3. Get the Materials

Textile and other crafting materials are often the most expensive part of any costume of cosplay. Not to mention that some materials are impossible to get, especially when you live in a small town, or in a small country. Internet shopping is great, but it doesn’t solve everything. You cannot touch, you cannot smell things there. So, where to get materials?

2. Research

Every costume creation should start with research. If you don’t research, you’re doing something wrong. Then again, the intensity and time invested into this step depends on your intentions: is the costume for a local party? Do you want to take part in a cosplay competition? Would you like to have a nice memory in form of presentable photos? The thumb rule is - the more complicated costume it is and the better done you want it, the more you should research before starting the actual work.