Cosplay 101: How to Start Cosplaying || MangoSirene

[@cherryrosslps240]

For anyone watching this video now.. A good app to use to plan cosplay, and it's called Cosplanner. You can make a separate list of things you need to make, or things you need to buy. You can also make a list of tags, add refrence photos, tasks, and conventions your going to as that character. It's definitely helping meach plan out my Murdoc Niccals (Gorillaz) and Mettaton (Undertale) cosplay :3

[@renasenpai4033]

+JakeNeedsSeriousHelp Thank you! I just downloaded it after reading your Comment.

[@TheVideoNooDOLLeS]

Thank you so much! This will definitely be handy for my next con. Too bad I already bought the material for an upcoming con ;-;

[@cherryrosslps240]

+MegTardisDalek You can still use the App for future cosplays! I'm currently making a Flame Prince cosplay from Adventure Time and I listed down the stuff I would need. even I you already have supplies, you can still list them down!.

[@cherryrosslps240]

+MegTardisDalek It's nice to have a list of items you need, even if you have them already so you know what to buy/make

[@bailey9947]

Thank you so much! I’ll be downloading this app right now!

[@korynnininm]

Thrift stores and Amazon will be your best friend

[@somepeson5488]

I made my whole Nepeta Leijon cosplay from Jo Annes and Goodwill

[@sophiauban7352]

ali express is awesome

[@imrlaps7097]

ebay. ebay ebay ebay ebay and yes thrift stores. And things you have around the house.

[@AshHeaven]

:33

[@urfavoritefurry4368]

So true

[@ewitsbobgross]

I'm starting to actually go to conventions with my cosplays now after years of just dressing up in my room and I'm so nervous to go to my first one. I know cosplaying is all about fun but I'm just worried people will make fun of or hate on my cosplay and that's not something I want with something I've spent weeks and months on. I hope it turns out okay

[@spiralanbu]

Although I'm not a beginner to cosplay I took a three year long hiatus from cosplay. Honestly the IMT crew gave me the motivation to get back into cosplay and go to cons. These tips are really helpful and I look forward to making my costumes again. Thank you so much!!

[@abigailmontgomery4681]

my first cosplay was young erza scarlet for a con and it turned out amazing...yes she had armor but I actually figured out a really easy way to make armor

[@lauragraham8642]

How?

[@silverfiddle]

My first cosplay was Konata Izumi from lucky star. I didn't know how to sew. I didn't know how much fabric was needed. Luckily my friends were cosplaying with me and one of them knew sewing stuff. We did pretty well! We pleated skirts... which none of us had done before. That was fun. One mistake we made, we bought wigs from Halloween stores. ( except one of us just died their hair )

[@dollbunni]

Lol, I wish I had friends like you. There are some that do that, and I have a friend who does it, but she moved and the others I hardly know.

[@kajah8294]

If Im 12, could I still do cosplaying?

[@MikoKudou]

Of course. Why wouldn't you? I've seen boys and girls cosplaying in just store bought halloween costumes.

[@imrlaps7097]

Ive seen toddlers cosplaying. There is no age limit on cosplaying sweetie.

[@l.christine851]

Ive been cosplaying since I was 10 , you can cosplay at any age

[@rosobud]

I am 13 almost 14 in April! You could definitely cosplay but one issue is money!! You can't get a job so how are you going to earn money? Well you could babysit or do chores around the house and get an allowance. But since my family does not have that much money I have to wait for Christmas and my birthday to get money and save along the year. I want to cosplay hinata Shouyou from haikyuu!! And I will have to buy the costume because I want it in a jersey material. I am trying to find an alternative! Anyways yes you can cosplay!

[@user-vw2bi8zv1s]

Hey! As a fellow young cosplayer I can understand how you might feel. There is no "age limit" to cosplaying so you go! And lots of the older peeps think it's cool that such a young person is cosplaying! I love cosplaying as Ciel since I'm so short! >~< black butler is the best XD

[@weeaboo_weirdo]

If you have a smartphone, there's an app called Cosplanner for both android and iOS devices. It's really great and if you're a cosplayer, it's a definite must have

[@endergirl_gaming8246]

Thanks for the good piece of advice!

[@hails_rosy1832]

Oh my glob thank you so much I found this post a while ago it's such a life saver

[@emacosta630]

This year is going to me and my sister's first cosplay and we're cosplaying as Ciel and Sebastian (me), I hope all goes well

[@imrlaps7097]

COSPLAYING WITH FAMILY/ FRIENDS ETC IS THE BEEeeeeeeST!

