Star Wars Cosplay Clothing - Save Big With Thrift Store Mods!

Britt picks up some clothes and accessories from a thrift store and modifies parts to match the Star Wars universe. Altering second-hand store items is super useful for cosplay!
Britt's Toy Prop Gun Modification
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Britt's Sci-Fi Foam Bracer
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Star Wars Celebration 2017 - with Punished Props
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Tools and Materials Used:
Janome Sewing Machine
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Seam Ripper
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Craft and Sewing Clips
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Black Worbla Thermoplastic
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Carhartt Women's 1889 Slim Fit Canvas Pants
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[@Maahr]

At least it shows me that i am not the only one who would like to make their own Character in the Star Wars Universe instead of always try to be one of the actual existing ones

[@theswissmiss69]

Maahr Krell oh interesting. What would your character be like? I think I personally would just make myself a Han Solo costume!☺️

[@the_real_lego_commander_co6685]

Yeah, actually I have plans of making a version of myself for a Star Wars cosplay, right now I have plans of a jacket design. He’s a smuggler, by the way.

[@anbu_gamer]

I may be late but soon I'm going to Galaxy edge and I want to look like my own tipe of character

[@Maahr]

@@anbu_gamer Careful with that, Disney doesnt like that. I have heard from some ppl that u cant dress up at Disney Parks.

[@Maahr]

@@theswissmiss69 sorry seems i missed that one ^^ i have a Mandalorian Cosplay my Mandalorian works his way up to his armor, which explains the changes i make to it during the years.

[@i.am.adrian]

This vid has it all...thrift shop tips, creative repurposing, and cats!

[@tronpig]

Don't forget star wars

[@EvilTedSmith]

That cat of yours cracks me up.

[@baptistoriginals]

Those cats are the best!! highlight of every video they are in lol

[@umbraelegios4130]

nothing like "authentic wookie fur" to complete a star wars outfit.

[@punishedprops]

We should have named our fluffy cat Chewie, since she loves chewing plastic.

[@CorprallFrond]

Modifying second hand clothes is something I do a lot for my cosplays and something that I find helps a lot is taking a really watery paint and I just use my hands or a clothe to rub it into leather or vinyl to take away the shiny and make them look a bit more realistic

[@punishedprops]

That's awesome. We'll have to test out clothing weathering in a future video.

[@FrigginBoomToys]

Yea I second that. It's super easy. A little shoe polish watetered down gives leather a really cool look

[@MyrrdynWhitefall]

Without the bracer it looks like it could easily fit into the Firefly universe as well!

[@aspektx]

Shane Ramos had the exact same thought.

[@punishedprops]

Good call!

[@mcamilleri89]

she could add some ammo straps containing "energy cells" for the blaster and maybe make some thermal detonator belts

[@oWAR1OCKo]

Great video as always guys, keep it up. Also I wanted to ask if maybe sometime in the near future you guys could do a video covering techniques for building a "big" costume, think Warhammer 40k Space Marine Armor or Reinhardt from Overwatch, Im a big guy, 6'6, and I can pull off something like that but I want it to look and function good.

[@AndrewSetters]

Killer tutorial. There's an awesome freedom to playing in an established universe without trying to copy an existing character's costume.

[@punishedprops]

Thanks Andrew!

[@aspektx]

I can't afford costume prices so I always go the thrift store route. I've be pme convinced that after the general look is in place it's the small details, like bu'uns, that can really sell the look.

[@jpatt1000]

All the colors on this look great together. This costume would also look at home in the classic Battlestar Galactica universe!

[@lesliebow0217]

Sewing helpers (cats) are amazing at making things looked weathered or creating freyed (sorry for my spelling) edges on almost all soft materials

[@Slinky518]

That holster construction is inspired! I think I'm off to buy my first purse... >_>

[@FrigginBoomToys]

A lot of the thrift stores near my area have worked out how many people use them for cosplay. During halloween they had people who specifically helped people pick out items for costumes. Like you walked in and said 'I wanna be a pirate for halloween' and they would help you find pirate appropriate clothing. It was really cool.

[@punishedprops]

That's really awesome!

[@danofthedead3345]

Those simple modifications add so much, very inspiring things to try. I'm always jealous of your thrift store when you show it, the toy sections around here are barren! I really like the foam and prop work you two show off, but this was a great topic to show!

[@punishedprops]

We do have a bunch of great thrift stores in the Seattle area.

[@GraceWillow]

I LOVE THIS!!! And your costume turned out AMAZING!!! Also my cats are also obsessed with everything Im doing when I'm sewing.

[@punishedprops]

Thanks! Your cats are way better than our cats :D

[@jason.m.carter]

GUYS! I don't say this often, but GENIUS! This is such a simple idea. I used to do the same thing for funny costumes, but NEVER thought about making SW costumes out of second hand clothing. Love it!

