Sometimes the best way to prep for a convention is to have a self-care day! Take a moment to relax and enjoy the pr-con pamper with Pannon as she relaxes with other cosplayers before Anime Banzai 2018.

Check out pics from the event at CosplayStitchAndSeam.com

Send your fun cosplay horror stories to [email protected]

Music by Maycey Roberts

Sound editing by David Jeffress

Although we advise avoiding making cosplays in a time crunch here is an episode with advice on how handle a fast paced, deadline demanding, cosplay speed build. Sometimes it is unavoidable so here is how to speed build with keeping your health, and hopefully mind, sane.

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Music by Maycey Roberts

Editing by David Jeffress

This week's guest is none other than our very own sound editor, David Jeffress! He helps guide us in sound editing and answering your questions about audio for cosplay contests. Thank you David for doing this amazing episode!

Check out the blog for bonus content: CosplayStitchAndSeam.com

Send us your Cosplay Stories! [email protected]

Editing by David Jeffress

Music by Maycey Roberts

Cosplay BBq's and summer picnics in costume are a rare and fun treat!

Check out pics from the bbq at CosplayStitchAndSeam.com

Also send us your cosplay horror stories! We love seeing them.

Hey cosplayers, today's topic is all about loving your body! Sometimes it can be hard to do with all these strange social ideas on what beauty is. Meet Turtle Bunnies Cosplay and Unroyalty as they talk about loving their bodies as they are and how you can find inspiration no matter what kind of body you have!

As always, we love our listeners. Send us a hello or share your awesome cosplay in the facebook group!

Horror Story submissions are always welcome. There is also bonus content on the website! CosplayStitchandSeam.com

This week Pannon and VFire talk about documentation for Cosplay Contests. This can be a document that help make or break a good presentation of your work to craftsmanship judges.

Send you horror stories, topic suggestions, or guest choices to CosplayStitchandSeam @ gmail.com

Check out some documentation examples online at cosplayStitchAndSeam.com

Thanks for listening!

New Guest Episode! This week we talk about balancing life with your cosplay and non-cosplay friends. Guests this week are SummonerDoormat and Ame Drop Creations.

Send your Cosplay Horror Stories to [email protected] or visit the website: www.cosplaystitchandseam.com

We take a break from cosplay contest advice to talk about another important thing: Self-Care. We have advice from you the listeners about how to keep chill and relaxed under con crunch!

Send Horror Stories, Cosplayer Features, or Topic Requests to CosplayStitchandSeam.com

Join the Facebook Group and add to the discussion!

Lights, sound, action! Welcome to the stage portion of cosplay contests. This week there are some visuals to go along with the podcast. they will be available to see on the blog Saturday Aug 25th. (cosplaystitchandseam.com)

Thanks for listening!

Music by Maycey Roberts

Sound editing by David Jeffress

VFire and Pannon continue talking about cosplay contests. What types are there? What should one expect when entering? We cover a lot of basics and advice for each craftsmanship skill level.

Want us to answer a question or suggest a topic? How about share your own Cosplay Horror Story? E-mail us at [email protected] and we will give you a shout out on the podcast or even have a whole episode dedicated to your topic or question.

Music by Maycey Roberts

Sound Editing by David Jeffress