Cosplay America Workshop // Advanced Seam Finishes
Cosplay America Workshop // Advanced Seam Finishes
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Location: Cosplay America 2026
Room: Workshop 2
Date: Friday, June 26th « 3 pm – 4:30 pm
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In this advanced, machine-based workshop, you’ll learn how to create a range of polished, durable seam finishes using a standard home sewing machine without needing an overlock machine or serger. We’ll break down when and why to use different finishes depending on fabric type, costume structure, and wear demands, then walk through each technique step-by-step. Students will practice multiple seam finishes and leave with the confidence to choose the right one for any cosplay project.
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In This Class You'll Learn:
- How to identify which seam finishes work best for different cosplay materials (wovens, slippery fabrics, heavier weights, and layered builds)
- How to sew multiple professional seam finishes using only a home sewing machine
- How to reduce bulk and improve durability in high-stress costume areas
- How to create clean, polished interiors that hold up to repeated wear and movement
- How to make informed construction choices that elevate the overall quality of a finished costume
Prerequisite Skills:
This is an intermediate level course, meaning students should have:
- Familiarity with machine sewing
- Basic sewing skills/completion of at least one finished garment
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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.