[@punishedprops]

Right on! Thanks so much for watching!

[@3DPrintingNerd]

I love this!!!

[@punishedprops]

Thanks Joel!

[@Hebe73]

Yes, I am working on an original character from the Star Wars Universe. Though I sewn a pair of trousers and jacket, but I am a seamstress by trade. Some interesting ideas as I need to make a belt/holster as well

[@LukeofAllTrades.]

Great video! I found a lot of great stuff at thrift stores when I needed clothes to play an extra in a Star Wars fan film last year. I even picked up an old plastic gun and modified and painted it. Lots of great tips for how to modify clothes, thanks for posting!

[@punishedprops]

You're welcome!

[@puhsketti1271]

Your cats are adorable. Have you guys ever made costumes for them?

[@punishedprops]

We've tried, but they have no interest in wearing anything.

[@DarkSnake49542]

I've bad eyes so I almost misread : "Have you guys ever made costumes out of them" oO It was a good laugh after reading your real answer. (not the one I read at first)

[@Goldencarddx]

As someone who enjoys sifting through thrift shops, this is a great video! Thanks for the tips! I'm all about re-purposing first rather then straight up buying new things.

[@SeareanMoon]

ohh, I am glad I watched this, love the vest you made and hid the buttons, great tip!!

[@davepomerleau7250]

as I watched you make the purse holster I was like ahhhhh.... ummmm... but as always it can be hard to see the artists vision as they go. Very impressive end result :) Can't wait to see the rest!

[@calburns302]

Your cats are amazing! Tiny helpers make everything better.

[@wallacesheckells7881]

Great tips! Never thought of using the purse in such a way. Thanks for the video!

[@that_cat21]

OMG THOSE CATS ARE SO CUTEEEEE

[@punishedprops]

And helpful!

[@kstarwalker4905]

Hey...thanks for the tips...I for one agree with you about second hand stores and army bags. I have been Collecting nerf guns, army issue bag, and any other SiFi looking idems and modify them with painting and grinding chunks out of them. I have come up with my own paint and non-paint mixtures by using nail polish or other makeup supplies.

[@ms9404]

The clothing store Ross sells some unique clothing items as well. Great video!

[@jfre90c0195]

That was a GREAT video! Really brought me a new perspective on costuming! Thank you, Britt!

[@punishedprops]

Thanks, Gunslinger!

[@donaldgilbert6739]

Awesome job Britt!

[@punishedprops]

Thanks!

[@chaotic-goodartistry3903]

such good sewing helpers x3 I've got a couple of those, they help keep the fabric from sliding... or do the complete opposite depending on their mood xD

[@samaker4]

Cool build great video. Thanks Britt

[@georgebeswick7549]

might try this as im lacking a cosplay idcea Manchester Comic con. this could easily apply to firefly clothing as well

[@treevor2590]

The video's you've been doing for this costume have been great. I've been gradually working on my own Star Wars character and these videos have been helping me come up with ideas.

[@punishedprops]

I'm glad we could help!

[@TrishhMakes]

feels like a mix between general organa and old han solo costumes! so cool!

[@netherworkscostumes1003]

Your videos are a part of my inspiration to cosplay, thanks for all your creative works guys!

[@punishedprops]

That's fantastic!

[@AmyRhubarb]

I can't go to a thrift store or flea market without constantly scanning for useful cosplay items - clothing, toys, fabrics - it's a mindset now! Great video! Building cosplays from scratch is fun, but thrifted cosplays are fun too! There's creativity and crafting in both!

[@punishedprops]

Totally! I think many of us "suffer" from this hoarding behavior. I've definitely been thankful for my strange collection of found items many many times.

[@littellmonster]

funny enough the shirt vest and pants loo siillar to general leia in tfa ! you look so good!

[@1234hellinthepacfic]

Great job Love the belt really good the holster from a bag I did something similar a few years ago I made a sam brown holster from a leather handbag for Indiana jones keep up the fantastic work you guys

[@punishedprops]

That's great! =D

[@ravonos]

I love the Salvation Army store by my house for costumes. There is always something good there for either Halloween or conventions.

[@evolvingskills5903]

Awesome video with lots of different tricks and tips and techniques.Using that Worbla for the holster was pretty cool, the stuff they use for regular guns is called Kydex, but would be way overkill for a prop. I'd like to try working with both of them someday. Thanks for all the great videos you guys make!

[@punishedprops]

Yeah we want to try out Kydex too!

