I made a latex plugsuit from Neon Genesis Evangelion - Rei Ayanami cosplay

The latex project that took me more than 8 months to finish!
In this video we craft a latex catsuit inspired by the character Rei Ayanami from the anime Neon Genesis Evangelion. We will be crafting with black, white, and orange latex and creating Rei's armor pieces and other accessories from EVA foam.
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[@lacrymastory]

The video got a copyright strike for the music clip used in the end so I had to replace it with a track provided by YT. Unfortunately this erased the whole conclusion at the end. You should be able to see what was said if you turn on your subtitles. Apologies!

[@robotm5503]

the subtitles are gone :(

[@lacrymastory]

Thanks for letting me know, they should be back! @@robotm5503

[@alessioayllon8]

No problem

[@erroneus00]

I think it should get a strike for over-use of vocal fry and ridiculous intonation of certain words as if it were emphasis and not sounding like you're unsure or asking a question. Incredibly hard to listen to... couldn't has very long watching this.

[@lacrymastory]

Sorry for that, I have a deep voice and I'm not a native speaker. Happens when you go from a language that has no intonations to English. You can mute and watch with subtitles if it bothers you. @@erroneus00

[@CocoHutzpah]

That's a really cool project! My mom was a master seamstress and would make all sorts of things. I can remember waiting around as a kid as she would do measurements and create patterns. You casually note your mistakes, but it brings back memories of her shouting "Damn it!" when she'd make a mistake on clothes for reenactors. I regret that I didn't learn any of that from her.

[@curious_mitch]

I'm in a similar boat. My grandmother made a few Halloween costumes for me when I was a kid and now that I'm getting into Cosplay I really regret not taking the opportunity to learn from her when I had the chance, and I'm sure she would have loved spending more time with me to pass on her knowledge.

[@theothertonydutch]

I'm just a random person who regrets not having those skills but I've got a machine and I'm gonna attempt it in the future! @@curious_mitch

[@rimjobledouche5201]

I can't begin to understand how you'd need to account for the curvature of your body for making this fit so well. That's the most impressive thing to me.

[@paulcreed-r2n]

Being a fan of NGE & action figure collector as well as a scratch build modeler you did a great job on her suit, the blue wig knocked it out of the ball park.

[@Comicsluvr]

I have always been amazed at the quality of some cosplayers. It's not simply that they look good in the costumes, but that they make them from scratch. As someone who has dealt with costuming quite a bit in the past, the attention to detail and dedication are very impressive.

[@eggie1418]

Girl never back down never what!!!? 😭😭 You worked so hard with this!! Even if you had some accidents you didn’t give up! Honestly you are so inspirational!!! ✨🌟

[@bryanward3327]

That was pretty cool to see the process. Thanks for sharing

[@juliannaaka-babayega8941]

Boy-Howdy!! ...I will never complain about pricing for stuff again! Your skill and knowledge is ...WOW! This was AWESOMESAUCE! Ypou arte really talented and skilled. :) What a work of art! Thank you for sharing with us. You really did a fantastic job!! :)) Thanx!

[@LaraCroftCP]

I have a small recommendation: if you cut slits for zippers, first punch on the ends a hole and then cut the slit, it will prevent the slits from ripping. This actually also exist in machinery, you never cut square corners because rounded ones are more stable and sturdy and less likely to tear or break. As always, i really love your work and you inspire me to make my own Latexcrafting.

[@javib2978]

If I was given a plug suit in evangelion. I would choose, the Rei Ayanami white colored plug suit. Female version. It looks good for agility and flexibility. This plug suit would fit me good with my calm and passionate personality.

[@javib2978]

Anna Aoi from Godannar and Rain from Mobile Fighter G Gundam. I would be looking good in these two outfits they wore, in their rerspective anime shows. I will look cute yet cool at the same time.

[@darkally1235]

For the zipper - once you dry position the zipper & cut-out, make regular chalk marks across the zipper and latex. This will then help you ensure the final result stays lined up. You can use the same technique for any seams.

