Sewing


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Cosplay is (thankfully) not a "one size fits all" affair.

Different members of MOCHI have radically different approaches to sewing. Some of them go for the "quick and dirty" method of doing things: they're devotees of fusible webbing and sew by the seat of their pants. Some are more "fussy", spending extra time finishing seams and doing detail work by hand. As with many other things, whatever approach works for you is groovey.

Maybe it would have been more traditional to call it a sewing basket. But it's really more of a Sewing Bin: a virtual collection basic sewing stuff. There's a primer on different fabrics, a list of cool stuff that can make your costuming easier, a glossary, and more. Just make sure to put the lid back on when you're done or the cats will have a field day ....

The Drafting Board is where the hard work of design takes place. One of the biggest challenges in cosplay is to take a character -- who doesn't have to worry about gravity, three dimensions, or all that other pesky stuff that reality throws at you -- and translate that into an actual costume. Learn from our mistakes!

Once you've got a basic "blueprint" for your costume, it's time to roll up your sleeves and get to work on actually putting it together. The Sewing Table has our notes on various techniques that we've found useful. Everyone's got their own particular approach to this, so Your Mileage May Vary.

Of course, putting all the pieces together doesn't mean that you are done. There are notes posted over in the Dressing Room on the sorts of things that you worry about after a costume has been put together, like storing costumes, transporting costumes, and costume care. There are also notes on, er, underbits (tights, underwear, etc.) that might help the fit of your costumes.

Finally, even though it's empty now, we hope to have a Project Spotlight. Each spot would cover on particular project, from start to finish, in detail.