[@LonChaneyJrfan52]

That was really cool to watch. I'm just getting into modifying clothing and just cosplaying something other than a mascot style creature suit so it's really neat to see what all can be done. I've found some neat things so far though. I've gotten a few belts from the early 90s that I put on a hat for a nice kind of voodoo witchdoctor-y feel. One I've been thinking of making into a collar for a African inspired design. I've also gotten a few suit jackets I've modded into tailcoats and a pillbox hat that I'd like to make a hat block out of since that was the main thing that appealed to me about it. I joked to my grandma that I had gotten her a new easter hat when I brought it home.

[@punishedprops]

That's great!

[@SupRunaa]

Sewing helpers are the best!!

[@SamFuller1989]

Reeally enjoyed this video, great work!

[@ericcartrette6118]

Cool and helpful video! Earlier this year, we picked up an old leather coat to modify to make a scoundrel outfit for my daughter.

[@punishedprops]

That's a great idea.

[@Cy1701e]

The thermal plastic used in tactical holsters is Kydex just incase you didn't know tho I'm sure you do both of you are superb makers

[@kstarwalker4905]

Thanks for your tips I was able to create my own smuggler costume last year 2018. I reused car seat buckles and jacket straps for my holster belts.

[@punishedprops]

That’s so awesome! I’m glad we could help.

[@MaximilienRobespierre1]

Great video and love you sewing assistant

[@punishedprops]

Thanks! The assistant is SO helpful!

[@rdobyns804]

This video is fantastic!

[@andreasmith2472]

This is so helpful!

[@Orcscompany4660]

This is tremendously helpful!

[@punishedprops]

Excellent!

[@Cosplay_slug]

Ur cats are honestly gorgeous omg

[@HikingSurvivalJapan]

That turned out looking amazing!!

[@punishedprops]

Thank you so much!

[@0meat]

Your cat is amazing. Also good costume tips.

[@RichardHopkinsLobosSolos]

The thermoplastic that's generally used for custom holsters is called Kydex. It's probably a bit tougher than Worbla, but I'm not sure since I haven't done a comparison.

[@punishedprops]

At some point we'll have to get some Kydex and give it a try.

[@toypolloi]

Really cool tips. You are very inventive in your construction. I have a similar problem with my cat helping out during filming :D

[@Progo2Aye]

Thank you Brittany! Been hoping for a video like this for some time! I'm having difficulties selecting clothes for my custom/personalized star wars inspiered costume, this helps alot! Love the sowing helper, where can I get one?

[@punishedprops]

You're welcome! We got our sewing helper at a local humane society.

[@AcLiberti]

love the channel, great video about thrifty cosplay!

[@punishedprops]

Thanks so much!

[@keitholsen8787]

Used some of these techniques for my merchant costume build on my channel. Just need to get the mask. vest used upholstry fabric, pants were shower curtains. modified boots and a belt he can neither confirm nor deny once belonged to a jedi.

[@punishedprops]

That's excellent!

[@rychu6101]

i love your cats omg. so fluffy

[@HelpMe4545]

Very interesting and helpful. I volunteer at a charity shop gonna have to keep an eye out for cool stuff.

[@punishedprops]

That's awesome that you volunteer there!

[@kayingthao5072]

Great job!

[@RockabillyRagsdale]

Please do LOTS more like this!!!!

[@StarWarsCosplay]

You had me at the cat bit. Great costuming to. Subbed. :-)

[@CoreyHallTattoo]

That is cool enough to wear to the grocery store...hahaha. Great job.

[@spencer6106]

Thats pretty cool

[@daltonhicks6431]

Cool idea

[@Morna777]

If you need to have a shirt that opens in the front but a hidden closure, velcro is super easy to use for beginning sewers.

[@punishedprops]

Great idea. =D

[@wutgoddamit]

I could sit there and watch your cats all day.

[@Grzywaart]

Very nice project :)

[@stuchly1]

Wow! You really made yourself look like a Star Wars bounty hunter character :D I love this so much!

[@punishedprops]

Thanks!

[@BlackheartChimera13]

Well shoot, now instead of doing a plain vault suit I think I'll try this for my FallOut outfit and see what comes out. Awesome video as always

[@punishedprops]

Very cool!

[@BlackheartChimera13]

Punished Props I'll be sure to share it on Twitter when it's completed. Just a heads up it will be fitted for when I'm in my fursuit

[@wicked650s]

Fricking AWESOME!!

[@alkatrask2704]

Excellent

[@jedifyfe]

Great video

[@Aartwood]

Love it already! Off to the charity shop I go! :D

[@punishedprops]

Woohoo!

[@Aartwood]

Punished Props I feel your channel is going to soon start costing me lots of money! Since finding you on Thursday last week I've watched every second of every video on the channel and still crave more! Watching reruns now as I paint my helmet made from your plans on the site! What have you done! ;)

[@mekniwassime2098]

yeah those sewing helpers are so helpful especially when they sit on your face xD

[@Jenna_Miles]

Brit is so cute aaaaaaa

[@lycoris7285]

I find it interesting that you use clips instead of pins for with pins you can sew much closer to the foot without taking the pin out. You can't do that with the clips. Sewing closer to the foot being a beginner sewer would be helpful to create straighter lines

[@punishedprops]

There are pros and cons to clips vs pins for sure. Clips are nice because you can work so quickly without fear of jabbing yourself.

