Intro to Masquerades

Hosted by Matthew "Maguma" Lewis

Friday, 8:30 PM, 1 hour

Panel Room 4

Suitable for All Ages

No restrictions on video recording or photography.

Ever considered competing in a masquerade? Showcase your cosplay or strut your performance with top skills! This panel will discuss all sorts of information on how to prepare for the convention stage and put your best work forward.


Sewing Stretch Fabric

Hosted by Fabrickind and Silencedrowns

Saturday, 5:30 PM, 1 hour

Panel Room 4

Suitable for All Ages

No restrictions on video recording or photography.

Stretch fabrics are comfortable, versatile, and essential for form-fitting garments like bodysuits, but many sewists can find such stretch fabrics daunting. Come learn from cosplayers Silencedrowns and Fabrickind about fabric choices, sewing, and patterning considerations when working with knit materials.


Weathering with You(r Cosplay)

Hosted by SuncakeMooncake Cosplay

Saturday, 12:00 PM, 1 hour

Panel Room 3

Suitable for All Ages

No restrictions on video recording or photography.

Climate change is the biggest natural threat to humanity right now! So how do you stay comfortable in your cosplays in the midst of all this craziness? Come join SuncakeMooncake Cosplay as they discuss how to keep cool (or warm) while still looking your best! Whether it's modifying parts of your cosplays, adding extra layers, or finding ways to put in some ice packs, this dynamic duo will present fun and creative ways to keep comfy in your cosplays without being too conspicuous.