Sunday 23 April, 2023
A instructional panel on faux fur, terminology, and where to purchase.
This is a demonstration to show a wide variety of unusual materials used to make large props and monster suits. Different types of foam, stretch-furs, adhesives, and other uncommon materials will be shown.
We will cover the information that I wish was available when I first started to explore dyeing in 2002. After an overview, we will spend time answering your questions about dyeing.
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.
Don't have time to build a breastplate for your cosplay? Take a basic underbust corset and cover it in fabric to match or enhance your cosplay instead! Learn how to cover a basic underbust corset with cotton cosplay print fabrics. You will learn how to add fabric to two different types of corset panels, one with a straight side and a semi-curved side, and another with two curved sides. This class requ...
Basic leather tooling and some sewing. In this class students will receive a kit to help construct a segmented leather belt. We will talk about leather tooling and techniques and you can let your creative side come out while learning the basics. Even if you have tooled before, it’s still a fun piece to create and have fun with, all levels are welcome. Just so you’re warned, since we are a leather tooling class and we love people having fun, this class can be a bit noisy....
With the cost of home 3D printers dropping and print volumes increasing, many are wondering if this could be an easy alternative to other areas of prop, costume, and decor making. If you've wondered what kind of printers are out there for the budget-conscious costumer and what can be made with them, this is for you. In this part, we'll talk about: the basic types of printers available, the kinds of materials they print with, and some of the software out there.
Tips on getting fragile or massive (and anything in-between) from Point A to Point B. Tips and tricks for getting costumes safely to cons.
Hands on workshop. Kid friendly!Learn to do ropes, 4-strand "round" braids, classic (3-strand) French and (3-strand) Dutch (or inverted-French or underhand) as well as a Crown braid (technically a horizontal modified (3-strand) French braid) and other advanced ideas like 5 and 7-strand fingering techniques; as well as shapes like hearts, spirals and a pull-up-weave. BYO-Brush, or use one ...
Kanzashi: Participants will learn how to create a fabric folded flower using a basic technique that can be expanded on to create a brooch or hair pin. Basic hand sewing skills needed. Kits will be provided.
In this limited attendance workshop, you will be introduced to Japanese sashiko, and given the tools & basic knowledge to start your sashiko journey. This workshop covers the historic & cultural importance of sashiko, and what makes it different from other running stitch techniques. At the end of this workshop, you will have :a) hands-on experience of doing sashiko, b) basic knowledge of the concepts, terminology & methods of sashiko, and c) a partially fi...
Binding to create dye resists have been around for centuries. We will explore different binding techniques that include tie dye as well as easy Shibori binding techniques.
Are you guilty of committing cosplay crimes? Of course you are! Whether you've used hot glue to hem a garment, spray painted in your bathroom, dyed a sink bright pink, or “forgot to wear gloves”, this is the panel for you! Join guest of honor Downen Creative Studios and members of SheProp as they share some of their mistakes, short-cuts gone awry, and reveal some of their own worst crafting moments. Come bond with us as we assure you that we are only human and even the most experienced mak...
Basic leather sewing and some tooling. In this class students will receive a pocket watch (yes…we provide the watch!) and then while learning a basic leather stitch, you will create a belt sheath for it to go in, belt loop and all. We will help you learn a basic stitch to create your sheath, dye it and even decorate it a bit if time permits. When you are done, you will have a snazzy watch and sheath, all before the time runs out! Just so you’re warned, since we are a leather tooling class ...