Cosplay History
This term first appeared in 1984 to describe this hobby.
What is cosplay?
Too hot for your hair, but just right for foam.
What is a heat gun?
A seat for needles and other pointed pieces.
What is a pin cushion?
Not to rip someone off, but in this context the full name for a 'con.'
What is a convention?
The first retailer to produce a line of cosplay-specific fabrics and foam.
What is Joann's?
A measurement of how tough and determined you are. Or how tough and determined sandpaper is at its job instead.
What is grit?
You use this stitch for stretch fabrics.
What is a zig-zag stitch?
You'll want to find a set of these in order to cosplay as your favorite martial artists.
What is a gi/keikogi/dogi?
International Cosplay Day is held on this day.
The iron that help to bond metal together, mostly used for small electronics such as LED's.
What is a soldering iron?
This tool is your "reset" button. Use it wisely.
What is a seam ripper/snipper?
The diameter of a wire.
What is a gauge?
The World Cosplay Summit was held first in this country.
What is Japan?
Not a shoulder-piece to cry on, but provides great protection as the successor to spaulders.
What is a pauldron?
This is the most popular fabric to make mock-ups with.
What is muslin?
Best recognized for the holiday it's named after, you're sure to find a budget costume or supplies in a pinch here.
What is Spirit Halloween?
The first convention people dressed up in costumes to attend.
(The name of the convention or the year is acceptable.)
What is Worldcon/1939?
While used as a common 'core' for prop swords and spears, the material has versatility as a rod, rope, tape, and more.
What is fiberglass?
The first modern electric sewing machine brand introduced in 1889.
What is Singer?
One magnet to rule them all. They can secure accessories and props, but are hard to separate.
What are rare earth/neodymium magnets?