Fabric Quest Success: Finding the Perfect Materials for Your Cosplay

Fabric Quest Success: Finding the Perfect Mater...

Join Melanie Jasmine to uncover the secrets to sourcing and selecting the perfect materials for your costume creations... READ MORE

Cosplay Academy 2024: Virtual Party for Cosplay Enthusiasts

Cosplay Academy 2024: Virtual Party for Cosplay...

Ready to make your cosplay a reality? Look no further!  Ready to make your cosplay a reality? Look no further! Cosplay Academy: Costume Techniques for Epic Makes is coming up on... READ MORE

Cosplay Tutorial Challenge

Cosplay Tutorial Challenge

Hello cosplayers & crafting-enthusiasts! We are Knovice Cosplay and Lutavia Cosplay, the founders of the annual online Cosplay Tutorial Challenge, and today we’re here to talk a bit about this... READ MORE

Chinese Mandalorian Costume

Chinese Mandalorian Costume

Hi everyone, my name is Sanit Klamchanuan, AKA Spicythaidesign READ MORE

WIP- The Queen of Hearts Bodice

WIP- The Queen of Hearts Bodice

Hey there, I'm Lady Cels, and I'm thrilled to take you along with me through the construction of the Queen of Hearts bodice I'm currently crafting! Get ready to dive... READ MORE

The Beginning of The Ultimate Glue Guide

The Beginning of The Ultimate Glue Guide

The Ultimate Glue Guide started as a Facebook p READ MORE

The Ultimate Glue Guide Virtual Book Tour

The Ultimate Glue Guide Virtual Book Tour

We’re thrilled to announce that Annye Driscoll's Virtual Book Tour starts tomorrow! READ MORE

Annye's Favorite Tools

Annye's Favorite Tools

The sheer amount of stuff involved in cosplay is often overwhelming; it’s truly like a million creative hobbies in one! And for many of us, as we grow as cosplayers... READ MORE

Make next-level thermoplastic cosplay props!

Make next-level thermoplastic cosplay props!

In the ever-evolving world of cosplay and prop-making, one aspect that can truly elevate your creations to the next READ MORE

Armor Up! Thermoplastics Book Tour

Armor Up! Thermoplastics Book Tour

Are you interested in learning how to use thermoplastics like: worbla, sintra, fosshape, acrylic, or PVC, but have no... READ MORE

Cosplayer’s Ultimate Guide to EVA Foam Book Tour

Cosplayer’s Ultimate Guide to EVA Foam Book Tour

Hello makers! Did you know that many of the costumes and props you see in films are created with a material and simple... READ MORE

Level Up! Creative Cosplay Book Tour

Level Up! Creative Cosplay Book Tour

Hello there everyone! It’s Amanda Haas, aka Jedimanda, here once more to talk about my second cosplay book, Level... READ MORE

5 DIY Halloween Costume Ideas

5 DIY Halloween Costume Ideas

Pumpkin lattes, scary movies, and ghouls galore! Store-bought costumes do save time, but taking out your sewing machine... READ MORE

The Cosplay Book of Ballgowns Book Tour

The Cosplay Book of Ballgowns Book Tour

Hello and welcome to the magical world of ballgowns! We're Regan and Kelley, better known in the cosplay world... READ MORE

Cosplay for You Book Tour

Cosplay for You Book Tour

My name is Sanit Klamchanuan. I have been designing and making cosplay since 2013.The main purpose of my book (Cosplay... READ MORE

Smocking Secrets Book Tour

Smocking Secrets Book Tour

Hello! I’m Maggie Hofmann and I’m so pleased to READ MORE

Cosplay Foundations Book Tour

Cosplay Foundations Book Tour

Hi, I’m Casey Renee, cosplayer, historical costum READ MORE

Smocking Stencils for Amazing Texture and Special Effects

Smocking Stencils for Amazing Texture and Speci...

Calling all sewists, cosplayers, and more! Smocking no longer has to be a guessing game (especially for beginners)... READ MORE

Smocking, a Must-Have Tool for Creating Stunning Costumes

Smocking, a Must-Have Tool for Creating Stunnin...

In her new book, Smocking Secrets, cosplayer and costume maker Maggie Hofmann proves that smocking can be used to... READ MORE

 Start with the Silhouette!

Start with the Silhouette!

Have you ever been wowed by a costume and been left trying to figure out how the cosplayer managed to create an outfit... READ MORE

How to Survive a Cosplay Convention

How to Survive a Cosplay Convention

Con season is here, and with so many options for summer (and all year long), every cosplayer should check a few... READ MORE

Gorgeous Costuming for the Feet!

Gorgeous Costuming for the Feet!

Are you interested in dipping your toes into the wide world of cosplay? Cosplay, or the art of bringing your... READ MORE

Footwear made Fabulous!

Footwear made Fabulous!

Sometimes, it�s all about the shoes! Footwear tends to make or break an outfit, and that is never truer than for... READ MORE

Announcing FanPowered Press!

Announcing FanPowered Press!

We are thrilled to announce the creation of FanPowered Press, a new imprint that will publish books on all things... READ MORE

Cosplay costume tips with Jedimanda!

Cosplay costume tips with Jedimanda!

Amanda Haas, commonly known as Jedimanda, shares two of her most recent cosplay costumes, from Netflix's READ MORE

How to COSPLAY

How to COSPLAY

Author Amanda Haas, AKA Jedimanda shares her brand new book, Creative Cosplay! READ MORE

Listen to an Interview with Jedimanda (a.k.a Amanda Haas)

Listen to an Interview with Jedimanda (a.k.a Am...

Join us for our second episode of Season 3 Behind the Seams! READ MORE

Journey into Cosplay Creating

Journey into Cosplay Creating

Cosplay is here, and it’s here to stay! Hello, my name is Amanda and I am a cosplayer. Cosplay is the pairing of the... READ MORE