I Make it Sew Cosplay
BOOTH C33
Laurie from I Make it Sew Cosplay is a lifelong costumer. Starting with first with the Holly Hobby dress and solidified with the Witch costume her mom made her as a child, she loves to dress up. She spent her childhood learning to sew everything from clothes to dolls. As an adult, there was a long stint of making mainly historical clothing and epic costumes for her own children. Then she found Steampunk, My Little Pony and Cosplay and went to her first convention. She spends her free time making new cosplays, volunteering for Grand Rapids Story Time in the Park and talking her husband into helping her with her props. Now after 13 years she is an award-winning cosplayer and continuing to learn new techniques and make new Cosplays
PANELS
Friday at 2:15 p.m. in Room C
Page to Stage: Cosplaying from Literature
I Make It Sew Cosplay
Have a favorite comic, manga, or novel? Have you ever considered cosplaying a character from it? We discuss making dream cosplays from popular novels, comics, and manga. Come with ideas for your favorite character - the more obscure, the better!
Friday at 4:45 p.m. in Room C
Cosplay Contest Crash Course
Pink Petal Cosplay, Pink Opal Cosplay, & I Make It Sew Cosplay
This panel will walk you through the basics of how cosplay competitions work - from choosing a contest and preparing your costume to understanding judging, craftsmanship, and stage presentation. We’ll also share helpful tips for check-in, prejudging, and making the most of your contest experience. Perfect for first-time competitors or anyone curious about stepping on stage! Bring your questions for the Q&A at the end.