My take: Yaya’s book is a tour de force through 20 years of cosplay history, an inspiring life story and a guide bursting with actionable advice for cosplayers, parents, and newbies. Curious? Read my review of “Yaya Han’s World of … Book Review: Yaya Han’s World of Cosplay weiterlesen
“CoCoCo – Cosplay, Cons, Community” is a monthly panel discussion in German with cosplayers, artists, and the people who keep our fan community alive in these trying times. On the Animexx Twitch channel, my co-host Basti and I invite new … Streaming weiterlesen
Cosplay relies on conventions, fellow fans and publicity to thrive. All that seems so far away in a pandemic, when events are canceled and most of us are either sheltering in place, or trying to avoid close contact with other … Cosplayers in Times of Corona weiterlesen
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 … How to Sew an Adjustable Face Mask weiterlesen
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 … How to Sew a Simple Face Mask weiterlesen
A hero’s hair comes in all colors of the rainbow. From raspberry pink to deep ocean blue – finding the perfect wig color for your cosplay isn’t easy! Knowing how to dye a wig in the color of your choice … Dyeing Wigs With Copic Ink weiterlesen
Do you want to dye your own wigs? To help you choose the right color of base wig and dye for your project, I’ve put together a collection of custom colors from my wig workshop that I’ve created over the … Wig Coloring Chart weiterlesen
Con season has started with a number of cancelations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here you’ll find the conventions that I plan to attend – online and offline. I’ll list my workshops and panels as soon as they’ve been officially … 2020 Conventions & Panels weiterlesen
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 … Wie du Applikationen mit Stoff nähst weiterlesen
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 … Tips & Tricks for Fabric Appliqué weiterlesen