DIY costume patterns and tutorials for average humans. 

Hi, my name is Chris.

I make costume patterns and templates.

How about if I do the annoying:

Costume hats sequence

DESIGNEY

MEASUREY

MISTAKEY

bits so you don’t have to!

New To Crafting? No Worries.

One of my main goals is to keep the making process as simple as possible.

You can get started on some of my costumes with just a utility knife, a hot glue gun and some craft foam!

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diy knight helmet costumes in multiple sizes

Costumes that just… fit.

A lot of costume pattterns out there on the internet only include one size, and then it’s up to you to guess how much to scale it up or down so it’ll fit. My patterns contain multiple sizes, so just measure yourself, print the corresponding size and you’re gonna get a costume that fits!

Why Make Your Own Costumes?

steampunk jetpack on lawn

You Get What You Want

Need a steampunk jetpack? A diver's helmet? You are not going to be able to go to your local costume store and pick one up for a few bucks. You're gonna have to make it yourself. 

steampunk plague doctor mask sitting on deck

It Saves You Money

Once you have your basic supplies, you can make many projects for only a few dollars. 

high five with dive helmet costume on

You Get Bragging Rights

"Yep, that's right, I made it myself". You will get to say that over and over to incredulous onlookers as they stare in amazement at your unique creation.

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It’s Good For Your Brain

I love it when I hear about parents and kids working together on my projects. Making stuff is great for emotional wellbeing and development, so get off your screen and do something with your hands!

Making costumes can be daunting at first, especially if you have no previous experience. But with a good pattern, step by step instructions, and a bit of patience, incredible results can be achieved. When I first wanted to make a steampuk top hat, I was so frustrated that there were no decent patterns out there.

That's why I started making patterns.

I wanted to make them easy to understand and use, so others would spend less time pulling their hair out, and more time creating. 

Most of my costume projects are made using EVA foam. It's an amazing material that is very adaptable to different construction techniques, as well as being quite cheap. Each project has complete written instructions, templates you can print at home, as well as a tutorial video that takes you through the whole process of constructing your costume from start to finish. If, for any reason you are unhappy with your experience, I offer a 30 day, no questions asked money back guarantee!

Customers say…….

  • homemade knight armor costume example

    Thank you so much! We did our first gig this weekend with our new comedy jousting knights on unicycles. Our knights bow to you. Costumes are so robust. Patterns super easy to use. Love your style in your video. We had so much fun and haven’t laughed so much in a long time! Thanks again

    Dimitri Ogden-FlameOz

  • Steampunk top hat and gas mask customer example

    Had a really fun night a few weeks back at an event called the Airpusher Collective Steampunk Masquerade. I started prep with another maker's video on making goggles from hardware store parts, then found your videos... and had a little too much fun. Two weeks of living-room-transformed-into-workshop later, I ended up with a kit that killed. Thanks for the fun videos and excellent patterns!

  • diving helmet costume example

    I bought this pattern for a week off I had just before Halloween. It was a surprising project but soooo amazing! I was quite sceptic about the foam and glue and even painting on foam! But all you said was true and happening! I am very pleased with the results and thankfull of your great ideas! If ever I should search for other of your patterns in the future, I wouldn’t hesitate to pay full price for inspiration :). -Catherine

  • eva foam flight hat example

    Here's what I made out of your pattern after I threw my ink jet printer AWAY and got a laser jet.

    I did the iron-over-aluminum foil to get the leather texture...great trick. Everybody wants a copy of the pattern so I give them the link to lostwax.

    I'll be looking to see what you come up with next...

    -Tom

  • Made from eva foam ball template

    I first want to say thank you for such an amazing pattern and video as it really came in handy for my first time ever using eva foam. I wanted to send photos of what that pattern helped create, as well I have been telling anyone I can about your page.

    Thank you again

    -Josh. https://www.instagram.com/nospar/

  • Eva foam shouder armor from my template

    I made a pauldron from your pattern. Just got back from Dragon Con in Atlanta GA. Had tons of great complements and lots photos taken while I was wearing it. One guy said he bought the same pattern from you but had had not started it yet. Seeing it in real life has inspired him to go home and make one for himself. Now I can’t wait to start the arm so I can wear it at next years Con.

    -Vann

  • dive helmet build by customer

    Hi Chris,

    Check this out for a first time attempt ....

    One camping roll mat and a couple of days crafting and i'm very happy with the results.

    -Mark

  • foam knight helmet and steampunk shoulder armor build

    This Year’s Ironfest at Lithgow ended today! I combined the Pauldron, Arm and I steampunked one of your helmet designs. Judging by the number of photo requests and compliments from some very serious steampunk cosplayers and enthusiasts, the ensemble was very well received! You will be pleased to know several serious steampunks were aware of your site and channels. Some were a bit afraid to have a go making but I set them straight that just following your videos and a bit of practice and they can get similar results! - Mike

  • steampunk plague doctor mask made from foam

    just wanted to share with you what I have made so far from your awesome templates!!! Thank you so much! You helped me get over my fear of working with foam!

    I have been recommending your shop to all my cosplay friends!! Thanks again!!

    -Matthew

  • I purchased your “Ultimate Everything Super Value Pattern Bundle” last week and just had to write and say a massive “Thank You” it’s brilliant. I make and fight in medieval armour as a hobby, so everything I normally make is in steel and takes months. After receiving your email I have spent this weekend building and now have an arm and almost a pauldron. Can’t believe how easy you have made it.

    I was shown your site by a friend who had purchased a deep sea helmet a while ago - he is not well known for actually making anything at all, ever. When he turned up at a fancy dress party in his finished Item we didn’t really believe he’d made it, but after showing us your videos etc we were very impressed! -Chris

  • Hi, my name is Katie, and recently I made the steampunk arm from one (technically two) of your videos. I mainly wanted to say thank you for making brilliant videos that mean just about anyone can make awesome looking steampunk props, while on a limited budget. I was able to make the arm for about £20, at a steampunk event that wouldn't buy very much at all. so in summary thank you for being an awesome person who makes awesome videos.

    thank you

    Katie

Link to supplies page

Find Supplies

I’ve compiled a list of the glues, paints and foam I use to help you find what you need for your next foam costume project.

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Watch Videos

Here’s a big ol’ collection of my most popular costume tutorial videos. Grab a cup of tea and have a look:)

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Be Inspired

Have a look at what other customers have made from my patterns. Great for ideas to take things a step further.

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Get Patterns

Ready to start building? Head on over to my pattern shop and find that perfect pattern for your next cosplay!