Hey there! It's been a while since a post has gone up, so how better to get into the swing of things than discussing the tools you can use to plan your costumes! Things can get a little crazy and out of hand sometimes, or time just seems to slip away from you and next thing you know the con is a month away, a week away, a day away. It's always good to keep on top of what you need to do to get your costume con ready. But long before that what about being organized to get all the materials you need to build that epic costume? Or what steps is it going to take to make it? How about research? So many things to take into account before you start your new character. Here are some of the tools that I use to keep me on track! 1. Cosplanner This app is my absolute go to for all things cosplay related. I can plan my current cosplay, future cosplays and keep track of all my previous cosplays as well. This app lets you create tasks and checklists of all the things you need to buy or make, all the cons you want to wear your costume to, and keep some reference photos handy. Available for Android and iPhone. 2. Trello This app/webpage is awesome for planning projects. I create a card for my cosplay and leave notes to where all the digital media I might need is. I add in my due date and write myself notes of what I need to do and by when. I use this mostly for documenting my in progress photos, or upcoming photo shoots for completed cosplays. 3. Pages I am a big time mac user and advocate of iCloud, so I find the best way to plan out costumes is through pages. You can use Microsoft word, inDesign, OpenOffice etc. I create character sheets for each of my costumes consisting of my current measurements, the sewing patterns I want to use, fabric types and any accessories I need. I also add some concept art as reference that I can always refer back to. I print these off and put them into a big binder by my sewing desk. Helps keep everything in one place for easy access when I need it! 4. Pinterest For each cosplay I do, I make a board for that character. I fill it with concept art, cosplays that other people have made, some tutorials I may find relevant for what I am making, and any other inspiration I can find! 5. Sketchbook It's always good to have something to sketch your ideas in. Whether you use a physical sketchbook or a digital sketchbook it's important to jot down your doodles and ideas for both new costumes and in progress costumes alike. I personally carry around a physical sketchbook that I can fit in my pocket or backpack. This helps me do pattern calculations, write down shopping list ideas, draw out the character and get my head wrapped around the character that much better. 6. Dropbox Here I make a folder for each of my characters. I keep reference images, any note sheets I may have made, digital sewing patterns. I like to use dropbox so that I can access my notes and reference from any computer/tablet/phone where ever I may be at that time! This way I am always working on my costume and updating as I need to. There are so many great tools available out there for making yourself organized and planning projects. It's important to find what works for you to get your project on track! Happy planning!
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