I can't tell you how much it means to see a cosplayer as talented as you using such cheap materials to create something so amazing. I often have a very limited budget and end up thrifting cheap clothes and heavily altering them, just as you did here. Before, I felt bad that I wasn't doing everything myself from scratch, but now I realize that making costumes like this doesn't make me any less of a costumer. If it works, then it's not wrong.
@AlysonTabbitha5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, anyone who makes you feel bad for cosplaying a certain way that doesn't fit their ideals isn't worth listening to anyway. Cause how miserable must someone be to shame someone for 1. not having as much time or money as them, or 2. having FUN & enjoying a hobby!
@OtherVio5 жыл бұрын
@@AlysonTabbitha Exactly!
@UsernameInvalid483 жыл бұрын
Damn your incredibly talented. I really appreciate the OG Rikku FFX cosplay too. Most cosplayers do the FFX-2 Rikku and the OG Rikku really holds a special place in my heart from playing as her as a kid when I was 10.
@blakes83325 жыл бұрын
As an artist myself, I have nothing but respect for you and your craft. Keep doing what you do best!
@duskfall_7775 жыл бұрын
One of the best Rikku cosplays I've seen!
@wy45535 жыл бұрын
Alyson, I'm so glad you made this youtube channel to share your process with us. I've always found cosplay to be extremely intimidating as I assume that amazing cosplayers utilize very expensive materials + tons of high end make up products and use complex methods to put everything together. As much as I admire cosplayers, I wouldn't even think about attempting it myself. When I first saw your work on Instagram, I also assumed that you must use crazy expensive products with very sophisticated methods. Then I found your youtube channel and my perspective completely changed. I couldn't believe that you only use 7 drugstore makeup products, some craft materials from the dollar store/walmart, and lots of hot gluing to create most of your incredible transformations. Watching your videos made me realize that cosplay can be done on a budget with unconventional/simple methods AND still look AMAZING! The biggest cost seems to be passion, patience, and of course, skills built from years of practice. I wondered how well these cosplays last/endure wear and I was very pleasantly surprised to hear that your Rikku wig doesn't lose shape or colour. I'm wondering, how do you deal with rainy weather? Does it ever cause your painted clothes/armor to lose colour? Thank you SOOO MUCH for sharing your passion with us! Huge FFX fan and this brought back so much nostalgia, I hope you do a Yuna video too~
@AlysonTabbitha5 жыл бұрын
This was such an incredibly sweet comment, thank you for taking the time to write all of that! It really means a lot to me! So far all the cosplays I've made since I started 5 years ago have held up surprisingly well. Even my wonder woman cosplay that I wear nearly twice a month for a year now is still in great shape! RAINY WEATHER? xD I think I can speak for many cosplayer that when it rains we RUN TO COVER!!! xD Not that this would fall apart or the paint will start running when wet, it would probably be just fine, but being in cosplay in the rain is no fun! lol Plus the good thing about paint is that if it does fade from wear, you just touch it up with some more paint! :) or you can use fabric paint which works just as well, (i'm just cheap lol)
@wy45535 жыл бұрын
@@AlysonTabbitha Awwh you are so welcome! Thank you so much for responding
@creator_2055 жыл бұрын
Cosplay artists like you always puts a smile on my face of how professional this is keep up the good work
@MechaBorne5 жыл бұрын
"Why's she using a screen cap from the game for her thumbnail-OOOOOOH MY GLOB"
@ConnieKu5 жыл бұрын
you have actually changed my life. I'm so mad that I've never thought of just painting over shirts and boots!!! Amount of times I've seen something look really good for a cosplay but not be the right shade I want. JUST BLOODY PAINT IT GIRL. And the goggley eyes and lollipop sticks? Sis thank you
@berylide3 жыл бұрын
Wow! I don't know why I always somehow considered her top was some sort of corduroy texture or something, so your video had me look it up and it is so not! I guess I might have assumed only because of how the collar looks sometimes in the game, but actually it looks exactly like yours (or randomly leathery depending on the picture), you nailed it so well, can't even!
@zipperhead535 жыл бұрын
Rikku has been on my to-do list ever since I got into the hobby over a decade ago. This tutorial is so helpful, I actually feel like I can try and tackle the cosplay now!
