Star Wars Cosplay Clothing - Save Big With Thrift Store Mods!

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  • čas přidán 15. 05. 2017
  • Britt picks up some clothes and accessories from a thrift store and modifies parts to match the Star Wars universe. Altering second-hand store items is super useful for cosplay!
    Britt's Toy Prop Gun Modification
    • Toy Prop Gun Modification
    Britt's Sci-Fi Foam Bracer
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    Star Wars Celebration 2017 - with Punished Props
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    Tools and Materials Used:
    Janome Sewing Machine
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    Seam Ripper
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    Craft and Sewing Clips
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    Black Worbla Thermoplastic
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    Carhartt Women's 1889 Slim Fit Canvas Pants
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Komentáře • 223

  • @Maahr
    @Maahr Před 7 lety +152

    At least it shows me that i am not the only one who would like to make their own Character in the Star Wars Universe instead of always try to be one of the actual existing ones

    • @theswissmiss69
      @theswissmiss69 Před 4 lety

      Maahr Krell oh interesting.
      What would your character be like?
      I think I personally would just make myself a Han Solo costume!☺️

    • @the_real_lego_commander_co6685
      @the_real_lego_commander_co6685 Před 4 lety +1

      Yeah, actually I have plans of making a version of myself for a Star Wars cosplay, right now I have plans of a jacket design. He’s a smuggler, by the way.

    • @anbu_gamer
      @anbu_gamer Před 2 lety

      I may be late but soon I'm going to Galaxy edge and I want to look like my own tipe of character

    • @Maahr
      @Maahr Před 2 lety

      @@anbu_gamer Careful with that, Disney doesnt like that. I have heard from some ppl that u cant dress up at Disney Parks.

    • @Maahr
      @Maahr Před 2 lety

      @@theswissmiss69 sorry seems i missed that one ^^ i have a Mandalorian Cosplay my Mandalorian works his way up to his armor, which explains the changes i make to it during the years.

  • @i.am.adrian
    @i.am.adrian Před 7 lety +97

    This vid has it all...thrift shop tips, creative repurposing, and cats!

    • @tronpig
      @tronpig Před 3 lety

      Don't forget star wars

  • @EvilTedSmith
    @EvilTedSmith Před 7 lety +68

    That cat of yours cracks me up.

    • @baptistoriginals
      @baptistoriginals Před 6 lety +2

      Those cats are the best!! highlight of every video they are in lol

  • @umbraelegios4130
    @umbraelegios4130 Před 7 lety +62

    nothing like "authentic wookie fur" to complete a star wars outfit.

    • @punishedprops
      @punishedprops  Před 7 lety +24

      We should have named our fluffy cat Chewie, since she loves chewing plastic.

  • @AndrewSetters
    @AndrewSetters Před 7 lety +9

    Killer tutorial. There's an awesome freedom to playing in an established universe without trying to copy an existing character's costume.

  • @MyrrdynWhitefall
    @MyrrdynWhitefall Před 7 lety +88

    Without the bracer it looks like it could easily fit into the Firefly universe as well!

    • @aspektx
      @aspektx Před 7 lety +1

      Shane Ramos had the exact same thought.

    • @punishedprops
      @punishedprops  Před 7 lety +7

      Good call!

    • @mcamilleri89
      @mcamilleri89 Před 7 lety +3

      she could add some ammo straps containing "energy cells" for the blaster and maybe make some thermal detonator belts

    • @oWAR1OCKo
      @oWAR1OCKo Před 7 lety +3

      Great video as always guys, keep it up. Also I wanted to ask if maybe sometime in the near future you guys could do a video covering techniques for building a "big" costume, think Warhammer 40k Space Marine Armor or Reinhardt from Overwatch, Im a big guy, 6'6, and I can pull off something like that but I want it to look and function good.

