#ardawigscanada

[nicagotshot]

"That's the last time y'all be messin' with Rogue." ❌ Rogue photo by @t.l.photoworks 💚🖤💚 Custom Spliced wig made from two @ardawigs & made by me 🧝🏻‍♀️ #rogue #roguecosplay #xmen #xmencomics #xmenrogue #ardawigs #ardawigscanada (at Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj4cHHTLt-B/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[trojanteapot]

This is a Spider-Gwen jumpsuit I made!

Happy Halloween! I made this bodysuit and I'm super happy with it!

I'm gonna break down step by step what i did but I'm NOT a professional cosplayer or seamstress or fashion designer or anything. This is just to document what I've done in case it could help somebody else!

Materials used:

Scuba hex white (2 yards, available at Joann or Cosplay Fabrics International)

Scuba hex black (2 yards, same as previous links)

Web pattern on Spoonflower (make sure to order it printed on spandex!)

Three zippers (one for the bodysuit, two for the arms)

7mm snap buttons for the collar

Wig from @ardawigscanada so I don't actually have to style it as I am lazy and bad at wig styling

Step One: PATTERNING

I used several patterns as a base:

Yaya Han's Ultimate Bodysuit Pattern for the general design (McCall's M7217)

The Yaya Han pattern with a baseball jersey shirt for the arm sleeves (McCall's M7554)

McCall's M7486 for the hood (or you can trace a hood from a sweater of your choice)

Step Two: DRAFTING

First I tested out the bodysuit pattern solely on its own on some cheap stretchy fabric just to make sure it fits. I find that their smallest size fits me well as I am definitely a very stringy person. But the bodysuit was a bit short so i needed to extend the torso parts.

Then I trace out new patterns and draw the Spider-Gwen design on top of them, and cut.

BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE!!!

I wasn't sure if that would fit me either so I made ANOTHER mockup of the pattern I drafted out of scrap fabric (basically the web pattern I ordered but in the wrong size because I am dumb and I don't check things). Turns out this was a GOOD IDEA because this came out too loose! The fabrics I got were veeeery expensive so I'd rather be safe than sorry!

Step Three: COMMENCE SEWING! (AND HAIR PULLING)

After making the adjustments to my paper patterns, I held my breath and started on the bodysuit proper. Hoping that I don't fuck everything up.

I started with the easy stuff, which were the front panels:

So far so good! I didn't use any special types of stitches, just regular straight stitch. I read that other cosplayers may use zigzag stitches for stretchy fabric but I have very little sewing experience and I do NOT trust my sewing machine at all. Just do what you're comfortable with and you'll be fine!

And important note! Make sure you stretch your fabric slightly while sewing! It's supposed to be a stretchy suit after all!

Back panels were a pain, but I got it done... there was a lot of thread pulling and hair pulling and questioning my life choices involved.

then I sewed the sides together! The white and black parts don't align perfectly but you can't really tell in this picture 😅

After that, I sewed the web parts onto the sleeves and the sleeves to the shoulders. That part went surprisingly smoothly so I'm just going to move on. Sorry for the lack of images but there's a photo limit on this website.

Step 3.1 Gloves!!!

Okay so I got a separate pattern for the gloves and also left them to basically the last minute to finish as they're so goddamn difficult!

This tutorial helped me out so much!!!

As you can see in these pictures, my first attempt came out a bit too loose. But it was an easy fix. I just had to take in the thumb and the pinky and it fit reasonably well on my hand.

And I also installed zippers on the seams of my sleeves so I can easily remove my gloves while still keeping them attached to the jumpsuit. This is why this project needed three zippers.

Step 3.2 Collar

And finally, the collar. This almost made me gave up on the entire project.

Right after I sewed the hood on, I was well on my way to finishing, or so I thought!

Because I was combining two different patterns with two different types of collars, I needed to figure out how to make them fit together. there were many MANY failed attempts.

Eventually what I did was I cut out two curved trapezoid shaped things out of the white scuba fabric, sewed that to the top of where the hood connects to the bodysuit, and then sewed the collar on top of that. This made sure that the fabric actually conforms to my neck area.

I placed down a t-shirt to trace the curvy trapezoids, and also make sure you measure your neck area appropriately!

CLOSING THOUGHTS

So yeah that's basically what I did. I admit I was too lazy to dye my flats in order to make her ballet flats but I'm sure that's easy compared to this mess! Anyway my Converses worked in a pinch.

Thank you for reading! Good luck and Happy Halloween!

