Creative Cosplay: Selecting & Sewing Costumes Way Beyond Basic

Product Description

An inspirational guide to sewing cosplay
Boldly enter the world of cosplay and gain the confidence to design the costume of your dreams! Award-winning cosplayer Amanda Haas helps you translate your ideas from fiction to reality as you research costumes, shop for fabrics, mash-up patterns, and present your cosplay at a competition. A gorgeous photo gallery will have you frantic to join the cosplay community, while the author’s seasoned advice will give you the courage to take the first step. Bonus project: Sew a bum bag to carry your keys and other essentials to a con. Learn the art of making and wearing designer-quality costumes that will transform your persona.

Turn fiction into fashion! A step-by-step guide to designing your own cosplay
Dive into the fun world of cosplay with the author’s trusted advice
Step up your cosplay costumes with inspirational photos, techniques, and more

About the Author

Haas, Amanda Bio: Amanda Haas attends cosplay competitions as a competitor and as a judge, and has won national and international competitions. A sewing professional for close to a decade, she’s been featured on cosplay magazine covers and on websites like Nerdist, D23, SyFy and marvel.com. She lives in Louisville, Kentucky. jedimanda.com

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