I love how candidly and honestly Svetlana and Benni always give info and help to the cosplay community. It's so refreshing and awesome!

Kamui: "all of your cosplays are already finished for the next three years" Me: *hasn't finished the cosplay I was gonna wear in April* 😅

I've found that recording my process has increased my motivation to get projects done! It's a long process but I get excited knowing I can share that with people. 😄 I only wish I had started doing it sooner.

I would just like to say THANK YOU. I genuinely smiled at the end when you said “I’m already proud of you”. You bring a LOT of positivity to the cosplay community, both old and young, veteran and new, that I can’t help but be truly inspired. Thank you guys.

"Don't be scared! ~♡" Me and my procrastination; *screaming under a pile of eva foam*

Right on! This is all great advice! (Buy her books!)

A video about "how to turn your pattern in to digital" will be cool.

“Buy my books” is now a common expression in our home

I went into Michaels a few days ago and saw a little cosplay section with a picture of you on it. I was very cool😄

"my worbla armor book is crap but buy it bc its good" 😂😂😂 shes so funny and honest

I gotta say this video couldn’t come at a more perfect time. Been struggling a lot lately but these videos have been helping me out so much. Thank you for being such a bright light and amazing resource 💕 I know I would definitely enjoy a video on how to digitize patterns, especially pieces that are larger than letter format!

Your cosplay sewing book was one of the very first cosplay things I bought! I just launched my own cosplay commissions page on Etsy and Facebook yesterday!!! Thank you for continuing to be awesome and super honest!!! LOVE YOUR ENERGY!!!

We need merch shirts with "Buy my books!" ❤️😂

I love how honest Svetlana is. The tip about KZfaq, making a personal connection, and how "it's much more easier to sell them your shit". So real!

This video motivated me to rejoin the cosplay society that I have been far away! Thanks Kamui and "BUY HER BOOKS"!!!

These videos not only help the cosplayer but also help people like me who want to make their own unique costumes. I have been building my own character that I have had in my head since middle School. The dragon queen will take a lot of time to build as there are many details. She is half elf half dragon. I never would have thought I could bring her to life if not for the videos here and on other channels.

BUY HER BOOKS !!!!!!

Fortunately, I don't drink a shot each time you show your books! Xd Interesting topic, that must take a lot of time to built a decent income, especially when you don't have a lot of financial support to begin with.

I really admire how you guys always are so open about how you make your income and you encourage others to try out similar things and find success. Very few online creators share the "secrets" of their success, which is fair because they don't owe it to anyone but you guys still make that effort because you just want to see other people succeed and that's just really cool.

How have i never thought of a pattern binder.... you are amazing

Thank you for sharing these business "behind the scenes" topics! I, too, would love to see the video on digitizing patterns.

You should look at making skillshare courses. You could do them on how to be a KZfaqr, how to make books, how to work with whatever materials, or how to create patters, digitize and size them.

It's so nice how whenever I lose motivation on my cosplays you upload something and hype me up

I'm so excited to see this video! I've been cosplaying for years but just recently decided to take it more seriously and I'm really hoping it can be a source of income someday! Thank you so much for sharing this information :)

Hi there random hooman reading da comments have a nice and blessed day

The editing in this is hilarious. Gave me a chuckle every time the books were picked up Also, didn't notice at first but thanks for the timestamps

Kamui, I just want you to know that I apply your techniques to my cooking channel. Thanks :)

Between you and Punished Props I've learned a ton on cosplay design. Love all of your books as well

"850, which is not really a lot..." That's more than I have per month

I want to brush Svetlana's hair for like an entire weekend, it's sooooo pretty.

You are the next best advertising sales rep on cozplay books and costumes..your Awesome Flanagan keep up the great work 👍

I am definitely going to use your books and patterns to make some fun cosplays once things start to get rolling on conventions and stuff again (I have a Femme Nightwing cosplay that I've prototyped and I'm dying to put together a more finished version!), but I think that a lot of your advice could easily apply to other artistic endeavours too. For me, I really want to post a webcomic. I've had it in the works for... an embarrassingly long time now, but I've always been too nervous to post it, thinking it's not good enough, that people won't be interested, that there are other much better ones, etc. And I really do need to just... get something done of it and get it out there. It can't be seen by anyone if I keep it on my hard drive forever. My question for you would be, in regards to just getting people to see your content, how in the holy heck does one go about self promoting? I'm terrible at it, I have like -3 followers combined on my social media platforms and I don't know where to begin trying to grow an audience.

Just stumbled on this channel and I’m obsessed. Svetlana and Beni are so awesome. All their work, tips and instruction are amazing. I can’t stop watching. I am definitely going to try and make something with foam

That final part was really encouraging, thank you again for all that you do for this community :)

Thank you! I woke up today with a bad migraine, and then I stumbled across your channel, and somehow it cheered me up a lot, even though I don't cosplay nowadays. You have such a bright personality!

