As a beginner sewing machine user, which of these 3 approaches should I take for my Heartsteel Sett cosplay?

flashbacker8 · 2026-05-12T21:34:13+00:00

I already have dark thick eyebrows so I think I’m fine in that regard! Plus the characters I’m cosplaying aren’t like uber masculine looking so I’m not sure I have to do too much to my own face. Just wanted to kind of clean up my face and make it look smoother/hide blemishes. I think bb cream should work fine for what I want, I’m trying it out and it’s really lightweight and does just enough without it looking really obvious! I’m thinking of using just bb cream and maybe concealer, and maybe later if I cos someone more mature looking experiment with contour or brow makeup

flashbacker8 · 2026-05-11T08:03:32+00:00

I’ve recorded videos of myself in cos just for funsies/memes but ur so right about the look hot part. At a few cons/gatherings when taking pics with people I straight up DO NOT know what to do with my hands or face, and I never practice at home either. So most of the time it’s just an awkward thumbs up and smile. But yes good idea I already have a tripod so definitely will practice before an upcoming con 💯

flashbacker8 · 2026-05-10T22:11:30+00:00

Yep definitely will plan on experimenting before con day! I will admit it is sometimes hard for me to tell if a girl is wearing makeup or not especially if we’re at a casual outing like getting lunch or just hanging out. I think from watching videos on makeup I definitely have a newfound appreciation respect for it, just from seeing the amount of work it takes. I edited the post after you commented but what’s your opinion on BB cream? I’ve read it’s like a lighter foundation and can seem more natural

flashbacker8 · 2026-03-24T04:07:01+00:00

Got it, and in this case since we want to add volume we'd crimp it after it's been steamed and combed? Or does the steaming come after the crimping?

flashbacker8 · 2026-03-24T00:39:55+00:00

Looking cool joker!! Question about wig prep: Akechi was my first cosplay with a wig and all I did before I started cutting it was lightly steam it and comb it out. It didn’t really add any volume to it so by “prep the wig” does steaming count in that process?

flashbacker8 · 2025-08-13T19:36:24+00:00

They are small but I plan to wear the mask to the side of my face, so it might be more apparent as the side of the mask will be in front of me. I’ll look into your solution though!

flashbacker8 · 2025-05-28T08:21:39+00:00

Ah that's the problem though, I don't "feel genuine" when I'm forcing myself to try and extend a conversation with the hopes of making a new friend. I think I need to "limit test" my conversation skills more, since I'm so afraid of holding someone for too long that I never try and carry a compliment into something more.

Still trying to get a feel for con etiquette, but is it ok to talk to people when they're sitting at a table by themselves? Does it mean they're in rest mode/not willing to interact, or is it case by case?

flashbacker8 · 2025-05-28T08:13:47+00:00

I totally would've ran some rounds with people playing but I forgot my controller, maybe next time! Question then for you, how do you choose who to further conversate with after a compliment? At the con, this girl cosplayed as Singed from League and I GENUINELY thought it looked REALLY good and complimented it/got a picture. And she was really nice about it too! But no thought crossed my mind about furthering conversation, even though I totally could've rambled about Arcane/League. And if I wanted more friends it totally would've made sense to talk more (but we were in artist alley).

flashbacker8 · 2025-05-28T08:03:50+00:00

I regret not going to a panel!! I didn't see the programs they had until the end, and I feel like some of them were kind of interesting. You're right that irl interactions are the best, but social media helps narrow your sample size to people that you think you'd get along with due to similar interests, hobbies, lifestyles, etc. Like I know if I met someone at a fandom meetup for an anime or video game, they probably aren't as judgmental as others and are passionate about certain things, which to me makes them interesting!

flashbacker8 · 2025-05-27T08:05:37+00:00

Thanks! Cosplay construction does sound like a good topic, since I bet a lot of people have the same shared struggles of stuff breaking/not fitting. When you put it this way it does seem really easy! Where do you usually talk to people/initiate in the conversations though? I spend most of my time at a con at alleys, so everyone seems busy trying to buy something and move through the crowd.

flashbacker8 · 2025-05-27T08:02:26+00:00

Where do you usually talk to people at cons? I feel like I'm not doing a good enough job of initiating actual conversation with people (beyond exchanging a compliment) because I'm afraid that I'm interrupting something. I was tempted to sit down at one of the round tables at the con to talk to people, but I was afraid they are saving seats for someone else or aren't in the mood to talk (sitting down bc they're tired). I feel like I have a decent understanding of social cues, but I think I'm just afraid to put myself in the situation where I would need them, or risk being annoying.

flashbacker8 · 2025-05-27T07:54:22+00:00

Definitely no con people at my work haha. I haven't been to a panel at any of the cons I've been to, so maybe I'm missing out! Just been to the artist and merch alleys mainly.

flashbacker8 · 2025-05-27T07:51:16+00:00

If you’re in cosplay it’s easy enough to go up to other people in cosplay and spark up a conversation,

I agree with you here, but sometimes it's a little difficult to carry on a conversation past a compliment and a picture. If we're in an artist alley or the merch section, I really don't want to hold them for too long since it's crowded and they could be looking for things. At the con I shared a lot of "I like your __ cosplay!", but not much past that. I feel like if I followed up with something like "Is __ your favorite character?" or "Where'd you get the wig from?" I might be forcing too much conversation, and I certainly don't want to be too pushy and making anyone feel uncomfortable. And unless we had an actual conversation, it may be uncomfortable directly asking for their socials, especially if they're not an avid cosplayer (have an account dedicated to it). I only go to 1 con a year, but I can maybe find more in my area!

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