[@imrlaps7097]

GOOD LUCK HAVE SO SO SOSOSOSOSOSO MUCH FUN!

[@CielPhantomhivexSebastian]

That's a great choice. :)

[@magicalgirlgang7180]

Do you know anything on full body painting? I'm looking doing amethyst from steven universe and o have no idea where to begin with paints.

[@MangoSirene]

I have a makeup tutorial for Miss Martian - check that out, it should help!

[@valeriewong2176]

FeministGirlGang I suggest if you are going to do full on body painting, don't paint every part of your body. You can find colored tights at welovecolors and find an armsck tutorial so you don't have to put makeup on your arms to. You can look up since i already gave a bit more detailed explanations about types of body painting. If you have more questions search it up or feel free to ask.

[@weeaboo_weirdo]

Find a really good sealant. You don't want the paint rubbing off everywhere. Even then, try to paint as less as possible, as it will be much easier on you and you won't have to seal your entire body

[@shivaoswalt]

I suggest you look up madeyewlook, she has some pretty cool tutorials for different super heroes, video game characters, etc..

[@Moonshinehearts]

I would love to see a cosplay 101 on this

[@lifeisjustagame6412]

I want to start cosplaying as Undertaker from Black Butler. I favorited sites that have the things I need. Wig, Accessories and the Costume itself. I looked around and found there isn't a lot of tutorials for Undertaker. I'm starting to save my money and I can't wait to start!!

[@ashhose1753]

Wow, Undertaker?! That's awesome~! ^^ I hope you have fun! As for me, I'll be making my Alois cosplay

[@emajinecks5862]

Ashlynn Hose im going to be deadpool at comicpalooza 2015

[@t0rm1nat0r]

I know you haven't published many of these in the last couple of years, but can I just say: You are the single most helpful resource I have found to date. THANK YOU

[@mikamiimmd]

L from deathnote is probably the easiest cosplay ever XP

[@henri2140]

hair, makeup and posture seem somewhat difficult though^^

[@CouvadeShark]

Viral Zero For not to mention that he has no eyebrows xD Blocking them out would be slightly challenging at least.

[@mikamiimmd]

I never noticed that L doesnt have eyebrows.... but u can just cover them up with ur bangs

[@Gabriellaella23]

@@CouvadeShark all you need is glue and make up. Like how drag queens do it to redraw their brows.

[@Hlessirah]

My top 3 stores if I have to buy cosplay clothing to modify: Old Navy, Walmart, Target. They all have decent selection of very affordable "nonspecific" clothing both in-store and online, because sometimes, it's hard to find just a regular pair of gray pants. I usually sew everything myself, but sometimes I just know that buying pre-made items will save me time and money, and give me more time to focus on other aspects of the costume. My Wirt cosplay is one of my best, and while the hat and cape are handmade, I lucked out and found the shirt and pants from Old Navy (all I had to do was change the buttons), and the PERFECT shoes from Walmart!

[@hanimaniac1]

So, I'm a bit apprehensive about cosplaying (heck, I'm scared to even go to a Convention) because one day when my sister came home for a visit, we were watching the news and they had covered SacAnime, and both my sister and my brother just shook their heads and said, "What total nerds." Ever since then, I've been scared to even talk about anime or even think about cosplaying. I mean, calling me a nerd is totally different than calling what I love nerdy. Am I making sense? I don't know... I know I should ignore them, but it's my family! They're like the most influential people around! It's dumb, I know. But, still...

[@pancakemuffinberry21]

Going to a convention and cosplaying is a lot of fun! I went to my first convention last weekend (I dressed as a Pokemon breeder from Ruby and Sapphire) and it was great! How you feel isnt dumb at all because i've felt put down before because of what people said, heck my sister still calls me a nerd and a geek lol. But later on as I got older, I learned that we all like different things and not everyone is going to agree with what you like. But there are a lot of people that do like what you do! Especially when you go to a convention. And anime is one of the coolest things to like imo :) People think that being nerdy is such a bad thing, but it really isnt. It's a hobby just like anything else people enjoy. I really hope you get to go to a convention someday :) and dont be afraid to be you!

