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Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Formats
Description
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. The book features 11 original step-by-step basic patterns--such as jumpsuits, jackets, and pants. It then suggests ideas for mixing and matching these basics to create costumes of all styles, including superheroes,...
2) Cosplay
Author
Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Introduces readers to the wide and vivid cosplay world. They will learn the history of this creative outlet and how some people have taken this colorful and whimsical hobby and made it into a lucrative business.
Author
Publisher
Stash Books, an imprint of C&T Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"An inspirational guide to the art of making designer-quality costumes. From how to research and decide what costume you want to make, to fabric selection, to sewing guidelines, to how to ultimately wear your costume at a convention or with friends-this book has it all"--
Author
Publisher
FanPowered Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Follow along with a veteran cosplayer's design process on creating original costumes from redesigns, making original designs, techniques used and breaking down costumes to components. Learn how to customize and personalize your build from inspiration to finishing touches"--
5) Cosplay foundations: your guide to constructing bodysuits, corsets, hoop skirts, petticoats & more
Author
Publisher
FanPowered Press, an Imprint of C&T Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Get the right fit every time! Elegant and professional cosplay foundations, fitted just for you. Create a capsule wardrobe of foundation garments, including corsets, bodysuits, hoops, crinolines, leggings, and more! Sew the perfect silhouette for any costume, from historical gowns to structured armor and anime builds with multi-award-winning cosplayer Casey Welsch. This visual guide includes more than 400 step-by-step photos, patterns, and all the...
Author
Publisher
Page Street Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Become the character you were destined to be! Joyce van den Goor, founder of Pretzl Cosplay, is here to guide you on your epic cosplay journey. Learn all the best tools, materials and trade techniques--such as sanding, shaping, detailing, painting and so much more--to craft standout armor and lightweight props out of EVA foam. Both cheap and easy-to-handle, this material is perfect for total newbies! With 22 different projects to test your skills,...
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
In an early reader that is perfect for Halloween or year-around enjoyment, Mayor Fleck awakens to discover that he can't find his corn-on-the-cob outfit for the big LEGO City costume party, but soon a big surprise comes his way.
8) The fandom
Author
Publisher
Chicken House, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Violet's in her element--cosplay at the ready, she can't wait to feel part of her favorite fandom: The Gallow's Dance, a mega-story and movie franchise. But at Comic Con, a freak accident transports Violet and her friends into the The Gallows Dance for real - and in the first five minutes, they've caused the death of the heroine. It's up to Violet to take her place, and play out the plot the way it was written. But stories have a life of their own..."...
9) The love con
Author
Publisher
Jove
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"He's cosplaying as her boyfriend but their feelings for each other are real in this romantic comedy from Seressia Glass. Sometimes Kenya Davenport believes she was switched at the hospital-how else could a lover of anime, gaming, and cosplay come from STEM parents? Still, Kenya dreams of being able to turn her creative hobby into a career. She finally has a chance to make it big when she joins the reality show competition Cosplay or No Way. There's...
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"The comic convention is just a few short weeks away. All Bea and Parker need now are great costumes . . . But won't the supplies and materials cost a fortune? Not if Bea and Parker follow a few simple instructions from Costume Critter, the world's cutest cosplayer! With Maker Comics: Create a Costume! you can create fun, easy, budget-friendly costumes. And you don't have to start from scratch: A few simple modifications can transform thrift store...
Author
Publisher
Page Street Publishing Co
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Enter a Magical Realm of Handcrafted Fantasy Costumes, Accessories, Bags and More! Whether you're attending a Renaissance faire, anime convention, LARP event or costume party, dressing up is half the fun. Now it's easier than ever to make your own unique, one-of-a-kind outfit. In this costumier's trove, Costurero Real creators Alassie and Mara have included a wealth of clothing and accessories you can easily make at home, and for half the price of...
13) Be dazzled
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks Fire
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Seventeen-year-old Raffy is determined to win a cosplay competition that could lead to art school admission and respect for his talent, but being paired with his main competitor, ex-boyfriend Luca, complicates things.
14) Nerdcrush
Author
Publisher
Running Press Teens, Hachette Book Group
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Shy sixteen-year-old Ramona uses cosplay as a way to escape her shyness and feel seen, but when she emails her crush using her online persona, Rel, and he starts to fall for her, Ramona must decide whether to hide behind her character forever or take a chance and let her crush see the real her.