  • @CorprallFrond
    @CorprallFrond Před 7 lety +13

    Modifying second hand clothes is something I do a lot for my cosplays and something that I find helps a lot is taking a really watery paint and I just use my hands or a clothe to rub it into leather or vinyl to take away the shiny and make them look a bit more realistic

    • @punishedprops
      @punishedprops  Před 7 lety +7

      That's awesome. We'll have to test out clothing weathering in a future video.

    • @FrigginBoomToys
      @FrigginBoomToys Před 7 lety +2

      Yea I second that. It's super easy. A little shoe polish watetered down gives leather a really cool look

  • @jpatt1000
    @jpatt1000 Před rokem +1

    All the colors on this look great together. This costume would also look at home in the classic Battlestar Galactica universe!

  • @aspektx
    @aspektx Před 7 lety +8

    I can't afford costume prices so I always go the thrift store route. I've be pme convinced that after the general look is in place it's the small details, like bu'uns, that can really sell the look.

  • @lesliebow0217
    @lesliebow0217 Před 4 lety +3

    Sewing helpers (cats) are amazing at making things looked weathered or creating freyed (sorry for my spelling) edges on almost all soft materials

  • @FrigginBoomToys
    @FrigginBoomToys Před 7 lety +1

    A lot of the thrift stores near my area have worked out how many people use them for cosplay. During halloween they had people who specifically helped people pick out items for costumes. Like you walked in and said 'I wanna be a pirate for halloween' and they would help you find pirate appropriate clothing. It was really cool.

  • @Slinky518
    @Slinky518 Před 7 lety +10

    That holster construction is inspired!
    I think I'm off to buy my first purse... >_>

  • @danofthedead3345
    @danofthedead3345 Před 7 lety +2

    Those simple modifications add so much, very inspiring things to try. I'm always jealous of your thrift store when you show it, the toy sections around here are barren! I really like the foam and prop work you two show off, but this was a great topic to show!

    • @punishedprops
      @punishedprops  Před 7 lety

      We do have a bunch of great thrift stores in the Seattle area.

  • @jason.m.carter
    @jason.m.carter Před 3 lety +1

    GUYS! I don't say this often, but GENIUS! This is such a simple idea. I used to do the same thing for funny costumes, but NEVER thought about making SW costumes out of second hand clothing. Love it!

  • @puhsketti1271
    @puhsketti1271 Před 7 lety +21

    Your cats are adorable. Have you guys ever made costumes for them?

    • @punishedprops
      @punishedprops  Před 7 lety +12

      We've tried, but they have no interest in wearing anything.

    • @DarkSnake49542
      @DarkSnake49542 Před 5 lety +4

      I've bad eyes so I almost misread : "Have you guys ever made costumes out of them" oO It was a good laugh after reading your real answer. (not the one I read at first)

  • @GraceWillow
    @GraceWillow Před 7 lety +16

    I LOVE THIS!!! And your costume turned out AMAZING!!! Also my cats are also obsessed with everything Im doing when I'm sewing.

    • @punishedprops
      @punishedprops  Před 7 lety +1

      Thanks! Your cats are way better than our cats :D

  • @Hebe73
    @Hebe73 Před 7 lety +2

    Yes, I am working on an original character from the Star Wars Universe. Though I sewn a pair of trousers and jacket, but I am a seamstress by trade. Some interesting ideas as I need to make a belt/holster as well

  • @that_cat21
    @that_cat21 Před 7 lety +1

    OMG THOSE CATS ARE SO CUTEEEEE

  • @littellmonster
    @littellmonster Před 6 lety +1

    funny enough the shirt vest and pants loo siillar to general leia in tfa ! you look so good!

  • @TrishhMakes
    @TrishhMakes Před 7 lety +1

    feels like a mix between general organa and old han solo costumes! so cool!

  • @chaotic-goodartistry3903
    @chaotic-goodartistry3903 Před 6 lety +2

    such good sewing helpers x3
    I've got a couple of those, they help keep the fabric from sliding... or do the complete opposite depending on their mood xD

  • @AmyRhubarb
    @AmyRhubarb Před 4 lety

    I can't go to a thrift store or flea market without constantly scanning for useful cosplay items - clothing, toys, fabrics - it's a mindset now! Great video! Building cosplays from scratch is fun, but thrifted cosplays are fun too! There's creativity and crafting in both!

