Hello all! It is finally time for my official Cosplay Commissions post! This has been a long time in the making but after I’ve gotten a few commissions under my belt I feel comfortable offering these in an official manner.
First of all, why: I currently live in an extremely uncomfortable situation (misgendered, deadnamed, and refused treatment for mental illness daily). I was finally able to get a job but it is part time, and in order for me to get out of here as quickly as possible I need to pay off my car in full and save up enough to actually move. On top of that, I need to start saving up for my transition fund, but I will not be able to transition until I am completely independant from my parents and they can no longer take away my car/place to live/life. In order to accomplish this, I will be opening costume commissions (there will be limited slots, but it depends on what/how much of each costume each customer would like).
How it works: I specialize in sewing, but will be willing to make small props and armor pieces as well! Keep in mind these are more difficult and more expensive to ship. Message me with your cosplay ideas and measurements--I will come up with a materials cost and give you an estimate for labor cost (I charge about 15$ and hour for my work)! If this sounds good, there will be an initial payment to cover material costs so I can order the fabric and get started! Depending on the complexity, I should be able to finish most pieces within a week or two. I will keep you updated with progress pics throughout. Once the piece is complete, the second payment for labor/shipping will be due. All orders are shipped within 24 hours of the second payment, and will include a special gift! Any alterations necessary are free.
I will also be offering Pidge and Keith jackets for a flat rate of 75$! This includes material cost, labor cost, AND shipping! These are fully lined, and keith’s has a functional zipper (I don’t have a pidge example yet, sorry).
My qualifications: I have been cosplaying for almost six years now, and within that time I have won awards at every convention I have competed in, including best in class, best craftsmanship, best group, and best in show! My mom worked as a professional seamstress for the music industry in Nashville during her college years and now owns and operates an her own quilting business, so I have very qualified advisors and access to profession equipment in the same house as me. I myself have worked professionally with theatres and universities on the costume crew full time for six shows, and part time for dozens more. (If thats not enough, my Taako cosplay is literally McElroy approved. not super relevant but i’m really proud of that ok) Finally, I really do love what I do. Cosplay is kind of magical and I love bringing to life all sorts of unique and beautiful characters. I absolutely want to give those costumes the quality they deserve.
You can check out more of my work at my webiste, mickaroo.com! If you have any more questions or want to discuss an order, message me here on tumblr or email me at [email protected].
Thank you guys so much, and if you can’t afford a commission right now I would really appreciate a reblog! Recently I’ve been experiencing a surge in following, and I’m really looking to make costuming into a career. Its what I love to do. Thanks again, and have a wonderful day!
-Nate (Micky)