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

by Kristie Good

Overview

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 and EVA foam. In addition to her step-by-step instructions for pulling together attention-grabbing designs, she shares expert advice for making the most of conventions, striking a pose, and strutting your stuff at costume competitions.

Whether you're a hero, heroine, villain, or sidekick, Kristie gives you the power to create the most talked-about designs with Epic Cosplay Costumes!

KAPOW!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440245770
Publisher:	Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date:	09/01/2016
Pages:	144
Sales rank:	1,151,168
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.20(d)

Editorial Reviews

"A good starting point for embellishment and customization of your character. Most of all, have fun with it—that's what cosplay is all about!" —Stacy Sews

From the Publisher

11/01/2016
As geek culture continues to invade mainstream culture, cosplay—once the realm of Comic Con attendees and anime fanatics—has as well. Veteran manga artist and cosplay participant Good combines her knowledge of sewing and cosplay in this collection of tips, tricks, and designs. There are five basic themes: a Sailor Moon–style suit with bow, medieval/fairy-tale costumes for men and women, a steampunk ensemble, an sf warrior costume, and a superhero costume. Each includes a series of variations, allowing for customization based on the character or style portrayed. The majority of Good's designs are suitable for adventurous beginners, and she includes plenty of helpful advice. VERDICT Cosplay continues to grow in popularity, and Good's overview of cosplay basics will please sewists who wish to explore techniques for designing and sewing their own ensembles.

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