Kathleen M. O'Brien

Kathleen M. O'Brien

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

Cosplay: The Horror & The Joy

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

Costume Essentials for an Emergency

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)

Vintage Clothing Exhibit

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 10:30 a.m. | Location: Hotel Suite (look for location on the signage boards)

Vintage Clothing Exhibit

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

"I Saw It in the Window" Fabric Stories

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

Cosplay for Fun or Cosplay FTW

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)

Vintage Clothing Exhibit

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

Sunday, June 9, 2019 11:00 a.m. | Location: Crimson Meeting Room

Bias-Cut Draping (or "Why Do Those 1930s Dresses Always Fit So Well?")

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

Upcycling Props

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

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