Sewing a Dress and a Coat - FFXIV Summoner Cosplay - Part 5

[@zelkareel8149]

and here we have the magnificent kamui...skilled at her craft and drowning in corgis.

[@KamuiCosplay]

+Zel Kareel Drowning in corgis... I like the sound of that...

[@TomWDW1]

I am about to start a White Mage jacket for a cosplay I am doing. This game me some great ideas! Thank you!

[@idcanymoreitsalldullandgrey]

You both are my heroes. Beautiful family, smart husband, talented cosplayer and happy mom of 2 (or 3?) dogs. You guys set my life goals.

[@MFLUL]

The talent you two have is truly amazing

[@jessicargruendler]

The corgis are just too cute! Love their little fluff bottoms!

[@pantsukami5578]

It always seems so complex, but when you break it down it's so much easier. You really inspire me to grow as a seamstress and cosplayer, thank you for all these tutorials.

[@KamuiCosplay]

+Pantsu Kami You're welcome! Glad to help! Every project is easy if you break it down enough :)

[@Sakari03]

I'm working on my summer from XIV and your tutorials help so, so much. Thank you for putting this out there.💙💙💙

[@michelealdworth9297]

Hi there. I absolutely love your videos. Your puppies and you are charming and I make it a point to watch all your work. Don't put yourself down your sewing is fantastic. Benny does an awesome job on the painting. It looks so real. Keep making more videos I want to see those gorgeous dogs and your craft. Keep it up. Thank you and God bless you.

[@KonamiAi]

I am seriously LOVING this video series and your channel! You keep amazing me with your talent and skill! I am SUPER happy this costume came together so well, you're an inspiration to us all! Can not wait to see more from you guys, and also Zelda and Midna! Keep up the good work!

[@KamuiCosplay]

+Konami Ai That's awesome to hear! Glad you like what we put out!

[@kirinfire9960]

awww my gosh i never saw midna as a puppy before🥺🥺

[@Kayreenn]

Svetlana, I really want to say thanks for every hack you share with us. Your work is awesome and some ideas are very useful for every cosplay we do. Keep doing like this, I wish you all the best/

[@KamuiCosplay]

Thank you, we will! Very busy making a new costume right now so more videos will follow soon!

[@MsPhungk]

Awesome video. So jelly of your sewing skills. Also please adopt and rescue all the doges in the world!

[@maximedevecchi5097]

In your videos, it looks so easy. I think I can't even imagine how much time you two spends on cosplaying. It is trully amazing and you really make some awesome cosplays ! At this point, I just watch your videos for pleasure ^^

[@KamuiCosplay]

That's good to know because it means they are entertaining as well! :D

[@maskedfoxx7173]

AHHHH I LOVE YOUR CORGI'S TOO MUCH

[@sunminny3815]

You look super joyful and pretty in this video! Thank you for the awesome tutorial :)

[@morganweber2582]

You are so inspiring! Thank you for posting!

[@KamuiCosplay]

You're very welcome!

[@G_Silent]

How on earth can you spend so much time and energy doing that?? The dedication is freakin mind boggling.

[@nightbloombunny]

you just helped me solve a dilemma with my Jaina costume. I was waffling over what to do with the gold trim, and now I think I know. :3

[@KamuiCosplay]

Glad to help!

[@개굴희치로]

How fancy costume! I can't belive detail that you made..!

[@paribeans]

Ironing on the lining is sooooo smart!!!

[@lenicohen605]

I need this dress in my life, so pretty!

[@TheDetelina]

A big THANK YOU for always providing with useful and fun tutorials! I'm just starting to sew and you explained everything really well. I plan to study abroad in Germany and I just dream to see you on a convention.

[@KamuiCosplay]

That's great! So glad to help! :)

[@nareshwildbones]

what? :O she is from Germany, i have been your follower for quite a while, never knew this fact :D

[@ShaneTallon88]

Finished product looks amazing

[@MultiFlashone]

Getting better and better!!!

[@Krolshi]

Rewatching to get motivation for my future cosplay that also involves a long coat ffffggghjfjfjd

[@woolensweaterz]

Honestly that's a mood, My character has a hella long coat ksksksk

[@Krolshi]

@@woolensweaterz good luck to us all xD

[@Stuttsis]

Gosh you make it look so easy and fun, but I know that it's difficult xD There are so many steps and details and I love to look at the progress and how you move on to the next parts. I'm a beginner so I usually just improvise, I just have a basic knowledge about patterns and how to sew them but there's so much more I have to learn haha.