[@linneascameraroll]

i agree with the zipper statement, however buttons i feel seem authentic

[@punishedprops]

Yeah it just depends on the source material. Star Wars is famous for not having visible closures, with a few exceptions.

[@RANCIDMD]

My best thrift store purchase was a pair of hand made Italian leather riding boots...only £10. Hardly any wear to them at all. Done some research online and they retail for about £350 a pair...happy days.

[@punishedprops]

Wow, that's a great find!

[@aracknoid3cosplay342]

Wow I learned so much from this! I also learned that I don’t want sewing helpers lol 😂

[@punishedprops]

HA! They try so hard...

[@aracknoid3cosplay342]

Punished Props we have a little Yorke who always wants to help lol

[@AvianSavara]

Love the jacket! For more shirt modification ideas, look up what KZbinr Lindybeige does to his shirt collars.

[@punishedprops]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@thecrookedmoon4680]

I had an idea, you guys should attempt the lawbringers pole axe from for honor.

[@punishedprops]

Here's a For Honor axe we made a while back: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6LVeqdsabiUerc

[@thecrookedmoon4680]

oh, alright I'll have to try that build

[@timsepicpropsmore8865]

love second hand store's #goodwill

[@kavalden]

I manage to find a nice leather jacket at my local thrift store that looks just like the one that the late great John Hurt worn when he played to The War Doctor on Doctor Who

[@punishedprops]

Nice score!

[@xushibeetle]

Every other city and county I've been to has much larger thrift shops and I'm sitting here in my relatively big town with nothing but a small store with like three shoes ;-;

[@punishedprops]

That's a bummer. We feel spoiled with our multiple store choices.

[@DantesGoldenDragon]

did u ever think of doing a sowing how to or tips video?

[@punishedprops]

We don't have a ton of experience with sewing, so we're pretty light on those types of videos.

[@corysmits9813]

SWEET!

[@punishedprops]

Right?

[@corysmits9813]

KEEP IT UP! I'm in the process of"readdressing" my skill sets.

[@Wheel333]

Looks great. I have a lovely cat weathered sofa :P.

[@punishedprops]

Truly authentic!

[@_azcosplayer_]

I am also a Master of Modification. This is how 'I' cosplay. I get things that I absolutely have no skill in making, everything else is usually all me. I too am working on a Smuggler cosplay, already modding a leather jacket to look more in universe.

[@mekniwassime2098]

i think there is something missing in this costume, you need to add some armor parts to the hand with the bracer cuz alone it looks a bit bulky and out of place, maybe some shoulder pads or an elbow guard or both (sorry if getting advices from ppl who knows almost nothing about prop making (me xD) annoys you because after all you are the professionals but i just have those ideas after watching your videos)

[@xbatmangirlx]

What's your fluffy helper's name? Super cute!

[@punishedprops]

The more fluffy one is Willow.

[@thegateofknowledge7425]

Also did like the cat helpers very 😹

[@davidheitzenrater9027]

Since tall boots are common in Star Wars among men, I was wondering if you might have any tips on finding tall boots for men on the cheap as that's a super rare find

[@punishedprops]

That's a tricky one. Women's clothing has the biggest sections in the stores around us. Amazon does sell some "Han Solo Style" boots in men's sizes, though.

[@davidheitzenrater9027]

Another decent option (though still pricey if you don't find them on sale) seems to be Equestrian Boots.

[@davidheitzenrater9027]

Found a good source for tall boots for men! Army/Navy Surplus stores. I found a pair that fit me well that cost me all of $40. Just sharing the knowledge just in case someone decides to trawl the comments section or if you need it yourself one day.

[@gpgpgpgp1000]

Thumbs up for the cats!

[@aspektx]

Well that was useful enough for a subscribe.

[@punishedprops]

Aw, thank you

[@mmq9886]

The bracer reminded me of fallout! For a second I thought it was a pip boy 😀

[@punishedprops]

Gotta keep track of all my Settlements!

[@DrUSB1]

So your saying I should get a cat to help weathering? I wonder if I can get one at home depot?? :D

[@punishedprops]

You can have our helpers, for cheap. They're great alarm clocks, too.

[@user-fl2wn5zr5z]

cute cats

[@detlefp.9530]

its been a few Years now, but what about an Ammobelt? Either on your Hips or like Chewie has(dont know how to say that in englisch)

[@punishedprops]

Great idea!