Hatsune Miku Cosplay Sewing Pattern Bundle (Digital Download)

Definitely worth it

It’s great! I’m having a good time learning more sewing technics and I get to create something in the process! :) it’s a little hard to understand sometimes, but I’m learning along the way

This pattern was amazing! Simple to follow the prints were nice, only a couple alignment snags but nothing crazy, and it was really easy to adapt as needed. I took in the sides of the size i chose but i think thats because i had my measurments a little wrong. Thank you for such a great pattern!

Accurate & Well Designed - but the guide could be confusing at times

I want to start this out by prefacing that I am not a novice sewist and that I have a moderate amount of experience following and modifying intermediate and advanced patterns. I did not modify this pattern and followed the instructions to the letter. This is a great pattern! The pieces come together in a very tailored look, you get access to all the designs for the applique on the skirt, arm bands, collar, etc, and there are some pretty solid recommendations on what fabrics work best for this costume. Specific skills used in this project include sewing a rolled hem (if you're not using trim or bias tape to finish your edges), a whip stitch, a basting stitch, and sewing a curved piece to a (mostly) straight piece. With that in mind, I did find myself heavily relying on past sewing experience to understand certain steps in the vest portion of this pattern. This pattern is marked as "intermediate," which I would agree with. I would recommend testing this pattern with muslin mock-up prior to sewing into your good fabric. You will get access to this pattern in 8 sizes (XS-3X), the applique patterns, and an additional pattern for the arm bands and tie (those will be a separate document, not included in the pattern you print out in your size). Printing, connecting, and cutting out the pattern pieces is straightforward and the instructions to do so are sufficient. With that in mind, I did have a small struggle sewing the side panels to the front panels due to the curve in the pattern, resulting in me seam ripping and having to redo the piece after my first try. This is NOT a problem with the pattern or design, just an area where beginners may need to take it slow. However, as I mentioned in my title, I did find the guide to be unclear if not confusing at times. The written directions are good, though somewhat vague at points, and the accompanying images are sometimes contradictory to what is being explained. Most specifically, step 4 in the pattern book and the image below it (seen on page 4). In step 3, you connect the two back pieces together to make a single back panel, and step 4 instructs you to "continue assembly by sewing the side panels to the back panel you just created, matching notches." The photo below shows the back panels and the side panels laid out, however, the side panels are facing the wrong way. The back pieces are lined up correctly, but the side panels are facing inward instead of outward. This may be intended to show a kind of 3D view of the pieces, but it had me second guessing myself. If you find yourself confused at this step, ignore the visual aid on page 4 and remember that the R-shaped curve faces towards the front (like a side-view of the chest). There is no visual aid for steps 5 & 6, but that is where you will meet that somewhat tricky curve I mentioned earlier. Step 7 does include a very useful visual aid on where to place your zipper, however, if the phrasing of steps 7-10 confuse you, I'd recommend watching Angela Wolf's step-by-step zipper tutorial on her Craftsy channel. The instructions and phrasing in the Miku Pattern aren't inaccurate in any way, though it may help to have a visual reference of the technique being explained if you're new to sewing or this is your first time working with a zipper. There is an email address at the bottom of the pattern book for you to reach out to if you have any questions during your project, though I didn't utilize that resource. As mentioned earlier, I have a moderate amount of experience that I relied on to clear up any confusion. And again, this is marked as an intermediate pattern. I think that a beginner could try this with the assistance of a friend or mentor, but I wouldn't recommend a beginner tries this alone due to my previously mentioned confusion with the pattern book. If you fall somewhere between beginner and intermediate, but feel confident after reading reviews, go for it! Trial and error is the best way to learn, but again, use muslin or scrap fabric before you dive straight into your project.