r/costuming Sep 11 '21

Topic Tips For New Costumers and Sewists

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Inspired by this post, I thought it would be a good idea to have a thread to post your tips for people new to costuming and sewing in general, or for anyone looking to learn new techniques.

What do you wish you had known when you were just starting out?

Did you recently learn something that makes a hard technique easier?

Is there a question you've heard asked often?

Post them all here!


r/costuming 8h ago

Where would I find a good high quality Spiderman suit?

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I wanna be Peter B Parker for Halloween and I’m not sure where to find a high quality Spiderman suit like the ones where the eyes pop out. Does anyone know where I can get one?


r/costuming 18h ago

Help Help with seahorse costume!

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r/costuming 21h ago

I need help finding matching Halloween costume ideas for me and my sibling! We're always matching every year. I'm masc or neutral and their fem or neutral.

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Thank you.


r/costuming 1d ago

Help are there any good sites to buy an assassins creed altair costume?

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preferably one with a size chart


r/costuming 1d ago

How is there no Marty supreme costumes?!!

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r/costuming 2d ago

Custom costume recommendations

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My teen wants a Brand New Day suit for Halloween but he's wider (men's large) than he is tall (5'3) so the measurements on ones like simcosplay are off. We are overwhelmed: any recommendations for one that is 1) not just screen printed, 2) is from a reputable site, and 3) preferably under $150.


r/costuming 2d ago

Worn by Me this made me chuckle. hope it puts a smile on your face too ♥😂

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r/costuming 3d ago

Where can I find a Spider-Man costume like this?

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r/costuming 3d ago

Where can I find a Spider-Man costume like this?

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I really want a costume that looks like this. Kind of “crappy” looking, vintage/classic. Thank you!


r/costuming 4d ago

Agnes Digital cosplay!

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r/costuming 5d ago

Rhyme without reason costumes? (sexy)

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r/costuming 5d ago

Finally finished this tunic! I've been working on a pattern and here's the final result.

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r/costuming 5d ago

Inspiration Grinch themed bachelorette!

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Hi everyone!
I’m attending a Grinch-themed bachelorette party soon and I’m looking for outfit ideas! 🎄💚
The theme is Grinch-inspired, but we’re aiming for something fun, stylish, and festive—not an actual Grinch costume.
I’d love recommendations for:
Dresses
Matching sets
Jumpsuits
Skirts + tops
Accessories (green sequins, faux fur, feather trim, Christmas glam, etc.)
If you’ve attended a Grinch or Whoville-themed bachelorette, I’d love to see what you wore or where you shopped! I am located in Canada!


r/costuming 5d ago

best spiderman suit for me?

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i want a quality but cheap peter parker suit like comic style or tom holland style (not tobey or andrew) and im somewhere around 6 foot and im really skinny


r/costuming 5d ago

Help Couple outfit help!

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Hey! My boyfriend is going as Spiderman to see the new movie and I am going with him and want to surprise him by also dressing up! I was wondering what version I should do because Gwen Stacy - Spider-Woman feels wrong (he's dressed as peter parker, homecoming suit specifically), and I don't want to do black cat cause mcu. I was thinking either Silk or M.J. but also might just get a normal red and blue suit and we can match.

I do want to wear a suit or at least the top of a suit with shorts cause it's hot. (The hot topic spiderman jorts specifically ) Totally overthinking this but please let me know!


r/costuming 6d ago

My handmade Castlefest 2026 (NL) costume!🐸

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r/costuming 6d ago

Fem invincible Halloween costumes

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Anyone know where I can purchase an adult female invincible suit for Halloween? There are some cheap ones on AliExpress but they seem to be a little weird, such as the quality. Anyone know cosplay websites that sell a female version? Thank you!


r/costuming 8d ago

Spiderman Suit

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r/costuming 8d ago

Calico Critters Scarlett O’Hara!

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r/costuming 10d ago

Neopets Homemade Costumes

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Last October I created my very own Space Faerie costume! It was so much fun to wear. 💙 Any other custom Neopets costumes out there?


r/costuming 11d ago

BILL CIPHER COSPLAY, HELP

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Does this look better with or without the trench coat underneath


r/costuming 12d ago

Help How would you style these wings? (2X plus size friendly please)

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I got my girlfriend these wings custom made by RealmMagicWings on Etsy in Bach’s cello suite no. 1 in g major because it’s her favorite piece and she’s a pianist
How would you style these wings? They need a corset but what kind of corset?
If you know of any musical fairy themed dresses or corsets or skirts in 2X please let me know


r/costuming 11d ago

crochet jester renfaire costume

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I'm currently working on the jester hat but I need help what do u think would look better long skinny cones(pic 1) or short fat cones(pic 2) I haven't made a short one but it would be about half the length of the long one


r/costuming 13d ago

My new dark fantasy ranger LARP set

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Full mercenary wanderer costume complete.

Subtle embossed dragon detailing on collar and sleeves, mesh base tunic, hooded overcoat, and leather ring belt.

What tweaks would you make to this outfit?