[@xxnadeshikoxx]

I agree with pancakemuffinberry21. Don't be afraid to be you. Follow your passions. You'll be happier in the long run. I don't get offended or ashamed when and if people call me nerd, geek, dork, or whatever. It's who I am and if they don't accept that then it's their problem, lol. Going to cons I see so many people with so much passion for so many different things. I don't see such passion in the people who make fun of con goers.

[@VulcanFace]

If they really have a problem with you dressing up and going to a convention, then we have a slightly bigger problem than being embarassed. Anyways, don't be afraid to be yourself. When you go to a convention you realize that everyone there is as equally nerdy as you, and you make A LOT of friends with very similar interests. Never, I mean Never be afraid to be you. They might chortle and they might shake their heads, but that's because they simply don't understand. My mom laughs a bit every time I got to a convention, and then tells me to be careful, I just laugh and go on with my day. Just remember, it's all in good fun. :3

[@WanderlustWithT]

Why the hell do you even care what they think? Don't let people control your freedom like that, you will be a miserable person. If you want to cosplay, then cosplay and fuck whatever anyone thinks. Now go out there and have some fun.

[@MikoKudou]

Besides we're all nerds to some extent. Are your brother and sister crazy about sports teams/tv shows or whatever? if so they too are nerds

[@kellycunningham306]

everything you said in this video, especially "step 1" and "step 2" is realy great advice that i allready know and do. usually, i'm focused on eye makeup to have the character's eyes and i look on google images and i observe the details of the character wether i'm playing a game their in or watching it

[@SwantonLove]

Could you do a Cosplay 101 for posing c:

[@hannahgoto8949]

I really love your video series, it has been extremely helpful, thanks a million!

[@XxMikuRawrcakesxX]

Hahaha, lovely comeback..I like the way you think! xD I appreciate the suggestion though. It's a good point but now that I've discussed it with my parents all I really need to do is find out how i'm going to do it :) Trying to cram this all in before the expo and such, but thanks for your help! :) It was nice of you to take the time to answer my question

[@QuietMouseify]

Thanks for the awesome video! I'm not completely new to cosplay (I've been at it about a year and a half), but your video was a great refresher on the basics. I tend to just jump straight into cosplays instead of planning them out- making a checklist is a great idea!

[@Actual_Caner]

I'm already sold by your channel, Can't wait to check all your videos to help me create my cosplay!

[@ShastaWaytach]

I would like to see something along the lines of how to make a pattern for a costume by your self - i know that's a lot, but maybe you could show us how you made up a pattern for something that you cosplayed. so excited for the next vid!

[@fredyvaldovinos6426]

Wow! You speak very clear and move from one point to another very well. Keep up the good work.

[@StarsOfCassiopeia]

Re: Point #2: It's also a really good idea to sync those reference photos to your phone or iPod once you have them-- you might stumble on something that could be potentially useful while you're out and need to check the reference!

[@uchihaslittlesister0]

I was on Homestuck and saw this video in the sidebar. I'm glad I found it and I'm putting it in my favorites because this will definitely help me! I'm a beginner to the cosplay world! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@Samellon]

I've had the same problem myself (I have long and incredibly thick hair), and what I did was tie it into a really lose ponytail (so the band itself doesn't create much of a bump) and then simply folding it upwards and onto the top of my head. You can then either pin it or just use your wig cap and its elastic will automatically keep your ponytail in place. Then just stick and left-over strands under there and put on the wig (: you won't get rid of the bump completely, but it's less visible (:

[@rubyred7390]

And also I love your videos and love how brave you are for doing what you love with KZbin and cosplay, soooo amazing.

[@BakaSenpaiProduction]

That panda plushie in the background is the exact same one that I wanted to buy at last year's abunaicon, but someone else bought it when I was getting my money from the coatroom thingie >.< You're so lucky to have it, it's so cute!

[@missylynn99]

Geek week has just recently past, and it has made my inner nerd realize just how much it wants to try cosplaying. The problem is, where I live, there are literally no conventions going on within the next six years. Also, my family doesn't quiet realize how much of a nerd I am. I've tried to tell them about it, but they are totally clueless and start looking at me like I came from Mars. What should I do?

[@MyHungryWidow]

sewing? pffft! *buys jacket, shirt, and blue wig* boom im 2d

[@tweedle1derff]

Cut jacket paint red boom Jesse from team rocket. Genius

[@MyHungryWidow]

*head explodes like from scanners*

[@MyHungryWidow]

WOAH calm down there, there are children here.

