I love your cosplays, this was so cute not to mention the baaawwwwdyy. I don't sew, but these videos always make me feel slightly more confident that designing cosplays isn't as intimidating as it feels
This is a little add-on to your tidbit about plastic wrap! Try the stretch-and-seal type of plastic wrap, it works a lot better than the standard stuff! It's easier to manage and more self-adherent (but not in the way that regular plastic wrap sticks to itself) so you can cut little pieces to patch empty spots without adding layers and layers of plastic wrap to ensure complete coverage. Adam Savage's Tested channel has a video on building a mannequin and the part about plastic wrap comes up at 13:32.
Love Clawdeen's cosplay ensemble. Seeing the entire process with the commentary on WHY choices were made adds to the "how to" of it all. YES, agreed on avoidance of the zipper. I will go to any lengths before ending up with a zipper. I seem to be incapable, even with the help of You Tube videos, to line up both tracks of a zipper. Usually I use snaps or hooks or frog closures or laces. I have even glued a vintage button onto a snap. ETSY and Amazon have tons of interesting fasteners at affordable prices. I will even use small amount of velcro to avoid the zipper, but velcro is my substitute of last resort.
Such a great idea to use foam as a base for boot covers. I've always had trouble getting the tall ones to stay up and have tried different methods so I'll remember this for next time
So many great ideas! I've been binge watching you today. A little advice though! If you heat seal cheap satin like that after sewing it works well as long as the seams are inside the garment. Which looks like thats what you where doing anyways! An I also would sigzag over the seam. I am one for making my kids costumes as cheap as i can but with sewing quality! Anywho nice work!
Spectacular ❤❤ Such a beautiful Job .. I was just thinking of you yesterday and have missed seeing you and what you are up to .. Love this video and you look so cute ❤
Hey April, great video as always! I hated sewing when I was a teenager. Watching your videos made me really wanna retry it, you always make it seem so easy! Of course it wasn't easy at all :D anyway I self-taught myself to sew and after weeks of frustrating failures (don't ask me how many seams I've ripped open because it was wrong xD and the amount of skipped stitches because well, I started with a super cheap sewing machine, so that's on me), now I have made several dresses and shirts for my fiancé, both thrifting and made from scratch
I can confirm the machine thing. I learned on a Nechi, my HS had Berninas, and I bought an $80 Janome for my first machine. Never had issues with any of those. I gave my Janome to my friend because I'd been given a project runway Brother. That thing was a nightmare. Every time I used it it would have issues. My mother gave me a 1963 turquoise Singer and it rarely has any issues. A good machine makes all the difference. The main difference (imo) between high and low quality machines is bells and whistles. Anything with a computer won't last long, certainly not 60+ years.
This is so cute! I googled a pic of the character and kept looking back and forth at it as you did each detail, you nailed each and every one! Does anyone know about that zipper method though? I hate dealing with zippers and that looked so easy, if anyone knows the name of it or has a page with a better explanation that would be awesome!
I loved you previous videos, I loved the thrifted transformation and other sewing outfits. Maybe because I have no interest in sewing costumes I didn’t like the change in videos.
watching this is making me realize how difficult it is too make a kind of complex cosplay.. I feel bad for commissioning someone for a genshin cosplay now😭/j
I was reading the comments and your replies. I guess i am to assume that you are happier making costumes. Too bad. You used to be my favorite channel. Your costumes are absolutely beautiful. Incredible work. But i have no interest in cosplay. Good luck to you sweetie.
This was amazing and so spot on. Your so amazingly talented and creative. Thank you for showing how to do these projects. 💜💜💜💜
Thank you so much!
I love your cosplays, this was so cute not to mention the baaawwwwdyy. I don't sew, but these videos always make me feel slightly more confident that designing cosplays isn't as intimidating as it feels
Knowing how to sew definitely helps make it less intimidating 😁
I love clawdeen wolf she's my favorite monster high character. Your cosplay of her is so beautiful
Clawdeen Wolf is my favorite character from Monster High. I'm definitely gonna try this for myself for Halloween 😍
Wow!!! Such a great job! You make it look sooo easy!! Thanks for sharing
This is a little add-on to your tidbit about plastic wrap! Try the stretch-and-seal type of plastic wrap, it works a lot better than the standard stuff! It's easier to manage and more self-adherent (but not in the way that regular plastic wrap sticks to itself) so you can cut little pieces to patch empty spots without adding layers and layers of plastic wrap to ensure complete coverage. Adam Savage's Tested channel has a video on building a mannequin and the part about plastic wrap comes up at 13:32.
you're literally amazing. i loved every part. thanks so much for showing the process
🤩 I've been looking forward to this! You did such a great job.
Thank you!!!
It turned out so good!
Can't believe how amazing this costume is!!! You look GREAT in it!!
Love Clawdeen's cosplay ensemble. Seeing the entire process with the commentary on WHY choices were made adds to the "how to" of it all. YES, agreed on avoidance of the zipper. I will go to any lengths before ending up with a zipper. I seem to be incapable, even with the help of You Tube videos, to line up both tracks of a zipper. Usually I use snaps or hooks or frog closures or laces. I have even glued a vintage button onto a snap. ETSY and Amazon have tons of interesting fasteners at affordable prices. I will even use small amount of velcro to avoid the zipper, but velcro is my substitute of last resort.
