Lestat Vampire Wig & Costume Guide - Cosplay Tutorial
- Posted on 13 August, 2019
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- By Anonymous
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Hey guys today, I'm gon na show you how I made my list at costume. First, I'm gon na start with showing you how I styled the wig. I got this pretty lace front blonde wig from eBay or Amazon. It was a long time ago. So I don't have the same link. He was really affordable and I'll. Add something similar in the description. The wig is pretty long and very full, so I start chopping off some links. I also cut upwards with my scissors to thin out the hair. I do this throughout the wig and cut off chunks of hair. I also add some layers in the front for the bangs in other areas. Then I snip some hair shorter near the ear to create the illusion of a sideburn. Next, I dampen my hair with a spray bottle full of water. Although the wig arrived kind of curly, I wanted to find some of the curls more and I use a really small curling iron to curl pieces of the hair around the face. Next, I mix some water with some brown acrylic craft paint to thin it out, and I work it into the wig. I do this to add more dimension and color to the wig and make it look more natural. I also brush the paint throughout the hair with a soft bristle comb to make sure it's thoroughly covered. I leave some strands unpainted just to add different shades of blonde throughout the hair. Next, I take a dark brown paint that is not mixed with water and I use a smaller brush to paint it directly to the roots throughout the wig. I taught myself how to do this way back when I played with Barbie dolls as a kid I know some people are hesitant to put paint on their wigs, so I recommend doing a strand test under the bottom of the wig, where you won't see it in Case you mess up. This makes the hair look so much more natural, and I really love doing this to all of my wigs. I go more into detail in my makeup tutorial about how I put on my wig. I will add a link to my making tutorial in the description feel free to check it out. If you want to see how I turn until I stop the vampire and in that tutorial, I also show you how I apply the teeth, and I show you how i did the fingernails now it's time to show you how I made the costume first, I started With the shirt - and I used the simplicity pattern for 9 to 3, when I was done sewing the shirt I wanted to weather it. I did this by dark, washing it in a black paint and water mixture in a big tub. All you do is mix the paint thoroughly with water and make sure there are no clumps, then soak the entire shirt in it. After that, you just take it out and let it dry the pants I just found at the thrift shop and altered them a bit. Any pants in the right color will work, but if you want to sew them there are so many different paint patterns you can choose from and most of them would work fine to alter these. I added seams at the top front of each leg. Then I sewed buttons over those seams. Next, I made a vest from the same pattern. Pack I used to make the shirt. I only slightly altered it on the bottom to make it more accurately shaped for this next scarf wrap. I sewed strips of fabric that I ruffled and folded to each other. One strip goes around my neck and velcro's in the back, and the other strip comes down from the center. It'S nothing fancy, but it really gives a good effect and is easy to put on and take off, which is perfect for cosplay. I also dark-wash this, so it matches the shirt then I just put it on and it velcros in the back. If you didn't know, I'm a big fan of velcro when cosplaying, because it's so simple and easy to get dressed and undressed pretty quickly like when you're in a hurry to get to the con floor, you don't have to waste so much time. Buttoning up your entire vest, you can just velcro it down and I hand stitch all the buttons over the velcro to give the illusion that it buttons up and look at that quick and easy, and it does the job perfectly. Next I put on the code, I made to pull the look together so since this costume was made so long ago, I don't still have the pattern that I used and I don't remember exactly what pattern it was. But I do remember that it was a super basic pajama shirt pattern and I heavily altered it to make it look and fit like a coat. Here'S what it looked like when I first started sewing it and here's what it looked like after I sewed it all together. This was a Yaya Han brocade cosplay fabric. I did want to age it a bit and add a slightly different shade to it. So I went over it with some watered-down greyish turquoise acrylic craft paint when this dries. It also dulls the shine a bit which I really like. Next I'm going to show you how I made the gold trim. So, as some of you know, trim can be very expensive, especially if it's not just basic trim, and I had to make this costume on a really tight budget, because I didn't have a lot of money to spare on this hobby. So what I did was, I went and found the cheapest trim that I could in the right size and it was a ruffle trim. So I cut the edges off to remove the roughly. I also got a smaller trim and I wanted the shape to be a little different. So I cut off some of the edges. Then I went over the off-white trim with a blueish black acrylic craft paint slightly watered down, and I let that dry and when that was dry, I went over it with some gold acrylic craft paint, and I let that dry as well then to make this trim. Not look so cheap and make it more defined. I repainted every detail with black paint. I needed a lot of trim for this jacket because it goes down the entire front of both sides and it's a long jacket. It also goes around the wrist of each sleeve. So, as you can imagine, this was a very long and tedious process, but to me it was so worth it. When I was done painting all of the trim, I pinned it down to the coat after pinning it. I sewed it down here. You can see all the trims sewed on to the coat as you can see, there are a little bit of sparkles in there as well. Those are beads that I hand beaded throughout the entire trim. Another thing that was very time-consuming, but very worth it, especially when you go on stage under all the lights, it's beautiful then I just put on some tall black boots that I found at the thrift store for $ 8.00 and that's pretty much it for the costume. I hope you guys found this tutorial helpful. I hope it showed you that you don't have to have tons of money to make an expensive-looking costume. I also hope it showed you that being creative and trying things that are a little out of the box can lead to some pretty awesome results, so don't be afraid to try things. I will add helpful links to the description below feel free to check out my other makeup and caused by tutorials on my channel. Thank you so much for watching guys, bye,
Comments
W Y: Alyson: *puts on a gorgeous gothic jacket inspired by the 1700s* Also Alyson: I used a pajama shirt pattern Seriously, I LOVE your budget friendly cosplay guides/tutorials! It's awesome to watch how you leverage your skills and creativity to make simple and cheap tools/techniques work for you. Thanks for sharing Alyson!
