S2 E1 The Cosplay Crunch W/ Stitch Crimes

We’re BACK for Season 2!!! In this episode of Cosplay Crunch, we invite Stitch Crimes AKA Sammi to kick off the Season by reflecting on cosplay journeys, sharing insights on learning to sew and craft, navigating cosplay contests, and the experiences of judging and prejudging. We throw it all the way back to the early 2010’s and recount the Homestuck takeover. If you were looking for some behind the scenes open and honest thoughts on pre-judging, you’re going to be pleased! We reminisce on our convention experiences, particularly Oni-Con, as well as con experiences throughout the summer of 2024. Stay tuned as we dust off the X-files of convention past to recount disastrous convention memories, and touch on a recent rodent ridden convention dungeon…I mean Artist Alley…in Portland? Let’s get into it!

Stitch Crimes is a craftsmanship-focused cosplayer from the Houston area. She has been cosplaying since 2013 and has made over 50 cosplays in that time including multiple award-winning creations. Her specialty is needlework, but she is experienced in a wide variety of skills including armor making, prop making, and wig styling. Her work has been published in cosplay magazines and local news sources. She has guested at multiple conventions around Texas as a panelist and contest judge. She strives to bring information about craftsmanship and cosplay contests to the cosplay community to help encourage others who are starting out, just as she did, with a pile of thrifted clothes and an idea

Find Stitch Crimes on Instagram @stitchcrimes

Photo by @yinphoto on Instagram