    • @punishedprops
      @punishedprops  Před 4 lety

      Totally! I think many of us "suffer" from this hoarding behavior. I've definitely been thankful for my strange collection of found items many many times.

  • @1234hellinthepacfic
    @1234hellinthepacfic Před 7 lety +2

    Great job Love the belt really good the holster from a bag I did something similar a few years ago I made a sam brown holster from a leather handbag for Indiana jones keep up the fantastic work you guys

  • @3DPrintingNerd
    @3DPrintingNerd Před 7 lety +20

    I love this!!!

  • @davepomerleau7250
    @davepomerleau7250 Před 7 lety

    as I watched you make the purse holster I was like ahhhhh.... ummmm... but as always it can be hard to see the artists vision as they go. Very impressive end result :) Can't wait to see the rest!

  • @calburns302
    @calburns302 Před 6 lety

    Your cats are amazing! Tiny helpers make everything better.

  • @wutgoddamit
    @wutgoddamit Před 6 lety

    I could sit there and watch your cats all day.

  • @SUPERGEEKTATTOO
    @SUPERGEEKTATTOO Před rokem

    That is cool enough to wear to the grocery store...hahaha. Great job.

  • @samaker4
    @samaker4 Před 7 lety

    Cool build great video. Thanks Britt

  • @SeareanMoon
    @SeareanMoon Před 7 lety

    ohh, I am glad I watched this, love the vest you made and hid the buttons, great tip!!

  • @georgebeswick7549
    @georgebeswick7549 Před 7 lety +5

    might try this as im lacking a cosplay idcea Manchester Comic con. this could easily apply to firefly clothing as well

  • @Goldencarddx
    @Goldencarddx Před 7 lety

    As someone who enjoys sifting through thrift shops, this is a great video! Thanks for the tips! I'm all about re-purposing first rather then straight up buying new things.

  • @wallacesheckells7881
    @wallacesheckells7881 Před 7 lety

    Great tips! Never thought of using the purse in such a way. Thanks for the video!

  • @donaldgilbert6739
    @donaldgilbert6739 Před 4 lety

    Awesome job Britt!

  • @LukeofAllTrades.
    @LukeofAllTrades. Před 7 lety

    Great video! I found a lot of great stuff at thrift stores when I needed clothes to play an extra in a Star Wars fan film last year. I even picked up an old plastic gun and modified and painted it. Lots of great tips for how to modify clothes, thanks for posting!

  • @jfre90c0195
    @jfre90c0195 Před 6 lety +1

    That was a GREAT video! Really brought me a new perspective on costuming! Thank you, Britt!

  • @netherworkscostumes1003
    @netherworkscostumes1003 Před 7 lety +2

    Your videos are a part of my inspiration to cosplay, thanks for all your creative works guys!

  • @LonChaneyJrfan52
    @LonChaneyJrfan52 Před 7 lety

    That was really cool to watch. I'm just getting into modifying clothing and just cosplaying something other than a mascot style creature suit so it's really neat to see what all can be done.
    I've found some neat things so far though. I've gotten a few belts from the early 90s that I put on a hat for a nice kind of voodoo witchdoctor-y feel. One I've been thinking of making into a collar for a African inspired design. I've also gotten a few suit jackets I've modded into tailcoats and a pillbox hat that I'd like to make a hat block out of since that was the main thing that appealed to me about it. I joked to my grandma that I had gotten her a new easter hat when I brought it home.

  • @ravonos
    @ravonos Před 7 lety

    I love the Salvation Army store by my house for costumes. There is always something good there for either Halloween or conventions.

