Venus is a fiber artist, educator, and cosplay enthusiast from East Lansing, Michigan. Their body of work includes bespoke corsets, suits, coats, and gowns that a cartoon villain with excellent taste would proudly wear.
Sew-along: Japanese Knot Bag
Japanese Knot bags are the perfect accessory for holding your personal items while cosplaying without clashing with your look. In this 2-hour course, you will learn how to make a fully lined 11″ x 15” bag with a simple knot closure. Please only take this class if you have used a sewing machine before (the make and takes or other sewing machine classes at Youmacon count as using a sewing machine).
Japanese Knot bags are the perfect accessory for holding your personal items while cosplaying without clashing with your look. In this 2-hour course, you will learn to make a fully lined 11’’ x 15” bag with a simple knot closure. You’ll be able to choose from an assortment of Japanese printed canvas for the exterior fabric and a matching solid cotton for the interior. This course is perfect for confident beginners and avid sewists. The bag’s construction is fairly simple; Students should be proficient in sewing curves, understitching, and topstitching.
Friday Oct 30 6-8:30pm
Oh Snap! Exploration of Closures
Snaps are a lifesaver when you’re looking to attach props to costumes, quickly fasten a costume, or create a quick change, especially if you have little to no sewing experience. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to attach different types of snaps.
Snaps are a lifesaver when you’re looking to attach props seamlessly to costumes, quickly fasten a costume, or create a quick change, especially if you have little to no sewing experience. During this workshop, you’ll learn how to attach different types of snaps to fabric and discover their many uses in costume construction. This course is perfect for absolute beginners looking to add elements to premade cosplays and experienced cosplayers who are looking to add a new skill to their repertoire.
Saturday Oct 31 10-11:30am