[@MNIMnoob]

Or Marshal Lee

[@MyHungryWidow]

I'm simply teaching you how to spell.

[@kaylafrancis5214]

the first cosplay I did i planned on wearing to a cosplay contest and i didnt in but i met super cool people. I thought well if i do something like this for my first time it wont be as bad normally. It was super fun and on that day i learned that three people could fit in a stall if you try hard enough.

[@LuceTheChinaDoll]

Gosh I love you...you are the first person who says something intelligent about cosplay...=)

[@MikoKudou]

I like this. Very informational. I followed your advice (w/o even knowing it) of the TONS of research pix and tutorials for what I was wanting to do. The latest (and most recent) cosplay I did involved a fairly elaborite glove/gauntlet thing w/ wings. It came out AWESOME! Also, tip. Don't be afraid to variant your tutorial. If a certain thing(material/whatever) don't be afraid to alter it slightly. XP: the Gauntlet thing I mentioned above. I saw many people use stuff like acrylic or some sort of "Sculpty" or something similar. I thought that (also being very expensive) that for me it would be to heavy to wear. So I used art foam (like the little kids use for their crafts and stuff). It was light and looked right. Tip2: Realize your time/fundage/talents as well. Ask if you need help with certain aspects. Realize how much time you have before the particular convention you wish to wear that particular cosplay at. Don't be afraid to substitute "lower cost" fabric or other materials for what you need. Yes, the Red Velvet fabric would look amazing on your costume, but is it really cost effective? And couldn't the lower cost fabric look just as good? Tip3: Maybe video or take pictures of your cosplay progress. That is that if you want to revisit and improve a cosplay, you can see how/where/what you did. Kinda to like refamiliarize yourself with the process. This could also help you if you've become a cosplay vet, and want to do over or revise an old favorite costume. hope these are usefull. good luck!

[@AppleCore2d]

For wings, just as a general rule... I like to get either metal clothes hangers or just a spool of wire... and form it into the basic outline of the wings... then take nylons (either bought or dyed the color you need) and stretch them over the outline... after that, you just make either arm loops... or sew it directly to the costume

[@frifripegasus]

What about cosplaying people from a band or something. Like for example Ryan Ross from Panic! At The Disco.

[@PrettyPrincess2614]

Frifri Pegasus Try looking up pictures and find outfits you'd like to mimic.

[@kieren6900]

Definitely you can do that! I have. An anime con mightn't be the best place though. Perhaps a concert or something

[@ashleys1146]

you can definitely do that! I would suggest cosplaying a band member from a band that has cool costumes or "eras" for example: Party Poison, black parade Gerard, bulletproof vest era Frank iero etc. (yes all of those were MCR examples, lol) You could also cosplay as people on the cover art/in music videos. :3

[@oddsquad9344]

GERARD

[@TiaTanisha]

+Frifri Pegasus gerARD.

[@Procrastinatingwriter]

I'm a total beginner at this but it's always something I wanted to do. I haven't had much time to prepare for the cosplay event that's happening tonight and she's going steampunk. I feel a bit nervous because I'm not dressed as a character but I guess I can say I'm someone from one of my books. I'm really looking forward to it and I'm a bit nervous but I'm definitely going to go through this vids and pick up what I can for the next time when I have far more time to prepare. Thank you for making these :)

[@BrittanyDarling18]

I'm dressing up at Marceline from Adventure Time for Halloween but I'm going in a more cosplay direction with it. It will be my 1st cosplay & I'm SO excited. Most of my stuff was bought (wig, face paint, pointed ears, & fangs), some was thrift store (2 different tops), some I already owned (jeans & boots), & her axe bass I'm making out of wood. :) My hair is actually already black like hers, but since I've recently cut it its no longer as long, so I went with a cosplay wig for accuracy. :)

[@alexpodsvirow6456]

I'm no joke watching like all of these to help with my black widow cosplay thxs so much I just saw the vid about wigs and it helped SO MUCH!!❤️❤️

[@GhostLight1993]

Hey, thanks for all the great tutorial videos! I just started watching them today, cause me and my best friend are currently planning my first cosplay costume ever and so far she hasn't done much cosplaying either. It helps a lot to hear from someone with your experience. ^^ Since my friend is into Hetalia an will probably visit her next event as Russia, she had the idea that i could play Ukraine. her Outfit happens to be pretty easy, I basically had most of the clothes at home and we already found a wig that fits really well. I'm very excited atm and looking into additional stuff like make up and contact lenses, but for my first time I'll definitely keep it simple. Not sure if I will continue cosplaying, but it's definitely fun so far. ; D

