Location: Metrocon 2026 | Tampa Convention Center Room 104 - Crafts Room

Class Length: 2 hours

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Learn the basics of hand sewing while creating a soft, custom felt bookmark inspired by cozy storybooks, vintage crafts, and handmade keepsakes.

In this beginner-friendly workshop, students will learn foundational sewing techniques including running stitch, blanket stitch, and simple felt appliqué while assembling their own layered felt bookmark. Choose from a colorful assortment of pre-cut shapes, or design and cut your own using reclaimed felt scraps to create something completely unique.

Along the way, we’ll explore how small fabric scraps can be reused creatively rather than discarded, making this class equal parts cozy craft session and approachable introduction to sustainable making. Whether you gravitate toward moons and stars, strawberries and florals, or entirely original designs, you’ll leave with a finished bookmark, practical sewing skills, and the confidence to keep stitching long after class ends.

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In this class you'll learn:

• Basic hand sewing, including how to thread a needle
• How to perform a “running stitch”
• How to perform a “blanket stitch"
• How to collage with fabric

Prerequisite Skills:

• None, beginner friendly

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About the Instructor:

Brittany Rose has been cosplaying since 2006, and the hobby inspired her to go to school for professional theatrical costuming. She's worked with multiple theatre companies and schools constructing, designing and teaching costume construction and costume shop management. She's been working as both a seamstress and a shop coordinator for the Walt Disney World costume department for 8 years, with experience building costumes for the Orlando-based parks and various other Disney properties. 

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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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Our Sponsors for the 2026 Metrocon Cosplay Studio: