Creative Cosplay: Selecting & Sewing Costumes Way Beyond Basic

By Amanda Haas

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.

• Language: English
• Publisher: C&T Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Sep 25, 2020
• ISBN: 9781617459061

Amanda Haas

Amanda Haas is the culinary director for Williams-Sonoma. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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