[@itsmehamm]

This is fantastic! I love your dogs and your accent :) Glad I subscribed!

[@KamuiCosplay]

Haha, it's always the dogs! :)

[@benperez7244]

Corgis are amazing yet so individual personality to each yet they love to be part of a family while not minding being alone for a time if need be.

[@estherrs2767]

Awesome video! I have just bought my very first sewing machine and I don't really know how to start but this video is very inspiring to me. Thank you so much for sharing your work with us :D

[@KamuiCosplay]

Of course! Every first step is intimidating but you only get better if you try and fail first :)

[@nerdqueendevy]

this looks absolutely amazing!!! and your corgi puppies are so cute! I want one so bad! ♡

[@KamuiCosplay]

+Devy Comas they're just the best! ❤️

[@shinjitekawatta]

That looks like it takes sooo much patience and skill! I admire your skills!! すご~~い'すよ！

[@PuddilyOops]

NICE! Gorgeous job on the applique 👍💟

[@KamuiCosplay]

Thanks!

[@TheKatishadow]

Stunning, this is something i would love to wear day to day lol

[@BuzziConCtr]

I’m trying to make a handmade KAITO cosplay and this video is a great base!

[@roza9803]

Kaito momota from dr3?

[@BuzziConCtr]

@@roza9803 no from vocaloid but also that could work too I never thought of that

[@Maurane_Saupiquet]

This is such a beautiful piece of art!! Nice job!!! :D

[@fabiola_echeverria]

You sew awesome!

[@speakingtoilet5667]

The Dog is a KZbin Legend

[@cellano5223]

Midna is so cute! :D It's nice seeing an HD video of her apart from Instagram. As someone who only makes armor cosplay and doesn't know how to sew, this was really fun to watch. If you get quite good at it you should consider writing a cosplay sewing book. I'd love to learn. ;) I have a golden retriever, but Corgis are so very cute so I wouldn't mind having one.

[@whack6102]

OMG THE TRANSITION FROM YOUR DOGS TO THE BOOKS

[@Valkare]

Yoo Kamui thanks a lot!!!! thanks to your books i came to open my own cosplay store in Brazil, thank you so much!!!! And my cosplay ,for the huge anime event here, i'll go with my Marine soldier Armor from Warhammer 4k ^^

[@KamuiCosplay]

+João Valente That is awesome! Good luck with your shop! Write me an email if you want to sell my books in your shop as well! :)

[@HarvestMoonAngel]

I have been trying to recreate the coat pattern you did here. Which of the styles of the patterns did you combine to create your pattern? Or do you have any tips? Thank you for making this video it has been a big help!

[@ines0000]

I love your videos! So inspiring and fun to watch!! Thank you!

[@KamuiCosplay]

+Inés Guerra You are very welcome! :)

[@Dawntixz]

YAY new video i am so happy. 💕🎉 you're so talented. 👌

[@WallinGaming]

I can't wait to see what it looks like when it's all finished! I assume you'll be wearing it to the fan festival in Germany - I hope you have fun there!!! I'm so excited for Stormblood :D

[@KamuiCosplay]

Yes, that's what I am making it for! :) Can't wait!

[@faye1084]

Amazing work!

[@aomanta]

so wonderful ! i'm actually trying to make this cosplay too, so happy to see your perfect tutorial :)

[@KamuiCosplay]

+aomanta sasori Hope it helps! This costume is not easy to make. :)

[@colourseekerful]

Maybe a whole corgi army is needed 😜 they're just too cute!

[@wadewilson925]

that is beautiful, just amazing work

[@KamuiCosplay]

Thanks! :)

[@Winterchylde]

To be honest, that dress wouldn't look out of place at a club night... superb stuff!

[@KeshoKage]

I absolutely love your videos

[@KamuiCosplay]

Thanks!

[@UrsaMinorSewing]

I will sew for you Svetlana! :)

[@KamuiCosplay]

+Ursa Minor Sewing Haha thanks! I want to learn it myself though!

[@UrsaMinorSewing]

Ha Ha. I figured. For future reference tho, when using iron on adhesive, you should press not iron the fabric. Ironing can potentially warp your fabric because it moves the glue around. This could end up making your garment not hang properly on the body. Luckily, your coat looks pretty good. Look forward to seeing more form you. Cheers!

[@happyjuliexo5593]

thanks a lot for the tutorial !!!! it is amazing to see how you made all the details on the coat. I would suggest instead of using metal wires for the coat to use horsebraid, it is more predictable and will give better shape :) (I don't know if suggestions are welcome though Dx you do such amazing work already !)

