Silent Amora - Mahima Srivastav and Pradyumndev Jodha Hyderabad Cosplayers bring you a concise presentation on Cosplay - Just the Basics and Costumes. We hope this will be informative.

1. Just the Basics
COSPLAY
&
Silent Amora
(Mahima Srivastav)

2.  The Hyderabad Cosplayers Club was formed to
encourage cosplayers to promote cosplay as a hobby
and a form of art.

3.  Costume-play
 the practice of dressing up as a character from a film,
book, or video game.
 No. of genres - Unlimited
What is Cosplay?

4. From Age To Age
Humans 1 122
Who can cosplay?
Or if you end up living more than 122 years

5.  Fun. (duh!)
 Representing what you love
 Representing your perspective of an artist’s
product
 Networking
Why Cosplay?

6. Why Cosplay?

7.  Comic-Con
 Anime-Con
 Video Game Fest
 Cool Japan Festival
 Dragon-Con
 Pop-Culture Expos
 Japan Habba
 Halloween Parties
 Or have a cosplay party of your own
Where can I cosplay?

8.  A character you resemble
 A character you like
 A popular character
 A character you can
 Anyone! Or Anything!
Who/What do I cosplay as?

9.  Photo-shoots
 Locations
 And a lot of
tailoring/adhesive
bonding/cutting and repair
work
 Costume
 Make Up
 Props
 Character Behavior/Body
Language
What comprises of Cosplay

10. MEET OUR PRESENTERS

11. COSTUME
Silent Amora and
Pradyumndev Jodha

12. Before you make your costume:
 Reference Pictures
 Time
 Skill-Level
 Adjustments/Measurements
Costume

13. The fabric of your costume is dependent on:
 Weather
 Comfort Level
 Location
 Wear & Tear
 Stretch
 Drape type
 Sheen
Costume - Fabric

14. Cotton –
 Lightweight
 Pleats
 Best for
 Shirts/T-Shirts
 Dresses
 Uniforms
Costume - Fabric
Cosplay: Makimachi Misao (Rurouni Kenshin)
Cosplayer: Tanya (Syrinx Cosplay & Supplies)
Photographer: Promit De (I, Saint Yuvee)

15.  Suitings–
 Professional Look
 Best for
 Jackets
 Uniforms
 Sturdy pleats
Costume - Fabric
Cosplay: Kakashi (Naruto)
Cosplayer: Sunil (Sun Il)
Photographer: Sunil (Sun Il)

16.  Spandex
 Lightweight
 Stretchy
 Best for
 Bodysuits
Costume - Fabric
Cosplay: Domino(Deadpool)
Cosplayer: Niha (Niha Novacaine)
Photographer: Comic Con India

17.  Satin – Matte
 Lightweight
 Iron-able
 Wrinkles easily
 Best for
 Gowns and Dresses
 Capes
Costume - Fabric
Cosplay: Aurora (Child of Light)
Cosplayer: Garima (Mysty Cat)
Photographer: Promit De (I, Saint Yuvee)

18.  Rexine/Pu Leather/Pleather
 Heavy
 Badass
 Best for
 Full Body Jackets
 Capes
Costume - Fabric
Cosplay: Squall Leonhart (Final Fantasy VIII)
Cosplayer: Vijay Sinha (Vijay Sinha Cosplay)
Photographer: Promit De (I, Saint Yuvee)

19.  Cotton/Poly-Blend
 Strong
 Pleats
 Best for
 Absolutely Everything
Costume - Fabric

20. Find your measurements

21. Find your measurements

22.  Tips for getting an accurate measurement
 Wear close fitting clothing or just undergarments
 Wear the undergarments you’ll wear with the costume (especially bras
for the ladies; this can make a huge difference)
 Grab a buddy to help!
 The tape should be parallel to the floor, and snug, but loose enough to
fit comfortably
 Bust and hips are the widest points of your body
 Waist is the smallest point of your body (a lot of people get this wrong!
they think their waist is lower than it actually is)
Find your Measurements

23.  Layout all pattern pieces on fabric before cutting
anything
 Remember your seam allowance.
 Pin your pieces together before sewing, perpendicular to
the line you are sewing.
 Remove pins as you sew – they could damage your
machine or your eyes!
 Always finish your edges! Folding the edge of the fabric
under once is NOT a proper hem. Inside seams can be
finished with a zig zag stitch. Iron it.
Sewing

24.  Purchase matching thread, buttons, fasteners, zippers etc
at the same time as the fabric.
 Use the right fabric. Don’t use a flimsy or stretchy fabric like
lycra or viscose for jackets and pants.
 Stay away from crushed velvet, shiny polyester, PVC,
sequins
 For poofy gowns, use hoop skirts/wired underskirts
 Make adjustments to suit your body.
 Use Fabric Paints, Not Acrylic or Poster Colors or Water
Colors
Costume - Tips

25.  Vests/Tank Tops
 Corsets
 Sleeves
 Shoulder Pads
 Socks
 Leggings
Costume – Add Ons/Alternatives

26.  May not arrive on time for con
 High Risk (no control over result)
 Price may be higher than reasonable
 Possibly poor quality
 Possibly inaccurate
 May be hard to keep in contact with
seller (ex. not responding to emails)
 May not always fit properly
 Can find good prices
 Great if you can't sew
 Great for if you have no time to work on a
costume
 Usually good quality
 Can be found online (eBay,
commissioners) and offline (cons, anime
stores, costume shops)
 Commissioners allow for you to request
variations
 Less stress! (Making costume can be
stressful)
 Less mess! (Making a costume can be
messy)
Costume – Buying Pros and Cons

27. My First Cosplay

28. Let me start with my first Cosplay
Expectations Reality
(Comic con Express HYD 2013)

29. Over the time I improved my Costume
Delhi Comic Con 2014

30. Over the time I improved my Costume
Bangalore Comic Con 2014

31. Over the time I improved my Costume
Hyderabad Comic con 2014
Winner of Graphic Novel Category

32. Keep looking
Keep looking for the material and stuff that can be used for your costume.
First EVA sheet I found was in scrap dump of a Garage

33. Be imaginative
MFCC 2014 with Niha as Domino
Aghori from HCE
Ash/Vibhuti Cube

34. Rexin
from a Sofa
Maker
Latex gloves
Used in Dishwashing
Cigarette Pouches
Use Deo Shots
Spray Painted

35. Rexin
from a Sofa Maker
Latex gloves
Used in Dishwashing

36. Use Deo Shots
Spray Painted
Cigarette Pouches

37. Generic Styrofoam
(Any hardware store)

38. Face Painted
Fabric Paint
Bull Dog Mask
Sourced from AliExpress

39. I thought I was alone but I found you all