You don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars to create amazing costumes. There is lot of tricks that can help you make the looks you want without breaking the bank. 

There is a difference between cultural appreciation and cultural appropriation, and sometimes, this difference is a very fine line. As costumers, we need to be mindful and respectful of different cultures and their respective histories, as we pursue our love of costuming. We invite you to listen, learn, and reflect on different cultures, including your own, so you can approach costuming with a more purposeful eye. This panel will be hosted by BIPOC costumers.

Learn how to pattern a variety of basic costume armor pieces using EVA Foam with veteran cosplayers Evil Ted Smith and Downen Creative Studios! Beverly and Ted will share many of their tips and tricks as they demonstrate the patterning steps they typically use as they draft and pattern on each other! 

What's the difference between chiffon, organdy and organza? Wool gabardine or polyester? Does it matter? A crash course on fibers, weaves and fabric types, what they're most suitable for, and when it's okay to buy the cheap stuff. Many swatchbooks will be available for perusal - presented by the author of fabricforcosplayers.com

Did you know that the International Costumer's Guild has an archive? And an online image gallery? The ICG helps to save the history of costuming back to its roots in 1939, collecting images and tracking down the stories behind them. Come see some highlights!

Ever wanted to know how drag queens, kings and monsters change their bodies, faces and hair? Here is that chance. Award winning drag artists spill the tea on how they make the magic happen. From duct tape, to makeup, to foam, to corsets and a ton of pantyhose: the box of tricks gets opened to help you get new tools.