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1. How long have you been cosplaying? I started officially cosplaying in 2017. The first costumes that I made specifically for a convention were my Princess Mononoke and my Howl Pendragon cosplays. While these were the first ones made for conventions, I actually began making costumes in 2014. I started with my Renaissance Faire dress (Which now doubles as my Mother Gothel cosplay). I also made the cloak that I wear for Mother Gothel at the same time. A couple of weeks later I made a costume for a friend, and then I made my first version of my burlesque Ursula which I have since trashed. | 2. Why do you cosplay? Cosplay for me is a joy. I love the community, the events, and making my costumes. It's the first thing that I've truly been passionate about in a long time. I think that it all kind of comes |
back to my love for halloween and theatrics and all that comes with those things.
3. Is cosplay a hobby or is it more?
For me it's a hobby, but I also am trying to make a living doing commissions. Which is slow going, but it's going. My first commission went really well, and I'm working on my second. I really just love creating and if I can make a living doing that then I will be the happiest person alive. Cosplay has become life at this point. It's where all my energy goes outside of my "real" job.
3. Is cosplay a hobby or is it more?
For me it's a hobby, but I also am trying to make a living doing commissions. Which is slow going, but it's going. My first commission went really well, and I'm working on my second. I really just love creating and if I can make a living doing that then I will be the happiest person alive. Cosplay has become life at this point. It's where all my energy goes outside of my "real" job.
4. Homemade vs. Commissioned cosplay - what's your preference? For me I prefer to make my own costume. Just because I have the means. For some reason I really like stressing myself the fuck out and taking on more than I should. However, I don't believe there is anything wrong with commissioning costumes, obviously. I like making costumes for other people so it would be weird for me to be against commissions. Generally though I do prefer to see that people give credit where credit is due. Too frequently you see people not giving appropriate credit to photographers or commissioners or what have you. |
5. Work alone or with others? Depends. There are times where I feel like I definitely get more done on my own, but sometimes it's easier to stay on task if you're working with someone else who has a similar or the same goal. I love doing groups, but they can also be stressful if no one is doing their parts except you. Just like it was in high school. You could have an amazing group, but there will always be that one person who is carried by the rest of the team. 6. What is your favorite cosplay project to date? Why? Well, as of now it's a secret cosplay for Katsucon. As for the why, there are a lot of |
reasons. 1. I'm making it so that I can meet the person who voices the character at Katsucon. Also it is one of the more creative and intensive projects that I've worked on. I've had to construct body parts, and weaponry as well as the dress and armor. I'm so excited for everyone to see it! 7. What was your first ever cosplay? Looking back, how do you feel about that cosplay now? The first one that I made was my first version of my Ursula (I'm not counting my Renn Faire dress simply because it was just a dress). I rushed that Ursula so much and didn't read the instructions very well. It was falling apart by the end of the night, but I honestly loved wearing it. I love the attitude and sass that Ursula has and I really enjoyed that costume. That's why I made it a second time. 8. What's your least favorite part about cosplay? I think that my least favorite part about cosplay |
is not having the time or funds to do EVERYTHING that I want to do. I have so many ideas rolling around in my head, but I don't have nearly enough time to devote to them all to the extent that they deserve.
9. What inspired you to start cosplaying?
I had been wanting to for a while, but I never made it a priority until Maiacat forcibly dragged me into it ;) but honestly having her there to make suggestions and help along the world of conventions was a big help.
9. What inspired you to start cosplaying?
I had been wanting to for a while, but I never made it a priority until Maiacat forcibly dragged me into it ;) but honestly having her there to make suggestions and help along the world of conventions was a big help.
