/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Let's talk about cosplay craftsmanship competitions! Try to keep on topic. If you want to bitch about race or politics in competitions, please use this thread instead: >>10762024

Some topics to get us started:
>Have you competed before? If so, what competition(s)? Did you win?
>Are you currently working on a costume for an upcoming competition? If so, tell us what aspect of the costume you're working on. Pics greatly appreciated
>How do you decide what character to chose for your current or past competition(s)?
>What do you do to set yourself apart from the competition? (ie. in your craftsmanship, interactions with judges, etc.)
>Have you made a construction booklet for competitions before? What is something you always like to include or are very proud of in your book(s)?
>What's your ultimate competition goal? (ie. a goal for your craftsmanship or say, a specific title you want to win)