[mdaproductions]

Here we are finally photos from YetiCon last year! Sadly I'll be missing out this year with wedding planning and all that comes with moving etc

Lucifer will be getting a new coat this year though hopefully in time for the release of the series and a new snake for the hat and the crown. If not then at least Otakuthon! (Whichever comes first)

Cosplay made by me

Wig from @ardawigscanada styled by new

📸 @shutterfae.studio

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#HazbinHotelLucifer #HazbinHotel #HazbinHotelCosplay #LuciferCosplay #Lucifer #LuciferMorningstarCosplay #LuciferMorningstar #Vivziepop #YetiCon2022 #YetiCon #cosplay #cosplayer #genderfluid #lgbtq #ardawigschampagne #ardawigscady

[stardustblader]

Ohayou Minna-san! We know it's been a long while since we posted something here 😜, BUT WE are going to be guests at @ in November 3rd-6th 2022! We are really hype for this opportunity and can't wait to meet everyone! Cosplay line-up coming soon 😜 To see the complete guest lineup check @youmaconofficial 🔥🔥🔥 YOU can also follow US on our other social links for more UPDATES, COSPLAY WIP, VLOG, Anything OTAKU: https://linktr.ee/tsukinostardust Concept by @sakizoillustrator Photo by @golden.panda.bear Outfit made by @tsukinostardust Hair by @ardawigscanada #tsukinostardust #youmacon #youmacon2022 #detroit #cosplay #anime #cosplayer #cosplayguest #cosplayersofinstagram #youmaconcosplay #animeconvetion #cosplayers #cosplayboy #geekforlife  (at Montreal, Quebec) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjVMnCRLnSd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[t-dude64]

Featuring @dolldamage as Yuri Katsuki from Yuri on Ice! Around last year time, I had such a cool opportunity to do a photoshoot with @dolldamage . What I really like about them is that they challenge me with unique locations on where our photoshoots will be.  Being able to do a photoshoot at my local ice rink arena was such a great experience. And it being Yuri on Ice, it was so thematic to our shoot and what we were going for. And we got some fantastic photos out of it.  There's plenty of more to share. So be on the lookout for that. 😁 Part 2! Yuri : Kaoru Doll Wig : @ardawigscanada Photographer : @tdude64 Location : Quebec, Canada #cosplay #cosplayphotography #cosplayphotoshoot #yurionice #yurionicecosplay #yurianime #yurikatsuki #yurikatsukicosplay #iceskating #cosplayonice #animecosplay #tdude64 #tdude https://www.instagram.com/p/CnNmfiXrNGI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[lukfu]

😈 Who’s your league main? 💖 Mine were Jinx and Sona!! 🦈🎶 I haven’t played in a while since my computer is really old and slow and tbh I was too shy to play competitively 🥺 Ive been watching arams recently tho and it looks really fun so i want to play again!! ✨💞. ♥︎ also if you main vi you have bad taste ♥︎ 📷 @_bananabento , minor edits by me ♥︎ ♥︎ girl From Instagram

[comicgirlcosplay]

“I hope to serve you again!” ** The wig isa Lulu in Cherry Red (CL-005) from @ardawigscanada ** #cellsatwork #cellsatworkcosplay #hatarakusaibou #hatarakusaiboucosplay #redbloodcell #redbloodcellcosplay #ae3803 #ae3803cosplay #ardawigs #ardawigscanada #cosplay #holidaymatsuri #holidaymatsuri2019 #holmat #holmat2019 #floridacosplay #floridacosplayer (at Orlando, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/B79kX1kjlFS/?igshid=d3olyg11jams

[skyleafcreations]

What a year 2019 has been. I had a few milestones with winning awards for some work that I am so super proud of. My version of @noflutter Willy Wonka at @fanexpocanada was probably my biggest accomplishment of 2019. I also got to make some amazing stuff for clients and do some very cool original concept photo shoots and Miss Frizzle and Liz happened for Halloween along with the cutest Mr. Frizzle and Chase. The last three sets of photos are just a sneak peak at what we have in-store for 2020. I hope whatever your plans are you all have a fantastic New Years!! See ya in 2020!!! 📷 soup ones by @s_varlow_photography , Viking by @orion_photographer , Wonka unknown. #canadian #canadiancosplayer #sewing #crafting #skyleafcreations #willywonka #charlieandthechocolatefactory #heattransfervinyl #inspiredby #silhouettecameo3 #clayfoam #3ddetails #ardawigscanada #corset #cosplaybymccalls #simplicity #araneablack #erinoverbust #cosplayfabrics #fwd #disney #mashup #aintnoprettyprincess #cosplayclubontario #flowersoup #fall #autumnqueen #gothic #flowers #originalcharacter https://www.instagram.com/p/B6wEFPGDPfq/?igshid=jq7gmmt03d5

[pigfartsitsonmars]

With winter coming upon us it seems more then appropriate to share some of my winter orphan anistasia photos from last winter. 📸 @r2_cosplay Edited and costume from @kimmismiless ____________________________ #anistasiacosplay #anastasia #orphananastasia #orphan #20thcenturyfox #disney #disneyprincess #cosplay #cosplayer #yyccosplay #femalecosplay #cosplaygirl #cospositive #bodypositive #cosplaycommunity #cosplaywip #fashion #yyc #ardawigscanada #ardawigs #onceuponadecember #snow (at Canmore, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2-A8PVjb8a/?igshid=hsl31c7mkg4b

[icephoenixart]