  • @kstarwalker4905
    @kstarwalker4905 Před 6 lety

    Hey...thanks for the tips...I for one agree with you about second hand stores and army bags.
    I have been Collecting nerf guns, army issue bag, and any other SiFi looking idems and modify them with painting and grinding chunks out of them.
    I have come up with my own paint and non-paint mixtures by using nail polish or other makeup supplies.

  • @ms9404
    @ms9404 Před 5 lety

    The clothing store Ross sells some unique clothing items as well. Great video!

  • @SamFuller1989
    @SamFuller1989 Před 7 lety

    Reeally enjoyed this video, great work!

  • @SupRunaa
    @SupRunaa Před 7 lety

    Sewing helpers are the best!!

  • @RichardHopkinsLobosSolos
    @RichardHopkinsLobosSolos Před 7 lety +1

    The thermoplastic that's generally used for custom holsters is called Kydex. It's probably a bit tougher than Worbla, but I'm not sure since I haven't done a comparison.

    • @punishedprops
      @punishedprops  Před 7 lety +2

      At some point we'll have to get some Kydex and give it a try.

  • @HelpMe4545
    @HelpMe4545 Před 7 lety +3

    Very interesting and helpful. I volunteer at a charity shop gonna have to keep an eye out for cool stuff.

  • @RockabillyRagsdale
    @RockabillyRagsdale Před 4 lety

    Please do LOTS more like this!!!!

  • @BlackheartChimera13
    @BlackheartChimera13 Před 7 lety +1

    Well shoot, now instead of doing a plain vault suit I think I'll try this for my FallOut outfit and see what comes out. Awesome video as always

    • @punishedprops
      @punishedprops  Před 7 lety +1

      Very cool!

    • @BlackheartChimera13
      @BlackheartChimera13 Před 7 lety

      Punished Props I'll be sure to share it on Twitter when it's completed. Just a heads up it will be fitted for when I'm in my fursuit

  • @0meat
    @0meat Před 7 lety

    Your cat is amazing. Also good costume tips.

  • @rdobyns804
    @rdobyns804 Před 5 lety

    This video is fantastic!

  • @andreasmith2472
    @andreasmith2472 Před 5 lety

    This is so helpful!

  • @treevor2590
    @treevor2590 Před 7 lety

    The video's you've been doing for this costume have been great. I've been gradually working on my own Star Wars character and these videos have been helping me come up with ideas.

  • @Cosplay_slug
    @Cosplay_slug Před 7 lety

    Ur cats are honestly gorgeous omg

  • @Cy1701e
    @Cy1701e Před 3 lety

    The thermal plastic used in tactical holsters is Kydex just incase you didn't know tho I'm sure you do both of you are superb makers

  • @AcLiberti
    @AcLiberti Před 7 lety +1

    love the channel, great video about thrifty cosplay!

  • @kayingthao5072
    @kayingthao5072 Před rokem

    Great job!

  • @keitholsen8787
    @keitholsen8787 Před 7 lety +2

    Used some of these techniques for my merchant costume build on my channel. Just need to get the mask. vest used upholstry fabric, pants were shower curtains. modified boots and a belt he can neither confirm nor deny once belonged to a jedi.

  • @Orcscompany4660
    @Orcscompany4660 Před 7 lety

    This is tremendously helpful!

  • @MaximilienRobespierre1

    Great video and love you sewing assistant

  • @StarWarsCosplay
    @StarWarsCosplay Před 4 lety +1

    You had me at the cat bit. Great costuming to. Subbed. :-)

  • @evolvingskills5903
    @evolvingskills5903 Před 7 lety +1

    Awesome video with lots of different tricks and tips and techniques.Using that Worbla for the holster was pretty cool, the stuff they use for regular guns is called Kydex, but would be way overkill for a prop. I'd like to try working with both of them someday. Thanks for all the great videos you guys make!

  • @HikingSurvivalJapan
    @HikingSurvivalJapan Před 7 lety +2

    That turned out looking amazing!!

