Just finished my 10th budget cosplay and realized something

I added up all the receipts from my builds over the last two years, and the total for all ten costumes was under $200. That's an average of $20 each. My latest was a character from a new show, and I made the whole thing from an old jacket, some fabric paint, and a belt from a thrift store. It cost me $12 and three hours. I never thought I'd hit double digits without breaking the bank. What's the most costumes you've made on a super tight budget?

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grantnelson7mo ago

That's seriously impressive, hitting ten for under $200. What's the one trick you've learned that saves the most money on every single build, like a non-negotiable step?

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wyatt_sullivan407mo ago

Just don't buy the fancy screws, man.

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sandra_black6mo ago

My one trick is buying the wrong screws three times, so wyatt_sullivan40 is onto something.

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