Schlagwort: sewing
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How to Make a Boot Cover
No luck finding shoes in the perfect color? Can’t afford those gorgeous overknee boots that would be perfect for your cosplay? In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to sew a fabric cover to make your own boots. It doesn’t matter if your base shoe is a worn-out slipper or an ankle boot! Learn how…
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How to Make Stockings and Boots Stay Up
Are you tired of pulling up your stockings every time you take a few steps? Annoyed at all the cosplay photos that are ruined by your out-of-control legwear? If you’ve ever worn a costume with thigh-highs or overknee boots, I know you feel the pain! Even though these slouchy boots look cute on clumsy Steph…
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How to Make a Shoe Cover
Can’t find the perfect footwear to match your costume? Learn how to modify your shoes by covering them in a fabric of your choice! In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to create and attach a simple shoe cover for slippers or pumps. For boots, there are a few extra steps that you’ll learn in…
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How to Sew an Adjustable Face Mask
Do you need a simple face mask that will fit anyone? Here’s my beginner-friendly tutorial for a pleated mask with adjustable straps. It’s adaptable to all sizes, no pattern needed! When you’re making masks for people other than yourself, it’s best to give them a way to adjust the straps to their head size. That’s…
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How to Sew a Simple Face Mask
Here’s my beginner-friendly tutorial how to make face masks for yourself, for your family and friends! Like everyone else with a sewing machine these days, I have been making face masks instead of sewing costumes. I’ve tried a few different versions, and I’m a fan of the simple, pleated masks that are fast and easy…
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Wie du Applikationen mit Stoff nähst
Kostüme in Anime, Comics und Games sind oft mit geometrischen Mustern oder kunstvollen Ornamenten verziert. Es gibt viele Wege, wie du solche Muster auf den Stoff bekommst: mit Farbe aufmalen, Sticken, Flex- oder Flockfolie – aber meine liebste Methode ist die Applikation mit Stoff. Ein Stück Stoff auf einen anderen Stoff aufzubringen – zu applizieren…
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Tips & Tricks for Fabric Appliqué
In my basic tutorial, I showed you how to make fabric appliqué: join two layers of fabric with the help of double-sided fusible web (e.g. Vliesofix), then satin-stitch the outline for a more durable bond. Use this to create big or small ornaments, stripes, circles, flowers – you name it! The appliqué method is so…
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How to Make Fabric Appliqué
Costumes from anime, comics and video games often feature fabrics with geometric patterns or skillful ornaments. There are a number of ways to decorate your fabric: paint, embroidery, heat-transfer vinyl – but my favorite technique is fabric appliqué. The art of applying fabric to fabric is a simple technique that does not require expensive tools…
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Wie du den perfekten Stoff für dein Cosplay findest
Wenn du einen Charakter durch Cosplay zum Leben erweckst, dann übersetzt du ein fantastisches Design in die Realität. Das heißt, du musst kreative Entscheidungen treffen: Geht dieser Violett-Ton mehr ins Blau oder mehr ins Rosa? Ist mein Chara der Typ für Flanell oder eher für Leder? Wo verstecke ich den Reißverschluss und wie zum Henker…
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How to Choose the Perfect Fabric for Your Cosplay
When you bring a character to life through cosplay, you’re translating a fantastic design into reality. That means making creative decisions: Is this shade of purple more blue or more pink? Is my character a flannel or leather kind of guy? Where do I hide the zipper and how on earth will I move in…