[@Maj7]

Wow this is a great video. Mistakes are a huge part of the creating and learning process. Thank you for sharing them in the video. Hope to see more videos like this in the future. Congrats on 4k subs!

[@gregfougere7447]

I love the final result, and the assessors match well with your catsuit.

[@WearLatex]

Always love to see the massive amount of hard work that goes into these fabulous-looking latex cosplays.

[@FantasticMrFox-kb3xl]

Latex is such an interesting material. Ive never worked with it before. thanks for this video!

[@brolohalflemming7042]

It's interesting in the Chinese sense! Must have patience! I made a catsuit for a gf and think it took about 12 versions before we were both happy with it. It's both forgiving and unforgiving. We went from thinking there'd be enough on the rolls to make a few projects to nearly running out. It's stretchy, so it'll be easy, we thought! Then many attempts to get the seams neat, sags and wrinkles out and as she was going to dance in it, avoid wardrobe malfunctions. I think I'm going to try making one for myself, but also thinking a lifecast and a material that heat shrinks might be less stressful!

[@guillermogarciamanjarrez8934]

So many things learned in one video, I would have lost it after the second iteration, awesome work at the end

[@ReaperUnreal]

I'd always wondered how latex cosplays got made. This was very instructive, thank you!

[@JayneCapone]

Looks amazing! 🤩 Catasta Charisma has some great tutorials on latex making, and even made a highly detailed book all about crafting with latex.

[@BdotRASS]

That looked like heaps of effort, but it came out great. Kudos!

[@cinema991]

The suit looks awesome, great job!

[@creativeloafer9792]

This is so fascinating to watch! I love that you posted this!!!! I wasn’t expecting the end, I love it! Creating garments is one thing but out of latex is so next level. This project took a ton of time patience but despite the wrinkles (ha!), I’m hoping for some killer IG pics!

[@nolastname]

Great work. Sure, I can see there improvements that can be done on some finishing touches but it's an incredible result and really well done. Bravo !

[@Chevelle_addict]

Amazing job. Kudos to you for all your hard work.

[@CrinosAD]

Great video! Tip to costume design. Marvelous Designer. I'm not affiliated to them in any way, but it's a very practical software to design costumes. Main focus for MD is probably not designing real clothes, but I know of a few cosplayers that do... Enabling them to make patterns digitally, and when satisfied, print out cut patterns with sow marks.

[@wojciechwilczynski5309]

I think my favorite part of the suit was the sailor moon socks. Nice touch! :D

[@nekoabernathy9831]

My latex allergy could never 😅 I'd stop breathing before I could even finish buying the latex lol. It's so cool, though & it looks so good! Amazing job, it's like live action anime in all the best ways!

[@aedeatia]

There's polyisoprene which is commonly used as a latex alternative which has many of the same properties. No idea if you can buy it in sheets for cosplay purposes though.

[@nekoabernathy9831]

@@aedeatia oh thank you! I'll have to look into it. I've just recently starting making my own clothes and I've always wanted to do cosplay, I just gotta be careful with certain kinds of material and makeup because my reaction to latex is so bad. I didn't even know where to start with latex alternatives so I really appreciate it 😁 thank you again

[@wrenchpony9735]

Finish product looks pretty decent. Nice to see a lot of the process in making latex. 👍

[@945045able]

Nice hands ❤ and skilful.

[@Tigerweber9]

A beautiful video and a beautiful latex Neon Genesis Evangelion :-)

[@Latex1945]

Good job. The hardest part is drafting it out for a good fit. That was the hardest part when I was making latex clothing for myself and others.

[@DazO9874]

Great job, love the socks

[@fabianfranz1696]

I prefer the one without the armour due to the color mismatch. The suit design is great but I guess I would not have the patience to create it by myself but let's see. Your video also tought me a new trick. The one with gluing curved seams using a ball. Thanks for the great tutorial video.

[@Shlaf]

Such a cool video!!