[@KamuiCosplay]

Yes, I've heard that before, haha. Never knew what that was before honestly but I'm going to try it out next time! :)

[@sagalight]

nice job you guys are awesome and I love your adorable dogs

[@walseee]

Wow great job and I love the dogs

[@floregodon2712]

OMG, thanks to your video I just realised how to do the lining for my vest (I think I'm gonna die) (but your coat is really wonderfull and it give me motivation to work on my vest > < ) (and yay, more corgiiiii)

[@KamuiCosplay]

Yay! Spreading ideas around! :) Now go and finish your vest!

[@tehxjinglexlaydeh]

Looks fantastic!

[@KamuiCosplay]

Thanks!

[@firebird8600]

Corgis! Yay!

[@BunnyNuggetz]

hot damn, talk about being a master weaver, that is freakin' awesome

[@KamuiCosplay]

+BunnyNuggetz Haha, thanks!

[@TimmCosplay]

Well done! I always think a cosplayer should have both sewing and prop making skill, and you ace both. :D

[@KamuiCosplay]

Haha, thank you! I'm not sure about acing it though ;)

[@KM13760]

You should make a fire emblem male/female Robin coat! I've been trying to find a tutorial to make one because i want one, but just CAN'T FIND ONE!! D:

[@CostumeForge]

Such a good job!!

[@ShaneTallon88]

WOW!!!! Im so impressed with your video

[@christinesciberras8691]

sooooo talented! !! 🤗greetings from Gozo Malta.

[@hambeef9835]

I dont know if this is creepy or not but i rewatch all of your vids when im bored because it gives me joy adn lits a fire under my butt to start to work! But that wasnt what i wanted to say. I wanted to say that im a graduated seamstress and i see a lot of "'flaws" (i know that this is a very old video and idk if your sewing skills has leveled up, if they have or simply you dont care you dont have to listen to my advice that i only give with love because i really like you as an artist!) Lets start w the arms, i saw that you pulled the curved edge of the arms wayyy further up on the shoulder than it would. This is very common to do becuase the arm doesnt fit??? Its suppose not to fit because you shall sew in a thread on the arm curve adn then pull the string together so the arm becomes "ruffled" at the cruve. Why you may ask? Its because so the arm has more of a poof in it and shall stand out more on your shoulder. When you wrinkle the arm curve you shall wrinkle it as much as possible so the whole arm AND the curve shall fit into the arm hole in your coat. This is very hard adn is the most tidiest thing to do, thats why i hate it. When you sew the seam on the arm curve it shall be on the biggest stitches (meaning the seams shall be far away from eachother) and you shall NOT back stitch when you start or when you end. If you do you cant pull the strings. This seam shall both be applied to your real arm and your lining arm. The seam shall be applied throughout half of your top arm curve (Meaning from the middle mark in the middle of your arm to halfway down on your arm curve on both left and right side of your arm) Im sorry if im not taking this in order and if it doest make any sense :/// Now to your whole coat body and lining for your coat. I can understand that hand stitching is relaxing but its also very time consuming so if you prefer the machine or dont have much time this is a great tip id say ^^ (THO is still requires some hand stitching!). So you do the exact same thing (you sew another coat but in lining) but instead of sewing it on wrong side to wrong side you sew it right side to right side instead, meaning all your nasty seams is visible to the eye! Trust me on this one. First of all you shall have a full coat with arms sewn on adn all the little details on your coat (if you dont want the details to be sewn onto the lining as well) Then you shall have a full lining coat as well with arms sewn on. When this is done you shall pin nice side to nice side meaning pin your coat onto your lining coat so the ugly side is seen by your eye. Pull your lining arm (or coat arm through your other arm it doesnt matter) just pull some arm through the other arm so youve easy access to both arms. Then after that you shall start to sew at the bottom of of your coat to the other bottom of your coat. I dont know how to explain this but you shall NOT sew your bottom end! (the part that almost touches the floor) And you shall NOT sew your arms close either because if you do sew some of those two close you cant turn your coat inside out. Trust me i did that and i got to rip apart my whole coat.... Just sew together everything else and when youve done that you turn your coat inside out adn there you have it. A beautiful coat w nice lining. And yes youve guess it.You shall hand sew the arm close and or hand/machine sew the bottom of your coat close. This was just tips! I do not want to offend your sewing skills. I think youre great at what youre doing and i just wanted to give you some tips on how your work can maybe be a little easier c: If you dont understand i can put up pictures on my IG and tag you so you understand? I dont want to pray on your life, this was just a suggestion

[@yanyanfrostingangel]

I love these kinds of videos! They're so informative and you're just so cute with your puppets regardless. The coat looks incredible and it looks like it will old up to quite a bit :) How did your sewing machine hold up to the increasing thickness of the coat(especially when you had to sew the sleeves to the coat itself)?