10. Upcoming cosplan and/or dream cosplay? I have a lot of cosplans. Too many. But I don't know that I have a "dream cosplay" I have a lot that I would like to do, but I think that most of them are pretty on par with one another, I would like to make myself a cosplay that has wings at some point, but I don't know what one.... |
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T_Poolio
1. How long cosplaying? 3 1/2 years. 2. Why do you cosplay? It's a get away from my boring life. Gives me something to challenge myself with. 3. Is cosplay a hobby or is it more? Hobby totally!!! 4. Homemade vs. Commissioned cosplay - what's your preference? Personally I like making my own. Cosplay in general just have fun no matter what it is. |
5. Work alone or with others? Mostly alone. The people I would love to work with live so far and I'm so lazy. 6. What is your favorite cosplay project to date? Why? Assassin's Creed Edward Kenway. It was the most ambitious project I've done. 7. What was your first ever cosplay? Looking back, how do you feel about that cosplay now? Deadpool! And I take pride since it was also designed by me and partially sewn by me. |
8. What's your least favorite part about cosplay? Toxic and negative people. We cosplay to get away from that in our everyday lives. 9. What inspired you to start cosplaying? Wizard World 2014ish my first comiccon and I was memorized by all the costumes. 10. Upcoming cosplan and/or dream cosplay? Secret Cosplay for Katsu, but my dream Cosplay is The Guyver. If you never heard of that get on google! |
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Megami Cupcake
1. How long have you been cosplaying? I've been cosplaying for a little over 2 years. But If we count how long I've been dressing up, then most of my life. 2. Why do you cosplay? I cosplay because I love becoming a character I relate to. I also love to dress up in costumes. Haha. But the best part of it is being able to make incredible friends who share the same creative passion for cosplay. 3. Is cosplay a hobby or is it more? It's a bit of both. I enjoy cosplaying and being creative. I am also trying to make it more than just a hobby. It would be a dream to be able to make a hobby I love into a full time job. |
4. Homemade vs. Commissioned cosplay - what's your preference?
I feel both is acceptable. Creating a cosplay can be overwhelming. I personally love to create myself. It allows me to put a bit of my design flair into it. Commissioning someone else to make your cosplay is a great way to support the community artists.
5. Work alone or with others?
Sometimes I like to work alone. My thoughts become too complicated at times. Won't even get into my ADD. My poor husband. Haha! Working with others is fun though! You find you'll learn new techniques and tricks to help you along the way from working with others.
I feel both is acceptable. Creating a cosplay can be overwhelming. I personally love to create myself. It allows me to put a bit of my design flair into it. Commissioning someone else to make your cosplay is a great way to support the community artists.
5. Work alone or with others?
Sometimes I like to work alone. My thoughts become too complicated at times. Won't even get into my ADD. My poor husband. Haha! Working with others is fun though! You find you'll learn new techniques and tricks to help you along the way from working with others.
6. What is your favorite cosplay project to date? Why? My favorite cosplay project is my Demon Hunter/MLP armor. It was incredibly challenging to make but so worth all the tears and blood. Haha I have learned a lot of what not to do. It was a learning process to tame the worbla beast. I did it though! 7. What was your first ever cosplay? Looking back, how do you feel about that cosplay now? My very first cosplay I did was a Lolita inspired Totoro from My Neighbor Totoro. Looking back on it, there are quite a bit of things I would change. The dress is cute but after learning what other materials and fabrics are out there I could improve the dress. I still love it. I used my own pattern and designs to make it and finished it in two days. It was painful. |
8. What's your least favorite part about cosplay?
My least favorite part about cosplay is all the negativity. Main ones are racism and body shaming. There is no place for that anywhere. People are allowed to cosplay whatever they want without being shamed and disrespected. Cosplayers are putting their passion and creativity into their costumes. They work hard to either make it or save money and buy one. Regardless of what race, color, body type they have, they have a right to be respected and enjoy what they love to do.
9. What inspired you to start cosplaying?
My inspiration to start cosplaying came from friends I met in a LARP group. I already had a love for dressing up and creating my own costumes but after finding out through those friends there was a whole other world, I was instantly drawn in! Not long after I came across Yaya Han. She is incredible, her attention to detail is amazing. I idolize that cosplay goddess.
10. Upcoming cosplan and/or dream cosplay?
There are a few cosplays in the works! Some being a Titan from Destiny 2, Umbreon, and Steampunk Riddler. My dream cosplay would be to cosplay every single outfit of Sailor Moon, including her beautiful Neo-Queen Serenity dress.
My least favorite part about cosplay is all the negativity. Main ones are racism and body shaming. There is no place for that anywhere. People are allowed to cosplay whatever they want without being shamed and disrespected. Cosplayers are putting their passion and creativity into their costumes. They work hard to either make it or save money and buy one. Regardless of what race, color, body type they have, they have a right to be respected and enjoy what they love to do.
9. What inspired you to start cosplaying?
My inspiration to start cosplaying came from friends I met in a LARP group. I already had a love for dressing up and creating my own costumes but after finding out through those friends there was a whole other world, I was instantly drawn in! Not long after I came across Yaya Han. She is incredible, her attention to detail is amazing. I idolize that cosplay goddess.
10. Upcoming cosplan and/or dream cosplay?
There are a few cosplays in the works! Some being a Titan from Destiny 2, Umbreon, and Steampunk Riddler. My dream cosplay would be to cosplay every single outfit of Sailor Moon, including her beautiful Neo-Queen Serenity dress.
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