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jowithtwoiis's review against another edition
4.0
This was a pretty great book with some very useful patterns and inspiration for cosplayers of every level. I loved that the patterns were so adaptable and could used for different costumes. I also like that it was unisex and that there were a lot of things in here for the guys; I feel like men often get overlooked in cosplay books. I wish there were more practical guides like this for cosplayers and historical costumers alike.
beckimoody29's review against another edition
2.0
Should have been called beginning sewing without a pattern.
I expected some generic (basic) ideas for cosplay that you could then adapt to specific characters. This really had nothing to do with cosplay at all except that it's an area where you might need to make your own pattern. Probably a decent sewing book but nothing in terms of ideas.
I expected some generic (basic) ideas for cosplay that you could then adapt to specific characters. This really had nothing to do with cosplay at all except that it's an area where you might need to make your own pattern. Probably a decent sewing book but nothing in terms of ideas.
hissingpotatoes's review against another edition
4.5
I'm impressed by how thorough this book is on how to make costumes, the instructions for which can also be used for making clothing in general. I'll probably still need to watch videos on some of the techniques, but overall the descriptions and accompanying images are clear. The book provides patterns and instructions for basic pieces that can be combined and altered to create the most common costumes/cosplays, along with details for making those alterations. I can't overemphasize the thoroughness of the topic coverage. I'll definitely be referencing this book again in the future.
atrejo's review against another edition
3.0
It provides a lot of great starting points for anyone that is interested in making clothes. For cosplay is provides 11 ideas/ bases but I wish it had more.
witchofthemountains's review against another edition
5.0
I've flipped through a bunch of costuming books that assumed a ton of knowledge on the reader's part. This book approached the topic as if the reader had a basic level of knowledge but needed a brush up on vocabulary and a boost on techniques. Which is exactly what I needed! It also has a gallery of different sleeve, skirt, dress, and pant types in the back and a couple of basic projects that can serve as foundations for a variety of costumes. Although this was originally borrowed from the library, I went out and bought myself a copy as soon as I got done looking through the one I borrowed.
eddiefook's review against another edition
4.0
Great intro book to costuming and really good technical reference. For historical costumes it was surprisingly very accurate.
codalion's review against another edition
4.0
This is a really handy reference, both for general sewing and specifically for costuming. The patterns aren't exactly up my alley, but that's really a small part of the general usefulness.
gingin's review
3.0
My favorite part about this entire book is that one of the costumes was named "Casual Elf'. Like - "Hey guys...this isn't one of those hoity toity regal elf folk. Oh no my friends. This is just your regular Joe Schmoe casual guy Elf much like yourself." So relatable y'know.
charlesbugs's review
4.0
Nice basic introduction to sewing techniques and terms. Not an excess of cosplay-specific advice but probably a handy reference for a beginner.
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