Kathleen M. O'Brien

Kathleen M. O'Brien began sewing at age 4, learning traditional techniques from her mother and grandmother. She collects and studies vintage clothing to decipher mysteries of drape and fit found in previous eras. Her costumes include both original designs and reproductions, utilizing many historical techniques. She enjoys sharing both these skills and her collection with others and has published several books including "Victorian Smoking Caps" and her "Writers' Resources" series. Check out her website at Vintage Fashion Explained.

7:00 PM | Location: Hotel Suite (look for location on the signage boards)

Historical Fashion Exhibit

Soonercon attendees are invited to join costumer and historic-clothing collector Ms. Kathleen M O'Brien in her parlor for a viewing of antique and vintage garments. Questions welcome! (2 hours, come-and-go viewings.)

Moderator: Kathleen M. O'Brien

Panelists: Kathleen M. O'Brien

Tracks: Cosplay, Costuming & Fashion, History

9:00 AM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Atrium

Koffeeklatch

Join panelists in the hotel breakfast area for morning networking and conversation. BYO coffee, please.

Moderator:

Panelists: Craig Wolf, Crazy Red Artist, Daniel Erickson, Dara Fogel, PhD, David J. Pedersen, J.H. Fleming, John Allen Small, Julie Barrett, Kathleen M. O'Brien, Kevin Dilmore, Kimber E Chessmore, Liz Campbell, Loretta McKibben, Mace Kendu, Mel White, Mike Kennedy, Phillip Drayer Duncan, Rhonda Eudaly, Shai Fenwick, Tall Chick Cosplay, Tommy B. Smith, Trina Jacobs, vickey malone kennedy, William Ledbetter

Tracks: Meetup, General Interest

11:00 AM | Location: Hotel Suite (look for location on the signage boards)

Historical Fashion Exhibit

Moderator: Kathleen M. O'Brien

Panelists: Kathleen M. O'Brien

Tracks: Cosplay, Costuming & Fashion, History

2:00 PM | Location: Sooner A

The Ideas Missing Without Women

A recent Ford SUV commercial highlights the best SUV made for men ever -- minus the components designed by women. Turns out, it wasn't as good as it could be. Science fiction has long included the female perspective to challenge normative ideas about "the way things are." How do we translate this to everyday life?

Moderator: Rhonda Eudaly

Panelists: Elizabeth Leggett, Kathleen M. O'Brien, Loretta McKibben, Rhonda Eudaly, Sally Hamilton, Selina Rosen

Tracks: Pop Culture & Entertainment, Culture & World Affairs

4:00 PM | Location: Hotel Suite (look for location on the signage boards)

Historical Fashion Exhibit

Moderator: Kathleen M. O'Brien

Panelists: Kathleen M. O'Brien

Tracks: Cosplay, Costuming & Fashion, History

10:00 AM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Crimson Meeting Room

Sizing You Up: How to Take Measurements

One of the best ways to feel super confident and comfortable in a cosplay is making sure that it fits as best it can. But how? We'll talk about how (and how not) to find your measurements so you're able to either make or custom-order a nearly perfect fit!

Moderator: Kathleen M. O'Brien

Panelists: Kathleen M. O'Brien

Tracks: Cosplay, Costuming & Fashion, Maker, Workshop

3:00 PM | Location: Sooner A

Steampunk for Everyone

Steampunk style is alive and well nearly two hundred years after its inspiration. An introduction to steampunk for the curious and a resource share for the familiar, we’ll discuss fashion and props, and innovative historical twists on modern amenities as the hallmarks of this community of makers, dreamers and doers

Moderator: Melinda LaFevers

Panelists: Aaron Bossig, Kathleen M. O'Brien, Mace Kendu, Melinda LaFevers, vickey malone kennedy

Tracks: Pop Culture & Entertainment, History, Writing & Publishing, Art, Cosplay, Costuming & Fashion