[@KamuiCosplay]

+Autumn Rayne Thanks! The sewing machine worked alright also with more layers but I had to use a teflon foot at the end.

[@sarahtimmerman3425]

you did an amazing job for not having been comfortable with the sewing machine lol-- my question is with cosplays like this one how do keep from sweating to death lolol i know that jacket was hot!

[@alessandrobergnach1844]

Davvero troppo brava!

[@Bigalinjapan]

Almost forgot there is also other matreials than foam :D

[@iseetheWAYVision]

So much work. It's amazing though.

[@sleeplicity]

Great Job!

[@jackietorres8820]

If you want, you should do some fire emblem heroes cosplay!! I want to cosplay anna but i'm having a hard time figuring out how to make her axe :(

[@sangosister]

great video can you show how u made the coat dress pattern? Love this video helped a lot for my costume!

[@ThisIsNao]

You make it sooooo much easier to understand! May I know what material is the lining? Is it a specific material or just a generic material that's something like interfacing? Because I like how it gives stiffness to the costume Thank you for posting these videos

[@KamuiCosplay]

+ThisIsNao I think it's actually just called lining material! I've never worked with it before as well. ;)

[@narikostar8099]

Really nice! Loved the coat weights to keep it down and stabilized! For the "Golden Fabric" you mention using, it looks heavier than a satin or cotton, do you know the exact name what type of fabric that is? (Or maybe a more specific name type?) Thanks!

[@Angelfreak94]

You make it look so easy xD i wanna make a coat/jacker similar like that i guess, because i want to cosplay for the first time ever (i dunno if i canthis year tho with the virus and stuff) but anyway i do really wanna cosplay and the character i want to dress up as is Captain Amelia from treasure planet. So how would you recomend i do the pattern for the coat specifically from scratch, due to the fact i dont have any coat patterns at the moment, but i really wanna try and make it still lol also i do know just the basic basic of sewing because i did took sewing class YEARS AGO almost 7 years now and i lost track and havent practice as much jaja so i really wanna have the basic idea of how to make a pattern for the costume i wanna do so i can then refresh my memory xD, since i started taking art classes because i also wanna be an animator someday, and also because of work i havent been as active with sewing so yea thats why i wanna know how you would do it jaja Please and thanks and love your videos.

[@PixelDoodles]

Thanks for the tips on the coat! I’m working on a cosplay and her coat kind of had a shape to it. I didn’t think of wire and some weight!! Thanks !😭😭

[@TJAnderson]

Instead of those you can also use "horsehair" trim (or braid or ribbon--horsehair is the key word) it is intended for this type of floaty looking hems

[@JK-bj2pf]

I wish my sewing machine would work as good as yours XD But this was very inspiring video as I need to do my own coat as well... And I hate sewing...

[@KamuiCosplay]

Me too...

[@Xhenkerstochter]

Ich bin so übelst neidisch auf deine Werkstadt...:D

[@KamuiCosplay]

Danke! Wir haben hart dafür gearbeitet und sind sehr stolz darauf!

[@Xhenkerstochter]

KamuiCosplay Das glaube ich dir :) Ich hab ein Dachzimmer in dem es zu eng und entweder viel zu heiß oder viel zu kalt ist :D Ich hoffe, das ändert sich, wenn ich mal allein wohne.

[@charlottegunther4050]

wow just wow 😍

[@billlumburg7594]

Kamui please come to Pensacon !!

[@danielratcliffe1253]

Plz do more overwatch weapon tutorials the projects when finished are so cool and plus your tutorials are simply and easy to follow unlike others

[@KamuiCosplay]

I plan to, yes! :)

[@danielratcliffe1253]

yay ty who are you more likely to do

[@denise_stormrage]

Yeah I badly need a corgi! :3 Cause that fluffy butt! And of course nice progress video! :)

[@ferox35]

Very inspiring

[@Electrosa]

Would this aluminium wire method work for a floor-length open front skirt? Especially since I would be using many tiers of ring.

[@PinkTofu4]

I need a corgi in my life #jealous

[@Stupidtacocatstuffgrr]

Kamui don’t kill me but what type of iron on adhesive did you use to keep the green connected to the batting, and the gold connected to the jacket

[@Dynexsil]

I would say it is most likely 2 side interfacing :)

[@ZakuRX82]

She used fusible fleece interfacing on the coat and 2 sided heat n bond (not interfacing as interfacing adds structure and weight to the fabric) to glue the gold fabric to the coat. Heat-n-bond is a brand, it's really called iron-on adhesive, but always pick a good adhesive otherwise it will peel and ruin everything. Heat-n-bond never let me down personally.