  • @Morna777
    @Morna777 Před 7 lety

    If you need to have a shirt that opens in the front but a hidden closure, velcro is super easy to use for beginning sewers.

  • @daltonhicks6431
    @daltonhicks6431 Před 6 lety

    Cool idea

  • @rychu6101
    @rychu6101 Před 7 lety

    i love your cats omg. so fluffy

  • @ericcartrette6118
    @ericcartrette6118 Před 6 lety

    Cool and helpful video! Earlier this year, we picked up an old leather coat to modify to make a scoundrel outfit for my daughter.

  • @spencer6106
    @spencer6106 Před 7 lety

    Thats pretty cool

  • @Grzywaart
    @Grzywaart Před 7 lety

    Very nice project :)

  • @kstarwalker4905
    @kstarwalker4905 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for your tips I was able to create my own smuggler costume last year 2018. I reused car seat buckles and jacket straps for my holster belts.

    • @punishedprops
      @punishedprops  Před 5 lety

      That’s so awesome! I’m glad we could help.

  • @stuchly1
    @stuchly1 Před 6 lety

    Wow! You really made yourself look like a Star Wars bounty hunter character :D I love this so much!

  • @Aartwood
    @Aartwood Před 7 lety +1

    Love it already! Off to the charity shop I go! :D

    • @punishedprops
      @punishedprops  Před 7 lety +2

      Woohoo!

    • @Aartwood
      @Aartwood Před 7 lety +3

      Punished Props I feel your channel is going to soon start costing me lots of money! Since finding you on Thursday last week I've watched every second of every video on the channel and still crave more! Watching reruns now as I paint my helmet made from your plans on the site! What have you done! ;)

  • @toypolloi
    @toypolloi Před 7 lety

    Really cool tips. You are very inventive in your construction. I have a similar problem with my cat helping out during filming :D

  • @jedifyfe
    @jedifyfe Před 7 lety

    Great video

  • @wicked650s
    @wicked650s Před 7 lety

    Fricking AWESOME!!

  • @alkatrask2704
    @alkatrask2704 Před rokem

    Excellent

  • @mekniwassime2098
    @mekniwassime2098 Před 7 lety

    yeah those sewing helpers are so helpful especially when they sit on your face xD

  • @aracknoid3cosplay342
    @aracknoid3cosplay342 Před 6 lety

    Wow I learned so much from this! I also learned that I don’t want sewing helpers lol 😂

  • @Progo2Aye
    @Progo2Aye Před 7 lety +1

    Thank you Brittany! Been hoping for a video like this for some time! I'm having difficulties selecting clothes for my custom/personalized star wars inspiered costume, this helps alot! Love the sowing helper, where can I get one?

    • @punishedprops
      @punishedprops  Před 7 lety

      You're welcome! We got our sewing helper at a local humane society.

  • @_azcosplayer_
    @_azcosplayer_ Před 4 lety

    I am also a Master of Modification. This is how 'I' cosplay. I get things that I absolutely have no skill in making, everything else is usually all me.
    I too am working on a Smuggler cosplay, already modding a leather jacket to look more in universe.

  • @AvianSavara
    @AvianSavara Před 4 lety

    Love the jacket! For more shirt modification ideas, look up what CZcamsr Lindybeige does to his shirt collars.

  • @Jenna_Miles
    @Jenna_Miles Před 7 lety

    Brit is so cute aaaaaaa

  • @Wheel333
    @Wheel333 Před 7 lety

    Looks great. I have a lovely cat weathered sofa :P.

  • @kavalden
    @kavalden Před 7 lety +1

    I manage to find a nice leather jacket at my local thrift store that looks just like the one that the late great John Hurt worn when he played to The War Doctor on Doctor Who

  • @RANCIDMD
    @RANCIDMD Před 7 lety

    My best thrift store purchase was a pair of hand made Italian leather riding boots...only £10. Hardly any wear to them at all. Done some research online and they retail for about £350 a pair...happy days.

