Once you know what costume/design you would like, here is the information that I will need from you to make it:
- Your measurements
- Chest - Measure around the fullest part of your chest, preferably with any undergarments you plan to wear with the costume. If you are crossplaying, take your measurement with your binding/fake boobs to ensure your garment(s) hangs correctly.
- Waist - Measure around where your pants normally hang. Generally across your navel or just above it.
- Hips - Measure around the fullest part of your hips. Generally, nine inches below your navel or right above your crotch and around the fullest part of your buttocks.
- Inseam - While standing, measure your inner thigh from the floor to your crotch. This is important if you are petite (< 5' 4") or tall (> 5' 10"), which requires tweaking the hem.
- Others as needed
- Waist - Measure around where your pants normally hang. Generally across your navel or just above it.
- To get the most accurate measurements, please have someone measure for you!
- Fabric preferences
- Type - cotton, silk, wool, etc.
- Pattern - if needed (eg. brocade)
- Color
- Pattern - if needed (eg. brocade)
If you have or can link me to any reference photos, that would be a definite plus, as I can't watch every anime and play every video game (as much as I would like to!).
If I need any other information I will ask for it, but that's the bare minimum I'll need to give a quote.
Payment
My commission fee is easy to determine: $15 per hour I spend making it. For example, if I take 10 hours to make your costume, then it would be $150.
To ease the sticker shock and help spread out the price, I only require the cost of materials up front as a non-refundable deposit. The rest of the commission fee is due upon completion of the costume.
Example: Go with the above-mentioned $150 project. Let's say that materials cost $50. So I would ask for a $50 deposit, which allows me to order everything and get started. When I've completed your costume, you would owe $100. Or you would pay $15/hour, minus the deposit.
Note: If it turns out that I grossly mis-quoted the time it will take, I will inform you and work something out with you.
I am also open to negotiating an installment/lay-away plan on a case-by-case basis. For more details, you can read the Frequently Asked Questions.
Contact
You can reach me via email or via private message on the following sites:
I can also be reached via AOL Instant Messanger (TigressWWA).
Until then, happy cosplay! I look forward to hearing from you!