[@Magdalena76h]

Totally great introduction! Great tips and ideas and presented in a non-threatening way so your audience truly feels like they can do it! Thank you for your great tuition! ~M x

[@cpfuzzie]

i can't wait to do my first cosplay, which is john egbert! i bought the shirt online and got a pair of cargo shorts at target. i got my wig at arda wigs because i've heard they're really good! it hasn't come yet but it should come any day now and i am so excited!

[@Deec98]

This would've been nice to see before I did my first cosplay last year... XD I cosplayed Sasha from Attack on Titan, and the basic outfit was easy... but the belts was horrible to make omg.

[@alicepotter74]

This is going to be my first time cosplaying and even going to one of these conventions. I'm going to the 2014 fanexpo cosplaying as effie trinket from the hunger games and im super excited! I'm already starting to make my costume even though its really far away!

[@Cookiegirl1010]

I'm so excited to start cosplaying! :) my first cosplay(s) are gonna be hiyori iki, hinata hyuga, and tomoko kuroki. For the mean time I'm gonna buy their costumes but then I'm gonna start making them. I already have a sewing machine so first I need to learn how to exactly sew. Haha :D

[@Danistummyhurts]

As soon as you said animal framilier I imeditally thought of RIN OKUMURA so ya I'm gonna be him when I start to cosplay and try to get mybfriends to cosplay aswell

[@PeterParker-po4bl]

Sirene Says? Is that like Sailor says? lol Fantastic video for beginners! Love the positive attitude and excitement!

[@Moonshinehearts]

Thank you so very much! I'm very new to cosplaying and I'm a pretty young cosplayer. This helped a lot and I enjoyed you're video so much!

[@keikokukien]

Passionag22, have you thought about an empty 2 litter cola bottle painted with the color you need? If it might work, but the bottom is odd,you can fill the gaps with clay. Hope that might help some....I've done that for a steampunk costume before and it worked alright. If you have a spare part for a water gun (with the barrels) you can use the barrels and paint them like oxygen tanks.

[@kospure]

Hey there! I'm not that good at sewing so I buy all of costumes online. I don't consider it to be cheating, but I guess I can see where they could be coming from. However, I wouldn't worry about it too much, cosplay is about having fun. If you'd like, you could buy the costumes for now but look up/attend lessons on sewing.

[@animejazzi13]

WOW this video helped me sooo much! I'll be making a cosplay for Robin from Young Justice and was actually inspired by the Young Justice cosplay from you and your friends. Now i have some key things to think about as i get started! THANKS SO MUCH!!!!

[@JMorrill]

Thank you for your insight on this Sirene, I am very grateful that you answered!

[@SweetSacrifice25]

Worbla or wonderflex would work, but they're kind of expensive. You can find plenty of tutorials where people have used simple craft-foam and painted it to get a metallic sheen.

[@Ansa42]

i made my first costume using one photo and throwing together a semblance of zatanna, which a comic-book reader friend said was accurate. i dunno how it happened either. that is the one time i'm glad my mum's fond of buying random clothes i don't need (which i ended up needing after all. o.o) but thanks! oh dear...lotsa work to do. THIS'LL BE FUN. :D

[@bellesblog3659]

I have just started and am grateful.

[@pandamilkshake]

0:31 XD Nike or Shia Labeouf?

[@egderpisfancy9480]

Both.

[@pandamilkshake]

***** ayyyyyyy XD

[@kelleymcclure7531]

Planning a Sou Hiyori (Your Turn To Die/Kimi Ga Shine) cosplay for my first one, and I’m likely going to buy all my basic accessories, and maybe add the scarf design. The only wig I found in the exact right color is a Rockstar boy cut, but on the site and after research, it could be extremely hit or miss. I have a friend who lives nearby with more experience, and I want it to be set up mostly by Halloween...

[@MayuNeko24]

I used to feel this way, but if you have an active parent around you could always ask them, like I will be asking for a Kasane Teto cosplay for my upcoming birthday in April. It was hard for me, but I'm sure you'll be able to do it C: And cosplay is not weird! - others may think it is weird, but they'll be jealous when they see you in your cosplay!

