Sewing talks

• Every single seam and hem: The how and the why!
• Sewing with unconventional materials: How to work with paper, foam, plastic, and other weird sewing supplies
• Foamsmithing another way: Sewing with foam
• Know your notions: All about machine feet, needles, presser feet, pins, thread, cutting and marking tools, and interfacing!
• The little things matter: A deep dive into machine needles and thread

Foamsmithing talks

• Sticky stuff: Glues for cosplay and other crafting
• Finish your cosplay! Motivation, productivity, and how we get done
• Cosplay 101: What the heck is cosplay and how do I start?
• Cosplay 201: Level up your making!
• The WOW factor: How to make a big prop
• You can make anything with this: An Intro to Foamsmithing

All lectures include hands on + demonstrative elements!

Workshops

• Learn 7 seams and hems (and when to use them!) to level up your sewing
• First time foamsmithing: Make a mini shield!
• First time armor-crafting: Make a foam armguard!
• Save the shoes! How to pattern complex shapes for armor
• Intro to patterning: Make a foam fantasy phone holder that will blend into your costume!
• Painting techniques for EVA: Weathering, leathering, and more
• Cutting and Carving: Level up your foamsmithing using specialty cuts and a rotary tool

Workshops are not just for cons! Hold a workshop at your local makerspace, library, school, and more.

Panels

• Meet the cosplay guests!
• It’s not just foam and sewing: What I’ve learned from cosplay
• Our experiences online: Growing an audience, balancing social media, and staying safe

Also available to participate in other cosplay / maker panels.