Cosplay blog post - Design and Construction

1) 1000 incredible costume & cosplay ideas: a showcase of creative characters from anime, manga, video games, movies, comics, and more!

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If you think only Hollywood and Broadway costume designers can do spectacular, think again! A gallery of stunning and inspiring cosplay photography.
1000 Incredible Costume and Cosplay Ideas provides a broad and detailed glimpse into the ingenious artistry and attention to detail behind some of the most fabulous costumes you'll find anywhere . . . and most of them are designed by just regular folks who have a passion for the character...

2) The complete photo guide to clothing construction

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Haynes, Christine

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This technique-driven book follows the entire process of clothing construction, including a section on the sewing machine and other tools/materials used, information on working with patterns and fitting, laying out the pattern pieces, cutting and marking, and on through every step of construction to the final button. Large, detailed photos guide you from start to finish and help give you a visual basis for learning.

3) The complete photo guide to sewing: 1200 full-color how-to photos

4) The costume making guide: creating armor & props for cosplay

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Quindt, Svetlana

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Features a collection of instructions for making a variety of cosplay props and costumes. Includes supply lists, step-by-step instructions, resources for further information, and color photographs.

5) The costume technician's handbook: a complete guide for amateur and professional costume technicians

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Ingham, Rosemary

6) The encyclopedia of jewelry-making techniques

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McGrath, Jinks

7) Epic Cosplay Costumes: A Step-by-Step Guide to Making and Sewing Your Own Costume Designs

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Good, Kristie

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The Ultimate Guide to Cosplay, Costumes and Conventions!

Presented in a kitschy, comic-book style, Epic Cosplay Costumes combines fantabulous illustrations with all the how-to information you need for creating your own cosplay designs. Award-winning artist Kristie Good (aka Karmada) shares techniques for making must-have pieces to mix and match into original costumes—from hand-sewn garments to armor made with Worbla...

8) Geek knits: over 30 projects for fantasy fanatics, science fiction fiends, and knitting nerds

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Carr, Toni

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"Are you ready to embrace your inner geek? This fun and fashionable compendium of knitting patterns definitely leans toward the Dark Side--but who says the Dark Side can't be chic and colorful, too? With projects ranging from easy to advanced, there's something here for everyone: sci-fi geeks, dice rollers, and fantasy enthusiasts alike. And if you're less into the culture and just need something unique to hold your comic book collection, author Joan...

9) The Hero's Closet: Sewing for Cosplay and Costuming

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Conahan, Gillian

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Cosplayers rejoice!The Hero's Closet is the ultimate DIY guide to creating unique and fantastical homemade costumes

This essential handbook offers detailed, step-by-step instructions that cover the basics of sewing costumes (which often require skills not found in standard sewing guides) to help even the most novice sewists create the costumes of their dreams. A skilled crafter and avid cosplayer, Gillian Conahan walks readers through

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10) Make: props and costume armor : create realistic science fiction and fantasy weapons, armor, and accessories

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Thorsson, Shawn

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11) Make: wearable electronics

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Hartman, Kate

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Make: Wearable Electronics is intended for those with an interest in physical computing who are looking to create interfaces or systems that live on the body. Perfect for makers new to wearable tech, this book introduces you to the tools, materials, and techniques for creating interactive electronic circuits and embedding them in clothing and other things you can wear. Each chapter features experiments to get you comfortable with the technology and...

12) Making designer mixed-media and memory jewelry: fun and experimental techniques and materials for the home studio

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Powley, Tammy

13) Sew wild: creating with stitch and mixed-media

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Burke, Alisa

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"Sew Wild liberates you! Enjoy unlimited freedom to color, pattern, and customize your own fabric with fun, spectacular results. Get wild with printing, painting, drawing, stenciling, and other surface design methods and unique materials such as plastic bags, photographs, and cardboard. Dive into 12 simple sewing projects to make colorful, wearable, and hip designs, including a stunning wall quilt, adorable hats for kids or adults, a pretty wreath,...

14) Tape it & make it: 101 duct tape activities

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Morgan, Richela Fabian

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Offers dozens of creative ideas and easy-to-follow instructions for making everything from wallets and coin purses to novelty neckties and household decorations out of duct tape.