Ready to turn your cosplay ideas into reality — without the stress, guesswork, or wasted money? Join award-winning costume professionals Melanie Jasmine (@mjasmine.design), Diana Tolin (@Binkxy), and more for an interactive, guided shopping tour through the convention floor that’s equal parts fun, learning, and inspiration. With over a decade of experience each and multiple awards under their belts, these pros know exactly what works — and they’re here to help you succeed.

During this session, we’ll visit a curated selection of vendors while discussing your current cosplay projects, sharing expert tips, and offering real-time advice on materials, construction methods, and finishing techniques. Whether you’re a beginner, a seasoned cosplayer, a sewist, or just cosplay-curious, you’ll walk away with practical knowledge you can use immediately.

✨ What makes this session special?

• Personalized guidance on your cosplay ideas

• Insider recommendations on tools, materials, and sewing accessories

• Hands-on problem-solving and creative brainstorming

• A welcoming space to meet fellow cosplayers and build community

📘 Your Free Cosplay Workbook & Guide
At the start, you’ll receive a beautifully designed cosplay workbook and guide that helps you organize and plan your cosplay from the very beginning. Inside, you’ll find:

• Project planning pages and timelines

• Budget trackers and shopping lists

• Reference image organization

• Fabric and materials swatch logs

• Build checklists and progress trackers

• Notes pages for techniques, vendors, and tips learned during the tour

This workbook turns chaos into clarity and helps you stay motivated from concept to con floor.

If you want to shop smarter, learn faster, and feel more confident in your cosplay journey — while having a blast doing it — this session is absolutely worth your time. Come shop, create, connect, and level up your cosplay game! ✂️✨