Costume Speakeasy

Dan and Mark dive into a spirited discussion on AI cosplay ideologies and what they mean for makers who still love building by hand. From there, they get nerdy about Halo ODST gear breaking down buckles, straps, fasteners, and all the gritty, practical details that make sci-fi builds actually work. It's all about keeping cosplay tactile.   Build thread discussed in this episode: https://www.405th.com/forums/threads/scrapper-and-gears-odst-build-s.56422/

Hosts Dan and Mark discuss the demise of the queen of in-person fabric retail and how it will affect the fabric market and crafting communities.

Hosts Dan & Mark discuss the challenges of long term builds and the all-too-common feelings of pushing off costumes to the far-flung future.

Listen as hosts Dan and Mark discuss some of the best additions to your sewing toolkit you might want to find in Santa's bag this year.

From Specters to Spirit Packs, Listen as Dan and Mark talk top to tails on Ghostbusters attire! Tools of the trade and talent to boot. We have a Halloween podcast episode that’ll turn you white!

Hosts Dan & Mark discuss the insurmountable, unavoidable CON CRUNCH after their long road following New York Comic Con! Did they make it? Find out in today’s episode!

Host Daniel introduces co-host Mark (Scrapper Costuming) and discusses his sewing and making background and their philosophies on recent garment builds.