[@fletcherlanglier9746]

So glad to see your smile again

[@jerikandra]

Omg how frustrating!!! I can totally relate to things not turning out the first time tho. But props to you for trying again. Yeah latex is not forgiving AT ALL for modification. I tend to throw my hands up and say welp, I'll get it right on the next costume 😅 Turned out great in the end tho! Great job!

[@curious_mitch]

Looks amazing! I've been getting into making my own props with EVA foam, but to make whole costume like this from scratch... I still need a lot more practice. Keep up the good work!!

[@TheNeovaderIII]

I love latex, but the sailor Venus socks are what's doing it for me in this

[@flomojo2u]

Wow, what a technical project! I never appreciated just how thin latex is in fashion, it really is much like a thick-walled balloon. What a pain, I imagine the shelf life of such a suit is quite limited, trying it on years later, causing it to split wide open. A ton of work for such a temporary piece, and I'm sure it's also quite fragile.

[@RvnKnight]

Great job! As for the next cosplay, I have no idea what you are using the extra orange on. Regarding the mistakes you made, I didn't even see them when you pointed them out. I hope everything is going well for you too!

[@camitoast]

Wooow this is so cool!!! Absolutely amazing😍😍😍

[@tec_spacer]

The baggynes of the first suit is probably caused by adding extra seam allowance. Normally you make your draft around 5% smaller so it fits tightly. The way I do it, is by gluing the pieces without seam allowance, this way the piece is slightly smaller and sits tight and you don’t need to put the seam allowance on your pattern.

[@bjw4859]

That looked really great, I know you probibally have more than enough of your own ideas planed for the future but have you ever thought of doing the costume Cortana from Halo is in ?, I think it would be right up your alley, you even look similar, just a thought, cheers.

[@bakudans4851]

My guess what the next cosplay will be: stunning Have a nice day.

[@Cynthia_Hrtvksn]

My guess, that you will make Asuka Langley Soryu cosplay, from the same anime. Great job on the Rei cosplay!

[@jpdx2559]

that is an amazing creation

[@JailMail282]

It looks amazing!

[@stephencavanaugh8377]

Looks amazing!!! Thank you for sharing this.

[@andrewdewar8159]

Looks great

[@jessefoulk]

That's so cool. Inspiring to try myself one of these days.

[@sourround2002]

Nice tutorial! Looks like a lot of work, and too bad you had to do it twice! I would suggest using magnets to attach the armor pieces to your suit, pretty strong ones, it will help to ensure that the pieces are held in the exact place you want every time. As for the next outift, for orange jumpsuits, I'm thinking either Stellvia or Mezzo Forte?

[@RockInRubber]

Fantastic work 😁

[@perrnic]

When making latex, you should reduce your pattern of -10% for a 0.4mm latex thickness. I think that's what happen on your first attempt

[@castadotsamuel1371]

Good job

[@periodicmesa]

What patterning software do you use? Love your latex crafting so much!! Thank you for sharing with us 😊

[@lacrymastory]

Thank you! It is Adobe Illustrator, not really a patterning software but something I use to draw the patterns in a vector format. I talk a bit about it on my Wednesday Addams dress video!

[@roymichaeldeanable]

Brilliant

[@WHuds01]

Nice outfit Love the back zipper

[@peterd1234567890]

Would love to see the latex shoes.

[@iidensama]

Well done. Given the number of alterations wouldn't it have been better to make a low-detail version as a template first?

[@lacrymastory]

This was based on a bodysuit I have succesfully made in the past but once you start splitting it into multiple pieces, it can change the fit if you are not careful with seam allowance. I talk about this in my latest video where I make a skater dress by splitting a simple pattern into multiple panels.

[@ahillmann]

Is that a Finnish accent I hear? Anyway, this video has a criminally low view count. That's an amazingly well-made outfit, and a video showing the process of creating a brilliant outfit like this one should always get a lot of views.

[@lacrymastory]

Your hearing is good. :) Thanks for the compliments!

