I just wanted to say I just completed this costume and it is my FIRST COSPLAY EVER. Very challenging for someone like me whose never used a sewing machine before and I wanted to thank you SO MUCH because I would have never had any clue what to do if it were not for you! Thank you!
I was just looking up visual reference for my own Harley cosplay and was looking at an article called "A Visual History of Harley Quinn" and there was a collection of cosplayers in it, and I found you in the mix!
by the measurement chart on the website the Large was a big big by a few inches for me, but according to the bust and hips it was huge, but ended up fitting me snugly length-wise when i put it on. Height is the most important and if you can get that a little to big it's perfect. and i know from past experience, the first harley bodysuit i made I ordered 2 medium suits and they ended up being waaaaay to small by the time i cut them up and sewed them back together.
And if you look closer at that body suit you'll also notice that it is dreadful, and a horrible recreation of the character's bodysuit. But you prefer taking it easy then by all means. My tutorial is for those who appreciate good costuming and staying true to the character.
indeed. i did think of that, but for me, it really is easier to make it all one piece. that way i'm not worried about the gloves moving or showing my skin, i know they're always right where they need to be. as for eating and touching things...i dont have an iphone so i don't the touch of skin to dial or text. and when we go out for lunch i always carry a shirt in my backpack, take off the top part of my costume and put the shirt on. that way i can eat and am not worried about it getting dirty.
love your tutorials you taught me how to start cosplaying and I'm only a kid and now I'm better at useing a sewing machine than my 17 year old sister P.S. I also live in San Diego
Milanoo has always worked for me and all my friends who purchase from their website. I'm only suggesting what worked for me. Everyone is welcome to do their research and maybe find something better (in quality and price) and if they do I'd love to hear it :]
the suits i bought were a lycra/spandex blend so yeah. definitely test it out on a scrap fabric and adjust the tension on your machine if you have to. I had to play around with the settings the first time I used the fabric and needles to find the right combos.
fabric would totally work. It's just a little more work and I like the bodysuits mainly because I want everything to match and i couldn't find a good fabric that i liked. The bodysuits are made of spandex. Any time of spandex / polyester or blend of the two will do. anything stretchy really. I personally liked the shiny look, but you can go with a matte fabric, anything you like :]
Right now Walmart has the exact fabric that the body suites you used are made out of. I made two Harley costumes one out of each side of the body suits so they look yin and yang for me and my sister. So being able to buy more fabric for the hat and the diamonds and the shoes was really helpful.
This is exactly what I was looking for!!! I’ve been wanting to cosplay classic Harley for so long but didn’t know how to make the suit and all the ones I’ve seen online didn’t look how I wanted them to. YOU’RE MY SAVIOR!❤️❤️❤️
I actually found a really strong stretch crushed velvet in the PERFECT colors at JoAnn Fabrics. Just make sure whatever fabric you use, make sure it stretches the right way (I preferred a horizontal stretch to a vertical stretch since I was just making a costume and not something to do acrobatics in) before you cut it.
Thank you for your comment but I've never had a problem with milanoo. They deliver within 1-2 weeks of my purchase and the only reason mine has ripped is because I cut up the body suits and my seams broke. I took a look at the river's edge dancewear site and their "Harley" unitard was not accurate at all. The other unitards don't have feet or hoods either and are the same price as milanoo. I agree it is better to buy US, but as far as poor quality, milanoo has never let me down.
Love your work on the costume! One thing I want to ask about is the gloves. Wouldnt it make more sense to have them separate from the body suit? You could use finger loops to keep the sleeves snug and the ruffle to cover the cuff of the glove. That way you can easily replace the glove if it gets damaged. (you'll be holding things, touching things, etc and they will get damaged). Just a thought. Cheers!
I like to imagine when you said you had Kevin help you trace the diamonds, that your bird's name was Kevin and he assisted you. (Unless that really is him lol)
Oh I'm so going to use this. I wanted to try making a Harley Quinn cosplay but i wasn't sure of whether it would be easier to buy two body suits or to buy one and paint it with fabric paint.
very helpful ! thank you! I had bought the one from the Halloween store online a couple years back and was very disappointed to find that the colors were wrong D: and had the opposite pattern on the wrong sides. plus it was a strange velvet texture, I wanted to make one but never knew where to start, this is awesome ! Much appreciated!
