Sew Much Cosplay

02/02/2023

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24/11/2022

Forget the big box deals this season and support your local businesses & artisans.

15/10/2022

I can’t love this enough!!! 💜💜💜💜

SnowWhite from the Motherland
Cosplayer: (IG)
Photo: ​ (IG)

I am an African American cosplayer and there is very little African American representation in certain genres, so I love to take well known characters and add my own cultural influence. It means a lot to me to have opportunities to show that cosplay can be inclusive and have diversity and that you can be creative and bring your own representation to any character. Snow White even by her name is historically the “fairest of them all” quite literally. Her name is even coined from having skin as white as snow. I thought this would be the perfect character to bring some color and minority representation to.

The biggest challenge was creating her dress utilizing African fabrics and designs in a way that the character would still be recognizable but I could still pay homage to African culture. I tried several different skirt designs before finally going with a design that could tie in the same colors as the original Snow White costume but add some flair to it. It wasn’t hard to add the accessories once I figured out the skirt and dress design

The best experience was being stopped by children and adults off all different colors, seeing the smiles when they saw my colorful dress, asking for pictures, wanting hugs, and being told that they loved my cosplay dress. It was so rewarding to have such a warm reception and to genuinely have my work appreciated.

I am a co-founder of a disability nonprofit organization called Telic Empowerment and the best part is helping bring respect, inclusion and acceptance of people with disabilities to my community. It is very similar to how I feel about cosplay in that I am passionate about helping change the culture of how people see others that are different. In cosplay, I’m trying to also expose people to seeing characters in all different shades and I’m advocating for people to respect, accept and appreciate the creativity a cosplayer of color has when they decide to cosplay a character that

[Cosplay] means creativity, diversity, and inclusion for all. Cosplay means anyone can participate and be free to create whatever you want. Cosplay is a positive outlet that allows people from all walks of life to come together. Cosplay is community.

The worst part of being a cosplayer is seeing the tremendous amount of hate, disrespect, and outright abuse that cosplayers of color have to endure when they choose to cosplay a character that is not of color. I have even experienced this type of racism. This is why I continue to make efforts to showcase representation in all characters I portray.

15/09/2022

Come see Cheryl at Fredericksburg and take one of her awesome classes!

22/07/2022

Congrats to friend of the page JediManda on her entry!

22/07/2022

Congrats to friend of the page The Wizard Tailor!

Last night I won Audience Choice at the along with who won Judges Choice
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I found out I made it into the show May 13 with a design based on my favorite Marvel superhero . My design pulled inspiration from a spring 2022 suit with an asymmetrical skirt feature, as well as a cape worn by at the 2019 Golden Globes. I saw both of these pieces at the Fashioning Masculinities exhibit at the last March and they embody what excites me most in contemporary mens wear. I’ve been thinking about this design for around 3 years
Each of the designers had two months to bring their vision into reality. The level of talent I saw backstage will inspire me for years to come
I cannot express how honored I am to revive Audience Choice at the biggest stage for geek couture in the country. This was the only design I wanted to make, and I’m so glad it was accepted, executed, and celebrated at the show
As winners, Cindy and I will be collaborating to design a line of garments for and celebrating The Marvels, coming to theaters next summer
I will be posting sooooooo many behind the scenes pictures and videos on how I achieved all the details as soon as I can. Still coming down from the high of last night

09/05/2022

For all my corset students, here’s a great video of the busk going in!

23/04/2022

Can’t get over this clever cosplay tip for “force ghosts”!

18/04/2022

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12/04/2022

For those in the Chicago suburbs!

Fandom Fest 2022 is less than one month away! It's time to get into costume and enter our Fashion Show Cosplay Contest. This contest is for all ages and there are kid, teen, adult, and fan favorite categories to enter. Your cosplay can be store bought, homemade, or a combination of the two. You might even have the perfect cosplay right in your own closet. The best thing about cosplay is that everyone can cosplay! Enter the contest for your chance to win great prices including gift cards and fun gifts! For more information or to enter, visit: https://buff.ly/2qTFDsF.

Interested in cosplay but not sure where to begin? For this weeks Fandom Fest we are going allllll the way back to 10 days ago. Click here (https://buff.ly/3D3Wdd2) to watch a recording of an informative panel discussion featuring seasoned Cosplayers who share some of their favorite tips, tricks, and advice for all levels of cosplayers.

11/04/2022

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10/04/2022

These amazing cosplayers came out for Original Sewing & Quilt Expo] and quilt expo in Akron Ohio and we had a GREAT time!!

Thank you to all who entered and to the sponsors and for the grand prizes!

See you at the next show, and be sure to follow Original Sewing & Quilt Expo] and to find out when the next show near you is!

09/04/2022

Here for this mash up.

It had to happen... Yes, it's Sailor Moon Knight! ;)

03/04/2022

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30/03/2022

See you there!!!

Akron cosplayers! Join others from the cosplay community to show off your favorite costume live on stage in our Cosplay Runway Show! All who participate will be automatically entered to win a brand new Elna sewing machine OR a 3D printer from RNK Distributing!

If you choose to enter our judged contest, you will also have the chance to win CASH prizes and gift bags of all kinds of Cosplay tools and supplies! For more information on the Runway show and Contest and to enter, visit: https://bit.ly/34LJsXW

25/03/2022

Hello Akron, OH!
See you at the show very soon! Be sure to sign up for our runway show! You could win some awesome prizes!

24/03/2022

Cleveland Cosplayers! Do you want to learn new tips, tricks, and techniques to take your costume-making skills to the next level?

Cheryl Sleboda - Muppin.com covers everything from corset alterations, to working with unfamiliar and intimidating fabrics and material, creating fun and unique patterns, and MORE! Don't forget there's still time to sign up for our Cosplay runway show and contest taking place on Saturday, April 9!

Browse our classes 👉 https://bit.ly/33McjuD
Register for the Cosplay runway show and contest 👉 https://bit.ly/34LJsXW

17/03/2022

Thank you Electric Neko Designs!

Happy St Patrick's day! Today's goodies are glitter htv from Sew Much Cosplay Picked up at the Original Sewing & Quilt Expo! It's good quality, reasonably priced, and I love the new green and purple! (I should have gone back for a roll of the purple!) I can't wait to try it out!

10/03/2022

We are SEW excited to be at here in Atlanta!
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Two years ago, at this show, our world changed when this show was closed due to Coronavirus halfway through the event!
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Two years later, our business is a little different, but we are happy to be back teaching, VENDING, and of course, being part of the cosplay display!
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If you are in the Atlanta area this weekend, come by! Saturday is the day and runway with prizes galore!

04/03/2022

I use an app called AnyList for lots of lists I use and I have one specifically for the patterns or notions I need when I go shopping. You just tap to cross off items.

This is super helpful during big sales like the pattern sale going on now.

Not sponsored but I do love this app.

03/03/2022

Simplicity patterns are 99 cents at right now! Grab your list and go!

15/02/2022

Since Cheryl is teaching at the upcoming shows, you should also give a follow!
There’s some cool things coming to the cosplay runways and expo!

28/01/2022

15/01/2022

Picked up this military coverall from a thrift shop for $25. It fits! (Though it looks wonky on my mannequin) A great base for my Ripley from the first Alien. The zippers are all in the right place.

22/12/2021

Another oldie. This is a converted prairie style wedding dress from the 70s into a Victorian style bustle dress.
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Made for a party and the idea was to stain it with red to be a murderous bride. I couldn’t stain it, I liked it too much. Then I thought I’d tea dye or dye it grey and shred it up like Miss Havisham or something. Alas, I never did. It sits at the back of the for now.

18/12/2021

Thank you for the giftie! We 💜 working with you!

17/12/2021

Here’s a oldie but goodie.
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Dug out all of my costumes from ages ago, this one has to be over 20 years old.
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It looks way better on the mannequin than it does me.
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It’s going to appear at in January in an exhibit of my costumes.
Goofy photo of the smushed hat for fun.

17/12/2021

Cheryl is teaching in January at in Ontario Ca! Come learn smocking, how to work with fur, EVA, fabric manipulation by machine or hand and much more!! Visit to sign up!

12/12/2021