1) Pick an event.
If I have a timeline, or even just a deadline, I can always work better and more efficiently because I'll know when things need to be done by. Also, if I preregister for a convention, like I usually do, there is no going back.
2) Pick a character.
Just do it. Don't "think about it" for two months--just decide. Also, If this is you first cosplay, I highly recommend picking a character with a simple design/outfit/etc. (To learn about altering everyday clothing for cosplay, Please Click Here.) Take it or leave it but if you take it, you will be thanking me later.
3) Reference pictures.
Reference pictures, reference pictures, reference pictures! I don't know how many times I can say it. (Probably a lot more. XD) The last thing that you want to be saying is something along the lines of "How is this supposed to look from the back?" when you are already done making whatever it is that you are talking about. So Google some pictures. (It really isn't that hard in the great scheme of things.)
4) Make a visual checklist.
Draw/print a picture of your character and label all of the parts you need to make/buy/acquire/etc. I even have a board filled with info that I need on upcoming characters I'm going to cosplay as.
5) Get started and have fun!
I know your probably looking at this like, "Really?" but you don't want to fall victim to procrastination. Don't be that person who makes their outfit a week before the con! (Unless you and your friends are all doing it as some sort of challenge or whatever; then it's okay, I guess.) And remember to always make sure you are having fun. If you are stressing out big time, just remember that we are all a bunch of geeks just being extra geek-y when we are at a con. This is no need for stress. Have some fun, darn it! :)
My cosplay board (or rather, four boards...) and a typical visual checklist:
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