Tutorials Index

Trying to find a specific post in this pile of leaves? Search letting you down? No worries, I’ve got you covered. Here is the master list of the tutorials and advice posts I’ve written, sorted by categories.

You can also find tutorials sorted by budget and by skill level.

Looking for my panel presentations? You can find them here: Panel Presentations

Getting started

Sewing Machine 101

Patterns 101

Accents

Bits and bobs for decoration

Accessories

Bring your cosplay to life with cool accessories

General techniques

Bags and pouches

Belts and waist

Gloves and armbands

Hair accessories

Jewelry

Shoes and Legs

Budget-friendly Cosplay

Cosplay on a dime that doesn’t look cheap

For a comprehensive list of budget-friendly cosplays, see Tutorials Index by Budget

Character tutorials

Character-specific techniques and tricks

Looking for a more comprehensive list of tutorials with my builds? Check out Character Builds!

Pattern Making & Tailoring

Techniques to customize your cosplay look

Pattern making and modification

Tailoring

Plush things

Plushies, plush props, and other plush things for cosplay or for fun

Props

Painting, detailing, techniques and construction

Decoupage

painting and detailing

Paper mache

Sewing

Sewing techniques to make your cosplay look cool

Accents

Accessories

Bows

Collars

Dresses

Skirts

Sleeves

Shoulders

Techniques

Tops

Trims

Textiles

Fabric techniques and manipulation

Painting and Dyeing

Wigs

Wig modification, care, and construction

Alternatives

Modification

Worbla projects

Fun and cool things to do with Worbla