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Meghan Bethards

She/Her

Participates in 4 items

A long time costumer her goal is always to be Vastly Overdressed for any situation, and has resulted in her coworkers just assuming her closet is as deep as Narnia. Costuming since childhood, sewing since college, she has gone from zero to sixty in her projects. She loves trying out new techniques and materials then sharing what she discover with other enthusiasts. From dying (pretty much anything) to hand wefting wigs to making hats from scratch to building ridiculously oversized hoop skirts she'll try anything twice! She has dabbled in almost all areas of costuming; Historical, anime, comics, movies, TV, cartoons, fantasy, and literature. Located in Colorado, despite being in a fabric store desert, she's filled her house with enough supplies to survive six Apocalypses! 

Sessions in which Meghan Bethards participates

Friday 21 April, 2023

Time Zone: (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
2:00 PM
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 1 hour

Wigs are a great way to add drama to a costume, but where do you start? Why are there so many options, but never the color or cut you really want? What does heat resistant really mean? Does a lace front really matter? How do I store and clean them later? 

Saturday 22 April, 2023

Time Zone: (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
11:00 AM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1 hour

Looking for those finishing touches for your non-human costume? During this panel we will talk about the use of prosthetics, contacts, and other ways to alter your basic default Human Exterior. We will cover the basics from how to make your own, match skin tones (human or not), how to apply/remove, and some good basic Do's and Don'ts. 

12:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | 1 hour

With the rise in popularity of cosplay general costuming has also rolled more into the mainstream attention. This results in a lot of companies putting out 'fast fashion' versions of the same things costumers have been making the 'slow' way for years. How does this affect your costuming process, access to materials, and the perception of costuming in general. What are some pros and cons of this trend? How would you like to see this trend change?

Sunday 23 April, 2023

Time Zone: (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
12:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | 1 hour

Why does finish work on a costume really matter? Barring being on stage no one will even see your hem, and that odd ripple is barely noticeable! Who's going to notice some wrinkles, no one has time for that. Let's go over how finishing can polish your outfit and give that one last nudge to perfection. From overlocking/pinking/grading a seam, ironing as you sew, storing and cleaning your costumes there are a lot of ways to costume that don't involve your needle.