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Cosplay Tutorial: Stockings That Won't Fall Down
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Published: 2015-03-06 01:40:54 +0000 UTC; Views: 83492; Favourites: 1076; Downloads: 417
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EDIT: OH MY GOODNESS! A DD, I am so honored! Thank you for all the kind comments and favorites. I just moved and haven't gotten Internet yet, so I'm a few days late with my thanks, but it was a wonderful surprise!A lot of people are always surprised at how I make my stockings for my cosplays. I came up with this technique a few years ago and thought I would share!
Using an "illusion legging" approach to stocking keeps them from falling down and makes your thighs look PERFECT!
I put a lot of work into this tutorial, please tell me what you think!
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Would using an old pair of nude tights for the top part work?
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If the tights are thick and wont run or fray I don't see why not. It would probably be best to not even cut the stockings and just tack the stocking right to it!
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Thanks! I don't know why I didn't think of just tacking them on top haha
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Awesome tutorial! I feel like I understood exactly what you were trying to explain. I feel confidant enough to give it a shot! Your explanations were concise and complete. Well done.
I have two questions:
Mainly is power mesh delicate when worn? Like how you have to be careful with store bought nylons will I have to watch out for getting catches or runs in the power mesh?
Also, any suggestions on where to pick up good power mesh that I can access in Canada?
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Power mesh is a pretty sturdy material but not all are created equal. I mine from spandex house's website online, it's much nicer than what my local Joann's sells.
The mesh is much more wearable than nylons, but its still a good idea to keep it away from any velcro or other things on your costume that could snag it.
Thank you for your kind words and good luck! ^_^
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That helps a lot!
Β Thank you for responding
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Does this work with whole stockings, too? Like you could DIY those thigh-high stocking tights but use actual thigh high stockings?
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Like adding store bought socks to the mesh shorts? You sure could! You would probably want to make the shorts and put the socks on and tack the mesh to them in many places on the inside. It would be hard to sew them on with a machine because the stiching might show or the socks may not stretch as well. I did a pair where I had to join the peices with lots of individual tacking stitches, it took a while but itnwas a great result.
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this is awesome my only question is, is the mesh stretch as well?
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Yes, power mesh is designed for bathing suits and such. It stretches very well.
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oh awesome thank you for answering me!Β
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This is simply the best tutorial I have ever seen of my whole life!!! T^T Thank you!!! Your an angel!!!!!
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This is SUCH a clever idea! Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom! Gah, when my stockings fall down at cons... that's one of my biggest pet peeves! Thank you girly! <3
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I totally did this for my Dragon Kid costume without even realizing it! Β As in, it didn't occur to me to use a pattern or just make tights to attach things to until the last minute. Β 
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Wow, thank you for sharing this! I may try this for a cosplay ^_^
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You are amazing.
Also dang it where was this 6 months ago when my friend was working on her leggings for Papi of Monster Musume?!
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I want these for rl normal outfits >< I'm a big girl I can't get stockings that will stay up
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*whispers back* Thank you so much!
Send me pictures if you get this worked into your daily outfits!
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I wish I had the skill to make such a thing XD!
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Where did you get your fish scale fabric?
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I think from Spandexworld.com
But I also use Spandex Depot and spandex house!
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Thank you for revealing the secret of stockings.
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This is terrific - thanks for sharing! and congrats on the DD Β
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Shiny!
I shall keep this in mind, thanks!
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This is just absolutely amazing and helpful! Thank you!!
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It should work with knitted fabrics like socks. If you cut a loose knit, just be careful it doesn't come unraveled. Two lines of stitching might help.
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WHAT OMG IT'S FALSETTO!!! Β It's fine, It's fine I'm okay *Breath* I wasn't expecting this XD
Anyway, Amazing tutorial! Congrats for the DD~!Β
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Thank you! *^o^*
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A very useful explanation of how to get the anime look on a reality situation!
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I must admit that I never thought about it. This is genius, even for everyday clothing! Your explanations were pretty clear and the extra drawings complemented the drawings nicely. Simple tutorial, well done!
And most of all,
Thank you!
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This is wonderful! I may consider doing this with some non-cosplay thigh-highs because they can be such a pain when they keep falling down!
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The amount of work a dedicated fan/cosplayer will put into their costumes is truly mind-blowing to me.
Nice tutorial, I'll have to remember this if anyone I know should ever need some tips!
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