Casey is a costume, garment sewing, and embroidery educator, award winning cosplayer, and author of “Cosplay Foundations: Your Guide to Constructing Bodysuits, Corsets, Hoop Skirts, Petticoats & More”. Casey is incredibly passionate about cosplay craftsmanship and making sewing accessible to others. She loves sharing her experience and helping the cosplay community as a whole learn new things and celebrate each other’s cosplay construction journey.
Casey currently resides in Louisville, Kentucky where she teaches garment sewing at Made Stitch Co and works part time as a wig maker at Custom Wig Company. You can find Casey’s work on youtube.com/thecaseyrenee and instagram.com/the_casey_renee and digital courses, embroidery kits, patterns and more at CaseyReneeCosplay.com
Introduction to Tambour Embroidery $48
Tambour embroidery is a couture sewing technique used to make detailed embroidered pieces of all sizes. This class will teach the chain stitch which is the foundation of Tambour and from there we will build upon that foundation with beads and sequins. Please note, these photos are just examples of what you will learn.
Class Times/Dates:
Thursday 5/21 5:15pm-7:15pm
How to Sew Pain in the Ass Fabrics $31
In this class you will learn about the different needles, thread, and sewing feet needed to sew with difficult fabrics like stretch vinyl, tulle, and more. This class also comes with cheat sheets you get to take home with you as well as a digital course you can refer to whenever you like.
Class Times/Dates:
Thursday May 21 3:00-4:30pm
Friday May 22 3:00-4:30pm
How to Make a Hoopskirt $60
In this class you will learn about the different materials used to make a hoop structure. You will also get to use some high quality materials to make a mini hoop skirt that is yours to take home with you.
Class Times/Dates:
Friday May 22 12:30pm-2:30pm
Embroidery Stitch Sampler $37
This class will teach you 10 different embroidery stitches to get you started on any hand embroidery project. You will make a physical sample that you can refer to throughout your embroidery journey.
Class Times/Dates:
Saturday May 23 4:45pm-6:45pm
Learn to Sew: Make a Tote Bag with a Sewing Machine $37
Learn how to sew a tote bag perfect for carrying your manga, books, or comics.
Class Times/Dates:
Saturday May 23 12pm-2pm