Slytherin Ginger Witch: Each time you post, I think to myself, how will she top her previous one? You just did that, again. Brilliant job.
Sunstar: You absolutely killed this hair with costume especially all the time spent on the trim & beading. Loved the background set too for a complete look.
Brett W: Of course modern day Lestat has a social media presence that he must maintain. ;-)
mellobuddy: You're a master at costuming on a budget. You've inspired me to try some of the costumes I've put on the back burner for years because I always thought they were too time consuming and difficult for my current skill set.
Testing Limitz: that gold trim trick might just have to end up on a beast costume at some point. I always learn so much here!
Anathema Device: Okay I might have just screamed a little bit. The wig that you have on before you style it looks absolutely stunning on you! I mean, you look stunning in everything, but I think I might have just had a little bit of a heart attack. My gosh. You are such a queen!
Samwise: I’ve been waiting two years for this(‘: Even bought the same fabric back then ahah. This will definitely help me to alternate my old Lestat cosplay to looking more snatched~ Thank you for the amazing video✨
Chyna Ly: yeeeeessss!! thank you for posting this!! It’s always a struggle trying to decide where to start with period pieces, and knowing that you can take something like a PAJAMA SHIRT and turn it into a coat?! genius. I never would have thought of that. I also really appreciate the amount of acrylic paint that’s going on here. It’s really the key to customizing cosplay pieces into submission, isn’t it? awesome. amazing.
RuRu: I'm all for Lestat being cuddly with the puppy! So soft! Really stunning work!
Li: Awesome process! Pattern 4923 is so versatile and I love it :D
Victor Manuel Perez Montero: When I thought that I had seen it all, I go and see a beautiful woman become the Tom Cruise of 25 years ago XDXD.
Chrissy de Seine: Amazing work. I love Anne Rice vampire chronicles. Great job!!!!
Andreas L.: This was amazing Alyson! Hope to see a tutorial of your Jareth cosplay soon!
Victoria Fister: I love it. I’m a huge fan of interview with a vampire. And u are amazing. U nailed him. Just a quick question. What did u use to put ur contacts in?
Kel J - Fairly Odd Kel: I've just started binge watching your work and have to say it's amazing and this one is possibly my fave, but it's hard to choose , they're all amazing
AllThingsNerdy: I actually plan on using this tutorial for my Belle cosplay thank you!
Anathema Device: You are so incredibly talented!! YouTube just now gave me the notification for this and I'm upset! I wish I could have been here earlier! But oh my gosh. Each time you upload a video, I always think that you couldn't possibly get any better and then.. you do! At this point I shouldn't even be surprised. You're so amazing!
ミgrandheroking: your videos always help me so much when it comes to cosplaying on a budget. you're the best! thanks so much!
A V: Phenomenal and i never thought to age the tunic!! Will definitely be putting your suggestions to use on my Armand cosplay!
OctaBech: It is a joy to watch someone being this resourceful.
kah S.A: I am in love with your transformations. Every detail surprises me. Your Lastat is magnificent.
Anathema Device: Okay I'm at the end of the video now and I'll just say it again, you are so talented! You are absolutely enchanting. I'm jealous! Edit: Awww! Nugget is so sweet!! What a good dog.
Ghoul Goil: All the hard work really pays off because it looks fantastic!
Hey Dreakins: This was awesome! Great attention to detail!
Shaylynne Swanberg: You go girl!! These are so freaking awesome!!!!
Tracy Lemon: Again, I've recently discovered you, but I enjoy your tutorials. Very talented.
inaldo martins: Incrível, parabéns vc e ótima.
BabyJenks1986: Wow. I saw the pictures of your Lestat Cosplay in on the internet and finally I see who exactly that is. This costume is awesome. It shows Lestat perfectly, I think. Also the end left me smiling, because in the Books Lestat loves Dogs. Really: Great work and my favorite ever seen cosplay of the Vampire Chronicles.
Emil Kovacevic: You honestly knock every single look out of the park!!!
Eder Montolezi: Você é muito criativa e talentosa !!!
Nickell Francis: Alyson your costume is gerogous love that royal blue
Sick Samuel: Damn checked out some of your vids! Your cosplay is on point! And I think the best female to male makeup Iv seen
Walter 1408: You're a better Lestat than Tom Cruise.
Char Bandraoi: Omg i am so in love with Lestat.... great job.. I can't stop looking. I'm enchanted.
