Arigato. Well it sums up what I read yet. But still I will comment each section.
But first let me take a selfie....err what...nah. I am male, I want to cosplay male things or lets say I am aiming to that. Most cosplays I've seen are female ones, which I really wont have the body for D:
1. Sure its for fun, but it should look atleast decent.
2. Guessed so. E.g. for a sword I'd connect 2-3 bamboo sticks and ducktape em sorta.
3. Bring along a repair kit wherever. Well therefore I mainly want to make the costume myself, so I can repair when needed.
4. Don't be afraid of the Camekos? Whats this. Howevs I'd enjoy to pose with others ^^
5. Own supplies. check.
6. Bring along you friends. I don't have friends. And even less who actually cosplay or would be.
7. Wig caps and bobby pins are your best friends. But I doubt I could put some female cosplay out of the chubby male I am D: