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If
you're starting off with sewing all together and want to do so for the
purposes of cosplay, I'd recommend starting with closet cosplays that
require minimal alterations- not in terms of the fit, but in terms of
for example, sewing a colored patch or pocket onto a jacket. That way
you can familiarize yourself with the territory and at the same time, be
productive to your cosplay agenda.
I recommend sewing from
commercial patterns before drafting your own. Go to the library or book
store to find books on sewing techniques. They're going to be a valuable
resource for you throughout your cosplay career.
As far as
materials go, start with non stretch weaves first, then move onto
novelty/evening wear non stretch knits, stretch weaves, knits, vinyl,
leather/fur and eventually latex.
If you're a girl, the first
thing I'd recommend you make from scratch for cosplay is a basic sailor
fuku. You can buy the socks and shoes and the pattern would be a
slightly modified version of basic commercial patterns. The fit doesn't
need to be skin tight so if you fuck it up, it will be somewhat
forgiving and it would require you to make it out of a decent weight
cotton or polyester weave.
If you're a guy, try doing something like a
robe or something you buy the pants for. I recommend this because pants
can be a little iffy to make and if you encounter fit problems, they
can be harder to fix.
Hope this helped. |
