Ep. 013 - Cosplay Contests, the Basics

This week we continue our cosplay contest series. What are contests like? What kind of advice do we have for different skill levels? Pannon and VFire cover all these in this episode. There is a lot we cover and the list we had barely got a dent in it. So stay tuned for next week when we cover stage performances! Yay!

Lexus as Princess Agitha and VFire as Sheik.
What sweet sisters...

Here are a few things from the episode for beginners:

1. Enter a contest to have fun!
2. Show the judges all the good things in your cosplay. You only have a limited time with them so show off your best!
3. Bring a reference picture. If you can only bring one picture, bring the reference image! The judges will love you for it.

And don't forget: BE THE JACKALOPE! The jack of all trades. Strive to be the Jackalope. ;)

A fun close up of some of the stitching on Agitha.
There is always something new to learn.

Also: Do the thing! Do the thing but bigger. "Be the Best You!" You don't need lights or something flashy to make your cosplay amazing. Take your current skills to the next level. Learn something new each time but most importantly:

Be the Best You!

I hope you all have enjoyed this episode. Let us know if there is anything you like us to cover more in depth. Join the Facebook Group and discuss topics. We want to make contests easier to prepare for. What would like us to talk about next?

Love all of you, you amazing crafters and listeners,

- the Stitch and Seam Team

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How to Make Auron's Blade - The Cosplay Armory

As promised, James of the Cosplay Armory shares his knowledge on how to make Auron's Katana from the game, Final Fantasy X. I have been very excited for this as I followed his page as he worked on the blade. I hope you enjoy it! - VFire

Auron's Katana Build by James

A note before I start. I will be mentioning the use of several machines that I have the luxury of having in my shop that I am well aware not everyone has. This project is definitely easier with them than without but everything I describe can be done without them or with simpler tools. I will also include steps that I do that are not necessary in parenthesis()

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Ep. 010 - Cosplay Contests 101

This episode will be the first in a series. The series will start in a few weeks as we get through some old episodes, but we wanted to get some hype going and get questions brewing about cosplay contests. This first episode covers some basics and questions/answers from cosplayers in our community.

We hope this summary episode gives everyone a good idea of how to prep for a contest and what to expect if you have never heard of one before.

Thank you for listening. We are loving the feedback and Horror Stories. You all rock!
- The Stitch and Seam Team

Ep. 009 - The Cosplay Golden Rule

This week we go more in depth about cosplay, consent, and bullying in our community. Our community should be uplifting and encourage creativity and here is how to do it!

If you are being bullied or just need a bit of sunshine in your life, message us at the cosplay stitch and seam and we will shower you in happy messages!

Also, share your horror stories at CosplayStichAndSeam @ gmail.com or send a request/question and you may hear it on the podcast. You might even inspire an entire episode.

Stay tuned to the end to hear a question from Zerelixon in Norway on cosplay judging! Thank you Zerelixon for submitting such a good question!!

Music by Maycey Roberts
Sound Editing by David Jeffress

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