@tifafan Жыл бұрын
i know this video is a little bit old, but all of your tips for cosplaying on a budget while still making something that looks amazing are super helpful! you are a truly talented artist!!
@tobealostwanderer5 жыл бұрын
"Arm weapon thingy" Me trying to cosplay
@AlysonTabbitha5 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha xD
@hannahbarnes96693 жыл бұрын
A tip from a miniature artist: when painting really small, lightweight pieces, you can lay down painter's tape sticky side up, and then stick the pieces down so they don't move when you paint them.
@aoiharuko82375 жыл бұрын
This was amazing to watch! I never have the money to spend on expensive cosplay costumes and have always wanted to try it out. Seeing the supplies you used to make this was an eye opener for sure! Thanks for sharing your process!
@CherryHavoc5 жыл бұрын
The amount of paint on this costume feels so wrong, but damn, the end result looks so good.
@AlysonTabbitha5 жыл бұрын
I just use everything as a canvas. My face, my wigs, my costumes! it's all a big arts & crafts project to me!
@GraceWillow5 жыл бұрын
I love this video girl!! You heckin transformed those thrift store clothes! DANG You’re such a badass.
@reiha83715 жыл бұрын
Please do Yuna next 😍
@junieeee2 жыл бұрын
Girl you are TALENTED 😤 I love how creative you get!
@amberalexandra98714 жыл бұрын
I love how you do this with the cheapest stuff possible! Costuming can be SOOOO expensive and that can really stop people from attempting it. It shows all your need is creativity! Thanks so much! You’ve inspired me to try some again! I used to spend all my money as a kid on fabric but no more!
@nao.l.943 жыл бұрын
Very well done! Your cosplays always have so much attention to detail and I love that you make things in an affordable manner. Rikku definitely suits you well and I am interested in what you would come up with for her FFX-2 outfit!! :)
@fabledfox21355 жыл бұрын
Riku is one of my favorite all time FF characters and you nailed it!
@Statistic1895 жыл бұрын
Wow youre gorgeous and im shocked at how well you did with such cheap material. And yet, youre the best rikku cosplay ive seen. Very good job
@juliab16765 жыл бұрын
It's just perfect! That's one of the reasons why you are my favorite cosplayer :)
@xoAnim3xo5 жыл бұрын
Amazing! I would love to see a more in-depth video of your watered down acrylic paint technique (ratio of paint to water, stroke movements, painting different fabrics, etc.). Your painted cosplays always look so professional, smooth, and blended. It’s clear that you’ve mastered it. I’m always scared that I would cause a streaky or blotchy mess if I do this same technique.
@AlysonTabbitha5 жыл бұрын
I think I should make a video completely dedicated to to painting fabrics & stuff & ratios, how it will effect the texture, what happens when you put too much & how it holds to different fabrics! I've don't this so often I've learned a lot over time so there's a lot I could talk about in a vid! Everything does take practice tho! So maybe it will turn out blotchy the first time you try, but you'll learn as you go the best way for you to apply, & get better naturally over time! :)
@Raye003 жыл бұрын
You did my favorite Final Fantasy character 🥺 Subscribed!
@kurinwonderful5 жыл бұрын
You’re amazing. What I call a true blue cosplayer.
@CedricxChaotic5 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this the whole time of this Rikku series! loved all of them.
@Mel707846 ай бұрын
Rikku is one of my faves from FFX
@JojoBojob5 жыл бұрын
I am suprised by the efficiency in this video. Truly remarkable!
@xandracintron21095 жыл бұрын
fasa modoko there are fabric paints, so cool!! I was amazed as well
@imagimoor16945 жыл бұрын
I love how you just kinda wing it for every step of your cosplays. I mean you have a general idea on how to execute it but then you dont go super detailed in what materials to use or spend forever thinking on it. You dont hesitate you just start and get it done it's nice. Having cosplays all made this way shows how long you've been doing it too it shows how comfortable you are with the routine. Do you have an Instagram handle? Oh yeah you do
@AlysonTabbitha5 жыл бұрын
I like to described my approach as "balls to the wall" LOL if what I do fails no big cause at least I learned something, & know how to approach it better the next time!