Pixelina: The resemblance is astonishing. Just mind blowing. ❤️❤️
Wonderland Cosplay: Amazing video your cosplays are so beautiful ❤️
Raven West: Girl you are totally amazing!, with your talent you should be in SFX
Little mix Fan: your costume and makeup is amazing am going to try this cosplay look cos lestat is my fav
Elementary School Dropout: When your dog went to go cuddle you, I let out an "awww". So cute.
chlolom: WoAh I have never clicked on a video so fast !!! I love your videos and I have used parts of your videos to help me with my past cosplays
Freefonix1234: Beautiful, stunning, creative and talented ^_^
Hang Nguyen: Damn girl this ain’t no hobby this is innate talent!!!!
Suroshree Ganguly: Oh man! Her makeups are different ballgame altogether.
Clayton Pauley: U make me wanna cosplay when I grow up it sounds so fun
Mayfair Forest Witch: Lestat cuddling with a pug is the best part of this video
Jamie Fairest: I’d love to see you do Alice Liddell from Alice Madness Returns
Belen Ledesma: Wow!!!! you are so talented and creative!!!!
michael mcallister: Lady Allison you are truly phenomenal! !!!!
E M: Your talent is nothing short of astounding.
the void wants sanrio plushies: Which amazon wig did you use out of the three? I plan to do lestat for halloween for my insta :3
Oof: Wow!! Well done
Eleonora Ra: Это настолько круто, что аж мурашки по коже!
Delioncourt: AMAZING! I’m currently reading Memnoch the Devil
Marcelo Arriagada: Fantastic, good job.
Терези Пайроп: Wow, you looked so much like Margarita Lo-Antil from The Witcher when you wore a non-cut wig
E M: You are so amazing and so talented!!
A pale horse named_ death: I would love if you did either Winifred Sanderson or the classic wicked witch
Tatiana Beatriz: Wow awesome job!
Shannon Lancashire: Ah love it!!! Thank you!!!!
Gman ThePianoMan: Please to god do a tutorial for the joker wig You are so talented
AliLou Creations: Fabulous work Alyson
Monse Campos: i love your cosplay lestat ❤ ♡w♡
Jenniffer Cook: This looks so good.
Christina Wolfe: I stumbled onto your Cosplay photos with 'the family' (Louis and Claudia)...it's uncanny, seriously. You have outdone yourself! Brava!
cats intuxedo: Awesome !! So impressive!!!
Urban Wolf: Very clever! Batgirl next? The Wonder Woman one was great!
AtlasGaming: Love Interview with a Vampire Classic
l: Amazing work!
valentina trls: You're super talented
Hades: omg my wig snatched
mISAVELm: Ha! I thought that I was the only one who left the ugly sewing inside my costumes. I should have probably serged up and maybe I would have been able to sell them. However, I also didn't want to put any more time and effort on something that may have had to be stored or tossed. I would start making about 4 costumes 3 days before (and during) a con. I would sew all night and crash a few hours in the afternoon, then repeat. I haven't cosplayed for 4 years and this year is my last year attending cons, but my Halloween costumes are gonna be better than all my cosplays now. Plus now im picking up some neat tricks! Thanks! :D
ra wan: Dog is safe cuz Lestat only feasts on humans anyway seeing you making this now made me realise that his outfit is very similar to Vergil’s of devil may cry
Bennette Arnold: Excellent !!! well done
Salvatore Gallus: Complimenti alyson sei una costumista e trasformista molto brava
Ari823: Could you show us how to sew trim? I've been using double sided tape so I doesn't shift, but it keeps gumming up my machine
YorizuraCosplay: Lestat on the phone "Damnit Louis ! stop complaining and join the party :o I have a little dog ! Come on !"
Electra Heart: I really need to try that wig technique because some colors are hard to find hopefully mine will turn out as good as your wig
Katrina Gobenciong: Can you do a video on your backdrops or sets? How do you find them or make them?
Minbad: So clever! Good job (again)
Pratik Chaudri: So Claudia grew up and now is doing a Lestat Cosplay ..wow.
E M: There's a new Interview With The Vampire TV show on AMC starting on October 2nd. I've seen the trailers and it looks great!
iAngelitaRamos: Wow! Very very cool! :)
G: You killed this..absolutely amazing
Lisa Cressey: Amazing keep dressing up as lestat. Are you on Instagram
John Day: You're really good! Nice job!
Thomas Baron: i love that shirt! Lestat would be impressed
Rick Menezes: Perfect ♥️
Antoine Lashua: You are f#@&in amazing! Really, just wow!
Zombie Bot: great I love it
Stefan Luna: Do you by chance know where the cosplayer that was Louis in your photoshoot got his wig?? I really want to make that one myself
sandro herrera cano: Amazing !!
Manda Panda: I love to watch you work
Jimmy Figueras: Beautiful
Haley Hams: Holy shit this was absolutely mind blowing.
RstmMkd8282 B: Please do a bram stoker's dracula tutorial I begggggg
Tackpro: Damn! Great job Alyson.
manystar: The brat prince himself would be most proud of u Tabbitha, excellent work as usual.
Almond Sandoval: Amazing
Ernesto López: wooow Genial !!!