Virgilia Montana S. Guetermann- thread and notions Pfaff- serger Singer- Stylist sewing machine Colonial needle- embroidery thread and needles Pleated petticoats billow in this bewitching take on a Victorian-inspired gown. Complete with a hand-embroidered corset, this dress is crafted from a combination of tulle, broadcloth, organza, and matte satin. From scalloped skirts [...]

Natalia's Cabled Sweater Hannah M. (MNCross) Sweet Georgia Yarns This sweater is handknit based on a design from the comic City of Magic. It used Sweet Georgia Superwash Merino DK yarn and has cabled ribbing and off the shoulder sleeves. The main piece of the cosplay is a [...]

Rococo Gown Scarlett S. (Scarlet Stitch Studios) Famore (scissors) Lion Brand Yarn Clover (sewing clips) Singer (sewing machine) Oliso (iron) This rococo style gown is inspired by the 18th century art movement. My gown takes specific inspiration from paintings of the time of Marie Antoinette. It's [...]

The Literary Fair Gabrielle A. Janome and Prym Mix media cosplay made of paper and fabric. Primarily using sewing and paper crafting for the building.

1920s Inspired Loki Taylor B. (Taylor Rose) Clover: Kantan Couture Bead Embroidery Tool, Beading Needles Size 10 -13, Double Sided Thimble, Flexible Rubber Thimble (Medium), Triangle Tailors Chalk (White), Yarn Cutter Pendant (Antique Gold). Famoré: 732L - True Left-Handed Comfort Handle Razor Edge Scissors (6in), 728L - 8" True Left-Hand [...]

‘Empress Palpatine,' original design based on Star Wars Diana 'Binkxy’ Tolin Photo credit: Alexandra Lee Studios Diana Tolin has been an award winning cosplayer and member of the Anime/Pip culture industry for almost 30 years. She has worked with some of the largest companies and conventions in the world including Marvel [...]

Marvel Cinematic Universe Doctor Strange Maggie Hofmann aka PaisleyandGlue Photo credit: Raptor Drone Photography Maggie Hofmann has been working professionally as a costume cutter/draper for theatre and tv/film for nearly 15 years in the Chicagoland area and is a member of IATSE Local 769. She has freelanced at various theatre [...]

Botan from Yuyu Hakusho Con of Pros and Cons Cosplay Photo credit: Eleksin Photography Con is the younger half of the cosplaying duo Pros and Cons Cosplay. She/They is a multi-award winning, Master level cosplayer, judge, and contest director from the midwest region of the United States. Con loves [...]

Din D'Jarin from The Mandalorian tv series Harrison Designs and Concepts Photo credit: Downen PhotographyAward-winning, master craftsman Tim Harrison formally founded Harrison Designs and Concepts, or HDC, in 2018 to break the standard of traditional design and fabrication. The HDC leadership team (Tim, Marty Dubin, and Rory Sunderland) has over 30 years [...]