue gun (and some hot glue), E6000, a lot of tape (such as masking tape, packing tape, and duct tape.), super glue, fabric glue, and epoxy adhesive. It may seem like a lot, and it is, but itâs all for the sake of cosplay.
Extra Paints and brushes
   While not always needed, paint is great to have for painted props/armor. Get a scratch? Good thing you have paint. Suddenly feel like your armor isnât weathered enough? Thank the con gods you brought paint! You might never need to get out the paint, but itâs always a good thing to have on hand. Itâs never fun to frantically search for a store near the con that sells the right stuff for your costume.
Wig Cap
Scissors/Pliers
   Depending of what kind of costume you have you might need to bring different scissors. Fabric scissors, regular scissors (like school scissors), heavy duty scissors, and thread scissors are basically the kinds that you should consider bringing. Pliers arenât really necessary, but are a big help if your costume has things like metal rings in it.
Sharpie/Pens/Fabric Marker
Pins and Seam Ripper
Needles and Thread
   If your costume starts coming apart, itâs time to start sewing again. Since itâs generally impractical to bring your machine with you to a con, bringing an assortment of hand needles can be a life saver. Be sure to bring the thread you used on your cosplay (or at least a color you donât mind being visible all over) and special needles if need be.
X-acto Knife
Screw Driver
   Again, this is one of those things that isnât necessary for all costumes, but itâs pretty handy to have on you. A flat head screw driver can help with a lot of things if need be, they can actually make a pretty good (read: bad unless its an emergency) seam ripper.
Stain Remover Pen
Safety Pins!!!!
   I canât stress the importance of safety pins. Theyâre just handy. Even if you donât end up needing them, someone else probably will. If thereâs anything more important than keeping your own cosplay together, itâs helping others with theirs.
Sock Tape/ Double Sided tape
The Actual Costume and all its Components
First Aid
Bandaids
Pain Killers
   Bring whatever works for you. I personally use ibuprofen, but Tylenol and Advil works just as fine. If you can get them, bring a few of the two packs. If those are no where to be seen, a mini bottle or a full bottle is fine.
Period Things
   I only say period things because there is a number of items involved. Pads, tampons, pantyliner, and Midol. Even if you know for a fact that you wonât be menstruating during the con (or are a guy), itâs always a good thing to have them.
Sunblock/Aloe Vera
Rubbing Alcohol/ Alcohol Wipes
   I recommend that you donât bring a big bottle of rubbing alcohol, since you probably wonât need it (unless youâre using it for the cosplay), so bringing wipes is a much better alternative.
Neosporin
Prescription Medicine/Epipens
Cough Drops
Condoms
   If you think that you are going to be sexually active during a con AT ALL, bring condoms. Better safe than sorry, right?
Tissues
A Lint Roller
Makeup
Moisturizer/Primer
Foundation/BB Cream/Tinted Moisturizer/Grease Paint/ Whatever Else
   If youâre going to be cosplaying, I highly recommend wearing foundation or something even if youâre a guy. Foundation makes you look so much better in photos, and makes you look like you put more effort into your cosplay. You might look great in a mirror, but without make up, the camera wonât be so kind.
Eyeliner/Mascara/Eyebrow Pencil/Tint
Eyeshadow/Eye Primer
Fake Lashes/Lash Glue/Lash Curler
Blush/Bronzer/Highlighter/Concealer
Lip Product
Setting Powder/Makeup Sealer
   If youâre wearing body paint or a non human-tone foundation SEAL YOUR PAINT!!!! There are so many ways to seal paint and theyâre all relatively cheap. When you donât seal, it runs the risk of ruining peopleâs costumes, hotel furniture and peopleâs days. Seriously! Seal! Your! Paint! Looking at you, Homestucks.
Makeup Brushes/Sponges
Makeup Wipes
Prosthetics/Spirit Gum/Whatever you attach your prosthetics with
Nail Polish/Remover
Any other Products you may need
Toiletries
Tooth Brush/Tooth Paste/Mouth Wash/ Floss
Cotton Swabs/Cotton Pads
Shampoo/Conditioner
Hair Brush/Comb/ Wig Comb
Bobby Pins/Hairspray/Hair Ties
Deodorant!!
Nail File/Clippers
Razor/Shaving Cream
Lotion/ Face Moisturizer
Lip Balm
Mirror Compact
Body Wash/Face Wash
Tweezers
Food and Snacks
Granola Bars
   Snack on these throughout the day, theyâre a life saver!
Bread
Snacks
   Anything ranging from fruit snacks to chips. Healthier options are preferred, but itâs your choice on what you bring
Ramen
   Hey, itâs not healthy, but coffee pot Ramen is con tradition
Something Peanut Buttery
   Peanut butter will give you the much needed protein to make it through the con. If youâre allergic, obviously skip the PB and go for something else.
Cooler
   Bringing a cooler is a great idea if you donât want to waste money on food at the con. I recommend getting everything together the night before and the morning before you leave, put ice in the cooler, follow with drinks (for added coldness freeze some water bottles), and add the actual food on top to prevent crushing. You may have to buy ice at the con since ice tends to melt, so find out where the nearest convenience store is before the con.
Sliced Meats
   Combined with the bread I recommended, this creates a sandwich. Perfect for getting up your energy during a con. If you donât want to make sandwiches in the hotel, you can make the sandwiches beforehand at home.
Cheese Sticks/Squares
   Cheese sticks are a classic. Cheese squares are better. Individually wrapped and super convenient.
Water!!!
Juice
Fruit
   Cut the fruit up before the con so itâs easier to snack on.
Gatorade
ICE!!
On Your Person
Cellphone
Mints/Gum
Wallet
Important cards
Money
Headphones
Water
Con Badge
Clear Nail Polish and Bobby Pins
Electronics/Personal Items
Chargers
   Phone, laptop, camera, etc.
Laptop
Camera
Sunglasses
Convention Schedule
Something to Pass the Time
   Could be a book or a game system.
Feel free to add or subtract whatever. This is just a general guide that I like to use. Itâs very likely I forgot a bajillion things.