[@VictorianMaid99]

outstanding !

[@TrueNeverSleeper]

Amazing❤

[@skywalkeralexander]

How to wear it? With soap? I'm just interested. But generally looking good!

[@flickzsf279]

the suit is really well made but i know andromeda latex do the same and somehow they get the armor glued on the latex my by glueing pockets or something cuz the foam armor doesn´t rly fit so well

[@c97f]

If the foam dome for some reason stops working I wonder if you could substitute a mixing bowl.

[@lacrymastory]

Unfortunately, at least all the mixing bowls I own have a flat bottom.

[@johnchristianson515]

With the creasing problems would it make more sense to layer the pieces. For example the crotch and back might crease less and look more anime acurate if you designed it in at least two parts such as a leotard and leggings even if you attach them.

[@lacrymastory]

The wrinkling could be fixed by taking in parts that are not 5%-10% smaller than my actual body measurements are in that specific spot. And creating princess seams in areas where you would normally put darts when you are sewing tightly-fitting garments. It’s possible to make a catsuit that fits perfectly, it’s just very difficult and requires practice.

[@LinaScott]

Love the socks 😍❤ The suit ... looked amazing!! Is latex harder to work with instead of fabric?

[@lacrymastory]

Thank you! I think many fabrics are easier to work with because the machine will do most of the work and most fabrics don’t require special care like latex does. But it gets easier the more I do it!

[@gabrielalugo2978]

Thank you so much for this whole process video. Can you wear shape wear when taking your measurements as well as when wearing the suit, or do you have to be bare (only underwear) under latex?

[@lacrymastory]

Latex is pretty thin so the shape wear might be visible if worn underneath. You can take measurements with and without shape wear and see what the difference is. Then you can draft your latex pattern to take you in the same amount as the shape wear does but the results will vary depending on how stretchy your shape wear is compared to the latex etc.

[@Mokeiembembe]

could you put the pattern up for sale? Plsss

[@TrueNeverSleeper]

This is a great tutourial❤ wich glue did you use?

[@lacrymastory]

Thank you! It’s latex glue from MJ Trends!

[@Mr.redacted.]

Next project? The Great Pumpkin!

[@carlosdumbratzen6332]

looks fabulous these videos also give me genderenvy lol Maybe if I watched more videos with dudes getting stuffed into latex cosplays this might change... Kinda sad, that you didnt include the frontzipper in the second one. I thought it looked really good.

[@taylordiclemente5163]

It gives me gender envy too. But, I'm going to commission a Rei plugsuit for myself regardless! Live your dreams.

[@kirksway1]

oh, how I love a woman in uniform!

[@tetraquark2402]

Clever

[@fajarkurniawan9434]

Is it hot to wear latex suit? Because there's no ventilation for skin to breathe?

[@CallMeCU8E]

It's not a true cosplay unless you screw up and have to completely redo things. It does get tiring, but your final product looks great, Awesome work. 👍

[@Aloriannwow]

Wow!!! ❤

[@jerikandra]

Also I still have a major problem getting my leg pattern to work right, it's frustrating. it just never looks as tight around knees as I want it to

[@lacrymastory]

Good to know I’m not the only one!

[@horith8033]

cute

[@singyiutse8386]

👍👍👍👍

[@andyroo3022]

Amazing design skills. The costume looks very cool and sexy on you. You could make costumes for movies. Well done.

[@RichardBetel]

You can buy liquid latex body paint. Instead of tailoring a catsuit from latex sheets, you could put on a sheer bodysuit and paint on the latex. Ignoring the fact that it would be tough to make a YT acceptable video from that, I dont think I've ever seen cosplay body suits made that way. Do you think that might give good results? It seems to me like it could be a much easier way to get most of the suit, only the fine details might be tough to paint on.

[@videoponder4673]

In order to make your latex fit tight, you should make your pattern 5% narrower than your actual measurements.

