Video Tutorials

Need to make a short petticoat with lots of POOF? Here's the tutorial just for you! Here's how I make my petticoats without the use of a gathering foot. This is perfect for an advanced beginner - intermediate sewer. Any questions, please ask! What you'll need: - Tulle (ie.

Do you need a puff sleeve for your next cosplay, costume or outfit? Need some help getting the right shape? Then hopefully this will help! In this tutorial, I will show you how to alter a sleeve block (free to download) to get three different versions of a puff sleeve.

Need to make some boot covers for your next cosplay? Here's the tutorial just for you! This is a super simple way to draft your own pattern and make your own boot covers. They can be easily altered to any length - thigh high, knee high, calf high or even ankle!

Need to make a pair of flats that will match your cosplay perfectly? Or maybe you just want some unique shoes using some spare fabric you have? Here's the tutorial for you! One of the key features of this way is that you can retain the shoe's original grip.

Is your next cosplay or costume needing some ruffles? To be honest, there are so many different ways I've seen to make ruffles and gathers that I wanted to compile them into one video - to give a few options depending on your project, sewing skills and machinery.

Is your next cosplay or costume needing some pleats? Maybe its a school skirt, or a detail on the hem or cuff, or maybe even a historical gown? Then here's some techniques for you to use! It's no secret for those who follow me on my other social media - pleating is my JAM!

Is your next cosplay, costume or project in general needing some points of interest? Or do you just want to up your pleating game? Then here's some technique...

Do you need a bow for your next cosplay? Well there is about 100 ways to make a bow, but this is how I make mine! Whether is it a small bow for your hair or a big bow that needs to defy gravity - this method works!

Are you making a long skirt that needs some extra support to get a specific silhouette? Want to learn how to make a simple crinoline, otherwise known as a hoop skirt? Then here's a tutorial just for you! This is perfect for an advanced beginner - intermediate sewer.

Do you need a long tiered petticoat for your next historical-inspired gown, ball gown cosplay or even wedding dress? Then it's time to get your DIY on - here is the tutorial for you! This is designed for an advance beginner - intermediate sewer.

Do you need a butt pillow/ bustle pillow for a cosplay, historical garment or steampunk outfit you're making? Then I've got you covered! The free downloadable pattern pieces can be found: https://kirilee.deviantart.com/art/Butt-Pillow-Pattern-1-731285637 This is perfect for an advanced beginner - intermediate sewer. Any questions, please ask!

Want to save the planet a little and turn some trash into treasure?! Then this is a tutorial about how you can turn bottle caps into some cool looking faux/ ...

Need some help with how to defy gravity when sewing a cosplay? In this video, I discuss some ways you can achieve those crazy anime looks and some ways you can add some structural support within your outfits. Not to mention how to make that vampire, Dracula, evil queen or Snow White collar stay up!

Do you need a capelet with a dramatic hood for a cosplay, historical inspired garment or christmas outfit you're making? The free downloadable pattern pieces can be found: https://www.deviantart.com/kirilee/gallery/43361310/Tutorials This is perfect for an advanced beginner - intermediate sewer.

Do you need a cute bolero jacket to complete a Christmas look? Or maybe lose the fur, and have a cute little garment to add to another cosplay, costume or even your everyday wear wardrobe! Then you are in luck! Download the free 12 pattern pieces below and follow this easy tutorial.

To celebrate the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones starting on April 14th, here is a tutorial on how you can make a costume / cosplay of either Shae or Ros (just change the colour to orange/yellow).

Need a tea length petticoat to add that bit of volume to a dress? Or maybe to hide the hoops of a short crinoline? Then here is the tutorial for you! This is for an advance beginner or intermediate sewer.

Need to make a long, yet simple, petticoat with lots of POOF? Here's the tutorial just for you! It is the perfect DIY sewing project - whether it is to hide the hoops of a crinoline, or you want to wear it as a skit, or you just want some flounce under your ball gown or historical costume.

Thinking about ordering a petticoat online and worried it just won't have enough poof? Don't have time to make a petticoat completely from scratch? Here's th...

Are you needing to make a tail for a costume or cosplay? Need it to upright and don't want it to be too heavy or attached with fishing line? Or maybe you are wanting a tail for a fursuit? Then here's a tutorial just for you!

Are you needing to make a tail for a costume or cosplay? Need it to upright and don't want it to be too heavy or attached with fishing line? Or maybe you are wanting a tail for a fursuit? Then here's a tutorial just for you!

Are you needing to add a bit more volume to your wig? Or maybe you want it to be two toned? Why not get two wigs and splice them together by sewing in the wig wefts of one into the other! This tutorial will show you how to take an average wig and make it a full, thick wig.

Kirilee Cosplay: http://www.facebook.com/kirileecosplay/ Deviantart: http://kirilee.deviantart.com/ Want perfect ringlet curls for your next wig? Or want an alternative to curling a wig with an ironing wand/ heated rollers - maybe you aren't sure how heat resistant the fibres are? Boiling your wig is a simple process with fantastic results - it just takes time for the wig to dry.

Want some hair which goes higher than the heavens? Needing a bit of an 18th century updo but want to use items which aren't too hard to find? Then here is th...