So what are you planning for this year's costume? Because I want to see what you are going to do next, because this is AMAZING.
Wow, you did an incredible job 👏🏽 🙌
I’m being clawdeen for Halloween!
the accuracy is on point 👏👏
I would not know that's you! What a difference a wig makes. It all looks great. You really taught me what to do when plan 1 fails! Thanks
Such a great idea to use foam as a base for boot covers. I've always had trouble getting the tall ones to stay up and have tried different methods so I'll remember this for next time
Omg I need to try this shoe making technique
This is one of my favorites.
love this! it's so fun, the shoes are amazing
What a great video. So much fun watching you sew. You did a great job!
Thank you!
Been waiting for this!
Wicked cool !!! The jacket is super cute!!!!!
So many great ideas! I've been binge watching you today. A little advice though! If you heat seal cheap satin like that after sewing it works well as long as the seams are inside the garment. Which looks like thats what you where doing anyways! An I also would sigzag over the seam. I am one for making my kids costumes as cheap as i can but with sewing quality! Anywho nice work!
Spectacular ❤❤ Such a beautiful Job .. I was just thinking of you yesterday and have missed seeing you and what you are up to .. Love this video and you look so cute ❤
Awww thanks for thinking of me 🥰
you did an AMAZING job 😱💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘
Thank you!!!
You are the first person I subscribed. /what a pleasure.
Love your video style!
Wow! That looks so good. A lot of work!
Wow 🤩 I’m speechless 👏👏👏👏😍😍😍
Just wow 😮
Also NAILED IT!!!!!!
Omg haven’t seen a vid in forever
Amazing result! Luv it💕
You made this seem extremely easy as someone who hates dealing with math and who doesn't know how to sew
Awesome job!!!!
You look amazing ❤
so cute!
Hey April, great video as always! I hated sewing when I was a teenager. Watching your videos made me really wanna retry it, you always make it seem so easy! Of course it wasn't easy at all :D anyway I self-taught myself to sew and after weeks of frustrating failures (don't ask me how many seams I've ripped open because it was wrong xD and the amount of skipped stitches because well, I started with a super cheap sewing machine, so that's on me), now I have made several dresses and shirts for my fiancé, both thrifting and made from scratch
Thank you! I agree on paying more for a machine that will give you less problems 😄
I can confirm the machine thing. I learned on a Nechi, my HS had Berninas, and I bought an $80 Janome for my first machine. Never had issues with any of those. I gave my Janome to my friend because I'd been given a project runway Brother. That thing was a nightmare. Every time I used it it would have issues. My mother gave me a 1963 turquoise Singer and it rarely has any issues.
A good machine makes all the difference. The main difference (imo) between high and low quality machines is bells and whistles. Anything with a computer won't last long, certainly not 60+ years.
Awesome job ! Cute
Amazing!!!
Love the video!!! So cute!!!
sooooo good omg
Thank you 🥰
This is so cute! I googled a pic of the character and kept looking back and forth at it as you did each detail, you nailed each and every one!
Does anyone know about that zipper method though? I hate dealing with zippers and that looked so easy, if anyone knows the name of it or has a page with a better explanation that would be awesome!
Awesome
Always wanted that jacket in real life lol
Love it!
ATEEEEEEEE UPPPPPPPP SLAYYYYYYYY
slaaayed the house boots
I waited for the full cosplay, btw I prefer long videos.
I miss your video
🫶
i have missed you
🎉🎉
Where can I get a dress form like the one you are using??
GREAT costume. I would have a bigger wig to fit it better
So stinking cute. Will you be going to the Barbie movie? If you do you should wear it
I would need the rest of my ghouls with me 😍
I loved you previous videos, I loved the thrifted transformation and other sewing outfits. Maybe because I have no interest in sewing costumes I didn’t like the change in videos.
It was a sudden change but I’m happier making costumes now 🥰
I miss watch your thrift flips...I follow Sierra and I know you made clothes with her as a model but haven't seen it on your channel 🤔
You’re commenting on a thrift flip right now! And that will be released in 2024 😆
Oof I hate reworking zippers too lol! do you use a fabric ren or just a regular washable?
watching this is making me realize how difficult it is too make a kind of complex cosplay.. I feel bad for commissioning someone for a genshin cosplay now😭/j
i’m in shock
what us sew foam?
😮😮❤❤❤❤😍😍😍
hi
I like these shoes better than yeus tbh bc the heel of the shoes dont look like the og like how u made it look
I hate sewing zippers. Ugh!
I was reading the comments and your replies. I guess i am to assume that you are happier making costumes. Too bad. You used to be my favorite channel. Your costumes are absolutely beautiful. Incredible work. But i have no interest in cosplay. Good luck to you sweetie.
you are sooooo tiny
omg, i miss you. i just saw your thread post, that's why i'm here. hi!!!!
Hello 🥰
You're amazing!!!! I almost finished my Clawd Wolf and watching you creating my sister is so inspiring ( @aokiji.cosplay)