Thank you so much for the tutorial ! I was thinking of getting one online, but its sucks getting one that you never know if it even fits you…. so excited to try my own!!! AHHHGgGHAHGHGHGGHG thahhhankkks!!!!
This is a great tutorial... I wish I was good at sewing because i'd totally make this... you make it look so easy... i just wish i could buy this suit outright and have it look that good...
For the most part since spandex is so stretchy it's usually very comfy :] secondly, about panties... I personally HATE panty lines i think it looks trashy and ruins a costume! I know in this vid you can see my boyshorts >< but I do have special undies just for this costume. I got them from Victoria's Secret and they are 'seamless' so look for those for any tight bodysuit costume. Soon I'm going to make a 'guide to underwear' video that will answer all these types of questions :]
I don't understand the part where you fit the suit with the pins.... I have a Deadpool body suit and it doesn't fit well on my back, and I would like to fix it ! Thank you ! (btw, your cosplay is just.... PERFECT)
Hey Axceleration Cosplay! I followed this tutorial when making my Harley costume, and I was wondering how you wash your costume? I made mine about a year ago and have worn in 4-5 times and needless to say I can't put off cleaning it any longer! (cringes) I tried throwing a scrap piece of the fabric into the washing machine and saw nearly /all/ the color wash out. How do you keep yours clean and bright and colorful? Thanks! Keep making videos!
Can you do a video on how you wash your costumes? XD because some fabrics don't wash well in the washing machine and I'm kind of a noob to fabric types XD
my respects to that awesome costume! looks like you're quite experienced with this kind of work. well i hope some day (and with a loooot of work) im gonna be able to do a similar nice job on my costume :)
i really wouldn't suggest cosplaying Harley for your first time. it's literally my most difficult costume both to make and to wear. i would really suggest an easier costume. Pick a character with a costume that you can buy something for then alter. wigs are also expensive so I'd pick a character that you wouldn't need one for. Pokemon characters are great first time costumes. save Harley for when you have the money and ability to make it (get a machine!!). You'll thank your self later :]
help!! i just sewed the main body part together (literally JUST sewed it together... still wearing it.) and the lines where the colors cross are off by about a centimeter!! Dx
I got a little hole in the shin of my bodysuit, do you have any suggestions on how to fix it? It's small enough that you don't really notice it at first glace, but I don't want it getting any bigger.
Would you suggest cutting the bodysuits zipper out first or just cutting through the zipper? If cutting through the zipper, would you replace the whole zipper or no? Sorry im kinda slow wheb it comes to making my own stuff....
How much did this cost to make in total? I've been wanting to do a Harley Quinn cosplay but none of them seemed good. I don't have any experience with sewing either, so I'm extremely nervous about this. No one is willing to make me one either so I'm sorta stuck
Anna try looking on etsy. lots of people sell accurate cosplay. sometimes buying supplies will cost more than paying for some1 to make u one. it's really up to you how much U want to spend,
Hi! I have a question regarding this cosplay. With the zipper on the back, I'm isn't 2 separate zippers. It's 1 big one this 2 zipper heads on them. Do you have any advice on what to do? Thanks.
It's a cheap Asian store. Very low quality products for very low prices. That's all. Never expect much but I wouldn't say never buy from them. I buy all the time with the intent to repurpose. I make it stronger and better so to me it's worth the bad quality to get the good price
I want to try this, but should I really buy a larger size? because I think that it will be to long for me :/ I´m about 164 cm and L is for 170-180 cm ( M= 150-165cm)
I like the video and you're really a fantastic beauty and lady, respect. Only you can make the outfit in style fetish, latex, PVC or similar? If so you have a tip for me?
I just wanted to say I just completed this costume and it is my FIRST COSPLAY EVER. Very challenging for someone like me whose never used a sewing machine before and I wanted to thank you SO MUCH because I would have never had any clue what to do if it were not for you! Thank you!
