Zagreus was a little easier than Meg, but certainly not without its own challenges. It was really nice, though, to be able to take the learnings from my first Hades build into the second one, and I could even reuse a few pattern pieces! Though I did learn that when I make a couples cosplay for some reason, I think of the second cosplay as an extension of the first, like an elaborate prop… so I had a very skewed sense of how long this build was supposed to take…
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For a visual walkthrough of the parts and pieces of this cosplay, check out my video:
If you are looking for more information on how I made Megaera, head to my other tutorial post.
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To jump to a specific portion of the cosplay:
- Leggings
- Tunic
- Belt
- Pauldron
- Greaves
- Armbands
- Feet & Laurels
- Sword
Leggings
The leggings were made from Blood Red nylon spandex from Blue Moon fabrics. I used a very basic legging pattern based on the ones I had made for Mermista. I ended up with a side seam on my pattern, but I would recommend removing the side seam for a cleaner overall look. I intentionally chose a slightly darker red to add some variation and contrast with the brighter red on the sash, as well as meaning I didn’t have to worry about matching the fabric colors directly.
Tunic
Belt
Pauldron
Greaves
Armbands
The gold armbands were made as a band of gold spandex, doubled layered with a sturdier spandex fabric as a backing, for more stability. I then topstitched the edges using a stretch stitch and added the shading with copper Plaid FX to blend in the stitching. The designs were done with fine-tipped permanent markers and then blended using Plaid FX paint.
The red armband was made as a base power mesh fabric in Steph’s skin tone. I top-stitched the red strips onto the power mesh while the mesh was still flat. I then stitched the sleeve portion closed. After sewing the glove portion to the sleeve portions, I ended up needing to hand stitch this section as it was too small and fiddly for my sewing machine, as well as stitching the points in between each finger on the glove.
Feet & Laurels
For the feet, I purchased yellow toe socks, which I airbrushed red over the top to create the gradient from the ankle to the toes. I glued on some fake nails for the toes that I had painted yellow to match the yellow of the socks using Plaid paints and sealed with clear nail polish.
The laurel was made as a base of 12 gauge wire double layered, then covered with 2mm EVA foam, to both make it more comfortable and give a surface to adhere the leaves. The leaves were made with pre-purchased red, yellow, and orange fake leaves which were cut to the right shape and then glued in overlapping layers.
Sword
How long does it take to make the Zagreus cosplay?
The length of time it takes to make the Zagreus cosplay can vary depending on your sewing skills and the level of detail you want to add. It’s important to plan ahead and give yourself enough time to complete each step of the cosplay, especially if you are new to sewing or working with specific materials. On average, it may take several weeks to a few months to complete the entire Zagreus cosplay.
Conclusion
Creating a cosplay like Zagreus can be a fun and rewarding experience. By following the tutorial and using your creativity, you can bring this character to life. Remember to take your time, ask for help if needed, and most importantly, have fun with the process. Happy cosplaying!
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