Episode 59 - Cosplay tips for Halloween

"I have nothing to wear?"
"Is this too much for Halloween?"

If these quotes sound like you, then this episode has some advice to help you answer these questions. Happy Halloween! How do you make Halloween work for your cosplays? Here are some helpful tips to have a fun filled Halloween and how not to get caught up in quality of cosplays on this most epic of nights.

You can also check out spooky live stream "Screamsgiving" in the videos here. (Language Warning!)

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Thanks for listening,

- The Stitch and Seam Team

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Happy Month of Pride!!

Here are the images from our Featred Horror Story this episode!
Emily's Fiona cosplay is fantastic. She also captured a pic of the tear in her dress. We are so happy she escaped the escalator safely!

As always, thanks for listening! -the Stitch and Seam team

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