[@Agame4713]

You guys can always start with something similar to what you're leading up to. like me working towards batman, i started with the damian wayne batsuit cause its WAY much easier than trying to work on the actual bruce wayne version.

[@AtomicSorcery]

Going to try and do Bolin from Legend of Korra for my first and hope I have it ready by October for Halloween and a local con a few hours north from where I am. I might also try a dieselpunk mafia ensemble for Steampunk Expo here in Salt Lake may be a little sooner than I can produce my first costume.

[@wisteriandragon2626]

My first cosplay was Saber from the Fate series XD Including the armor and sword. It was fun but difficlut. Took a couple weeks. But it turned out amazing!

[@7capricus]

No it's fine to buy stuff, you can probably find a lot of Miku outfits & wigs from eBay and other places online, as long as you don't plan on entering any contests just walking about a con in a bought costume is pretty normal ^^

[@shammydammy2610]

My first cosplay is Darth Revan. It's been quite the experience, but a lot of fun.

[@kkrazylovesrock]

Can you do a video on having your own panel at a convention?! My friends and I are thinking of signing up for some and want to know what kind of things you do in your panels (if you have done any)!

[@elenipaulidou1274]

I wanted to be Levi for my first cosplay but because it was too difficult for me to make the costume (i have no experience with sewing or anything cosplay), I decided to go for Yato! His clothes and accessories are easy to make!

[@LegalVampire]

This year i'm going to Comic Con in Belfast and it will be my first ever con & first ever time cosplaying, but it's something i've always wanted to do. I've never even made anything or sewn before in my life...I'm going to have to learn! Picking a character is so difficult...It has to be perfect xO I think i'm going to go as Utstsutsu from Gatchman Crowds though.

[@parkercook8326]

You were such a big help thank you now I'm not freaking out as much

[@cosmicvenom8085]

I am going to cosplay as Pinkie Pie from My Little Pony. But, I have glasses and I don't fancy the idea of putting things in my eye. Is it okay to wear glasses with cosplay?

[@adrianai.2346]

I use glasses too,and I don't want too use lenses or anything.Ive seen lots and lots of cosplays with glasses.So go ahead!! :D

[@rosobud]

I am told when I cosplay at a con i should wear my glasses and then for pictures take them off so you could be more like the character:) I am just like you I hate things near my eyes I just can't handle it 😊

[@Overlordnim]

Cosmic Venom Hello, i know im a bit late, but i also wear glasses, and yes it's okay to cosplay with glasses! if you don't want them in pictures or personally don't think they'd look good,keep your glasses case with you, and put your glasses away when taking pictures. And always keep a check on where your glasses are, rather you lended them to a friend for a moment to hold, or put them down in their case. It's very wise to simply carry a bag of some sort with you, [preferably a small one] and stick your glasses in there when you're not using them.

[@InnerUtopia]

Cosmic Venom Wearing glasses with cosplay is 100% okay. I wear my glasses with all of my costumes when walking around the con; I just take them off for photos!

[@frifripegasus]

Hai......I know you ^-^

[@saskekun101]

I was wondering can you do a tutorial of making armor helmets like what type of materials I should use and how to make a layout design so you can cut the size

[@RAWRadd]

i wanted to be to cosplay as Grell/Griel and my friend wanted to be Madame Red but as i added everything up (outfit, wig, contacts, etc) it was waaaaaayy out of our price range! Our second choice was Marshall Lee and Marceline from Adventure Time so we chose that!

[@winx0938]

Wigs would be a good topic please, what to look for when buying them, how best to style them and how to make a wig or wig piece.

[@ghosthunters124]

Can you do one about fabric, patterns, and the different types of stitching??

[@DelialaPenguin]

Yeah, for my first cosplay i will be doing something simple and pretty easy. And i already made a photo folder because i couldnt find the right shirt anywhere... But i got one

[@ltdan2809]

Do you need to pick a character from a anime video game or movie

[@vwi5141]

I think you should just pick whichever character from wherever it is as log as you like it😊

[@ltdan2809]

oh cool

[@vwi5141]

Did you just started or..?