I was just looking up visual reference for my own Harley cosplay and was looking at an article called "A Visual History of Harley Quinn" and there was a collection of cosplayers in it, and I found you in the mix!
by the measurement chart on the website the Large was a big big by a few inches for me, but according to the bust and hips it was huge, but ended up fitting me snugly length-wise when i put it on. Height is the most important and if you can get that a little to big it's perfect. and i know from past experience, the first harley bodysuit i made I ordered 2 medium suits and they ended up being waaaaay to small by the time i cut them up and sewed them back together.
And if you look closer at that body suit you'll also notice that it is dreadful, and a horrible recreation of the character's bodysuit. But you prefer taking it easy then by all means. My tutorial is for those who appreciate good costuming and staying true to the character.
indeed. i did think of that, but for me, it really is easier to make it all one piece. that way i'm not worried about the gloves moving or showing my skin, i know they're always right where they need to be. as for eating and touching things...i dont have an iphone so i don't the touch of skin to dial or text. and when we go out for lunch i always carry a shirt in my backpack, take off the top part of my costume and put the shirt on. that way i can eat and am not worried about it getting dirty.
love your tutorials you taught me how to start cosplaying and I'm only a kid and now I'm better at useing a sewing machine than my 17 year old sister
P.S. I also live in San Diego
Milanoo has always worked for me and all my friends who purchase from their website. I'm only suggesting what worked for me. Everyone is welcome to do their research and maybe find something better (in quality and price) and if they do I'd love to hear it :]
the suits i bought were a lycra/spandex blend so yeah. definitely test it out on a scrap fabric and adjust the tension on your machine if you have to. I had to play around with the settings the first time I used the fabric and needles to find the right combos.
fabric would totally work. It's just a little more work and I like the bodysuits mainly because I want everything to match and i couldn't find a good fabric that i liked. The bodysuits are made of spandex. Any time of spandex / polyester or blend of the two will do. anything stretchy really. I personally liked the shiny look, but you can go with a matte fabric, anything you like :]
Right now Walmart has the exact fabric that the body suites you used are made out of. I made two Harley costumes one out of each side of the body suits so they look yin and yang for me and my sister. So being able to buy more fabric for the hat and the diamonds and the shoes was really helpful.
This is exactly what I was looking for!!! I’ve been wanting to cosplay classic Harley for so long but didn’t know how to make the suit and all the ones I’ve seen online didn’t look how I wanted them to. YOU’RE MY SAVIOR!❤️❤️❤️
this is seriously the most helpful tutorial ive seen yet
That bird soooo KAWAII
your looks better than the one on the suicide squad
I actually found a really strong stretch crushed velvet in the PERFECT colors at JoAnn Fabrics. Just make sure whatever fabric you use, make sure it stretches the right way (I preferred a horizontal stretch to a vertical stretch since I was just making a costume and not something to do acrobatics in) before you cut it.
I have everything ordered from Milanoo and can't wait to do this thank you so so so so much I will be viewing these over and over
You are my hero for these tutorials
Thank you for your comment but I've never had a problem with milanoo. They deliver within 1-2 weeks of my purchase and the only reason mine has ripped is because I cut up the body suits and my seams broke.
I took a look at the river's edge dancewear site and their "Harley" unitard was not accurate at all. The other unitards don't have feet or hoods either and are the same price as milanoo. I agree it is better to buy US, but as far as poor quality, milanoo has never let me down.
~I finally found a plus size Harley Quinn that I've been wanting to be for Halloween once or for a Cosplay.~
*hears "Milanoo . com" curls up in a ball in a corner rocking and crying* You are very brave fair woman.
Btw, thank you for the tutorial
A Goth Named Wednessday btw, I've actually heard that they have improved tenfold.
Deamon Eevee
good to know, I did not know that ^^
A Goth Named Wednessday l
The best toturial in the world !
i love watching tutorial videos
Wow, lots of work and it came out fantastic!
