CSCC - Chicken Smoothie Cosplay Club!

[Lolitaa]

I bought a pattern a few weeks ago. it's similar to what I'm trying to make but I made a small adjustment in hopes it works.
Problem is I can't get past the first instruction it's either really unclear or I just really suck at understanding. /The adjustment I made isn't the problem here as it's on a different piece of material.
And whenever I try again I get mad at it. it just doesn'T WORK what do you do
The next con is next weekend and the last one I'd attend until about April next year. I won't get it done by the 17th. But I don't care anymore about making it before then.
But what do you do. I would love to get into making more cosplay uknow but
s e w i n g
Don't/really/ know anyone who could help out.

Yes I could buy the costume but at this point of time I'd much rather get sewing experience and get creative than spend a good $100 on one and not learn a thing tbh...
problems problems

Okay that is a rant thing sorry it needs to get out but I have actual questions. ' v '

Back to swords, what would be the most preferred way to make them? The sword I'd like to make is kinda thin and narrow.
Many people mention expanding foam or something, or those foam mats (unsure of name) but I imagine them being really flimsy and I don't get how that'd be any good for a prop ? ' v '

Do you know what the wig is made out of?

The best thing is to wash it with wig shampoo or with a very gentle shampoo like maybe baby shampoo and comb through it with your fingers while you shampoo it

Then you hang it up somewhere and let it air dry, dont use a towel or anything just let all the water drip down, and then you get a very wide toothed comb (like honestly the widest you can find or else it will pull the hair our of the wog) and then you comb it in sections

But if it was a really cheap wig then the water and shampoo could mess up the fibres :/

I've used this method before

The thing is it'll never really go back to looking like new if it's very badly tangled. But if the tangles are moderate it should come out looking okay again

Ok thanks for the advice and if I remember correctly it cost about £12 so it should be ok to wash then right?

It's questionable really, depending on the quality of the wig. For 12 pounds though I'd give it a go, a really gentle and light wash, there's not much to lose tbh. But then again, only wash it if you really need to I guess.

[Wild Mothman]

Fabric softener can also work, when it comes to washing wigs, I've had that work with a really tangled and frizzy wig.
if your wig is a bit frizzy a hair straightener can do the trick

[Uchuujin]

ive used fabric softener before for making really unnaturally bright, fake-looking wigs look less synthetic but i never thought to use it for tangles good idea!

[Rainpelt]

*scoot scoot* Heeeey, I wondered if there was one of these. I see it's not necessary, but I'll just drop this here for the heck of it.

Username: Rainpelt
Nicknames: Rain, Pelty, I go by Pyper/Pyp on a couple other sites. Really anything as long as I know you're talking to me ^^
Preferred pronoun: She/Her
Where do you cosplay? Conventions mostly, though I wear them for special occasions too sometimes (like the live action SNK movie, we'll be in cosplay for that tonight ^^)
Do you buy your costumes, or make them yourself? I do a bit of both. I usually
What was your first costume? 2p!fem!Canada from Hetalia, I believe that was 3-ish years ago
What is your favorite costume that you've done? Probably my Hawkeye, I made the red vest outfit from the Avengers movie and it was awesome. My first really big sewing project c:
What is your favorite costume that you've seen someone else do? Oh dear, I've seen a loooot of amazing cosplays. One of my favorites from the last con I went to wasn't hugely complex or anything, but there was a super cute and in character Kim Possible and Ron Stoppable there, and they made my day.

Okay that is a rant thing sorry it needs to get out but I have actual questions. ' v '

Back to swords, what would be the most preferred way to make them? The sword I'd like to make is kinda thin and narrow.
Many people mention expanding foam or something, or those foam mats (unsure of name) but I imagine them being really flimsy and I don't get how that'd be any good for a prop ? ' v '

Insulation board might work well? My roommate used this at our last con and it held up quite well.

[lucina.]

so i just got back from my first con...
oh my god it was amazing!!! a lot of people asked for pictures though, haha. i was able to get my hands on 6 amazing ssb themed pins, along with a charm of a minish from loz for my 3ds. i took pictures with a really cool girl who i believe was cosplaying supergirl(?) and my friend joined us. when she walked up to us she knew exactly who i was and had problems recognizing my friend who was maka albarn. .3.
i have a ton of stories so this might be a looonnnggg post, haha. but i'll only share one more.
there was this guy who was talking to his wife, they must have been just married, but he was pointing out all of the good things about the con to her, and he pointed to me and said, "link! see, link is great too!" i started laughing and dropped my water bottle on the floor. oops. cx
okay, so overall i had a great time! i'm definitely going again, perhaps as asuna! her costume looks really cool. cx

[MacGyver]

Thank you! ^_^ I have another question, what's a good binder? What should I be looking for?
Because all of the potential characters I'm trying to decide on cosplaying are male.

[Rainpelt]

so i just got back from my first con...
oh my god it was amazing!!! a lot of people asked for pictures though, haha. i was able to get my hands on 6 amazing ssb themed pins, along with a charm of a minish from loz for my 3ds. i took pictures with a really cool girl who i believe was cosplaying supergirl(?) and my friend joined us. when she walked up to us she knew exactly who i was and had problems recognizing my friend who was maka albarn. .3.
i have a ton of stories so this might be a looonnnggg post, haha. but i'll only share one more.
there was this guy who was talking to his wife, they must have been just married, but he was pointing out all of the good things about the con to her, and he pointed to me and said, "link! see, link is great too!" i started laughing and dropped my water bottle on the floor. oops. cx
okay, so overall i had a great time! i'm definitely going again, perhaps as asuna! her costume looks really cool. cx

Oh, you went as Link then? That sounds like a ton of fun, I've considered doing Zelda before but her dress would take me about five years to make xD I'm glad you had such a good time, it's always awesome when you get pictures and merch. I love your little story too, it's little things like that that can make a whole trip, haha. I adore Asuna's costume design, you should definitely go for it <3

Thank you! ^_^ I have another question, what's a good binder? What should I be looking for?
Because all of the potential characters I'm trying to decide on cosplaying are male.

I actually just ordered one from GC2b, I can let you know how it feels when it comes in if you'd like. I'm super excited because of all the reviews and ratings I've seen for it. I've also heard good things about Underworks (I think their most popular is tri-top) and LesLoveBoat (however theirs seem to be more expensive and take longer to ship).

Edit: Quick update since I have my binder now and have tried it out. I highly recommend gc2b, it was pretty cheap, but works incredibly well and feels fantastic. Nice material, doesn't restrict breathing, I havent had rubbing or chaffing issues, and I was able to put it on and take it off without any help :3 Took a week or so to get here, but they kept me updated via email and once it shipped it only took maybe 3 days.

[abxy]

Username: ectoplasmic tears
Nicknames:Anything really
Preferred pronoun:Any
Where do you cosplay? Haven't at all yet, actually, but I wanna start cosplaying (i.e. at home? at conventions?)
Do you buy your costumes, or make them yourself? My parents make any of my costumes
What was your first costume? ..Well hhhh,..
What is your favorite costume that you've done? Certainly my Gumi one
What is your favorite costume that you've seen someone else do? Idk.

Bleh hi there

[Halsin]

tfw you have 2 wigs to style and half a cosplay to make and con is in 5 days orz

[MacGyver]

@Rainpelt, thank you sooo much! You have been incredibly helpful. :)

I really want to go as an anime character (have no idea who XD) but I'm probably going to end up going as the 10th Doctor. I was planning on possibly getting my hair cut a bit shorter this time around anyway, and I already have the glasses and shoes. I just need to go scrounging around at the goodwill and thrift store for the rest.