I love your personality so much I cant even put it into words. I watch you just for your rambling and the enthusiasm. Well, yes your videos helped me start with EVA foam and crafting but your personality kept me here. Regards from Czech

This is amazing. It's so kind of you to share knowledge and encourage others to share their art as well. Thank you so much!

Thank you very much for sharing your tips. I really appreciate it. Maybe I have a lil tip for you too. from the watcher perspective. For me as someone who already knew some of the tips it would be cool to see in the description box the chapters with a more detailed title like "Tip 5 - Do you Research" and not only "Tip 5". The current one makes the chapter mark useless.

You're so cute, energetic and funny! Thanks for making this video!

As an aspiring cosplay maker, how do you overcome the struggle of starting a new costume. I feel scared to start making a cosplay but keep putting it off. Thanks

Thank you! I love your content and it inspires me to keep making cosplays on my channel. Your bright energy helps lift me up.

"To start even the longest journey you have to make the first step"

Thank you very much. With tip 5 you have motivated me to produce my own material. He was just prejudiced in doing it because "others have already done it and better than me." But when you said "make your own way, but do it!" He was very motivated. I really needed this motivation. Thank you very much :D !! .

Definitely my favorite cosplay KZfaq channel, love the energy and passion you put into this! Those are some great tips, hope I can put them into practice and make some money too!

I have liked the idea of commissioning custom props. Still really new to this, but you're such an inspiration, Svetlana! I have almost all of your books and several patterns. Buy her books!

AHHH BUY HER BOOKS!! They're amazing!!! :3

I would love to see a video on how Benni & yourself make your stream & what equipment/software is used, we have seen Bill's(Punished Props) video & Adam Savage's(Adam Savage's Tested) on there streams, also a guided tour of your build area(workshop) & some of your older builds some of us have not seen ....oh yes...yes, I purchased a book,... yes I know just one to start with more for the future, & I am eagerly awaiting delivery...Australia is so far away it takes forever 🙄 keep up the good work & stay safe.

I agree please do video on how turn sewing patterns into digital patterns. For those doing digital sewing patterns sewing patterns, it great idea and give people at home something to do. Also few suggestions research the cosplay, detail pictures plus instructions how to put the cosplay together. Plus very important what types of fabrics to use make cosplay and where buy certain materials that may not be available in stores. Then another suggestion if you have really good skills pattern making skills, do custom sewing patterns as part of your services.

I absolutely love your enthusiasm and energy! It’s contagious!

Wow, this was just amazing...🤩 MORE Biz Vids Please 🙏 I would love to know how you you manage your time (at like, every level - day, week, month), how you structure your year around the different events etc. that are important to you, and how all that developed as your work expanded! (I always feel like there’s more to be done than I can cram into 12 months, and I have a really tough time prioritizing!)

"Customer Support by Benni" Should be on all products.

I love your channel! I purchased one of your books from work ( I use too work at and Art store. They carry your first book). I plan to get all of your books very soon. Thank you both for all of your hard work.

I love your videos. You and Benni are so personable and funny. (And sooo talented and skilled!!) Thank you for all the good info. Inspiring me to put my work out there and make a living doing what I love. 😊

Totally agree with this. I’ve made a ton of money in the last few months making foam props.

Danke, dass du dieses Video gemacht hast!!

Thanks for the encouragement! Eventually I'll get there I hope

This is the best video ever! Thank you for the advice, this is very motivational and inspiring and I'm going to go make stuff right now!!!

Love your enthusiasim:) Makes me smile everytime...keep up the great work:D

This channel deserve 2M subs already.

I watch your videos all the time and you make it look so easy..and explanation so clear

sorry when i Didn`t want to buy your book online. Because I will wait and buy it on a Convention. So I hope I can talk with you a little bit. KZfaq and your Channel is great but I isn´t the same. you know what I mean. And your Books are great. I have your first 3 books and I have never seen so good explantions in any other Book or Video. So I have take me marker in it because it´s something like a Lexikon.... Sorry for my english. All other anleitungen books are so... Bogged down. yours are free and that Inspire me more.

Thankyou for always providing inspiration and a bit of a behind the scenes look at your business and KZfaq channel. We have just started our own KZfaq channel and I was so thankful I was taking progress photos but wasn't taking any video at the time. Now trying to do this too. Thanks for the motivation to just give it a go 😊

@KamuiCosplay thank you so much, I love your videos, they are perfect for info and for young cosplayers. Love you😝 BUY THE BOOKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love the enthusiasm and sheer joy in the videos. I am really inspired to build some cool things. I would like to know when ordering the books which is a better mode? Digital or physical?