This helped me a lot in tailoring my Spidey suit for my Mary Jane tutorial and I am sure it's going to help when I start my Harley cosplay. Thanks!!(:
OMG IT'S A PIKACHU ON YOUR SHOULDER :D
Still Harley's best outfit imo
This gave me the idea to alter the one I got online to fit me better. Also, AWESOME! video. Your costume looks great.
OMG! It looks amazing
It's beautiful, it looks just like Harley's original costume
Love your work on the costume! One thing I want to ask about is the gloves. Wouldnt it make more sense to have them separate from the body suit? You could use finger loops to keep the sleeves snug and the ruffle to cover the cuff of the glove. That way you can easily replace the glove if it gets damaged. (you'll be holding things, touching things, etc and they will get damaged). Just a thought. Cheers!
I like to imagine when you said you had Kevin help you trace the diamonds, that your bird's name was Kevin and he assisted you. (Unless that really is him lol)
This is amazing! Thank you. Im hoping to make one for my 3year old daughter. But only have 6weeks as well.
Thank you so much! Oh my god for years I have been looking for tutorials for Harley.
Oh I'm so going to use this. I wanted to try making a Harley Quinn cosplay but i wasn't sure of whether it would be easier to buy two body suits or to buy one and paint it with fabric paint.
Wonderful loved your details and the close ups
One of my fave villainesses.
very helpful ! thank you! I had bought the one from the Halloween store online a couple years back and was very disappointed to find that the colors were wrong D: and had the opposite pattern on the wrong sides. plus it was a strange velvet texture, I wanted to make one but never knew where to start, this is awesome ! Much appreciated!
Your cockatiel is absolutely adorable. o:
The birdy! i have a cockatiel too:3
the bodysuit took me around one week to finish, working on and off.
The costume looks amazing love it
I HAVE THAT EXACT SAME AVATAR POSTER IN THE BACKGROUND!!!!!
This is super intimidating for a beginner sewer like myself but super impressive
Thank you so much for the tutorial ! I was thinking of getting one online, but its sucks getting one that you never know if it even fits you…. so excited to try my own!!! AHHHGgGHAHGHGHGGHG thahhhankkks!!!!
Alright, thanks! I'll be sure to save it for later.
oh .................. I saw your pet, and I was like: SUBSCRIBED, YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!
i just added the exact links to the description for everyone :]
This is a great tutorial... I wish I was good at sewing because i'd totally make this... you make it look so easy... i just wish i could buy this suit outright and have it look that good...
your cockatiel is so cute
This is such a fantastic tutorial! and the costume turned out so pretty~
This video helped soooo much!!
For the most part since spandex is so stretchy it's usually very comfy :]
secondly, about panties... I personally HATE panty lines i think it looks trashy and ruins a costume! I know in this vid you can see my boyshorts >< but I do have special undies just for this costume. I got them from Victoria's Secret and they are 'seamless' so look for those for any tight bodysuit costume.
Soon I'm going to make a 'guide to underwear' video that will answer all these types of questions :]
Awesome!!! And yes make many more tutorials!
Thank you soooo much! This is EXACTLY what I was looking for! Hopefully I can go as Harley for next year's Comic Con with this tutorial's help :'D
I like it! Nice job.
Look at the. Little birdie!
Great work!! Glad I found this, it will help me get together a cosplay for DragonCon.
Looks great. You should make one in latex
I don't understand the part where you fit the suit with the pins.... I have a Deadpool body suit and it doesn't fit well on my back, and I would like to fix it ! Thank you ! (btw, your cosplay is just.... PERFECT)
Just wanted you to know, that is a BOSS AANG POSTER IN THE BACKGROUND!! I want one very badly, also thanks for the tutorial :)
You are this pretty girl!
omg I love ur bird
Great job!!!!
Hey Axceleration Cosplay! I followed this tutorial when making my Harley costume, and I was wondering how you wash your costume? I made mine about a year ago and have worn in 4-5 times and needless to say I can't put off cleaning it any longer! (cringes)
I tried throwing a scrap piece of the fabric into the washing machine and saw nearly /all/ the color wash out. How do you keep yours clean and bright and colorful?
Thanks! Keep making videos!
Thank you for this. I'm definitely going to use this for my halloween costume for Harley. :]
Oh wow I like it!