Fun little project I got to do at #tricitysupercon The wonderful people at @ardawigscanada lent me some #luminsfoamclay and a styrofoam ball and I made an island with a ruined tower in the sea. I think I did not too bad a job considering my only tools were a mini ruler and a safety pin ;) I used my #fabercastel #markers to add pigment to the clay which worked surprisingly well and gave me a lovely soft colour palate to work with. I love how there was virtually no mess and the learning curve for this product was very easy (I had never used it before) I highly reccomend it! And if you have any questions the lovely ladies at Arda Wigs Canada are always happy to answer! #WIP #convention #artlove #sculpture #tower #wave #sea #lumins #foamclay #ardawigscanada #sculping #miniatures #landscape #ruins #fabercastel #pittmarker https://www.instagram.com/p/B3DwR15gtV1/?igshid=10cmzlbqwxd6d

[misterthomasjeromenewton]

So I tried my Usagi wig on finally, after working on it for a month. Hoo boy. It’s big and heavy. This is version one and will for SURE be changed before FanExpo. One of the big things I’m worried about is... I’ve never been ‘cute’. I’ve always gone for funny, scary or sexy cosplay. I’ve never seen myself as cute, and I’m pretty sure what I’m doing for my makeup/aesthetic for Saturday at Pretty Heroes this weekend. Hopefully giving some ‘edge’ to the ‘cute’ will help me feel more comfortable. ✨ #ramble #me #selfie #moonie #sailormoon #cosplay #cosplayer #ardawigs #ardawigscanada #toronto #usagitsukino #serenatsukino #prettyheroes #magicalgirl #bishoujosenshisailormoon (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0CpVLwg--s/?igshid=1hlsh0yap4r64

[nicagotshot]

Want 5 free postcard prints? Spend $100 on my print store & I’ll send you 5 postcard prints for free!!!! 🪩 Rogue photo by @t.l.photoworks 💚🖤💚 Custom Spliced wig made from two @ardawigs & made by me 🧝🏻‍♀️ #rogue #roguecosplay #xmen #xmencomics #xmenrogue #ardawigs #ardawigscanada #freeprint #freestuff (at Storenvy) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl5WyZBrR5T/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[achlysfx]

Fem!Hawks, anyone? 😏 ~ I was trying to go for an edgy/contemporary look (based off his model photo.) ~ Looks like timing was perfect as I’ve been patterning a template for the large wings...now that one of the straps broke off of this pair 😩😩😩 ~ Most likely, this will be the last photo I upload of Hawks for 2018, before Katsu. Wings may be revealed depending on when I’ll receive the holders since packages are delayed due to the strikes...fingers crossed on that... ~ ~ #hawkscosplay #bnhacosplay #bnhahawks #hawksbnha #mhacosplay #hawks #cosplay #myheroacademiacosplay #BNHA #mha #cosplayphotography #cosplaytest #bokunoheroacademiacosplay #ardawigscanada #foamprops https://www.instagram.com/p/BrL2_7UnCji/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=kq2rr32rd7m7

[mdaproductions]

I now have my photos from the Cloud shoot at YetiCon on the Saturday morning!

I think this is my fave shot! Angle, lighting, yes

Cosplay by me

Wig is a Jareth in champagne from @ardawigscanada styled by me

I did NOT make my sword

📸 @shutterfae.studio

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#YetiCon #YetiCon2022 #cosplay #finalfantasy #ff7 #adventchildren #cloudstrife #cloudstrifecosplay

[c-worldproductions]

THE GREAT Mammon finally alone with MC, but not like on a date or anything though! *Mammon denial noises* . . 💳 Mammon: me . 📷 Photographer: @bajablastoid (Beel, one of my lil bros 🍔) . 💇 Pure White Hansel Classic Wig: @ardawigscanada . 🐑 MC Plushie: @crunchyrollstore . 🪶 Belt Charm: @vernacuacreations . . #CWorldProductions #Crunchyroll #cosplay #Mammon #ObeyMeMammon #casualMammon #Mammoney #MammoneyObeyMe #ObeyMeShallWeDateMammon #ObeyMe #ObeyMeShallWeDate #ObeyMeMammoney #ObeyMeMC #MCObeyMe #MCObeyMeShallWeDate #MammonObeyMe #MammonObeyMeShallWeDate #ArdaWigsCanada #ArdaWigs https://www.instagram.com/p/CfkqxigrA3O/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[t-dude64]

Featuring @dolldamage as Yuri Katsuki from Yuri on Ice! Around last year time, I had such a cool opportunity to do a photoshoot with @dolldamage . What I really like about them is that they challenge me with unique locations on where our photoshoots will be.  Being able to do a photoshoot at my local ice rink arena was such a great experience. And it being Yuri on Ice, it was so thematic to our shoot and what we were going for. And we got some fantastic photos out of it.  There's plenty of more to share. So be on the lookout for that. 😁 Yuri : Kaoru Doll Wig : @ardawigscanada Photographer : @tdude64 Location : Quebec, Canada #cosplay #cosplayphotography #cosplayphotoshoot #yurionice #yurionicecosplay #yurianime #yurikatsuki #yurikatsukicosplay #iceskating #cosplayonice #animecosplay #tdude64 #tdude https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm5liZWs1jV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=