[@theoretical_chaos7712]

How did you make this without going insane?

[@MoDotS]

O boy.... i want a signed cart so MUCH but i cant......... my mom says its a waste of money. and also the sombra gun is on my list. if i ever see you, i will fangirl SO BAD! (corgis4life)

[@StudioHannah]

Belleplaysgames My Mom did that when I was younger, so I feel ya 😉 You and she just have different priorities. I don't think that things that bring you joy are a waste of money... but you do have to make sure to be responsible with the money, too. Now that I'm an adult I have to be my own "mom" when it comes to this stuff. I have a budget, and if I want something kind of frivolous I have to make a budget category and not buy it until I have the funds... of course, sometimes I cheat and I regret it 😅 Oi. It's times like these I WISH I still lived with my mom and she could stem my insatiable desire for random stuff!

[@MoDotS]

+Just Start, Hannah yea

[@inuyashalover96]

i want a corgi! i will have to wait a couple years after college though

[@greywolf5896]

HI :D where did you get the lining that you used and what's it called?

[@lilolmecj]

I greatly admire your excellent command of English...however sewed is pronounced like sowed, but the way you say it is charming. Your videos are great.

[@WillowJWolfe]

Watching you make this cosplay is really making me wish I could make my White Mage character! I don't know how to sew though. Do you have any tips for learning?

[@KamuiCosplay]

Hmmm... just do it? You only learn if you sit down and try for yourself. if it doesn't work, you look up solutions and get better. Then you just repeat that process until you can make everything. ;) I do have a sewing book for beginners in my shop if you need help getting started: www.kamuicosplay.com/product/sewingforbeginners/

[@PuddilyOops]

Mei, start with a small project like a pillow case and work your way up to harder things. Also, you might want to try an upcycled project, where you take an old item from a thrift store or your own closet, take it apart and put it back together again adding your own details. You Tube is an awesome resource for tutorials and project ideas. Sewing is a skill that anyone can learn with practice :)

[@WillowJWolfe]

Thank you for the tips!!!! I'm hoping to try and learn sometime this year! I love crocheting (so much so that I started my own business) so I think I would enjoy sewing if I could just get started!

[@IsabelDarko]

I love it!!!!

[@meaghenelizabeth6536]

I love love love your videos. That coat looks amazing and I, as always, am blown away by your talents and attention to details. Totally inspired to go create now. Did you actually get another corgi?

[@EmissaryofWind]

Yes, the other corgi is called Midna! instagram.com/kamuiscorgis

[@KamuiCosplay]

Thanks! Will try to get more videos done soon!

[@Luniwitschi]

Ich bin gelernte Modenäherin,und ich bin zur eigenen Schande gestehen das du besser nähen kannst als ich😂😞

[@KamuiCosplay]

Ich glaub dir kein Wort! XD

[@Luniwitschi]

KamuiCosplay doch glaub mir😁

[@AzureStarz]

All the yes omgg I love your skills I can use this on a project I plan doing later this year I would of never thought of Ironing fabric on with uh? The glue? I put a project on hold back in October because I was nothing was working with fabric glue... I thought I would choose to sew on the patterns I cut out instead... but the glue was showing threw on the front side which really annoyed me. Thanks for another helpful tutorial

[@KamuiCosplay]

+SammehStarz The german iron on product is called Vliesofix. There is also a similar USA product but the name escapes me at the moment. Maybe someone else knows it?

[@AzureStarz]

Thanks for the help ^^ I live in The Netherlands though, 5-10 minutes away from Germany so if I can't find it here I'll go there haha

[@Darkios2000]

give me that dog!!!!

[@KamuiCosplay]

no

[@Darkios2000]

KamuiCosplay plz😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@zhadom001]

Wow. I love it.

[@ameliazen3597]

could you maybe go into more detail about ironing on the applicated fabric pieces? did you treat the fabric in some way?

[@aquanis3963]

You can use interfacing, which has glue on both sides (what I suppose she used here) - simply iron it onto your application, get rid of the plastic / paper (whatever is glued onto the interfacing) and iron the whole thing onto your shirt/coat etc.

[@shardarampersad9766]

this looks so perfect!!!

[@KamuiCosplay]

+Sharda Rampersad Thanks! ❤️