I loved this video! It definitely added some sunshine to my day 💕

You both make my soul happy. :)

Thank you for giving such real info.

I would love to see a video about tips on how to open your own website and how to make templates!

Thank you for the inspiration as well as all the perspiration you guys put into everything you do!!! Bye bye!!

You all should do an art book of photos of all of your work and final costumes.

I would love a video on how to digitise my patterns..... I'm clueless

I just binged your youtube over the last four days... yay quarantine!

Hi Svetlana! I am wondering where and how you get your physical books made? Is there a website? Thank you so much, I'm so glad I got to meet you at a convention last year! :)

​This motivated me extremely, gonna go work on something right away, thanks

The most important thing I learned is to start before you are ready. Ready is an illusion, you can prep for 3 years and still not be ready. Just do something.

Thanks for the information on the passive income ideas. Great video

Okay, so, I'm afraid of cameras. Like having my photo taken or being filmed. Sends my anxiety through the roof. Not sure what to do about that. I paint, paint minis, make cosplay outfits, make terrain for minis, dioramas, random stuff that pops into my head. I take progress photos but have been thinking about streaming my gameplay on twitch. But I don't want to be seen as one of those 'GaMeR GiRls'. I play games for the love of them. And the challenge of achievements. My crowning achievement is, "A Toe Into Madness" from D00M [not Eternal]. I guess it boils down to, "I can do a bunch of stuff but am afraid of cameras because I am female and don't want to be... ignored... just because I am pretty." And the pretty part is according to everybody else I talk to. I don't see it. *shrug* You are an inspiration to me. I think that is the way to put it. ~Alpharius, Alpha Legion

I think I’m a weird one because I actually bought the book “the costume making guide” from barns and nobles or something around 4 years ago and then found out you had a KZfaq page!

And it really helps when you are cool, nerdy, a little bit awkward and cute :)

Those books look interesting. Can I buy them? 😉😂 (I've said it before, but it seems a fitting time to repeat that you are delightfully charming.)

Love them. Always so helpful.

Thanks for your advices Svetlana! Nowadays I'm very in my KZfaq channel, although I wanna stream as soon as I get a new computer. I think I will start selling prints on Etsy as well.

Svetlana, your enthusiasm and energy is infectious! I love it!! Now, what was it you wanted us to do? Oh yeah!! BUY YOUR BOOKS! hehehe

Awesome video, I would love a little "how to start" writing your book. I have an idea for one but I'm pretty intimidated because I have no idea where to start actually

If you are unhappy with your Worbla book, you should re do it. A lot has changed in the past few years, and it may be a good refresh (Cue Sailor Moon clip) to make a 2nd Edition that you are happier with.

Love the Channel! any chance we can get updates on some of the older how-to videos? Interested to see if you have any new products or do this not that :) could be cool to see you watch and review them with the knowledge you have now. Vielen Dank fuer die geilen videos! ( Tried my hand at German )

You are soo amazing and I always appreciate your videos and ideas! THANK YOU

Which foam pieces do you usually use? like any part of foam that you have to repeat again and again, that could be better if you get it pre+formed

I just bought the first of your books in the cosplay shop in belgium and i intend to buy the rest too, i love your video’s and your corgi’s they are adorable. 😍

You should try pitching your books to the Joann Fabric Store. They are trying to cater more to cosplayers lately, and they have a decent book section. Since it's nationwide in the US, you might be able to get a good amount of sales from it.

I take the Bill Doran stance on selling patterns. If its not my intellectual property, then I can't sell it.

I’m big on making costumes but I’ve never thought of selling the patterns to them... this was really helpful. If I had the money I would buy your books 😂

You are amazing. Thanks for all the content and commentary.

Gute Werbung für dich selbst ;) aber auch eine sehr schöne Idee, vielen Dank, dass du anderen deinen Traum auch ermöglichen willst *thumbs up* big toe up *

This video is really helpful and has given me some ideas. If possible, could you please talk about how you decide on a set price for your items? As an aspiring artist I find it hard to make up a price that my art is worth when some people will always say "it's too much". So it'd be really useful if you could please give us an idea of how to find the "worth" of a tutorial book or pattern. 😊

Really enjoyed this video, thank you guys for making it, sharing your experience and advice on how to make a passive income. Please make that video on how to digitize and sell digital patterns online.

Thanks for the tips!

Ein video über wie man Pattern ein sceent und digital macht wäre sau cool. :D und wäre auch sehr cool wenn ihr erklären könnt wie das so läuft mit einen Gewerbe anmelden. Das ist ja auch so eine sache die machen machen sollte. XD Aber auf jeden fall ein sehr gutes video

Could you please do a collaboration with @Nerdforge? They are based in Norway. I think you two could produce something epic!

You guys have such a wonderful way to work, love the hustle, I'm buying some of the books 😂