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Whitney Sews

Whitney started sewing as a young teen with her mom's fabric scraps. In 2009 she began teaching sewing through project based tutorials on youTube. In 2013 she was introduced to cosplay when her husband asked her to make him a costume. Since then Whitney has made numerous cosplays for herself and her family. Her cosplays have won Best in Show at SoonerCon and several other awards.

Noon | Location: Embassy Hotel: Bedlam 2 Boardroom

Hand Sewing for Beginners: Button Tree

In this session, learn basic embroidery techniques for backstitching and how to sew on a button, and leave with a finished piece of art! Participants will have their choice of making a summer or fall colors tree for this project. (2 hours. Limit 12 participants. $15 fee.)

Moderator: Whitney Sews

Panelists: Whitney Sews

Tracks: Art, Cosplay, Costuming & Fashion, General Interest, Workshop

10:00 AM | Location: Embassy Hotel: JQH Boardroom presented by Morningstar Storage

Costume Contest Prejudging Sessions

All interested costume contest contestants must attend their assigned pre-judging session in full costume. Questions? Find the Costuming Info table near Con HQ/Registration.

Moderator: Dark Side Cosplay

Panelists: Christina Dark Cosplay, Dark Side Cosplay, Tiffany Gordon Cosplay, Whitney Sews

Tracks: Cosplay, Costuming & Fashion, Maker, Performing Arts

5:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma G

So You Want to be a Jedi?

What does it mean to BE a Jedi? A costumer's resource on what the Jedi are, how they dress, how to capture the way they move in a performance, plus a guide to swinging a saber without doing too much damage to the world around you. Be one with the Force in the all-inclusive how to for Jedi Knights to be!

Moderator: James Dock

Panelists: James Dock, Mace Kendu, Whitney Sews

Tracks: Cosplay, Costuming & Fashion, Pop Culture & Entertainment

8:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma HIJ presented by Robot House

Costume Contest

Soonercon's 31st annual Costume Contest.

Moderator: John Eads/Jim Shorts

Panelists: Christina Dark Cosplay, Dark Side Cosplay, John Eads/Jim Shorts, Tiffany Gordon Cosplay, Whitney Sews

Tracks: Cosplay, Costuming & Fashion, Contest, Art, Maker, Performing Arts

10:00 AM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Bedlam 1 Boardroom

reSew, reUse, and reCosplay

Let's face it, cosplay is an expensive hobby and not very sustainable. Whitney Sews has spent the past year focusing on finding ways to make cosplay more sustainable (and budget friendly!). This includes things like reusing parts of costumes for other characters, reworking thrifted clothing for thrift flip costumes, and thrifting curtains and tablecloths to serve as materials for completely handmade cosplays.

Moderator: Whitney Sews

Panelists: Whitney Sews

Tracks: Cosplay, Costuming & Fashion, Workshop

1:00 PM | Location: University C

Cutthroat Iron Cosplay

The showdown returns! Four cosplayers have 30 minutes to quick-construct the best costume with the provided materials. Basic cosplay materials are provided along with some not-so basic options to use, as well as a secret theme and required materials. The audience is the judge of this creative contest. May the best cosplay win! (Supplies provided. 2 hours.)

Moderator: Buck Berlin

Panelists: Buck Berlin, Hall of Femme, Lollalotus, Rynaga, Whitney Sews

Tracks: Cosplay, Costuming & Fashion, Gaming, Maker, Art, Pop Culture & Entertainment