One of the best things about building your own cosplay is that it's like putting together a puzzle. You need to make the pieces and figure out how they are all going to fit together, which at times can be difficult. You can be moving along at a great clip and then just hit a dead end...so how do you work around it?
I don't think there is a single costume that ever comes together perfect on the first try. There is always problem solving and troubleshooting that you'll have to go through. Whenever I get really stuck on something, I walk away from it for a while. Sometimes I will spend a few nights brainstorming to see if there is a better way to do things. I also talk to my friends and family and fellow cosplayers to see if anyone else has some ideas I didn't think of. It's super important to try different methods until you find the one that works. Research, research, research! Find as much reference as you can before you start making something. I'll save pictures, videos, concept art and tutorials all in a folder pertaining to the character I'm trying to make. This makes it easy for me to go to one location to refer back to what I'm trying to make. It's a good idea to make draft versions and tests before cutting out your good fabric or foam. Once you make a cut, you can't go back! Try making templates out of paper and adjust them as needed before you cut out your final pieces. Or if you are modifying an existing sewing pattern, make the original out of scrap fabric and then draw out your changes on top, then make a new paper pattern for yourself. It's also good practice to keep any new patterns you might make yourself, you never know if you'll need it again! Look up tutorials and videos on what you are trying to make or techniques you want to use. Videos, blogs and tutorials make great reference that you can lean back on when you are struggling with something. Find cosplayers who have made the same costume as you, or a similar one. Look at their photos as reference or what you can do. If they have social media, also reach out and ask, it doesn't hurt :) Try a few of these out when you work on your next costume! Good luck and have fun!
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