[@MrsWhatsername72]

This is just amazing, it looks great on you, you can see the hard work you put into it 🩷🩷🩷👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@cyberschinken367]

Does anybody know which program she used t omake the pattern?

[@lacrymastory]

Just with a ruler and a pencil ;) Design drawings were made in Krita

[@cyberschinken367]

@@lacrymastory but not the things that u taped together i think

[@lacrymastory]

@@cyberschinken367 Adobe Illustrator.

[@JoseluisGaribayVasquez]

Mente habierta y criterio hamplio hay posibilidades tal vez podría ser PERO el entry plug de AYanamy fue diseñado y hecho para Ayanami y para que puedas ponertelo deved df tener un cuerpo pero que super muy bien formado y esbelto y tener las mismas medidas de ayanami pero hay que felicitarte x el esfuerso que hiciste al yratar de hacer el entry plug de Ayanami x que sevd que tetardaste bastznte tiempo en trasarlo cortarlo y armarlo pero no td des x vencida recuerd quela practica hace al maestro hay que seguir intentandolo hasta quelo dominesx completlo y no olvides ni un solo detalle para que te quede perfectoycomo deve de ser Asi que aseguor practicando nadade desanimarse as sle comoyo ccuzndobyo empece adibujarme salian mis dibujos adi como para pegarle adios pero luego de mucho practicar me salieron cada vez mejor y ahora zl dia de hoy lodibujos que hago los hago sl detalle aunqueme tarde un buen rato en hacerlos y ahorita estoy haciendo un dibujo de sailor Saturno tal cual está aHEscala1A1 EN UN LIENZO PINTADO QUEYAVA PARA 1AÑO DEQUELO ESTOY HACIENDOYYAMEDA EL ¼X ACAVARLO ASI QUE IE SIGUE PRACTICANDO YNADA DE RENDIRSE OK

[@Goon_Daddy]

1:1 scale Evangelion from EVA foam?

[@lacrymastory]

Sure, let me go to Hobby Lobby first. 🪽

[@JoseAgnaldoSantana-iy3oq]

👏👏👏👏👍💝

[@harunhakimibasri3292]

now turn urself into fanta

[@Argyle117]

You have opened the floodgates for a lot of lonely weebs out there

[@HexOmega3113]

that chest piece looks like a...something with beads hanging out....just sayin

[@boy_ka84]

Rather than just create the whole thing from scratch, why don't just used readymade leotard and the rest just by glueing the suit design onto the leotard??? I mean this is what Spiderman does in designing his suit??? He purchased readymade diving suit then just modify it to suit his red and blue colors plus the webbing and the spider insignia.

[@lacrymastory]

1. Would be way more expensive. 2. Would not look anything like this if I just glued latex on top of already assembled latex. 3. Then it would not be entirely designed, drafted and made by me. :)

[@Shadows_Inc]

Just found the channel scrolling through the recommended, and love it. Latex is a little different to work with so I would love to see the full process to get some tips for my future projects. I subscribed and hope to see more in the future~

[@cherrycakeylicious]

Amazing finishes❤

[@cheesedontgobad3106]

I've always wondered this do they have a latex type material for people who are allergic to latex ? r is making the suit out of spandex the only real other option :/ cas this is amazing lol such a cool suit

[@lacrymastory]

Maybe PU leather, Patent leather, vinyl, PVC or other spandex-type material coated with a material that is or can be polished shiny? :) they might have just a tiny bit more wrinkles than actual latex but you could probably achieve a similar wet look if that’s what you are going for!

[@cheesedontgobad3106]

@lacrymastory ill have to look into them thanks so much its always easyer to search if you know what the names of stuff is 😆

[@Goon_Daddy]

@cheesedontgobad3106 depending on how severe your allergy is, you can also look into chlorinated latex which has lower levels of the protein antigen which causes the allergy. I would definitely start small and test it out though

[@taylordiclemente5163]

Chlorinated latex is easier on skin. Failing that, try neoprene. Friends don't let friends use PVC or spandex.