Location: Anime Milwaukee 2026 | South Hall Room 201D - Sewing Room

Class Length: 2 hours

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Zippers don’t have to be intimidating! In this two-hour, hands-on sewing workshop, students will learn how to confidently install four of the most common zipper types: centered, lapped, invisible, and fly-front. The class focuses on both best-practice construction methods and practical sewing hacks that make zipper installation faster and less frustrating. Perfect for beginners and advancing sewists alike, this workshop builds skills you can immediately apply to both cosplay garments and everyday sewing projects.

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In this workshop you'll learn:

• How to identify and choose the correct zipper type for different garments and cosplay applications
• Step-by-step methods for installing centered, lapped, invisible, and fly-front zippers
• How to prep fabric and zippers for smoother, more accurate installation
• Common zipper installation mistakes and how to avoid them
• Time-saving sewing hacks that make zipper installation easier and less stressful
• How to apply these zipper techniques to cosplay costumes, uniforms, and everyday garments

Prerequisite Skills:

This is a newbie level course, meaning students should:

• Be familiar with sewing machines and basic machine stitches
• Have completed at least one finished garment or sewing project prior to this course

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About the Instructor:

Madison May, the head pattern maker at CUT/SEW, founded the company in 2016. With almost fifteen years of experience in the costume and fashion industry, Madison has provided patterns to both broadway & off-broadway productions, major US theme parks, international cruise lines, and television. Cosplay has been a hobby of hers since 2005 and she also is active in the cosplay photography community under the moniker of Final-Egirl.

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The Nitty Gritty:

• To participate in this workshop, a liability waiver must be completed for all participants
• Anyone under 16 years of age MUST be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian
• Space is limited and all tickets are first come first serve
• Purchasing a ticket reserves one (1) seat at this class. For multiple tickets, please add more than one ticket to your cart
• All tickets are final sale. In the event of a no-show, no refunds will be available
• Tickets will be delivered digitally to the email address provided at checkout. This digital ticket will be needed to enter the event.
• All classes start promptly at the time they're scheduled for. In the event of tardiness, you may miss certain aspects of the class and may not be able to complete the scheduled project in full.

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