@DamoBloggs5 жыл бұрын
Your creative innovation and adaptability is remarkable in itself, but the final touch is the way you always emulate the character when you don the final creation. Truly immersive cosplay!
@Saunwolfgirl5 жыл бұрын
I love seeing your techniques because a lot of them are more accessible than some other videos. Also you're insanely good at estimating stuff to be perfectly symmetrical lol
@Anime4otaku5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I was actually told the other day that I was cheating when I cosplay because I use thrifted or buy cheap pieces of clothing in order to work off of when I do cosplays because either I don't have the time or money to buy or make a cosplay from scratch (full time college student). This person said that you're only a true cosplayer if you make everything or buy the whole cosplay off of a website. And then they said that there are no famous cosplayers that do what I do, and so I showed them your channel and they stopped talking to me. So thank you for being you and having your channel!!!! 💖💖
@heathercampbell60595 жыл бұрын
Your resourcefulness kills me every time. These videos are so great and I love every single one you do.
@thistledbones5 жыл бұрын
I have SO MANY questions about this. Once again your creativity and ability to create something from the most basic materials astounds me!
@acevidel30375 жыл бұрын
Amazing tutorial, I love your techniques! Final fantasy x is my all time favorite game.
@JLbeatsandstuff4 жыл бұрын
You look exactly like Rikku its crazy!!! O_O
@DivineGraceQueen Жыл бұрын
That was simply amazing. I am blown away.
@grandheroking5 жыл бұрын
you make such accurate, quality costumes for very cheap and without super fancy tools. i really appreciate and admire it! it makes me feel like i can do it, too. always a pleasure to watch your vids. thank you for sharing!
@munozcampos4 жыл бұрын
Tham!. I am impressed. That sums it all👍. The Albed would have made it only with machina. Lol.
@marekspot93145 жыл бұрын
I´d love to have more women (and people in general) like You on the Earth! Playful and yet hard-working, crafty, sharing and genuine, to name a few qualities :)
@g-san56655 жыл бұрын
You are such a creative and beautiful talent. Love watching you bring characters to life using techniques that anyone watching your videos can do themselves at home with no expensive equipment or supplies. Your videos give new cosplayers the confidence to craft their own cosplay. You are a true cosplay ambassador. I thank you! 👍
@SmallCat3805 жыл бұрын
This is true cosplay work !!! Keep going you are sooooo good at this
@soundcheck68855 жыл бұрын
Wow! You are an amazingly talented artist!
@husk795 жыл бұрын
cool!! excellent idea with painting the fabrics to give them depth and to make them the right color..
@lethalprincess20872 жыл бұрын
Completely off topic of your amazing work of art, but PUPPYYY 😍😍😍🤩🤩🤩
@user-gz5sm5jb8e5 жыл бұрын
This is such a useful tutorial, there are definitely some fabrics I'm gonna need to paint for my next project!
@kurrono5 жыл бұрын
Your too creative Alyson .i love ur style doin DIY costumes for cosplay..very nice!!!
@fiasbd5 жыл бұрын
와..진짜 똑같다!!
@elontusk55535 жыл бұрын
Love watching you transform... excellent eye for details! Appreciate your creativity too.
@LetsGetACrisisGoing3 жыл бұрын
would love to see you do Ardyn...you are absolutely amazing...
@mekei94155 жыл бұрын
Alyson you are amazing! i just want to thank you for taking your time doing these videos, I learned a lot from you and also get inspired by your way of making things, pls keep going. You are my favorite cosplayer
@captainjax58095 жыл бұрын
That's an Amazing work Alyson :)
@Skuallyt4 жыл бұрын
woah perfect cosplay
@andiaam97035 жыл бұрын
i barely patient enough to work on my assignment and this guuurrrlll ur so amaziingg
@krysta24075 жыл бұрын
You are a true artist. Thank you for this.
@natashalogan53175 жыл бұрын
does painting the fabric cause it to get stiff of does it feel scratchy on your skin?
@AlysonTabbitha5 жыл бұрын
The more paint to add the stiffer the fabric gets! That's why for the shirt I watered it down & applied it very lightly, & for the "wings" I applied it thick which was perfect! gotta figure out when stiffer fabric is a pro or con!