Dam, that outfit looks fin.
Do you have an etsy? I would love to buy a suit from you!! 😍
shannon chapman she does
Can you do a video on how you wash your costumes? XD because some fabrics don't wash well in the washing machine and I'm kind of a noob to fabric types XD
What do you think of using a split suit, cut it horizontally and sewing it reversing the sides?
The website also has full Harley Quinn suits but i think that they aren t so beautiful
my respects to that awesome costume! looks like you're quite experienced with this kind of work.
well i hope some day (and with a loooot of work) im gonna be able to do a similar nice job on my costume :)
This is so helpful!!!! Thank you so much for making this!! You did a fantastic job! :)
Can you make a tutorial on how to make a kid flash costume for girls from young justice please please
i really wouldn't suggest cosplaying Harley for your first time. it's literally my most difficult costume both to make and to wear. i would really suggest an easier costume. Pick a character with a costume that you can buy something for then alter. wigs are also expensive so I'd pick a character that you wouldn't need one for. Pokemon characters are great first time costumes. save Harley for when you have the money and ability to make it (get a machine!!). You'll thank your self later :]
The dark custom is dull, wile
the red is shiny!
So so helpful, thank you so much ❤❤😙
now a have an sewing machine two suits and yeah soon i can start my male quinn hope i dont cut the suit uneven
You are talented I'll give you that...
Awesome job! :)
That was awesome, I'm impressed and inspired :)
do you think it would be easier to use iron on stuff first before you sew on the diamonds
wow beautiful bodysuit :0
I LOVE YOU FOR THIS SO MUCH THANK YOU OKAY I AM GOING TO DO THIS CON SO HARD
that's so cool
You're a Genious!!! I def Love!! Thanks for sharing
rip the seams apart and try again. seriously. just have to re-do it till it's right
help!! i just sewed the main body part together (literally JUST sewed it together... still wearing it.) and the lines where the colors cross are off by about a centimeter!! Dx
You are so beautiful!!
I got a little hole in the shin of my bodysuit, do you have any suggestions on how to fix it? It's small enough that you don't really notice it at first glace, but I don't want it getting any bigger.
That's amazing!!
Would you suggest cutting the bodysuits zipper out first or just cutting through the zipper? If cutting through the zipper, would you replace the whole zipper or no? Sorry im kinda slow wheb it comes to making my own stuff....
I replaced the entire zipper
Righterooni! Thank you!
why using brighter color than a regular red (mate color instead of the one you used) ??
I want to make a harley quinn suit because they are rather expressive where I am but I can't ever see it right. Any tips?
How much did this cost to make in total? I've been wanting to do a Harley Quinn cosplay but none of them seemed good. I don't have any experience with sewing either, so I'm extremely nervous about this.
No one is willing to make me one either so I'm sorta stuck
Anna try looking on etsy. lots of people sell accurate cosplay. sometimes buying supplies will cost more than paying for some1 to make u one. it's really up to you how much U want to spend,
Cool!
Hi! I have a question regarding this cosplay. With the zipper on the back, I'm isn't 2 separate zippers. It's 1 big one this 2 zipper heads on them. Do you have any advice on what to do?
Thanks.
whats with milanoo? - Why is people afraid of the shop? I've never heard of it so I am curious.
MoChan.Official Lolita fashion people say milanoo is the devil because it's a bunch of cheap knock offs. Just don't ever buy actual clothes from them.
It's a cheap Asian store. Very low quality products for very low prices. That's all. Never expect much but I wouldn't say never buy from them. I buy all the time with the intent to repurpose. I make it stronger and better so to me it's worth the bad quality to get the good price
I want to try this, but should I really buy a larger size? because I think that it will be to long for me :/ I´m about 164 cm and L is for 170-180 cm ( M= 150-165cm)
I like the video and you're really a fantastic beauty and lady, respect.
Only you can make the outfit in style fetish, latex, PVC or similar? If so you have a tip for me?
Can you please list exactly which bodysuit you bought from the website? I am confused as to witch one on there to buy. Thank you. Great tutorial!