Costuming / Panelist Guest
Kathleen began sewing at age four, 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 her first e-book, Victorian Smoking Caps.
Website: http://www.VintageFashionExplained.com
Friday, June 7, 2019 2:00 p.m. | Location: Boomer B
Everybody has a fail story. Cosplayers share their disasters, worst moments, and how they survived to achieve a triumphant costume comeback.
Panelists: Kathleen M. O'Brien, Divine Creations Cosplay, PinkCherry Cosplay, E.T. Wardwell
Tracks: Cosplay
Tags: Panel
Friday, June 7, 2019 5:00 p.m. | Location: Boomer B
What should you pack in a "cosplay emergency kit"? Find out why you need more than a bit of thread and a needle.
Panelists: Dara Fogel, Ph.D., James Dock, Kathleen M. O'Brien, Raiva, Melanie Unruh
Tracks: Costuming & Fashion, Cosplay
Tags: Workshop
Friday, June 7, 2019 7:00 p.m. | Location: Hotel Suite (look for location on the signage boards)
SoonerCon attendees are invited to join costumer and historic clothing collector Ms. Kathleen M. O'Brien in her parlor for a viewing of 18th to 20th century vintage garments. Questions welcome! (2 hours, come-and-go viewings)
Panelists: Kathleen M. O'Brien
Tracks: Costuming & Fashion, History, Maker, Cosplay
Tags: Exhibit
Saturday, June 8, 2019 9:00 a.m. | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Fountain
Join panelists in the hotel breakfast area for intimate conversation. BYO coffee, please.
Panelists: Capt. Sean MacTaggart, David Carrico, Kimber E. Chessmore, Hazel Conley, Linda L. Donahue, Phillip Drayer Duncan, John Eads, Shai Fenwick, J.H. Fleming, Tim Frayser, Caleb Haldane, Chelsea Haldane, Rubiee Tallyn Hayes, Nick Johnson, Bekah June, Carolyn Kay, Chaz Kemp, vickey malone kennedy, Lee Killough, Melinda LaFevers, Michael R. Martin, Caleb Masters, Tim Morgan, Michelle Muenzler, Kathleen M. O'Brien, David "Oak" Rice, Joey "Okie Space Queen" Rodman, Sir William Rothmeyer, Sissy Space, Seth Skorkowsky, Terry Southard, Tex Thompson, Haileigh Todd, Kim Ventrella, E.T. Wardwell, Mel. White
Tracks: General Interest, Food & Drink
Tags: Meetup/Networking
Saturday, June 8, 2019 10:30 a.m. | Location: Hotel Suite (look for location on the signage boards)
SoonerCon attendees are invited to join costumer and historic clothing collector Ms. Kathleen M. O'Brien in her parlor for a viewing of 18th to 20th century vintage garments. Questions welcome! (2 hours, come-and-go viewings)
Panelists: Kathleen M. O'Brien
Tracks: Costuming & Fashion, History, Maker, Cosplay
Tags: Exhibit
Saturday, June 8, 2019 1:00 p.m. | Location: Boomer B
Come and discuss the best ways to use fabric in your costume. From using curtains, drapes, and sheets, to best fabric choices, we discuss the good, great, and not-so-great designs.
Panelists: Kathleen M. O'Brien, Julie Barrett, Dara Fogel, Ph.D., PinkCherry Cosplay, Melanie Unruh
Tracks: Costuming & Fashion, Cosplay
Tags: Panel
Saturday, June 8, 2019 3:00 p.m. | Location: Boomer B
There are many different reasons for cosplaying for each cosplayer. Come learn the differences, share your own, maybe even learn something new!
Panelists: Kathleen M. O'Brien, Capt. Sean MacTaggart, James Dock, Honor Lychee, Kyros Cosplay, Sissy Space
Tracks: Cosplay
Tags: Panel
Saturday, June 8, 2019 4:30 p.m. | Location: Hotel Suite (look for location on the signage boards)
SoonerCon attendees are invited to join costumer and historic clothing collector Ms. Kathleen M. O'Brien in her parlor for a viewing of 18th to 20th century vintage garments. Questions welcome! (2 hours, come-and-go viewings)
Panelists: Kathleen M. O'Brien
Tracks: Costuming & Fashion, History, Maker, Cosplay
Tags: Exhibit
Saturday, June 8, 2019 7:00 p.m. | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Atrium
Join panelists in the hotel for lively conversation. BYO beverage, please.
Panelists: Kevin J. Anderson, Alexandra Bohannon, David Carrico, Sherri Dean, Dr. Marc DiPaolo, Phillip Drayer Duncan, Dan Erickson, J.H. Fleming, Tim Frayser, vickey malone kennedy, Julia S. Mandala, A. Lee Martinez, Caleb Masters, Dr. Laura-Isobel McCall, Ethan Nahté, Kathleen M. O'Brien, Eric Osborn, Cary Osborne, Ted Pennella, Rook Riley, Adrian Simmons, Wm. Mark Simmons, Tex Thompson, Brian Trent, Kim Ventrella, Toni Weisskopf, Mel. White, Adam J. Whitlatch
Tracks: General Interest, Food & Drink
Tags: Meetup/Networking
Sunday, June 9, 2019 11:00 a.m. | Location: Crimson Meeting Room
The 1930s are renowned for bias-cut garment construction. Creating a pattern for a bias-cut outfit requires allowing for the drape of the fabric along the bias when drawing the shape of the pattern pieces. Dresses constructed using bias-cut techniques adjust to the shape of the wearer and are great for non-standard sizes or shapes. Vintage dresses and a modern interpretation will be on display. The presentation will include steps to create patterns for yourself.
Panelists: Kathleen M. O'Brien
Tracks: Costuming & Fashion
Tags: Workshop
Sunday, June 9, 2019 1:00 p.m. | Location: Boomer B
Ever wonder how cosplayers and sewists make fabric, ribbon, and mundane items into beautiful accents for garments? We show you how to upcycle those household items & thrift-store finds into first-rate props for your completed costuming look.
Panelists: Sherri Dean, Dara Fogel, Ph.D., Kathleen M. O'Brien, Prince Blackheart, Sissy Space
Tracks: Cosplay, Costuming & Fashion, Maker
Tags: Panel