@evelyndoeseverything80165 жыл бұрын
Starting the video: Hm yes this costume is good. Video: "I used thrifted stuff" Me: HM YESSSSSS
@katerynaiontseva32545 жыл бұрын
I love your videos so much! Your works are very inspiring and you're sooooo cute and talanted. Thank you!
@Ambrrr10 ай бұрын
Amazing!!
@gorillafunnyuniversal89955 жыл бұрын
These methods really be HITTIN DIFFERENT
@Preemyprincess5 жыл бұрын
can you please do a yuna cosplay costume tutorial??? yuna is my favorite
@CustomPropStop5 жыл бұрын
Loving all your tutorials!
@dreamiibunni5 жыл бұрын
Honestly you inspire me so much :) I love the work you do
@myleslaird Жыл бұрын
I’m a final fantasy fan
@myleslaird Жыл бұрын
Alyson I love ❤️ this cosplayer
@serisak5 жыл бұрын
You are an incredible artist
@gracebyfaith84445 жыл бұрын
So beautiful!!!😍😍😍
@Live-sz3ig3 жыл бұрын
plz Aerith plz
@Pandatante5 жыл бұрын
Amazing! It's incredible how cheap this done but awesome it looks. Hopefully I can use some of these techniques myself. But I really worry about painting clothes with normal paint. Won't it crack? How does it behave if I have to clean a spot?
@AlysonTabbitha5 жыл бұрын
Paint on fabric kinda absorbs & holds to the fabric. It could crack if you apply a reallyyy thick layer which isn't usually ever necessary. I tend to not get my costumes dirty, & sanitize them with disinfectant sprays but if you got something really dirty & had to scrub it, you would probably have to re-paint the section just like you would with armor.
@kazzlie45105 жыл бұрын
Amazing tutorial! This inspired me to try doing more work with foam and any scrap fabric instead of doing everything the "expensive" way because that is what is cosplay acceptable apparently. I'm starting on Rikku now. Also, did you happen to get rid of your Rikku patterns?
@sandrak.20995 жыл бұрын
So creative!👏👏👏
@startmanga18445 жыл бұрын
una obra de arte T.T
@Stupidtacocatstuffgrr5 жыл бұрын
I’m so curious how you clean these after wearing them at con? Or do you have to repaint it every time you wash it? This came out so beautifully so that would be a drag if you had to do that!
@AlysonTabbitha5 жыл бұрын
You can disinfect them with sparys & spot clean like you can with cosplay armor, or any highly detailed cosplay! Gotta be gentle! :)
@Stupidtacocatstuffgrr5 жыл бұрын
Alyson Tabbitha oooohhh that makes sense, if you could show the process of that, that would be super cool!
@Kaori_Suzuki5 жыл бұрын
You can also mix fabric medium or use fabric paint (there's some that set with air drying and others that set with heat) after letting it set properly you'll be able to wash it. It should help it bind better to fabric too rather than only using water to lengthen and water down the acrylic. which you'll probably still need the water but the medium should help with longevity ( which is what I did to make the wings on my rinoa cosplay. I painted them with a watered down acrylic paint and fabric medium mixture. Then I heat set my design when it dried So it can be washed)
@oakwardmoe86044 жыл бұрын
Also, how does the leg peice stay on without it slipping off?
@AlysonTabbitha4 жыл бұрын
I added some straps in the back attached to the shorts so it won't fall down!
@charlescamacho8805 жыл бұрын
can you do yuna next time? :D
@klaudiazurawska12715 жыл бұрын
T H A N K I E S!!!! ♥♥♥ it was needed!!!
@emanuelusa635 жыл бұрын
pretty amazing stuff!
@malice_macabre5 жыл бұрын
OMG!!! You look so amazing! 😍😍 I’m trying to make a genderbend Rikku Cosplay so this is so helpful! ((Also, will the paint make the fabric like cracking and crunchy or will it stay soft? XD))
@AlysonTabbitha5 жыл бұрын
It will crack if it's too thick! I apply it lighty & also water it down! It will loose some stretch but that's no big deal cause I added a zipper in the back :)
@malice_macabre5 жыл бұрын
Alyson Tabbitha Oh great! :) I was worried but now I cannot wait to try it! ^^
@karjis8915 жыл бұрын
I'm new to your channel and you just blew my mind. Awesome work and a sub from me
@PrimevalCosplay5 жыл бұрын
You’re brilliant!
