Jun Cosplay (iDance)

This is the Jun cosplay I've created, since he is one of my favorite male character in iDance. This costume can double as a casual attire for outings.

A. For the wig:

1. Dark brown wig (40cm)(* I suggested to work on crimped wig for minimum tangles and a bit of volume is added at the same time)
2. Sewing materials (thread, thread clipper, fabric chalk/ color pencil, ballpoint sewing pin, surgical needle)
3. Mannequin head (for wig)
4. Barber scissors
5. Thinning shears
6. Hairdressing clips/ hair clips
7. Hair elastics
8. Hairspray
9. Hair brush
10. Rat-tail comb
11. Hair iron

B. For the outfit:

1. Red track shirt
2. Silver zipper (*must be the same length of the shirt's length)
3. Sewing machine
4. Sewing materials (fabric scissors, ballpoint sewing pin, fabric chalk/ color pencil, thread (red and white), needle, tape measure)
5. White fabric (must have the almost same/ same quality (e.g: texture) just like the track shirt)
6. Textile paint (white)
7. Flat iron
8. Large plastic sheet
9. Ruler
10. Paintbrush
11. Steam iron (for sensitive clothes)
12. Ironing board
13. Ironing cloth
14. Paint palette

1. Prep the Wig: Place the wig on a mannequin head, then brush, and secure with ballpoint pins at the hairline.

2. Preparation for component removal: Use a rat-tail comb to separate the fake scalp from the wefts; tie each section with elastics.

3. Remove Wefts and Fake scalp: Use a thread clippers to cut threads attaching the wefts and fake scalp to the base up to your target crown position. Remove all pins.

4. Mark Your Head: Put on a wig cap and the wig. Use fabric chalk or a colored pencil to mark your desired crown placement (cross and circle).

5. Reattach & Sew: Return the wig to the mannequin and pin it. Position the fake scalp at the marked area and sew edges with a surgical needle. Secure and sew down the wefts. Repeat until complete.

1. Prep: Pin the hairline to the mannequin.

2. Back Layering:

a. Sectioning: Divide the hair into upper, middle, and lower sections with hair elastics and clips (hair tie must be near root at lower section).

b. Lower Section: Wear the wig, slide the elastic down to your desired length, then return the wig to the mannequin and pin. Trim slightly longer than needed, split horizontally into two, and use thinning shears to reduce bulk.

c. Curl & Check: Brush loose strands with a rat-tail comb, curl with an iron, and finger-comb for a natural look. Check the length by wearing the wig, trim if needed, and return to the mannequin.

d. Repeat: Apply the same styling process to the middle and upper sections.

3. Bangs: wear the wig, then separate into three clipped sections. Layer side bangs using barber scissors for a wispy cut, thinning shears to reduce bulk, iron it, and comb out loose strands layer by layer. Repeat for the middle section.

4. Ahoge & Small Sections: Style using teasing (for small section), wispy trimming, thinning shears, and ironing.

5. Finalizing the length: Trim excess hair length to achieve the required look.

6. Finish: apply hairspray for hold and dimension.

A. Prepare & Measure: Steam iron zipper folds of the jacket for later use. Measure sleeve cuff length and width.

(*since I used rib-knitted fabric, the width is parallel to the lines)

B. Cuffs:

1. Mark Fabric: Fold the textile lengthwise (with a larger allowance + width). Mark a pair of cuffs on white fabric using chalk and a ruler based on the measurements you've made.
2. Sew Cuffs: Pin fabric pieces, cut out the shape, fold the half length then anchor near marked lines, and sew the width seam using white thread.
3. Press & Attach: Turn fabric right-side out, fold the excess flap inward, fold in half, pin, and press with a flat iron. Carefully remove original jacket cuffs by cutting stitches without trimming intersecting seams. Pin replacement cuffs parallel to sleeve ends and sew on.

C. Zipper Replacement

1. Remove Old Zipper: Cut threads on the existing zipper to remove it.
2. Attach New Zipper: Place the replacement zipper under the jacket.
3. Stitching:

a. First Stitch: Position the folded seam 1 mm away from zipper teeth, aligning the zipper tape. Anchor in place. Flip to the wrong side, pin the seam to the tape, remove previous pins, open the zipper, and stitch.

b. Second Stitch: Pin the shirt's sewn edge to the zipper tape and stitch down.

1. Measure & Cut: Use one jacket cuff for the wristband, keeping the other in reserve. Measure your wrist then add 2 cm allowance. Turn fabric inside out, fold in half lengthwise, mark measurements, pin, and sew.
2. Finish Edges: Leave excess fabric. Fold toward the base, pin with heads on the outer side, flip right-side out, fold in half, and pin to secure.
3. Invisible Stitch: Draw a guideline 0.5 cm from the edge. Thread with red thread and close using an invisible stitch.
4. Final Press: Flatten finished edges with a steam iron.
5. Wash Items: Wash all sewn items to remove oils and debris for better paint adhesion.

1. Mapping and Sketching: With a reference image ready, wear the jacket and mark the upper and under bust positions using a colored pencil. Remove the jacket, place half your index finger from the vertical edge to draw a side-visible line, fold the width from the side mark to the zipper to plot the one-fourth front width, and sketch the design directly onto the fabric.

1. Prep: Insert a large plastic sheet inside the blouse to prevent paint from staining the back.
2. Paint & Layering: Pour paint onto a palette. Keep a reference photo nearby, paint outlines first, then fill in colors. Avoid painting the back side, exposed zipper tape, and underarm area, but include the fold near the zipper (hold the flap up to paint it underneath). Wait an hour, then apply 2–3 layers for best results.
3. Drying: Let dry completely for 24 hours until non-tacky.
4. Heat-Setting & Finishing:

a. Seal Paint: (since I'm using Focus Textile paint, it's important to follow the packaging’s instructions: iron the reverse side for 3–5 minutes). Place the pressing cloth on the designed area to avoid scorching the jacket. (*Set the iron to the appropriate textile temperature and avoid ironing the zipper). Let cure for 10 hours before washing.

b. Washing: Flip the jacket inside out, hand wash gently, and carefully clean painted areas.

*Steam Iron/ iron the attire if disheveled/ crumpled.

Your outfit is complete! Pair it with jeans, a belt bag, headphones, and shoes to finish the look.

*Wear white shirt inside, since the main outfit is a jacket and to match the character's look.