Cosplay: Part I

Who are we?

Who are you?

Part II

Costume Design Challenge

Today:

• Measurements
• Materials
• Vision Board
• Character Profile

Part II: Be sure to bring:

• Fabric
• Accessories
• Character sheet
• Waiver if under 18

Measurments

How to measure yourself

• Bust: Measure all the way around your bust and back on the line of your nipples. Chest: Measure directly under your breasts, as high up as possible. Waist: Measure at its narrowest point width-wise, usually just above the navel. Hips: Measure around the widest part of the hipbones.

How to measure yourself

• Midway: Measure midway between the widest part of your hips and your waist. Thighs: Measure around fullest part of upper leg while standing Knees: Measure immediately above the knee. Calves: Measure around fullest part. Upper arm: Measure above your elbows – around fullest part. Forearms: Measure below your elbows – around fullest part.

Fabric

Prohibited materials

• Leather
• Thick denim
• Faux fur
• Upholstery material
• Sequins

Accessories

Accessories

• Tiara, cuffs, utility belt
• Boots
• Goggles, glasses
• Weapon: hammer, sword, kitana, sais. (If going to Comicon, you can't bring a real weapon)

Special Effects

Vision Board

Pinterest

Canva

Word It Out

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Character Sheet

Fabric Stores

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Pattern

Costume Stores

Costume stores in the valley

• Easley's
• Mardi Gras
• Party City

Alternative Stores

• Dance studio
• Thrift stores
• Ebay
• Amazon

The Creative Process

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We will supply you with

• Sewing machine
• Scissors
• Scotch tape
• Paper

Cosplay: Part II

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