[@ltdan2809]

i just started lol

[@ltdan2809]

bummer

[@BlackRose2354]

If you're starting on cosplaying and this will be the first time you're using a sewing machine, a simple (very little to no armor) skyrim cosplay is perfect, because since it's around the 800 era, you don't have to be neat with the sewing or sew in straight lines much. Actually, the messier and more patched up, the better (especially if you're a mage or a thief or a warrior - then you can make armor and weapons out of cardboard or cereal boxes).

[@katiemacwhereuat]

L from death note is the best cosplay to start with, since it's the most simple anime character to cosplay (seriously) and he's really well known.

[@RaikeyRules]

Claires is good, but I always go the cheap route and search thrift stores first. I actually found half of my Sherlock outfit at a Goodwill in my town. :)

[@DarkOne241]

Great advice on how to start cos-playing Sirene.

[@ramenlovinggirl]

one of my first characters was shizuo heiwajima. He is a very good character to start with since his clothes are stuff you can buy and his eyes are brown, so i didnt have to wear contacts

[@RogueLover321]

thanks because im starting to make/finish my costumes. thanks again

[@vickyjuliex]

yup it's my first time cosplaying and i chose lightning from FF and it's super hard to find the materials here. hopefully it will turn up great! thanks for the advice

[@SachitheCat]

I did my first Cosplay a week ago. I went to a school Artsfest as Misa Amane.

[@TheDivineWhiteTail]

I can't say I specifically know any conventions nearby but you can take a look at cosplay. com/calendar/ It's where I found which conventions are in my area and when they are.

[@Randi-i9e4w]

I'm going to be doing my first cosplay and was wondering if doing Clear from DRAMAtical Murder is too hard for the first time

[@itz_madison5594]

I have been watching videos about starting cosplay and that is what I'm doing but none of these are saying that you can also make your own characters that is what I'm doing

[@kiw77ii44]

Thanks u so much for this video. I'm gonna cosplay for the first time n everyone just custom made their costumes n that was my initial decision but I came to found out that I can afford it n I was feeing so sad, I even cried but then I just motivated myself that I'm gonna do everything myself n u helped a lot too. Ur my cosplay fairy godmother!!!! ^_^

[@chiixichigo]

you are so adorable and helpful c: thank you! can't wait for more~

[@rachelgiallella4121]

I'm gonna stick to my dark hair and blonde streaks and be UMBREON!!! This is my 2nd year cosplaying and i actually have to sow this time. Can you make a video on sowing? Both an actual costume and small parts you add on to something basic.

[@leeemabean]

Hey! I'm very (emphasis on the very) new to cosplaying and I loved this video because it really helped me with what I need to start doing. I was also wondering if you had any specific (easy) cosplays that would be simple for a beginner.

[@musicdreamer1023]

Create a little presentation like how you can do it cheaply and in a way that it doesn't interfere with your studies. That's what I did and I'm going to kintoki con in grell cosplay this year.

[@anabear2732]

I loved this video you had very useful tips and advice. Thank you.

[@PhantomFandoms]

So I'm Cosplaying as Haruhi from Ouran High School Host Club and Sora from No Game No Life. I need to finish getting the stuff for the cosplays.

[@DisneyTangledFanGirl]

I hope this helps with my Loki cosplay for next year comic con

[@Azngirlx94]

Question, This is my first time cosplaying. who do i choose to cosplay with my skin tone? usually im a fan of victorian like Black Butler as well my favorite games like Capcom and other street fighting games. but i don't have a good body to make it look good. And how do we find the right color contacts?

[@petitelitas]

Thanks for these tips! My costumes easy since I'm cosplaying Mitskuni haninozuka :)

[@naridaangel5198]

haha thx ^_^ and I don't plan, even if I make my cosplay clothes myself, ever entering a contest since I just want to have fun wearing them and wearing the clothes of my favorite anime/ vocaloid characters :)

[@Minunfantwo]

Honestly my first ever cosplay was the Once-ler from the Lorax xD. I'm hoping on trying to cosplay Noodle from Gorillaz very soon, this really helped! Thank you! :D

[@DiedaraUchiha]

I'm cosplaying serah farron in August..... Need to make the necklace and buy the wig!!! Thanks for the tips!!! I'm doing my third cosplay!!

[@TheHazardF5]

Great video. Looking forward to the rest, sadly my cosplays (or at least most of it) would be near impossible to make myself haha

[@zinthetrashbin4837]

I'm about to start my first formal cosplay as Yagen Toushirou from Touken Ranbu

[@zrtgsegrf]

Thank you everyone here this is really helpful!