@Barton48745 жыл бұрын
Alyson cool cosplay Tutorial 💜💜💜💜
@amaniwolf5 жыл бұрын
Seriously fantastic, i swear your significant other should give you a rose everytime your cosplay and fall in love with you all over again. It's like loving a new, yet same person every time. Besides...this way you get lots of flowers. lol.
@CheshireReinaDrDre3 жыл бұрын
Wife me please ❤ , the most incredible video ever. Even though I just watched im still like....how the hell did you do that?
@rinoaheartilly47695 жыл бұрын
I hear piano besaid :3
@m.z.Killy0295 жыл бұрын
Yuna ffx-2 Pls ♡♡♡
@aonamicosplay5 жыл бұрын
I wonder a little why yoy don"t use an medium when you apply the colors to fabrics, it might be a little more pricy but combining it with heat later on would make the entire deal washable and a little softer!
@hugopistachia74395 жыл бұрын
The best cosplay!!!!
@sneakybawls5 жыл бұрын
I don't cosplay.... but I can't help but watch these videos. LOL
@purpledawn27275 жыл бұрын
How do you prevent the paint job on the shoe from cracking? I've tried to paint shoes a few times and the paint always crackles and chips off.
@smoslord15 жыл бұрын
I've found that if you mix a little fabric paint in with your acrylic and then seal it with mod podge, it doesn't crack!
@purpledawn27275 жыл бұрын
@@smoslord1 i've tried mod podge, but it didn't help at all:/ maybe fabric paint is the trick. But in this video, she only mentions acrylic craft paint🤔 maybe I can't figure it out because I'm just dumb😂
@smoslord15 жыл бұрын
@@purpledawn2727 Sometimes it doesn't crack with just acrylic, but since I started mixing in fabric paint, I've never had anything crack off. It adds a little flexibility.
@AlysonTabbitha5 жыл бұрын
Often times it depends on the material of the shoe. Sometimes craft paint works great, sometimes it chips off. I don't seal it those. I would recommend trying angelus paints because those hold better to leather & vinyl !
@purpledawn27275 жыл бұрын
@@AlysonTabbitha thanks for the tip🙂
@ismaelherrera88445 жыл бұрын
You are awesome
@oceaneh11385 жыл бұрын
it looks great for photos !. But I remain dubious about the quality of the finishes and I do not think that a suit of this quality keeps it very long...
@AlysonTabbitha5 жыл бұрын
Welp it's lasted 3 years of wearing/travel/photoshoots without falling a part & looks just as good as it did when I made it! In fact The INTRO of this video showcasing the costume was filmed recently, YEARS AFTER I made it! Hope that answers your doubts :) It doesn't lack quality, just cause it was made with cheaper materials. I just had to make them work :)
@nimbusykz22883 жыл бұрын
what did you use for the hair clips?
@tonystark90775 жыл бұрын
good video
@heleneskevee26455 жыл бұрын
hello, great job! the colors is acrylic or textile paint?
@shinnyness005 жыл бұрын
any tips on how to get the leg strap to stay up while walking?
@AlysonTabbitha5 жыл бұрын
Yeah sew 2 small strips of elastic on the back of the straps attached to the shorts
@shinnyness005 жыл бұрын
@@AlysonTabbitha thank u so much
@Robert_Douglass5 ай бұрын
*Have you ever thought at any time to attempt a Warhammer 40K cosplay? Maybe you could be a Primarch or even the Emperor of Mankind?
@soch41165 жыл бұрын
Hi Alyson ! Great video as always ! I have a question : did the fabric don't becames too stiff because of the paint ?
@hannahbarnes96693 жыл бұрын
It can lose stretch, but if you water it down and keep the coat thin, it should remain flexible and feel normal. If you want to paint stretch fabric, you need to paint it while wearing it or while it's on a manikin or dress form.
@soch41163 жыл бұрын
@@hannahbarnes9669 oh nice, thanks !
@barrymccaulkiner70925 жыл бұрын
Will Lulu be next?
@drus18124 жыл бұрын
Since you use acrylic paint, does this mean you cant wash these?