5 Books That Earn Their Place During Con Crunch

5 Books That Earn Their Place During Con Crunch

Con crunch is inevitable, but better guidance is within reach. Beat the deadline stress with these 5 essential books for cosplay masters, covering everything from dramatic ballgowns and intricate smocking... READ MORE

Welcome to Cosplay! A Brief History & Where to Begin Your Journey

Welcome to Cosplay! A Brief History & Where to ...

Calling all lifelong learners! It only takes one mind-blowing photo to get you asking: Did someone make that? How did they make it? Could I make that too? From:  Leather... READ MORE

A Cosplayer’s Favorite Tools: An Updated List from Author Annye Driscoll

A Cosplayer’s Favorite Tools: An Updated List f...

A cosplayer’s favorite tools: An updated list! For the release of my first book, The Ultimate Glue Guide, I wrote a list of my favorite gadgets for cosplaying and making.... READ MORE

Virtual Book Tour: Ultimate Encyclopedia of Fabrics & Unconventional Materials

Virtual Book Tour: Ultimate Encyclopedia of Fab...

We’re thrilled to announce Annye Driscoll's Virtual Book Tour next week! READ MORE

Cosplay America

Cosplay America

Cosplay America (CosAm for short) is one of the few conventions in the country dedicated entirely to the craft of cosplay. This three day crafting extravaganza hosted each June in... READ MORE

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