  • @gpgpgpgp1000
    @gpgpgpgp1000 Před 6 lety

    Thumbs up for the cats!

  • @lycoris7285
    @lycoris7285 Před 7 lety

    I find it interesting that you use clips instead of pins for with pins you can sew much closer to the foot without taking the pin out. You can't do that with the clips. Sewing closer to the foot being a beginner sewer would be helpful to create straighter lines

    • @punishedprops
      @punishedprops  Před 7 lety

      There are pros and cons to clips vs pins for sure. Clips are nice because you can work so quickly without fear of jabbing yourself.

  • @aspektx
    @aspektx Před 7 lety +1

    Well that was useful enough for a subscribe.

  • @ElGatoLoco698
    @ElGatoLoco698 Před 7 lety +1

    You need a hairless sewing helper. Come to think of it, they need a hairless cat in the next Star Wars. He could be Chewbacca's sidekick.

  • @xushibeetle
    @xushibeetle Před 7 lety +3

    Every other city and county I've been to has much larger thrift shops and I'm sitting here in my relatively big town with nothing but a small store with like three shoes ;-;

    • @punishedprops
      @punishedprops  Před 7 lety +3

      That's a bummer. We feel spoiled with our multiple store choices.

  • @timsepicpropsmore8865
    @timsepicpropsmore8865 Před 6 lety

    love second hand store's #goodwill

  • @linneascameraroll
    @linneascameraroll Před 4 lety

    i agree with the zipper statement, however buttons i feel seem authentic

    • @punishedprops
      @punishedprops  Před 4 lety

      Yeah it just depends on the source material. Star Wars is famous for not having visible closures, with a few exceptions.

  • @mmq9886
    @mmq9886 Před 7 lety +1

    The bracer reminded me of fallout! For a second I thought it was a pip boy 😀

  • @thegateofknowledge7425

    Also did like the cat helpers very 😹

  • @user-fl2wn5zr5z
    @user-fl2wn5zr5z Před 4 měsíci +1

    cute cats

  • @corysmits9813
    @corysmits9813 Před 3 lety

    SWEET!

  • @mekniwassime2098
    @mekniwassime2098 Před 7 lety +1

    i think there is something missing in this costume, you need to add some armor parts to the hand with the bracer cuz alone it looks a bit bulky and out of place, maybe some shoulder pads or an elbow guard or both
    (sorry if getting advices from ppl who knows almost nothing about prop making (me xD) annoys you because after all you are the professionals but i just have those ideas after watching your videos)

  • @TheSamuelCish
    @TheSamuelCish Před 2 lety +1

    There's a HUGE visible zipper on a jacket in one of the episodes of Book of Boba Fett and all I could think of was this video.

    • @punishedprops
      @punishedprops  Před 2 lety +1

      Woah, zippers do exist!

    • @TheSamuelCish
      @TheSamuelCish Před 2 lety

      @@punishedprops People complained about the 50s biker look of the speeders in the episode. But no one understood my disdain for the single zipper.

  • @BrotherNo
    @BrotherNo Před 7 lety

    a single shoulder armor would look cool

  • @sergiocamargo4524
    @sergiocamargo4524 Před 7 lety +1

    for the Star Wars day in my city I combine accesories of my other cosplays for a Luke Skywalker inspired look xd my Link boots, belts and pants and my white Hebi Sasuke yukata xD

  • @thecrookedmoon4680
    @thecrookedmoon4680 Před 7 lety +1

    I had an idea, you guys should attempt the lawbringers pole axe from for honor.

    • @punishedprops
      @punishedprops  Před 7 lety +2

      Here's a For Honor axe we made a while back: czcams.com/video/aqrIt64SaDU/video.html

    • @thecrookedmoon4680
      @thecrookedmoon4680 Před 7 lety +1

      oh, alright I'll have to try that build

  • @sydneypadgett3548
    @sydneypadgett3548 Před 6 lety +1

    Text on your bracer says PROPTART SEARCH START!